
Repatriation Ceremony for Samson Occom Papers and Materials: April 27, 2022
The repatriation of the papers and materials of Samson Occom marks an important moment in the history of Dartmouth College and of the Mohegan people, recognizing and celebrating not only Samson Occom’s critical role in the establishment of the College, but also honoring Occom by returning to his homeland materials that have a deep spiritual meaning to the Mohegan Tribe. The recent repatriation ceremony was held on April 27, 2022.
Learn more about the history of Samson Occom, the events surrounding the repatriation of the Occom Papers and other materials to the Mohegan Tribe, and Occom’s key involvement in the founding of Dartmouth College on the Dartmouth Library’s Repatriation of Samson Occom’s Papers to the Mohegan Tribe website.