Father Peter J. Powell papers, 1957-2020

  • Identificationayer modern ms powell
  • TitleFather Peter J. Powell papers, 1957-2020 Ayer.Modern.MS.Powell
  • PublisherThe Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts
  • LanguageEnglish, Latin script.
  • RepositoryThe Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts
  • OriginationPowell, Peter J.
  • Physical Description37.1 Linear Feet (33 record cartons, 4 boxes, 1 sign)
  • Date1957-2020
  • AbstractPapers of Father Peter J. Powell, Episcopal priest in charge of St. Augustine's Indian Center in Chicago since 1961, Cheyenne scholar, and longtime Newberry Library fellow. Papers include his correspondence from the 1970s-2000s, personal correspondence, friends correspondence, Crow correspondence, and Lakota and Pawnee correspondence. Also includes files of persons related to his research and writing, Cheyenne distribution files, and files concerning his works, People of the Sacred Mountain and Sweet Medicine.
  • Location3a 56 5-7; 3a 56 12; 3a 54 1

Closed until Father Powell's death. Personal correspondence closed for 25 years from Oct. 30, 2008. Copying and use for research and scholarship only. Publication of excerpts over 500 words requires written permission by Father Powell's heirs, successors, or assigns.

  • NamesPowell, Peter J.