Research: F. Parkman Coffin's notes and writings, 1950s May Be Restricted
Description
Notes by F. Parkman Coffin as well as correspondences and clippings that were saved. This includes messages to and from Gordon Day about the “Abnaki” and their language. Coffin was also interested in the geological mapping of Vermont and New Hampshire, as well as applying Native names to species (as detailed in note with the Massachusetts Audubon Society), and identifying Native names that already existed (such as towns).
Dates
- 1950s
Conditions Governing Access
Access Restricted. Permission to access these materials should be sought through the Musée des Abénakis at: archives@museeabenakis.ca
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Algonquian languages
From the Collection: French
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository