Collection is open for research.
Materials in this collection were arranged by the archivist.
The arrangement of boxes appears as follows:
Box 1 Warm Springs Tribal History. Box 2 Warm Springs Tribal Administration and Resources. Box 3 Confederated Tribes Annual Reports. Box 4 Oregon State University Research Project and Warm Springs Tribal Publications. Box 5 Warm Springs Reservation Comprehensive Plans. Box 6 Warm Springs Reservation Comprehensive Plans. Box 7 Tribal Lawsuits. Box 8 Lloyd G. Smith, Sr. Box 9 Northwest Tribes Other Than the Confederated Warm Springs Tribes. Box 10 Warm Springs (Sahaptin) Language Studies. Box 11 Art prints, posters, and 1937 census. Box 12 - box 19 Sound Recordings. Box 20 Materials on Native American Cultural Activities, Education, and History. Box 21 Materials on Native American Languages and History. Box 22 Materials on Native American Art, Dance, Music, and Writing. Box 23 Materials on Locations, Museums, Exhibits, and Photographs. Box 24 Periodicals Relating to Native Americans. Box 25 Periodicals Relating to Native Americans
Dr. Helen Redbird-Smith, a member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, grew up in Ashland after the family moved to the area following World War II. Redbird-Smith graduated from SOU in 1951. In addition, her two sisters are also graduates of SOU and a brother attended SOU for two years. Redbird-Smith, who holds a Doctorate in Education, is a Professor Emeritus at Western Oregon University where she taught in the School of Social Science from 1956 to 1988. Redbird-Smith lived for many years at her home in Monmouth, Oregon until 2001, after which she moved to McMinnville. Dr. Redbird-Smith's thesis from the University of Colorado (1963) is entitled, "A Study of the Intelligence of Domestic Agricultural Migrant Workers in Colorado." Since then she authored and published many other works, with a focus on Native American studies.
Helen Marie Redbird-Smith's first husband, a Yakama ethnomusicologist named Leroy Bennie Selam, collected many of these. Selam's collection of sound recording and related materials are also a part of the collection.
In 1985, after Selam's death, Helen married her second husband, now deceased, Lloyd G. Smith, Senior, a member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Smith was born at the Phoenix Indian Health Service Hospital on September 16, 1923. His father, James Greely Smith, had been born in Simnasho, Oregon. Lloyd's mother, Amy Lenora Carlos (Pima), had been born in Lehi, Arizona. Lloyd had three older siblings (Matilda, Harold and Edmund, and one younger brother (Theron).
Lloyd attended Albuquerque High School, graduating in 1942. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942-46 and 1951-52. He attended the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, intermittently from 1946, graduating in 1953 with a degree in Finance.
From 1953-55 Lloyd G. Smith worked for the BIA in both Gallup, NM, and Portland, OR. In 1955 he began a long and fruitful career as an employee of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Lloyd performed various accounting roles: Accounting Clerk, Property Clerk, Payroll Clerk, and Purchasing Clerk between 1955-67, and served as Education Coordinator for the Warm Springs Education Office from 1967 to 1974. He created a child care center for working mothers on the reservation in 1967. From 1975-89 he served as Personnel Manager of the Warm Springs Tribe. His career ended as a result of heart problems.
Lloyd was actively involved in many other capacities during his Warm Springs years. He was elected to the Jefferson County School Board in 1966, serving for 22 years, three years as its Chair. He was president of the Migrant and Indian Coalition Board. He was a member of the Policy Board of the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory Reading and Language Development Indian Program from 1973-89. He served for four years on the Oregon Governor's Advisory Council on Career Education. He served for three years on the Oregon Governor's Advisory Council on Manpower. He was Board Chair for the Advocates for Indian Education for Northwest Tribes.
Throughout Helen Marie Redbird-Smith's many years of research and teaching, she accumulated an extraordinary collection of monographs, research papers, ephemera, reference materials, and documents relating to Native American tribes. This collection has a focus on the tribes of the Northwest and Southwest, and a significant amount of content on the Cherokee. Also included are many irreplaceable research papers and documents on the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon and Yakama Tribe of Washington and to a lesser extent other Northwest tribes. Most of the monographic materials have been cataloged and are housed in the general collection; a few of the older books, particularly those about the Northwest tribes, have been placed in Special Collections.
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For fair use/educational reproduction, please provide the following credit: From the Helen Redbird-Smith papers, courtesy of Southern Oregon University Hannon Library.
Various documents and papers regarding the history of the Warm Springs Tirbal people
Documents included two copies of "Early Explorations Through Warm Springs Reservation Area" which discusses early history of the Warm Springs Reservation and its creation.
