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Native American Studies Collections

Reference & Research material contents

Source material, edited or not, in print or microform, often can be identified in library catalog searches by the subject heading subdivision "Sources," as in:

Texas State Library. Archives Division. The Indian papers of Texas and the Southwest, 1825-1916. Edited by Dorman H. Winfrey, Director, Texas State Library and James M. Day, Texas State Archivist. IMPRINT: Austin, Pemberton Press, 1966. 5 v. illus. 24 cm. LOCATION: Green Library Stacks E78.T4T42 1966. TOPICS: Archives--Texas. Indians of North America--Texas. Indians of North America--Government relations. Indians of North America--History--Sources.

I. Government Documents and related material

United States. National Archives and Records Administration. American Indians: a select catalog of National Archives microfilm publications. [Z1209.2 .U5 U52 1995 1 HASRC non-circulating]. Other guides to the National Archives and additional sources of archival material and official documents.

Native American collection / Oklahoma Historical Society. CD-ROM. LOCATION: Green Library, Humanities & Area Studies Res Ctr E76.8.N38 1998. NOTES: A collection of documents relating to Native Americans including the Dawes Final Rolls, the Chilocco Indian School alumni records, scanned images of valuable books about Native American leaders, a historical photo collection, and a letter generator to request case studies and microfilm from the National Archives: A fully searchable OHS catalog. The Oklahoma Historical Society houses an extensive collection of Native American materials. Its Archives section alone has several million manuscript pages, plus thousands of photographs and taped interviews. This section of the CD contains a searchable, comprehensive catalog of the Archives' microfilm holdings available for purchase. -- Scanned book images. The CD contains graphic images of the following references: Dawes Final Rolls, Indian Territory (O'Beirne), Notable Men of Indian Territory (Dewitz) and Indian Territory (Gideon). These books are considered standard references in Native American research,and are searchable either page by page or through online indexes. Pages can be printed out as desired. -- Searchable databases. These databases include the Chilocco Indian School alumni records, the Dawes Final Rolls, an electronic index to applications for enrollment (1896-1897), and Dawes Rejected Names. Of particular value is the ability to search the Dawes databases by surname, given name, tribe, age and gender-- no more searching through page after page! The Dawes Final Rolls, Dawes Rejected Names and applications databases automatically generate printed requests to the National Archives for copies of an individual's Dawes enrollment, land allotment or case files. These files are an excellent way to confirm names, dates and other important details. -- Links to National Archives holdings. This section of the CD contains a fully searchable version of the Native American catalog offered through the main office of the National Archives. It also includes a Native American catalog from the National Archives' Fort Worth branch, plus sample enrollment and land allotment files to show what users can request directly through the Dawes and application databases. -- Historic photos. Ever wondered what Sequoyah looked like, or Allen Wright, the man who gave Oklahoma its name? This section of the CD contains photographs of notable leaders, the Dawes Commission, representative faces from the Five Civilized Tribes, and more. -- Supplementary info. This section of the CD contains an Indian Q&A (question and answer) section with helpful information from the Bureau of Indian Affairs; a Native American directory with addresses and some phone numbers for Indian affairs offices, Indian tribes and more; an alphabetized list of over 50,000 "missing" Indians due money from the Individual Indian Monies program; and a text version of the original Dawes agreement.

Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs central classified files, 1907-1939. Series A. Indian delegations to Washington (25 reels) -- Series B. Indian customs and social relations (23 reels) -- Series C. Indian health and medical affairs, pt.1. Reports on medical and nursing activities (29 reels). Green Library, Media-Microtext MFILM N.S. 14322. Guide: E93.R42 1997. TOPICS: United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs--Archives. Indians of North America--Government relations--1869-1934--Sources. NOTES: Accompanied by printed guide compiled by Robert E. Lester, with title: A guide to the microfilm edition of Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs central classified files, 1907-1939.

Native Americans and the New Deal: The Office Files of John Collier 1933-1945. LOCATION: Green Library Microtext MFILM N.S. 13286, 18 reels and Guide: Z1209.2.U5 L47 1994.

Native Americans Reference Collection. Green Library, Media-Microtext MFILM N.S.13060. NOTES: pt. 1. 1840-1900 (29 reels) -- pt. 2. 1901-1948 (47 reels). B.I.A. in-house collection of governmental and privately published material on Native Americans; covers 1840's to 1948. Accompanied by printed reel guide: A guide to the microfilm edition of Native Americans reference collection.

