The Center for Native American Development records, 1972-1979
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Idaho. Center for Native American Development
- Title
- The Center for Native American Development records
- Dates
- 1972-1979 (inclusive)19721979
- Quantity
- 1 linear feet
- Collection Number
- MG 116
- Summary
- Reports and correspondence related to economic development and land use planning for the Coeur d'Alene and Nez Perce tribes.
- Repository
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University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Content Description
The material from the Center for Native American Development, which was started at the University of Idaho in 1972 under the direction of Jack R. Ridley, is contained in one large archival file box which occupies one linear foot of shelf space. The material includes development plans for the Coeur d'Alene and Nez Perce tribes, material from the Institute on Indian Law and Jurisdiction held in November 1979 at the University of Idaho Law School, a collection of Jack Ridley's articles, material for a course on Reservation Economic Development, and miscellaneous folders from Ridley's office.
Historical Note
The Center for Native American Development was a new graduate program at the University of Idaho started in 1972. It's aim was to develop natural and human resources on Indigenous reservations. Emphasis was placed on business and economic studies in order to develop these resources.
The original center was located in the old Farmhouse building on the corner of College Street and Deakin Avenue. At the time, it was the first of its kind in the United States.
The director of the program was Dr. Jack Ridley. Ridley himself was a member of the Western Shoshone who have historic lands in Idaho, Nevada, California, and Utah.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
[Description of Item], The Center for Native American Development Records, MG 116, Special Collections and Archives, University of Idaho Library, Moscow, Idaho.
Administrative Information
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Center Records, 1970; 1976-1978
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Description: Calendar for MeetingsDates: July 1977 - October 1978Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Management SeminarContainer: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: ProspectusDates: 1970Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Request for FundsDates: 1970Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Course Materials, 1976-1977
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Description: Course Outlines and Lecture NotesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: NAT AM 160 - Case Study AssignmentsDates: January 17, 1977Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: NAT AM 200 - Class ListDates: 1977-1978Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: NAT AM 204 - Reservation Economic DevelopmentDates: March 30, 1976 - April 1, 1976Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: NAT AM 299 - Reservation Economic DevelopmentFolder includes NAT AM 299 exams and reviews.Dates: April 29, 1976Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: NAT AM 499 - Directed StudyDates: 1978Container: Box 1, Folder 10
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Jack Ridley papers
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Description: ArticlesA Notebook of articles written by Jack Ridley.Dates: 1976Container: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: Employee Payroll InformationIncludes pay schedules and other salary information kept by Jack Ridley while he worked at the University of Idaho.Dates: 1974; 1977-1978Container: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: Faculty InformationDates: 1976-1978Container: Box 1, Folder 13
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Description: MiscellaneousIncludes resumes kept by Ridley applying for a position at the Center for Native American Development Center, and a few correspondences.Container: Box 1, Folder 14
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Description: Wayne F. Perkins CorrespondenceDates: 1978Container: Box 1, Folder 15
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Description: Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE)Dates: 1973Container: Box 1, Folder 16
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Indigenous Tribes
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Coeur D'Alene Tribe, September 1973
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Description: Coeur D'Alene Utility Service EnterpriseContainer: Box 1, Folder 17
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Description: Comprehensive Development PlanDates: September 1973 - October 1973Container: Box 1, Folder 18
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Description: General Policies and ProceduresContainer: Box 1, Folder 19
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Description: MiscellaneousDates: 1972-1973Container: Box 1, Folder 20
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Description: Plan of OperationsContainer: Box 1, Folder 21
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Description: Tribal SchoolContainer: Box 1, Folder 22
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Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes
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Description: PapersIncludes brochures from Camas Hot Springs, Flathead Indian Reservation (Montana), Flathead Indian Reservation Recreation & Fishing Regulations, a Montana highway map, and a letter to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Chairman.Dates: 1972-1973; 1975Container: Box 1, Folder 23
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Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation: Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla
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Description: MapsMaps depicting location and regional relationships, regional historic sites, reservation historic sites, the utility system, fish and wildlife, soils, geologic features, the drainage basin, and housing.Container: Box 1, Folder 24
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Crow Tribe
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Description: PapersIncludes tourist map and informational poster.Container: Box 1, Folder 25
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Nez Perce Tribe
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Description: MiscellaneousIncludes extra bibliography from the Resource Plans document, a list of contacts from Lapwai, Idaho, and two research articles.Container: Box 1, Folder 26
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Description: Nez Perce Tribal Lands ReviewWritten by Dr. Jack Ridley.Container: Box 1, Folder 27
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Description: Resource PlansContainer: Box 1, Folder 28
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Description: Review of Operations and Recommendations for the Big Eddy MarinaContainer: Box 1, Folder 29
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Wind River Reservation: Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho
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Description: PapersIncludes a history of the reservation, an informational poster, and booklet.Container: Box 1, Folder 30
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Miscellaneous
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Description: 92nd Congressional DirectoryDates: 1971Container: Box 1, Folder 31
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Description: Bureau of Indian Affairs Contact ListContainer: Box 1, Folder 32
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Description: Bureau of Indian Affairs CorrespondenceDates: July 16, 1975Container: Box 1, Folder 33
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Description: Contact List for Indigenous US EducatorsContainer: Box 1, Folder 34
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Description: Research ArticlesContainer: Box 1, Folder 35
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Description: Tribal Police PresentationThe Tribal Police presentation was a portion of the event: An Institute on Indian Law and Jurisdiction. This took place at the University of Idaho, College of Law from November 29th to December 1st, 1979.Dates: November 30, 1979Container: Box 1, Folder 36
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Economic conditions
- Indians of North America
- Nez Percé Indians
- University of Idaho