"Giving the Past a Voice: Recapturing the history of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation" author unknown (2 copies)
History of Schools and Education on Warm Springs Res.; Typescript of Warm Springs Tribal History, author/date unknown
A brief history on the Root Feast Ceremony (8 copies)
"Sources of Indian Treaty Rights" (2 copies); "Treaty with the Tribes of Middle Oregon, 1855" 2 versions (3 copies)
Introduction to Susan Phillips dissertation regarding the history of the Warm Springs reservation (2 copies); Early version of chapters 1 and 2 of Susan Phillips dissertation; Chapter 2 of Susan Phillips dissertation titled "Establishment of the Warm Springs Reservation" (3 copies); Chapter 5 of Susan Phillips dissertation titled "Boundary Dispute" (2 copies); Chapter 6 of Susan Phillips dissertation titled "The Fisheries Dispute" ( 2 copies); Partial typescript of Susan Phillips dissertaion regarding the history of the Warm Springs reservation
General Information on the Warm Springs reservation written by one of the tribal members.
A tribal summary for the Warm Springs reservation lisitng resources, tribal members, and the tribal income as well as other general information. (2 copies)
Typescript of an article by Susan Phillips titled "Literacy as a Mode of Communication on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation"
An article giving information regarding the primary language of Sahaptin spoken by the Warm Springs reservation
A news article for The Oregonian discussing a little league team from the Warm Springs reservation; An issue of Old Oregon, the magazine of the University of Oregon Alumni Association, which includes an article about Vernon Jackson and his return to the reservation after his graduation; A picture of Greenville Village after it was evacuated; A news article from The Oregonian regarding fishing habits of the residents of the Warm Springs reservation (3 copies); A news article from The Oregonian discussing Warm Springs reservations drive on poverty (4 copies); Another article from The Oregonian discusing Warm Springs reservations efforts to escape from the rural poverty; A news article from the South Salem Times reporting old photos that had been taken of Indians that were fishing at Celilo Falls prior to the Dalles Dam starting operation; A news article from The Oregonian discussing a signed agreement between Oregon State University and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs outlining long-term cooperative work on research and education projects (2 copies)
A thesis writen by Robert Ornduff titled "Some Aspects of the Flora and Ecology of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation Area" presented to the Division of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Reed College
Informational pamphlet regarding resources and other facts about Madras and Jefferson County (2 copies); A community profile of Madras which lists different information about the town, including population , climate, utilities, schools, and other topics.
The American Indian, vol. VII, no. 2, Spring 1955, containing an article by Katherine and David French entitled, "The Warm Springs Indian Community Will It Be Destroyed?"
Minutes from three different council meetings of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation recording everything that was discussed as well as the desicions made regarding laws and resolutions.
A "Plan of Operation" for the Warm Springs reservation detailing their Administration Plan, information on their accounts, a soil conservation program, and various other information.
"Management Plan of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon," July 8, 1966 (2 copies)
A memorandum that defines and establish a system of policies and procedures to ensure effective inter-governmental consultation, planning, and delivery of educational service for Tribal students.
Various documents and papers regarding administrative business for the Warm Springs Tribal people
A letter from the Education Committee to the Members of Tribal Council requesting $2,400.00 to help students attend the Warm Springs Kindergarten; A letter from the Tribal Education Office to the students and adults asking for support for a language class to be offered at the school; Resolution 2571 which requests a boarding school in the Northwest for Northwest Indian students due to limited oppourtunities; Resolution 2572 which offers to pay 50% of the tuition required to attend the local kindergarten classes but limits it to students who live within the boundaries of the reservation; A memo for Lloyd Smith which states that any requests for Indian Education Material will be forwarded to his office, also attached is a letter from Dorothy Shrum asking Nathan Jim for help on research she is doing into the words and language of the Warm Springs Reservation; A Tribal Education Committe Report for Fiscal Year 1963
Various documents discussing the history of education for the Warm Springs reservation and other information regarding scholarships for students and minor's trust funds.