The FBI files on the American Indian Movement and Wounded Knee Green Library, Media-Microtext MFILM N.S. 14225, Reel 1-12. TOPICS: American Indian Movement--History-- Sources. Wounded Knee (S.D.)--History--Indian occupation, 1973--Sources. United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation--Archives. NOTES: Accompanied by a printed reel guide, compiled by Douglas D. Newman.

Reports and Correspondence relation to the Army Investigations of the Battle at Wounded Knee and to the Sioux Campaign of 1890-1891. Green Library, Media-Microtext MFILM N.S. 2663, 2 microfilm reels.

A Guide to Survey of Conditions of the Indians of the United States; Reports of the Commissioners to the Five Civilized Tribes; [and] Survey of Indian Reservations E93.G84 Microtext Room. An 8 page reel guide to the following three collections:

• South Dakota Emergency Relief Administration, 1935. Survey of Indian Reservations. [MFILM n.s. 3877, 3 microfilm reels]. The survey was done during the Depression and dealt with the health, housing, education, finances, religion and customs of Indian families on a number of major reservations, including the Sisseton Agency, the Pine Ridge Agency, the Rosebud Agency, the Cheyenne Agency, the Standing Rock Agency, and the Crow, Lower Brule and Flandreau reservations.
• United States. Senate. Committee on Indian Affairs. Survey of Conditions of the Indians of the United States. Washington, D.C. 1929-1944. [MFILM n.s. 3985, 8 microfilm reels]. The original 41 volumes of hearings and investigations, which were never published and distributed as government documents. The hearings were conducted between 1928 and 1943 and dealt with a wide range of matters affecting Native Americans. A variety of tribal groups were involved: Apache, Arapaho, Sioux, Klamath, Flathead, members of the Five Civilized Tribes, Navajo, Ute, etc.
• United States. Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes. Reports of the Commissioner to the Five Civilized Tribes, 1894-1920. [MFILM n.s. 3981, 3 microfilm reels]

The Final Rolls of Citizens and Freedmen of the Five Civilized Tribes in Indian Territory. [MFILM n.s. 3069].

Iroquois Indians: A Documentary History of the Diplomacy of the Six Nations & Their League. [MFILM n.s. 3828, 50 reels microfilm]. Guide: E99.I7.I7

United States. Board of Indian Commissioners. Annual Report of the Board of Indian Commissioners to the Secretary of the Interior, 1869-1933. [MFILM n.s. 2003]. The physical run in Government Documents is missing some volumes.

Reports & Correspondence Relating to the Army Investigations of the Battle of Wounded Knee & to the Sioux Campaign of 1890-91. [MFILM n.s. 2663].

The Office of Indian Affairs, 1824-1880: historical sketches, by Edward E. Hill. [Green Library SSRC E93.H64 1974 /Government Documents E93.H64 1974. The microfilm can be borrowed from UC SRLF: E 91 U55. NOTES: Originally prepared to enable researchers to locate correspondence contained in microcopy 234, Letters received by the Office of Indian Affairs, 1824-1880, a microfilm publication of the National Archives and Records Service. The sketches provide brief histories of the field units of the Office of Indian Affairs for that period. Individual sketches are distributed by the Archives in pamphlet form to purchasers of selected rolls of microfilm from among the 962 rolls in the complete collection. For other film from the National Archives: American Indians: a select catalog of National Archives microfilm publications.

United States. National Archives. Miscellaneous letters sent by the Agents or Superintendents at the Pine Ridge Indian Agency, 1876-1914. Green Library, Media-Microtext MFILM N.S. 15323, 76 microfilm reels and guide: E93.M64 1983. NOTES: Correspondence between field agents at Pine Ridge Indian Agency and the U.S. government. Subject headings: United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Pine Ridge Agency--Archives. Indians of North America--Government relations--1869-1934--Sources. Oglala Indians. Indians of North America--South Dakota. Pine Ridge Indian Reservation (S.D.)--Sources. Organization: United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Pine Ridge Agency. Series: United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Record group 75.

United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Letters sent to the Office of Indian Affairs by the Pine Ridge Agency, 1875-1914. Green Library, Media-Microtext MFILM N.S. 15300, 52 microfilm reels and guide: E93.L48. SERIES: National Archives microfilm publications; microfilm publication M1282. Part of the Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Record Group 75.

