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The University of Montana Department of Native American Studies Records, 1921-2006

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Montana. Department of Native American Studies
Title
The University of Montana Department of Native American Studies Records
Dates
1921-2006 (inclusive)
Quantity
17.75 linear feet
Collection Number
RG 85
Summary
The collection from the Department of Native American Studies contains material related to Native American organizations, legislation, tribes, education and the Native American Studies program at The University of Montana-Missoula.
Repository
University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
59812-9936
Missoula, MT
Telephone: 406-243-2053
library.archives@umontana.edu
Access Restrictions

Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana--Missoula.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

The Native American Studies (NAS) Program began in the summer of 1970. It was founded with the intention “to promote better understanding between the native peoples of this country and all peoples,” and to “develop and foster understanding and acceptance of the Indian/Non-Indian relationships.” Henrietta Whiteman was the first full time program director. NAS supports community and university Native American projects and organizations, such as the Native American Cultural Institute, the Qua Qui and the Missoula Indian Alcohol and Drug Services, Upward Bound, the Kyi-Yo Indian Club, and the Indian Law Clinic.

In March 1999, the State Board of Regents voted to change Native American Studies from program status to department status. NAS graduated its first majors as a Department in May 1999, though it had graduated majors the previous three years as a program.

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Content Description

This collection primarily consists of subject files collected by the department and related to Native American organizations, legislation, tribes, education and the Native American Studies program at the University of Montana. The legislative information and acts pertain to Native American public education and social welfare. Included in the collection papers are university publications, course handouts, elementary and high school workshop and lesson plans, curriculums and philosophies of Native American education. Non-educational material consists of information on Native American languages, bibliographies, information and lectures from conferences and symposiums, and academic and informal papers addressing Native American empowerment. Also included is information pertaining to higher education such as graduate and professional program papers, program proposals, information particularly for Native Americans in other career fields, and NAS programs at other universities. Photographs in this collection are specific to Native American Studies events and trips. Most material dates from 1962 to 1997.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright to some materials in this collection may be held by The University of Montana.

Preferred Citation

The University of Montana Department of Native American Studies Records, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is divided into two series:

Series I: Subject Files, 11.5 linear ft., 1921-2003

Subseries 1: Organizations

Subseries 2: Government / Legislation

Subseries 3: Tribes

Subseries 4: Education

Subseries 5: Miscellaneous

Series II: Department Records, 1 linear ft., 1977-1997

Series III: Photographs, 0.25 linear ft., 1970s-1980

Series IV: Audiovisual Materials, 5.0 linear ft., 1.07 GB, 1955-2006

Subseries 1: Reel-to-reel Audio Tapes

Subseries 2: Audio Cassettes

Subseries 3: VHS Tapes

Subseries 4: 3/4 inch tapes

Subseries 5: 1/2" Open Reel Tapes

Subseries 6: Electronic Media

Acquisition Information

The bulk of this collection was transferred to the Archives by the Native American Studies Department in June of 2004.Several items were also transferred int he summer of 2013. Rich Clow of the Native American Studies Department donated the photographs ca. 2010.

Processing Note

Folders in this collection have been maintained in the order in which they were received. Series and subseries, as well as many folder dates, have been designated by the processor to assist researchers. Photographs were processed into the collection in 2024.

In 2024, Photographs and AV Materials were processed into the collection.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Indians of North America--Services for--Montana--Missoula
  • Indians of North America--Study and teaching (Higher)--Montana --Missoula

Corporate Names

  • University of Montana (Missoula, Mont.). Native American Studies Program

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • University of Montana--Missoula. Native American Studies Program

Finding aid prepared by Jennifer Rusk, Jennifer D. Rose and Micaela Connolly (2024)
2004

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