Please take a moment to fill out our survey

Narrow your search by:



Subject

Date.original

Creator

Type

You've searched:

UAIDA - Main
  • All fields: Missionaries (and)
  • Subject: religion (and)
  • Place names: united states
(896 results)



Display: 100

    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - 1888

    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - 1888

    • Excerpts concerning Utah from the Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - Courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs outlines money appropriated by Congress to the various tribes,...

    • Annual Report; Indian Agency/ Reservations; Federal Government; Black Hawk; Indians of North America; Tribal Funds; Education; Indians of North America--Education; Courts; Employment; Work; Health; Allotment; Land; Land Use; Land Rights; Railroads;...
    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, 1902 (Pt I)

    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, 1902 (Pt I)

    • Excerpts concerning Utah from the Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - Courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs describes the need to pass federal Indian policy in order to...

    • Annual Report; Indian Agency/ Reservations; Federal Government; Indians of North America; annuities; Tribal Funds; Culture; Dress; Education; Indians of North America--Education; Treaties; Alcohol; Allotment; Land; Land Use; Land Rights;...
    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - 1897

    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - 1897

    • Excerpts concerning Utah from the Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - Courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs submits a report outlining expenses associated with Indian...

    • Annual Report; Indian Agency/ Reservations; Federal Government; Indians of North America; Education; Indians of North America--Education; Allotment; Land; Land Use; Land Rights; Irrigation; Water Rights; Housing; Inter-tribal Relations; Tribal...
    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, 1903 (Pt I)

    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, 1903 (Pt I)

    • Excerpts concerning Utah from the Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - Courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs discusses calculations regarding appropriations and...

    • Annual Report; Indian Agency/ Reservations; Federal Government; Indians of North America; Education; Indians of North America--Education; Tribal Funds; annuities; Treaties; Trade; Alcohol; Allotment; Land; Land Use; Land Rights; Railroads;...
    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - 1894

    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - 1894

    • Excerpts concerning Utah from the Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - Courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs describes the distribution and use of appropriated funds,...

    • Annual Report; Indian Agency/ Reservations; Federal Government; Indians of North America; Education; Indians of North America--Education; Work; Employment; Allotment; Land; Land Use; Land Rights; Irrigation; Water Rights; Tribal Government;...
    • Annual Reports of the Department of the Interior for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1905 (Pt I)

    • Annual Reports of the Department of the Interior for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1905 (Pt I)

    • Excerpts concerning Utah from the Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - Courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs submits a report describing the need to treat Indians as...

    • Annual Report; Indian Agency/ Reservations; Federal Government; Indians of North America; Health; Education; Indians of North America--Education; Employment; Work; Trade; Land; Land Use; Land Rights; Allotment; Timber; Irrigation; Water Rights;...
    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - 1916

    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - 1916

    • Excerpts concerning Utah from the Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - Courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs discusses efforts to eradicate diseases, enrollment,...

    • Annual Report; Indian Agency/ Reservations; Federal Government; Indians of North America; Health; Education; Indians of North America--Education; Farming; Agriculture; Livestock; Land; Land Use; Land Rights; Work; Employment; Tribal Funds; Courts;...
    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to the Secretary of the Interior for the Year...

    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to the Secretary of the Interior for the Year 1887

    • Excerpts concerning Utah from the Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - Courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs provides demographic data and estimates regarding necessary...

    • Annual Report; Indian Agency/ Reservations; Federal Government; Indians of North America; Land; Land Use; Land Rights; Allotment; annuities; Tribal Funds; Language; Education; Indians of North America--Education; Timber; Resources; Employment;...
    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - 1885

    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - 1885

    • Excerpts concerning Utah from the Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - Courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections. Commissioner of Indian Affairs John D.C. Atkins provides descriptions about the amount of land...

    • Annual Report; Indian Agency/ Reservations; Federal Government; Indians of North America; Maps; Land; Land Use; Land Rights; Allotment; annuities; Tribal Funds; Health; Education; Indians of North America--Education; Agriculture; Livestock;...
    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - 1877

    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - 1877

    • Excerpts concerning Utah from the Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - Courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs outlines (among other issues) Indian education policy, the...