United States Bureau of Indian Affairs. Office of Indian trade, Creek factory: correspondence, 1795-1821. Green Library, Media-Microtext MFILM N.S. 14764, 13 microfilm reels and guide: E98 .C7 U55. NOTES: Mss. Accompanied by a guide: Records of the Creek Factory of the Office of Indian Trade of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1795-1821. Contents notes: Contains correspondence between field agents in Creek Territory and the U.S. Government. Subject headings: Trading posts--North America. Indians of North America--Industries. Creek Indians--Government relations. Series: United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Record group 75.

United States. National Archives and Records Service. Bureau of Indian Affairs records created by the Santa Fe Indian School: 1890-1918. Green Library, Media-Microtext MFILM N.S. 15319, 38 microfilm reels. SERIES: National Archives Record Group, 75. National Archives microfilm: no. 1473. NOTES: Rolls 1-6 : Miscellaneous letters sent 1890-1913. ---- Rolls 17-23: Press copies of letters sent to the Commissioner of Indain Affairs,1893-1914. --- Rolls 24-38: Press copies of letters sent concerning Pueblo day schools, 1900-1917.

United States. National Archives and Records Service. Schedules of a special census of Indians, 1880. Green Library, Media-Microtext MFILM N.S. 15313, 5 microfilm reels. SERIES: National Archives Microfilm Publications; microcopy 1791. Contents Note: Roll 1. Tulalip; Port Madison. -- Roll 2. Swinhomish; Muckleshoot; Lummi; Indians not on a reservation. -- Roll 3. Yakama. -- Roll 4. Standing Rock. -- Roll 5. Round Valley. Subject headings: Indians of North America--Census, 1880. Indians of North America--Genealogy--Sources. Indians of North America. Port Madison Indian Reservation (Wash.) Swinhomish Indian Reservation (Wash.) Indians of North America--Washington (State) Tulalip Indian Reservation (Wash.) Muckleshoot Reservation (Wash.) Lummi Indian Reservation (Wash.) Yakama Indian Reservation (Wash.) Standing Rock Indian Reservation (N.D. and S.D.) Round Valley Indian Reservation (Calif.)

United States. National Archives and Records Service. Ratified Indian treaties, 1722-1869. [MFILM N.S. 15321, 16 microfilm reels and guide: KF8202 1973]. Notes: Includes index. Reel covering index to ratified Indian treaties, 1722-1869 numbered 1 on 16 mm. microfilm; reels covering numbered treaties and inclusive dates numbered 2-16 on 35 mm. microfilm. Listed in Microfilm resources for research (1986) as: M668; Records of the United States government, Record Group 11.

United States. National Archives and Records Service. Documents relating to the negotiation of ratified and unratified treaties with various tribes of Indians, 1801-69. Green Library, Media-Microtext MFILM N.S. 15319, 10 microfilm reels. NOTES: Reel. 1. Introduction and ratified treaties, 1801-26 -- Reel. 2. Ratified treaties, 1827-32 -- Reel. 3. Ratified treaties, 1833-37 -- Reel. 4. Ratified treaties, 1838-53 -- Reel. 5. Ratified treaties, 1854-55 -- Reel. 6. Ratified treaties, 1856-63 -- Reel. 7. Ratified treaties, 1864-68 -- Reel. 8. Unratified treaties, 1821-65 -- Reel. 9. Unratified treaties, 1866-67 -- Reel. 10. Unratified treaties, 1868-69. Subject headings: United States. Office of Indian Affairs--Archives. Indians of North America--Government relations--1789-1869--Sources. Indians of North America--Treaties. Organization: United States. Office of Indian Affairs. United States. National Archives and Records Service. Series: National Archives microfilm publications. T ; microcopy no. 494. Record Group 75, Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

II. Other Sources

Three microform collections contain about 350 Native American periodicals (through about 1981). The individual titles that comprise these sets can be found in Socrates. An alphabetical listing of titles is also available. Other Native American periodicals owned on film or in paper copy can also be found in Socrates. Additional information on Native American periodicals and serials.

• American Indian Periodicals in the Princeton University Library, Parts 1 & 2. [MFICHE 607 [MFILM n.s. 3669, 2700 microfiche and 4 reels of microfilm]
• Periodicals by and about American Indians 1923-1981. [MFILM n.s. 10252]
• American Indian Periodicals from the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. [MFILM n.s. 7783, 13 reels of film and guide: Index to Wisconsin Native American Periodicals, 1897-1981, MFICHE 679]

Indian Rights Association Papers (Hist. Soc. of Pennsylvania) [MFILM n.s. 3867, 136 reels of microfilm and guide]

James G. Swan papers, 1852-1907. [MFILM N.S. 13900, 9 microfilm reels and guide: E76.45.S93 T87 1990]. NOTES: Inventory of James G. Swan papers, 1852-1907, prepared by Jane Turner (on reel 1) also issued separately as accompanying guide. Summary: The papers contain extensive corresponse that reflects Swan's personal life and professional work as collector of Indian artifacts, as well as several cashbooks, estate records and miscellaneous items. The papers also include the official records of Swan's work as Notary Public, U.S. Commissioner, Pilot Commissioner, Hawaiian Consul, and Commissioner of Oregon.