A letter to trust fund recipients from the Education Comittee explaining that students attending vocational schools or colleges under the Tribal Scholarship Program must use their trust funds to supplement their educational expenses and asks questions regarding how they plan to use their trust funds; A list of trust fund recipients including date of birth and a seperate list of people whose funds are being held; A letter from Barbara Charley Poncho to Lloyd Smith updating him on her change of address and requesting he send her trust fund check as soon as possible so she can pay rent; Ruth Ann Baymer's planned use of minor's trust fund; Barbara Charley Poncho's planned use of minor's trust fund agreement including a letter asking for the balance of her trust fund and a request for her check as soon as possible; a letter to Lloyd Smith recommending that he distribute trust funds regardless of what students plan to use it for; Annett Lynn Arthur's planned use of minor's trust fund and a registraion form for Yakima Valley College; Correspondance between Gwen Arthur and Lloyd Smith regarding trust fund information; A letter to Lloyd Smith from Lorraine Johnson requesting access to her remaining funds; A letter to Lloyd Smith from Vivian Arthur requesting all of her trust fund explaining her reasons for needing it; A folder cntianing trust fund distribution information.
Information on the Mutual Help Housing project including elegability requirements and income limits for lower-income and very-low-income families by size of family as well as notes taken during an LHA public meeting.
A Pension Listing containing the names of people, heir dates of birth, and their family code.
A list of deceased council memebers including their name and their date of death; A written statement talking about a saw mill that was purchased by the tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation in order to process the timber from the reservation forest; A map showing the many tribal reservations located in Oregon, Idaho, and Washington; A statment of concern for nepotism in the Warm Springs Reservation Government; A chart of fiscal and political effects for various alternatives of state aid to cirties and counties; An article from the White Buffalo regarding prejudice between the Warm Springs residents and the white people in the Madras area; A memorandum informing managers and department heads of the schedule to complete their department budget packets; A paper with information that has faded significantly with a note stating there is an attached copy of medicare's payment for Salem Hospital; A slip of paper containing information on the Treaty of June 25 1855; A single paper that looks as if it came off of a letter to the Chairman of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation from an unknow sender.
A packet for the Overall Economic Development Program 1984-1988; A packet for the Overall Economic Development Program 1986-1999; A packet containing information about the economic progress of the Warm Springs Reservation and some of the events that helped it also included is a newspaper article from the Oregonian titled "Warm Springs Indians Wage Own Drive On Poverty"; A packet of information regarding the minors trust fund and where funding has gone.
"A Brief Chronological Order of Events to Present Some of the Developments of the Reservation and It's People" (6 copies); Original notes on dates and events that were put into the finished list.
An email from Ray Rangila to various people explaining that the agenda for the Land Code workshop is enclosed as well as the summaries of the work sesions.
A packet of information regarding physical and cultural attractions for recreation and Warm Springs' recreational resource and suggestions for it's development.
The 1985-2001 financial forcast for the Warm Springs reservation listing what type of revenue they were getting and how much in the thousands as well as new projects and how much they made in the thousands.
A statement given to the Confederated Tribes Power Commision from Portland General Electirc in regards to the request of construction for the Round Butte Dam on Warm Springs property.
The 1984 Planning Dept. Operating Report and list of activities done that year and ones planned for the next year; A list of all the Planning. Depts. accomplisments from 1975-1985 (3 copies); Information about the Confederated Tribes of the warm Springs Reservation financial planning system (3 copies); The Planning Dept. summary for the Tribes financial plan (2 copies); Budget worksheets for the 1985 and 1986 planning years.
A summary of the Financial Planning Workshop and some recommendations to adopt; A memorandum to managers and supervisors from Larry Calica regarding the 1987 planning workshop including an itinerary for the workshop; An agenda for the 1985 financial planning workshop (2 copies); A questionnaire for attendees of the financial planning workshop regrding the credit revolving fund.
A detailed chronology of the Warm Springs Museum and Cultural Center, including major events that happened and the month and year that they happened (2 copies)
Architectural plans for the Middle Oregon Indian Historical Society Museum including floor plans for the building as a whole as well as individual plans for different rooms or plans around and inside the building.
A finacial statement and auditors' report for Warm Springs Power Enterprises including balance sheets, a summary of accounting policies and other supplemental information.
The proposed contract between The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation and Portland General Electric Company which gives them permission for a hydro electric project to be built at the Pelton Dam site on the Deschutes River which is a part of the Warm Springs Reservation. Also included is a summary of the conditions for the contract.
The Economic Development Assessment for the Confedertaed tribes of Warm Springs; a mailing label sdresses to Lloyd Smith; A memo from Ken Smith to the Tribal Council explaning that a copy of the assesment is included which will be helpul during the process of creating a Economic Development Action Plan.