    • Annual Report; Indian Agency/ Reservations; Federal Government; Indians of North America; Maps; Land; Land Use; Land Rights; Allotment; Tribal Funds; Education; Indians of North America--Education; Tribal Government; Trade; Livestock; Farming;...
    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - 1892

    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - 1892

    • Excerpts concerning Utah from the Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - Courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs discusses the question of U.S. citizenship for American Indians...

    • Annual Report; Indian Agency/ Reservations; Federal Government; Indians of North America; Military/War; Employment; Work; Education; Indians of North America--Education; Allotment; Land; Land Use; Land Rights; Health; Irrigation; Water Rights;...
    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - 1917

    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - 1917

    • Excerpts concerning Utah from the Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - Courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections. Commissioner Sells suggests taking an individual rather than a collective approach to Indian policy...

    • Annual Report; Indian Agency/ Reservations; Federal Government; Indians of North America; Military/War; Land; Land Use; Land Rights; Farming; Agriculture; Livestock; Grazing; Education; Indians of North America--Education; Trade; Tribal Funds;...
    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - 1901 Pt I

    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - 1901 Pt I

    • Excerpts concerning Utah from the Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - Courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections. Commissioner Jones discusses the importance of increasing education and eliminating poverty among...

    • Annual Report; Indian Agency/ Reservations; Federal Government; Indians of North America; Resources; annuities; Tribal Funds; Education; Indians of North America--Education; Missionaries; Alcohol; Land; Land Use; Land Rights; Allotment; Religion;...
    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - 1900 Pt I

    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - 1900 Pt I

    • Excerpts concerning Utah from the Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - Courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs submits a report outlining issues such as Indian finances, the...

    • Annual Report; Indian Agency/ Reservations; Federal Government; Indians of North America; Tribal Funds; Education; Indians of North America--Education; Allotment; Land; Land Use; Land Rights; Irrigation; Water Rights; Timber; Resources; Railroads;...
    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - 1891 Pt I

    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - 1891 Pt I

    • Excerpts concerning Utah from the Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - Courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs discusses soil cultivation and farming enterprises, proposals...

    • Annual Report; Indian Agency/ Reservations; Federal Government; Indians of North America; Tribal Government; Tribal Funds; Inter-tribal Relations; Military/War; Allotment; Land; Land Use; Land Rights; Irrigation; Water Rights; Education; Indians of...
    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - 1906

    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - 1906

    • Excerpts concerning Utah from the Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - Courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs discusses industriousness and work ethic among the Indians, the...

    • Annual Report; Indian Agency/ Reservations; Federal Government; Indians of North America; Work; Employment; Land; Land Use; Land Rights; Education; Indians of North America--Education; Religion; Missionaries; Resources; Irrigation; Water Rights;...
    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - 1895

    • Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - 1895

    • Excerpts concerning Utah from the Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs - Courtesy of the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections. Commissioner Browning discusses enrollment in schools, allotment distribution, the issuing of...

    • Annual Report; Indian Agency/ Reservations; Federal Government; Tribal Funds; Indians of North America; Education; Indians of North America--Education; Land; Land Use; Land Rights; Allotment; Indian/White Relations; Irrigation; Water Rights;...
    • Report of Agent Hall dated August 23, 1907

    • Report of Agent Hall dated August 23, 1907

    • Agent Hall describes the state of affairs on the reservation following the allotment of land.

    • Indians of North America; Allotment; Federal Government; Correspondence; Indian/White Relations; Land Use; Land Rights; Agriculture; Livestock; Religion; Missionaries; Crime; Alcohol
    • Of Pride and Politics: Brigham Young  as Indian Superintendent

    • Of Pride and Politics: Brigham Young as Indian Superintendent

    • This article outlines Brigham Young's policies toward Utah Indians and his relationship with the federal government during his tenure as Superintendent of Indian Affairs.

