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Dartmouth Returns Occom Papers to Mohegan Tribe.

Authors :
Peet, Lisa
Source :
Library Journal; Jul2022, Vol. 147 Issue 7, p11-13, 3p, 1 Color Photograph
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

The article discusses the restoration of the papers of scholar and educator Samson Occom to Occom's Mohegan homeland in Connecticut from their previous location at Dartmouth College's Rauner Special Collections Library. Topics include an overview of the papers, the recommitment of Dartmouth to its founding intent to recruit and educate Native American and Indigenous students, and significance of returning the papers to Mohegan land.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03630277
Volume :
147
Issue :
7
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Library Journal
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
157606210