The Papers of Carlos Montezuma, M.D. [MFILM n.s. 3684, 9 reels of microfilm]. NOTES: Included also are the Papers of Maria Keller Montezuma and the Papers of Joseph W. Latimer. Guide to the Scholarly Resources Microfilm Edition of the Papers of Carlos Montezuma, E99.U5.G84.

La Flesche Family Papers (Nebraska State Historical Society) 1 reel microfilm. [MFILM n.s. 3695]. Omaha Indians.

The Papers of the Society of American Indians, 1906-1946. 10 reels of microfilm. [MFILM n.s. 7685]. Notes: Includes index. The original documents of pt. 1 are located in the New York State Museum and those found in pt. 2 are located in various locations. Guide to the Papers is included in the first microfilm. These papers include roughly 5,600 items of correspondence, minutes, memoranda, reports, legal documents, newsclippings and personal jottings.. For contents consult: Guide to the Scholarly Resources microfilm ed. of the Papers of the Society of American Indians (E75.S6.G83 1987)

The Pacific Northwest Tribes Missions Collection of the Oregon Province Archives of the Society of Jesus, 1853-1960. [MFILM n.s. 7706, 34 reels of microfilm and guide: Z7118.C38]. NOTES: Includes house diaries, manuscripts, personal diaries and other documents dealing with the Nez Perce, Flathead, Cayuse, Northern Cheyenne, Coeur d'Alene, Blackfoot, Gros Ventre, Assiniboine and Crow.

We have three other microform collections from the Oregon Province Archives of the Society of Jesus; these deal primarily with language and mission schools:

• Alaska Native Languages. [MFILM n.s. 3648 and guide: Z718.C37]
• PNW Indian Language Collection. [MFILM n.s 3312 and guide: Z7118.G85]
• Alaska Mission Collection. [MFILM n.s 3625 and guide: Z1209.2.V52.A373]

Major Council Meetings of American Indian Tribes, 1907-1971. Part 1 and 2 [MFILM n.s. 3827, 64 reels of microfilm and guide: E98.T77.M34]. Covers period from 1907-1971, dealing with Navajo, Ute, Pueblo, Cheyenne, Arapaho, Chippewa, Klamath and Sioux (Standing Rock, Rosebud, Pine Ridge and Cheyenne River), inter alia

American Indian Correspondence: The Presbyterian Historical Society Collection of Missionaries Letters, 1833-1893. [MFILM n.s. 3402, 35 reels of microfilm and guide]. Includes over 13,000 unpublished letters written by Presbyterian missionaries during the 19th century, dealing with 30 different Indian tribes.

Lake Mohonk Conference of Friends of the Indian. Report of the Lake Mohonk Conference, 1883-1930. [MFICHE 635, 76 microfiche and guide: Burgess. Larry E. The Lake Mohonk Conference of Friends of the Indian: Guide to the Annual Reports E76.B87]. Stanford also has an incomplete set of the printed reports

Human Relations Area File (HRAF) and its help manual. [MFILM n.s. 1 -- actually it's on microfiche]. Major collection, largely ethnographic in nature, dealing with a great number of world cultures, among them some Native American. A good deal of material on social life & customs, etc. Through 1991 material is on microfiche in Green Library Microtext MFICHE 381. N.B. Only about three hundred cultural groups actually have data in the HRAF files. Check the list of cultures treated, located in the MTXT Room, before you waste time figuring out how to use HRAF Cultural data added to eHRAF since 1991

Primary Records in Culture and Personality. [Microcard 572.05.M626 and guide: GN33.P75]. Includes a good deal of American Indian material; complements HRAF.

George Bird Grinnell papers. [MFILM N.S. 14893, 47 rolls of microfilm and guide]. Arranged in two series and one addition: I. Letterbooks, 1886-1929. II. Correspondence, Subject files, and other papers,1859-1939. Contents notes: The papers, which consist of letterbooks, correspondence, and subject files, including photographs and writings, document George Bird Grinnell's leading role in the American conservation movement. The material focuses on Grinnell's adult life (1886-1938) and details his work as editor of Forest and Stream magazine, authority on American Indians of the West, and active participant in the National Audubon Society, the Boone and Crockett Club, the American Game Protective and Propagation Association, and the National Parks Association. Notes: George Bird Grinnell Papers. Manuscripts and Archives, Yale University Library. Original housed at Yale University Libraries. Manuscripts and Archives. 16.40 linear ft. (2 boxes). George Bird Grinnell was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 20, 1849. He received his B.A. degree from Yale University in 1870 and did graduate work there under O. C. Marsh, receiving his Ph.D. in 1880. From 1876 until 1911 Grinnell was associated with Forest and Stream magazine, becoming editor-in-chief in 1880. Grinnell was active in several organizations instrumental in conserving the American West and protecting wildlife. He was also an authority on the Blackfeet, Cheyenne, and Pawnee Indians, and a prolific writer on Indian folklore and life, as well as on subjects relating to conservation.

Papers of John Peabody Harrington in the Smithsonian Institution, 1907/1957. [MFILM n.s. 3050 and guide: E54.H37]. Contents: v. 1. A guide to the field notes: Native American history, language, and culture of Alaska/Northwest Coast -- v. 2. A guide to the field notes: Native American history, language, and culture of Northern and Central California -- v. 3. A guide to the field notes: Native American history, language and culture of Southern California/Basin -- v. 4. A guide to the field notes: Native American history, language, and culture of the Southwest -- v. 5. A guide to the field notes: Native American history, language, and culture of the plains -- v. 6. A guide to field notes: Native American history, language, and culture of the Northeast/Southeast -- v. 7. A guide to the field notes: Native american history, language, and culture of Mexico/Central America/South America -- v. 8. A guide to notes and writings on special linguistic studies --v. 8-9. A guide to the correspondance.

Professional Correspondence of Franz Boas. [MFILM n.s. 3095 and guide: GN21.B56G85]

Microfilm Collection of Manuscripts on Cultural Anthropology. [MTXT 572/1]. Largely focuses on Indians of Mexico & Central America

North American Indians: Photographs from the National Anthropological Archives. [MFICHE 870, 52 microfiche]

Native American collection / Oklahoma Historical Society. CD-ROM. LOCATION: Green Library, Humanities & Area Studies Res Ctr E76.8. N38 1998. NOTES: A collection of documents relating to Native Americans including the Dawes Final Rolls, the Chilocco Indian School alumni records, scanned images of valuable books about Native American leaders, a historical photo collection, and a letter generator to request case studies and microfilm from the National Archives: A fully searchable OHS catalog. The Oklahoma Historical Society houses an extensive collection of Native American materials. Its Archives section alone has several million manuscript pages, plus thousands of photographs and taped interviews. This section of the CD contains a searchable, comprehensive catalog of the Archives' microfilm holdings available for purchase. -- Scanned book images. The CD contains graphic images of the following references: Dawes Final Rolls, Indian Territory (O'Beirne), Notable Men of Indian Territory (Dewitz) and Indian Territory (Gideon). These books are considered standard references in Native American research,and are searchable either page by page or through online indexes. Pages can be printed out as desired. -- Searchable databases. These databases include the Chilocco Indian School alumni records, the Dawes Final Rolls, an electronic index to applications for enrollment (1896-1897), and Dawes Rejected Names. Of particular value is the ability to search the Dawes databases by surname, given name, tribe, age and gender-- no more searching through page after page! The Dawes Final Rolls, Dawes Rejected Names and applications databases automatically generate printed requests to the National Archives for copies of an individual's Dawes enrollment, land allotment or case files. These files are an excellent way to confirm names, dates and other important details. -- Links to National Archives holdings. This section of the CD contains a fully searchable version of the Native American catalog offered through the main office of the National Archives. It also includes a Native American catalog from the National Archives' Fort Worth branch, plus sample enrollment and land allotment files to show what users can request directly through the Dawes and application databases. -- Historic photos. Ever wondered what Sequoyah looked like, or Allen Wright, the man who gave Oklahoma its name? This section of the CD contains photographs of notable leaders, the Dawes Commission, representative faces from the Five Civilized Tribes, and more. -- Supplementary info. This section of the CD contains an Indian Q&A (question and answer) section with helpful information from the Bureau of Indian Affairs; a Native American directory with addresses and some phone numbers for Indian affairs offices, Indian tribes and more; an alphabetized list of over 50,000 "missing" Indians due money from the Individual Indian Monies program; and a text version of the original Dawes agreement.

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