    • Indians of North America; Brigham Young; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; Mormons; Land Rights; Land Use; Indian/White Relations; Indian Agency/ Reservations; Religion; Missionaries; Federal Government; Slavery; Children; Agriculture;...
    • Letter from Dimick B. Huntington dated October 17, 1856

    • Letter from Dimick B. Huntington dated October 17, 1856

    • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Journal History containing references to Utah Indians. Dimick B. Huntington writes to a historian about a meeting with Kanosh.

    • Indians of North America; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; Mormons; Correspondence; Religion; Missionaries; Kanosh; Indian/White Relations
    • Report of the Secretary of the Interior/Report of Agents to the 46th Congress

    • Report of the Secretary of the Interior/Report of Agents to the 46th Congress

    • An agent of the Colorado River Reservation in Arizona submits a report regarding conditions on the reservation. Subcategories in the report include the soil, agency buildings, location, industry, missionary work, etc. Agents from the Southern Ute...

    • Indians of North America; Federal Government; Indian Agency/ Reservations; Livestock; Alcohol; Missionaries; Religion; Health; Agriculture; Indian/White Relations; Crime; Education
    • A Chronology of Papers in the Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Archives Vol. 1

    • A Chronology of Papers in the Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Archives Vol. 1

    • Chronological entries of dealings with government, goings on in reservations among tribe, and the sustaining of life and customs among the Indians.

    • Agriculture; Education; Employment; Federal Government; Indian Agency/ Reservations; Indian/White Relations; Health; Hunting; Inter-tribal Relations; Land; Tribal Economy; Military/War; Religion; Traditions; Tribal Government; Water Rights; White...
    • Indian Sketches from the Journals of T. D. Brown  and Jacob Hamblin

    • Indian Sketches from the Journals of T. D. Brown and Jacob Hamblin

    • Juanita Brooks provides a brief description of Thomas D. Brown's life and discusses the sketches of Utah Indians from his "History of the Southern Indian Mission". Brooks also analyzes Jacob Hamblin's account of his time with the Southern Indian...

    • Indians of North America; Indians of North America--Dwellings; Housing; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; Mormons; Religion; Brigham Young; Indian/White Relations; Missionaries; Slavery; Culture; Indians of North America--Rites and...
    • St. Christopher's Mission Christmas Card

    • St. Christopher's Mission Christmas Card

    • This document contains a red and white illustrated card that reads, "Christmas Greetings from the staff of St. Christopher Mission, Bluff, Utah."

    • Indians of North America; Religion; Missionaries; Father Liebler; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; St. Christopher's Mission; Brother Juniper
    • Letter from Father Liebler dated September 5, 1949

    • Letter from Father Liebler dated September 5, 1949

    • This document contains a letter sent by Father Liebler to individuals in California in which Liebler outlines his upcoming trip to Sacramento and asks for assistance in finding meeting places for the missionaries.

    • Indians of North America; Religion; Missionaries; Father Liebler; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; St. Christopher's Mission; Brother Juniper; Correspondence;
    • List of Items for Sale at St. Christopher's Mission

    • List of Items for Sale at St. Christopher's Mission

    • This document provides a list of Indian crafts for sale, including jewelry and rugs.

    • Indians of North America; Religion; Missionaries; Father Liebler; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; St. Christopher's Mission; Brother Juniper; Correspondence; Culture; Art
    • Letter from St. Christopher's Mission dated August 1, 1962

    • Letter from St. Christopher's Mission dated August 1, 1962

    • Rev. Wayne Pontious asks for donations of goods and services for the Mission.

    • Indians of North America; Religion; Missionaries; Father Liebler; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; St. Christopher's Mission; Brother Juniper; Correspondence; Employment; Agriculture; Livestock;...
    • St. Christopher's Mission, Autumn Newsletter,

    • St. Christopher's Mission, Autumn Newsletter,

    • This newsletter outlines activities conducted during the summer. The newletter also reports the return of Dr. Findley and Rev. Pontious.

    • Indians of North America; Religion; Missionaries; Father Liebler; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; St. Christopher's Mission; Brother Juniper; Correspondence; Health;
    • S.W.I.M News Bulletin No. 1

    • S.W.I.M News Bulletin No. 1

    • Father Liebler provides an account of his journey to Utah and the process of setting up the Mission.

    • Indians of North America; Religion; Missionaries; Father Liebler; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; St. Christopher's Mission; Brother Juniper; Correspondence; Indian/White Relations
    • Notes from St. Christopher's Mission, Thanksgiving Day 1943

    • Notes from St. Christopher's Mission, Thanksgiving Day 1943

    • This letter describes the first mass held at the Mission. The author of the letter discusses a lack of access to education and medicine for the Navajos.

    • Indians of North America; Religion; Missionaries; Father Liebler; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; St. Christopher's Mission; Brother Juniper; Correspondence; Mormons; Health; Education
    • Reminiscences of Indian Habits and Character, and Death of Captain May

    • Reminiscences of Indian Habits and Character, and Death of Captain May

    • Josiah Gibbs describes Shoshone hunting and gathering practices, culture, burial ceremonies, religion, and relations with other tribes. Gibbs claims to have baptized some members of the Shoshone tribe. In a second article from the Utah Historical...

    • Indians of North America; Shoshone Indians; Gathering; Food; Hunting; Indian/White Relations; Inter-tribal Relations; Culture; Indians of North America--Rites and ceremonies; Religion; Missionaries;
    • Indian Relations on the Mormon Frontier

    • Indian Relations on the Mormon Frontier

    • Juanita Brooks provides interpretations of the historical relationships between and among Mormons, Indians, and Gentiles in Utah during the nineteenth century. Brooks discusses the economic circumstances that both influenced and resulted from...

    • Mormons; Indian/White Relations; Livestock; Missionaries; Utah War; Brigham Young; Colonization; Religion; Tribal Economy; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; Intermarriage; Walker; Slavery;
    • Easter at St. Christopher's, 1946

    • Easter at St. Christopher's, 1946

    • Father Liebler writes a short story to outline the importance of patience. He shares anecdotes in which he learns not to handle the Navajo conversion process with haste.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Letter of Eastertide, 1947

    • St. Christopher's Letter of Eastertide, 1947

    • This newsletter outlines the preparation and execution of Easter events at the Mission, during which Father Liebler experienced frostbite. The letter also describes a visit from the new bishop.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • S.W.I.M. News Bulletin No. 1

    • S.W.I.M. News Bulletin No. 1

    • This newsletter describes Father Liebler's journey to Utah and credits the Mission's success to the policy of preserving Indian culture.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • Six Months At St. Christopher's

    • Six Months At St. Christopher's

    • Father Liebler discusses the Mission's first few months of operation, including surprises in the weather, festivities at Thanksgiving and Christmas, incidences of illness, the condition of buildings, and details about Navajo culture.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Francistide Newsletter, 1947

    • St. Francistide Newsletter, 1947

    • This is the original copy of a newsletter outlining Navajo health, baptismal rates, and visits from bishops and volunteers.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Advent, 1948

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Advent, 1948

    • This newsletter reports an increase in the number of Confirmations, a visit from retired Reverend Stephen C. Clark, the arrival of new employees and new residents at the Mission, the construction of new accommodations for the Mission's growing...

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Eastertide, 1949

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Eastertide, 1949

    • This newsletter discusses the acquisition of land near Montezuma Creek, Easter Mass and celebrations, meetings to teach Navajo women Western domestic practices, and recent baptisms.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • Confirmation at St. Christopher's, Fall 1945

    • Confirmation at St. Christopher's, Fall 1945

    • This bulletin discusses Confirmation of Navajo children, difficulties the Mission faces in a primarily Mormon state, and wedding festivities.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated February 27, 1950

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated February 27, 1950

    • This newsletter reports an increase in school attendance rates, changes in the Mission's staff, and delays in the construction of a school at Montezuma Creek. The newsletter also outlines the Missions' celebrations of Christmas and Ash Wednesday.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated July 1950

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated July 1950

    • This newsletter describes a fire at St. Christopher's Mission.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated December 29, 1948

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated December 29, 1948

    • This letter outlines preparations for Christmas celebrations, which included Midnight Mass and an archery contest. The newsletter also describes plans to explore the western half of the Mission's territory and train Navajos in the fundamentals of...

