Indians of North America

The collection contains the handwritten originals, transcriptions, and translations of articles and correspondence concerning the mission.

The handwritten originals are by Rev. Emanuel August Mayer and translated by his son, Rev. Herman A. Mayer.

Letters and reports appearing in Der Lutheraner concerning the establishment of the Mission Station Gabitawigama among the Chippewa (Ojibway) Indians in Minnesota. Translated by Rev. Arnold Cloeter; correspondence (1883-1885), conference sermon. The correspondence includes a letter regarding Pastor B. J. Zahn and Saint Peter Lutheran Church (Waterville, Minnesota).

The collection contains the original diary of Doederlein's travels, transcriptions and translations, notes, and photographs. Two memory books contain entries dated 1857-1859 by his parents and siblings and by people at Neuendettelsau, including Gottfried Fritschel and Wilhelm Loehe, prior to his coming to the U.S.

The collection contains minutes of the commission, mission reports and correspondence.

Folder List

• Minutes, 1917–1928
• Reports, 1925–1928

Legal brief "In re the Enrollment of the Stockbridge and Munsee Tribe of Indians, under Act of March 3, 1893."