1858 Catholic prayer book in Neshnabemowen
Summary:
*Open PDF file to see all document pages; 1858 Catholic prayer book published in Cincinnati, Ohio written in Potawatomi languageDescription:
1858 Catholic prayer book published in Cincinnati, Ohio. Flyleaf page contains the name, "Daniel Mawso" written in pencil. The title of the text on the interior is "Katolik Gagikwe-Masinaigan" Gigikwe likely comes from "gagigado" meaning "s/he speak continuously or prays." The title, therefore, is Catholic Prayer Book/Papers. There is significant water damage throughout the book and the binding is fragile.
Location Description:
Pokagon Band Department of Language and Culture Archives room, shelf A2, back