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated 1963

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated 1963

    • This newsletter outlines celebrations for the Mission's twentieth anniversary, Christmas celebrations from the previous year, previous contributions made to the Mission and existing need,

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Autumn 1962

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Autumn 1962

    • This newsletter outlines the departure and arrival of Mission staff, attendance and activities in school, baptisms and weddings, Father's Liebler's lifestyle after retirement, etc. The newsletter also contains photographs of Father Liebler and...

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Spring 1962

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Spring 1962

    • This newsletter outlines a recent spell of cold weather, Christmas celebrations, the arrival and departure of Mission staff, plans to recruit summer workers, efforts to spread Christian teachings, and a fire at the Mission.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Christmas 1965

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Christmas 1965

    • This newsletter outlines a typical day at St. Christopher's and asks readers to make contributions to the Mission. The newsletter also tells the story of Kii, a Navajo schoolboy who returns to his home during the holidays, and Helen Sturges, an...

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Mission After-Christmas Postscript to Newsletter dated January 1951

    • St. Christopher's Mission After-Christmas Postscript to Newsletter dated January 1951

    • This newsletter describes Christmas festivities, the weather on New Year's Day, and an increase in school attendance and medical treatment. Attached to the newsletter is a thank-you letter from Father Liebler to individuals who made donations to...

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Spring 1964

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Spring 1964

    • This newsletter describes the onset of warm weather, visits from tourists and members of St. Barnabas's Parish, and the success of a staff retreat. The newsletter also announces St. Christopher's choir's upcoming trip to Washington D.C and an...

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Mission 10th Anniversary: Pictures

    • St. Christopher's Mission 10th Anniversary: Pictures

    • Father Liebler provides a brief history of St. Christopher's Mission and analyzes changes experienced by the Navajos since the establishment of the Mission.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Mission: "Ten Years of Progress" (2)

    • St. Christopher's Mission: "Ten Years of Progress" (2)

    • This newsletter outlines the Navajo's economic merit and requests donations for the operation of the Mission.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Spring 1954

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Spring 1954

    • This newsletter contains stories and pictures from the Mission hospital.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • Fourth Christmas at St. Christopher's Mission to the Navajo, 19477

    • Fourth Christmas at St. Christopher's Mission to the Navajo, 19477

    • Joan Warburton describes her trip to St. Christopher's Mission during Christmas, 1947. Warburton discusses gift wrapping at the school, Mass services, and film screenings.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Pre-Christmas Newsletter, 1954

    • St. Christopher's Pre-Christmas Newsletter, 1954

    • This newsletter describes flash flooding, Father Liebler's anniversary celebration, and upcoming preparations for Christmas. The Mission also asks for donations to assist in operating the Mission.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated July 1950

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated July 1950

    • This newsletter outlines the construction of an x-ray clinic on the Mission, the bishop's illness, efforts at irrigating, mission trips to Monument Valley, and the first services held in the Mission's new chapel. The newsletter includes a printer's...

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • Third Christmas at St. Christopher's

    • Third Christmas at St. Christopher's

    • Father Liebler discusses Midnight Mass, decorating the chapel, and a movie screening at the school.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Spring 1955

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Spring 1955

    • This newsletter asks for assistance from carpenters, doctors, and electricians, provides testimony from the new staff at the Mission, reports recent baptisms, and provides a description of the previous Christmas's celebrations. Father Liebler...

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Easter 1957

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Easter 1957

    • This newsletter summarizes the previous Christmas celebrations and New Year's events, describes the dedication of a new clinic, outlines the school's "finest year", mentions the arrival of Sister Mary Faith O.G.S. to the Mission, and discusses the...

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Pre-Christmas Newsletter dated 1957

    • St. Christopher's Pre-Christmas Newsletter dated 1957

    • This newsletter outlines the arrival of Bishop Watson, operations in the Aneth Oil Fields, Father's Lieblers undiagnosed illness, and a visit to the Navajo school by Bishop Watson. The Mission requests donations from its readers.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Easter 1960

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Easter 1960

    • This newsletter describes festivities from the previous Christmas, the perceived irresponsibility of the Navajo people, and the departure of Dr. Lacy from the clinic. The author answers questions previously posed by the newsletter's readers. The...

