Northwest Indigenous Communities pamphlet collection, 1853-1991

Overview of the Collection

Compiler
University of Washington. Libraries. Special Collections Division
Title
Northwest Indigenous Communities pamphlet collection
Dates
1853-1991 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.83 cubic feet (8 boxes)
Collection Number
6526 (Accession No. 6526-001)
Summary
Ephemera related to Northwest Indigenous communities
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access.

Request at UW

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection includes newspapers, pamphlets, documents, and other ephemera related to Pacific Northwest Tribes and First Nations and their communities. The history between Indigenous communities and the United States government is featured in these papers, reports, and publications. Prominent regions in this collection are Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, and Alaska.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Arranged in 3 series.

  • Series 1, Tribes
  • Series 2, Litigation
  • Series 3, Culture

Acquisition Information

This collection was formed from the Special Collection's pamphlet files, collected over time from donations and other sources. Some items were removed and cataloged in the Pacific Northwest library collection.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Series 1:  Tribes Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
5/7
Swinomish Tribe
1920-1936
5/8
Siwash Tribe
1905
5/9
S'Kallams Tribe
1957
5/10
Skokomish Tribe
1954
5/11
Salishan Tribe
1951-1960
5/12
Snohomish Tribe
1920-1962
5/13
Snoqualmie Tribe
1930-1981
5/14
Suquamish Tribe
1981-1986
5/15
Siletz Tribe
circa 1991
5/16
Siuslaw Tribe
undated
6/1
Shilshole Tribe
1952
6/2
Twana Tribe
undated
6/3
Tulalip Tribe
1914-1967
6/4
Umatilla Tribe
undated
6/5
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
1963-1964
6/6
Wanapum Tribe
1966-1980
6/7
Yakima Nation
1925-1987
6/8
Tribes of Alaska- Aleuts and Eskimos
1909-1930
6/9
Tribes of Alaska- Aleuts and Eskimos
1912-1974
6/10
Tribes of Alaska- Aleuts and Eskimos
1973-1981
7/2
Tribes of British Columbia, Canada
1902-1979
7/3
Native Americans in Wyoming
undated
7/4
Native Americans in Montana
1942
7/5
Native Americans in Idaho
1885-1926
7/6
Native Americans in Washington
1936-1985
7/7
Hoh Tribe
1957
7/8
Cowlitz Tribe
1926
7/9
Colville Tribe
1928-1947
7/10
Chilkat Tribe
1969
7/11
Chinook Tribe
1968
7/12
Klickitat Tribe
undated
7/13
Cathlamets Tribes
1901

Series 2:  Litigation Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/1
American Indian Movement
1980-1983
3/3
Government Relations
1970-1998
3/4
Justice
1966-1985
3/5
Fishing and Hunting Rights
1964-1980
3/6
Fishing and Hunting Rights
1928-1980
3/7
Fishing and Hunting Rights
1925-1968
3/8
Fishing and Hunting Rights
1924-1981
4/1
Land
1970-1977
5/3
Reservations
1856-1960
5/4
Reservations
1915-1968
6/11
War
1877-1991
8/2
Treaties
1855-1980

Series 3:  Culture Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/2
Anthropology
1974-1991
1/3
Anthropology
1976-1987
1/4
Art
1945-1992
1/5
Art
1926-1991
2/1
Art
1958-1994
2/2
Basket Making
1909-1995
2/3
Biography SEE Biography File
1904-1930
2/4
Chinook Jargon
1853-1968
2/5
Customs and Traditions
1959-1968
2/6
Customs and Traditions
1897-1970
2/7
Diseases
1974
3/1
Education
1924-1966
3/2
Food
1919-1979
4/2
General information
1966-1985
4/3
General information
1939-1961
4/4
General information
1905-1981
4/5
Names of places
1911-1951
4/6
Organizations
1936-1980
4/7
Oral languages
1899-1949
4/8
Languages- Sign
1924-1931
5/1
Social Life and Customs
1884-1988
5/2
Totems
1911-1971
5/5
Religion and Mythology
1916-1988
5/6
Alberta, Canada brochures
1939-1942
7/1
Canada tourism description
1986-1989
8/1
Anchorage Daily News Reports on alcoholism
undated
8/3
Enterprises of the Yakima Indian Nation
undated
8/4
Seattle Times Special Reprint on Native Heritage
undated