University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
The Center for Native American Development records
University of Idaho. Center for Native American Development
MG 116
1 linear feet
1972-1979
Reports and correspondence related to economic development and land use planning for the Coeur d'Alene and Nez Perce tribes.
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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.
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.
Collection is open for research.
[Description of Item], The Center for Native American Development Records, MG 116, Special Collections and Archives, University of Idaho Library, Moscow, Idaho.
Christian, B. (1972). Native American center planned. The Argonaut, 75(35), 6.
University of Idaho
Indians of North America
Nez Percé Indians
Economic conditions
Idaho
Center Records
1970; 1976-1978
Calendar for Meetings
July 1977 - October 1978
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Management Seminar
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Prospectus
1970
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Request for Funds
1970
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4
Course Materials
1976-1977
Course Outlines and Lecture Notes
undated
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5
NAT AM 160 - Case Study Assignments
January 17, 1977
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6
NAT AM 200 - Class List
1977-1978
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7
NAT AM 204 - Reservation Economic Development
March 30, 1976 - April 1, 1976
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8
NAT AM 299 - Reservation Economic Development
April 29, 1976
Folder includes NAT AM 299 exams and reviews.
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NAT AM 499 - Directed Study
1978
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10
Jack Ridley papers
Articles
1976
A Notebook of articles written by Jack Ridley.
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Employee Payroll Information
1974; 1977-1978
Includes pay schedules and other salary information kept by Jack Ridley while he worked at the University of Idaho.
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Faculty Information
1976-1978
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Miscellaneous
Includes resumes kept by Ridley applying for a position at the Center for Native American Development Center, and a few correspondences.
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Wayne F. Perkins Correspondence
1978
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Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE)
1973
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16
Indigenous Tribes
Coeur D'Alene Tribe
September 1973
Coeur D'Alene Utility Service Enterprise
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Comprehensive Development Plan
September 1973 - October 1973
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18
General Policies and Procedures
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Miscellaneous
1972-1973
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20
Plan of Operations
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Tribal School
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Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes
Papers
1972-1973; 1975
Includes 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.
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23
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation: Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla
Maps
Maps 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.
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Crow Tribe
Papers
Includes tourist map and informational poster.
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Nez Perce Tribe
Miscellaneous
Includes extra bibliography from the Resource Plans document, a list of contacts from Lapwai, Idaho, and two research articles.
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Nez Perce Tribal Lands Review
Written by Dr. Jack Ridley.
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Resource Plans
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Review of Operations and Recommendations for the Big Eddy Marina
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Wind River Reservation: Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho
Papers
Includes a history of the reservation, an informational poster, and booklet.
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Miscellaneous
92nd Congressional Directory
1971
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Bureau of Indian Affairs Contact List
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Bureau of Indian Affairs Correspondence
July 16, 1975
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Contact List for Indigenous US Educators
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Research Articles
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Tribal Police Presentation
November 30, 1979
The 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.
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