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Summer 1960

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Summer 1960

    • This newsletter reports the gift of a new American flag from Senator Bennett and the arrival of a visiting bishop, describes efforts to fight tuberculosis, and lists the staff at the Mission. The newsletter also contains photographs from St....

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Christmas 1960

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Christmas 1960

    • This newsletter describes the ordination of a new priest, methods of teaching the Christian gospel to the elderly and to the young, preparations for the Christmas holiday, and requests to start a Sunday school at Mexican Hat.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated December 1959

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated December 1959

    • This newsletter describes rain during a drought, the success of deer hunting season, a house fire, and the work of the Mission's staff. The author takes time to thank those who have contributed to the Mission. The newsletter also contains...

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Summer 1956

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Summer 1956

    • This newsletter reports the first birth and first treatments in the new Mission clinic and describes the construction, opening, layout, and operation of the clinic.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Fall 1971

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Fall 1971

    • This newsletter describes Tom Jones's work at the Mission, Father Pontious's daughter's struggle with brain tumors, and the arrival of summer workers.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Easter 1970

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Easter 1970

    • This newsletter tells a Navajo Christmas story and provides readers with the opportunity to donate to the Mission.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • Notes from St. Christopher's dated December 1958

    • Notes from St. Christopher's dated December 1958

    • This draft of St. Christopher's Newsletter describes a birth at the Mission, outlines efforts to run the clinic in the absence of a doctor, and thanks readers for their contributions to the Mission.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • Notes from St. Christopher's Mission dated December 1953

    • Notes from St. Christopher's Mission dated December 1953

    • Helen Sturges describes Christmas at the Mission, efforts to raise money, and an accident involving a Navajo man.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • Notes from Peter and Mary Whitehorse

    • Notes from Peter and Mary Whitehorse

    • These notes describe religious services in which Navajo Indians participated.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • Message #5 from Father Liebler, Helen Sturges, Brother Juniper, and Joan Eskell

    • Message #5 from Father Liebler, Helen Sturges, Brother Juniper, and Joan Eskell

    • This letter outlines the end of Father Liebler's service at the Good Shepherd Mission, the increasing popularity of Baptism in the Holy Spirit, an interdenominational Thanksgiving service, construction plans and balances in the building fund, the...

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • Draft of St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Spring 1961

    • Draft of St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Spring 1961

    • This newsletter describes Christmas celebrations from the previous year, challenges faced by Missionaries in light of federal relocation policy, the arrival and departure of Mission staff, and a performance by the Mission's choir.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Summer 1974

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Summer 1974

    • This newsletter describes the scenery at the Mission, summer religious activities, the lease of the Mission's farm land to a neighboring farmer, changes in the Mission's staff, and opportunities for readers to help St. Christopher's.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Easter 1974

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Easter 1974

    • This newsletter provides a brief description of St. Christopher's Mission's history, outlines the purpose and operations of the social ministry, thanks those who have made donations to the Mission, and describes the types of items available at St....

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Christmas 1973

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Christmas 1973

    • This newsletter provides the Navajo Christmas Story and describes preparations for Christmas, the use of the Navajo language at St. Christopher's, and the renewed goals and purpose of the Mission.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Autumn 1960

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Autumn 1960

    • This newsletter describes recent Squaw Dances, the maintenance of the cemetery by summer workers, operations at the clinic, and religious classes for children who are out of school for the summer.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel; Culture; Work;
    • Recent Events at St. Christopher's Mission, 1946

    • Recent Events at St. Christopher's Mission, 1946

    • This newletter outlines the annual pilgrimage to Rowland Hall School in Salt Lake City, construction of buildings on the Mission, and the Mission's interest in gaining ownership of an abandoned trading post.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel; Education;
    • St. Christopher's News dated July 26, 1948

    • St. Christopher's News dated July 26, 1948

    • This newsletter describes baptisms and summer camp, exploratory trips through the western half of the Mission's territory, Mass, changes in the Mission staff, eduction of the Navajo children, and a tractor recently purchased for the Mission's...

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel; Education; Farming;
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Mid-Summer 1957

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Mid-Summer 1957

    • This newsletter outlines success in the Mission school, good weather and plentiful crops, operations at the clinic, Corpus Chrisi Day processions, and the consumption of alcohol by the Navajos. The newsletter also contains pictures of young Navajo...

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel; Education; Farming; Health; Alcohol
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Autumn 1955

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Autumn 1955

    • This newsletter outlines conditions at St. Christopher's school, the dedication of a new chapel, Christmas preparations, construction projects on the Mission, health on the reservation, and weekly broadcasts in the Navajo language. The document...

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel; Education; Health
    • A Voice in the Desert: St. Christopher's Newsletter, 1962

    • A Voice in the Desert: St. Christopher's Newsletter, 1962

    • This newsletter commemorates the Mission's 20th anniversary by briefly outlining its history. Readers are encouraged to support the Mission by donating time and/or services.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel; Education; Health;
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Easter 1958

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Easter 1958

    • This newsletter recaps Christmas celebrations from the previous year, outlines the success of church services and instruction, reports progress in the Navajo school, and describes the difficulty of providing adequate medical care in such a rural...

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel; Education; Health
    • St. Christopher's Mission Newsletter dated December 1958

    • St. Christopher's Mission Newsletter dated December 1958

    • This newsletter discusses the arrival of a new teacher and operations at the clinic without the presence of a doctor. The newsletter contains a note from Brother Juniper thanking those who assisted him on his recent trip to the Midwest.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel; Education; Health;
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Easter 1959

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Easter 1959

    • Brother Juniper describes the previous year's Christmas celebrations, the death of a man who planned to join the Mission's staff, success in outstation work and religious classes, and the use/consumption of Welfare surplus.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel; Education; Health;
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated August 1954

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated August 1954

    • This newsletter pertains mainly to the Navajo school and contains a story by Helen Sturges.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel; Education; Indians of North...
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter Draft dated March 5, 1964

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter Draft dated March 5, 1964

    • This draft of St. Christopher's Newsletter outlines the construction of a new hogan for a woman whose home burned down, describes enrollment and performance at the Mission's school, and asks readers for donations.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel; Education; Indians of North...
    • St. Christopher's Leaflet No. 1

    • St. Christopher's Leaflet No. 1

    • This leaflet was presumably intended to provide information to a congregation regarding the work of Father Liebler in the infancy of the St. Christopher Mission. The leaflet also explains the purpose of SWIM (Southwest Indian Mission, Inc.).

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel; Education; Medicine Men; Culture;...
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Autumn 1959

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Autumn 1959

    • This newsletter describes projects aimed at improving the Navajo school and teaching young people the value of industriousness, reports a perceived decrease in the consumption of alcohol, and reveals misconceptions about Navajo culture.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel; Education; Work; Children; Culture; Alcohol
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Fall 1965

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Fall 1965

    • This newsletter highlights some of the Mission's individuals and families and outlines construction on the Mission, preparations for Christmas, the arrival and departure of Mission staff, and preparations for cold weather. Readers are asked to...

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel; Family; Health; Education;
    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Summer 1965

    • St. Christopher's Newsletter dated Summer 1965

    • This newsletter outlines births at the Mission, describes a trip to the Grand Canyon, reports the construction of a dormitory, and provides a brief history of Brother Juniper's life and work on the Mission.

    • Navajo; Navajo Indians; Navajo Indians -- History; Father Liebler; Brother Juniper; Liebler, Harold Baxter 1889-1982; Missionaries; Religion; St. Christopher's Mission; St. Mary's of the Moonlight Chapel; Family; photograph; Education;

QuickView

Display a larger image and more item information when the pointer pauses over a thumbnail
on off
 

Layout options:

Thumbnail with title
Grid with smaller thumbnails and more detail
Select the collections to add or remove from your search
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
 
OK
Select the collections to add or remove from your search
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
 
OK