The sumamry report for the Pelton Reregulating Dam Hydroelectric Project prepared by the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon (2 copies)
A sawmill proposal to tribal voting members listing frequently asked questions; A brochure with general information and the history behind the plan for the sawmill; The 1985 Annual Report for Warm Springs Forest Products Industires listing financial highlights, balance sheets, information on their products, and other general information; The 1990 Annual Report for Warm Springs Forest Products Industires listing financial highlights, balance sheets, information on their products, and other general information
A brochure listing the 1988 fishing and camping regulations for the Warm Springs Reservation by the Fish and Wildlife Committee also containing a fishing map; A brochure listing the 1991 fishing regulations for the Warm Springs Reservation by the Fish and Wildlife Committee also containing a fishing map.
Informational pamphlets adverising the Kah-nee-ta Vacation Resort listing prices, accommodations, histroy, and includes a map of the area; A metting folder.
An informational pamphlet on the Warm Springs National Fish Hatchery and how Chinook Salmon are important to the culture and heritage (3 copies); A document containing general information on the Warm Springs National Fish Hatchery.
Anuual reports from the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation about gerneral news and new information from difeerent years. Also included are research projects from OSU.
The 1978 annual Warm Springs resrvation report containing general news and new information for the year.
The 1983 annual Warm Springs resrvation report containing general news and new information for the year.
The 1985 annual Warm Springs resrvation report containing general news and new information for the year (6 copies).
The comprehensive annual financal report for the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs for 1986 which includes balance sheets, financial statements of individual funds, special revue funds, and other financial statements.
The 1988 annual Warm Springs resrvation report containing general news and new information for the year (6 copies).
A letter from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs approving the contract for the Warm Springs Resrevation study by Oregon State College; A copy of the Warm Springs Comprehensive Plan which describes their early history including significant events that shaped the reservation.
Reports, reviews and summaries of the information gained from the surveys conducted by Oregon State College looking at the agricultrural economy, education, water resources, human resources, and many other aspects of the resrevation (2 copies).
Volume one of the final reasearch report of the Warm Springs Reservation conducted and produced by Oregon State College, titled "Introduction and Survey of Human Resources"; A seperate bound copy of pages 258-296 of the first volume titled "Culture and Social Change" written by Hans H. Plambeck.
Volume two of the final reasearch report of the Warm Springs Reservation conducted and produced by Oregon State College, titled "Education"; which talks about various schools and aspects of the Warm Springs Reservation education system.
Volume four part 1 of the final reasearch report of the Warm Springs Reservation conducted and produced by Oregon State College, titled "Physical Resources: Report and Recommendations"; which gives recomendations for how resources could be managed and utilized, how tribal affairs are managed, use of the Warm Springs Forest, and many others.
Various publications from the Warm Springs Reservation including booklets on By-laws, pamplets about the flora and fauna in the area, history booklets, and many others.
An original version of the Corporate Chater decribes what it is and what it does; An updated version of the Corporate Charter including any new amendments made and any new information; A letter explaining that the Constitution and By-laws have been ammended and suggesting that every voter has a copy of them and the Corporate Charter to understand what has been changed and why and for future reference on anything that needs voting on.
An original copy of the Constitution and By-laws (5 copies); An updated copy containing any new by-laws or information regarding the constitution.
A condensced version of the Personnel Manual given to any employee working on the Warm Springs Reservation, containing information such as a map of the area, employee benefits, and important dates (4 copies).
A small booklet titled "A Brief Look at the Warm Springs Reservation" which gives some background and historical information about the founding and creation of the Warm Springs Reservation (4 copies).
A 1970 revised addition of the Brief Look booklet on the Warm Springs Reservation (3 copies)
A packet talking about a brief history of the reservations progress over the years (5 copies).
A publication for a short history of the Warm Springs Reservation (13 copies).
An updated version of the short history of the Warm Springs reservation publication.
A booklet for Ordinance No. 26 which discusses the Warm Springs Reservation Scholorship Fund, including the purpose of the fund, scholorship award selection, elegibility and other general information. (4 copies).
A booklet describing the history of the McQuin Strip Lands, including a boundary dispute, congressional action, an explenation of the 1972 Act, and other important information.
Tribal newsletters with new information and news from the Warm Springs Reservation over several years (8 copies)
Programs for the 5th and 7th annual Pi Ume Sha festival which includes an itinerary of each day of the event, a scorsheet for the different dancers presenting, and other information
A program for the Annual Convention Northwest Affiliated Tribes which contains letters to Earl Oldperson from the Governor, the Mayor of Portland and the President of the Portland Chamber of Commerce, and a full itinerary of the day's events.
An issue of Spilyay Tymoo, the reservation news paper, which discusses the comprehensive plan for Warm Springs and problems that residents have in regards to it.
A workbook for Ranage Managment which contains information on plants that can be found on the range, forage values, range condition, and a lot more information about ranges.
The comprehensive plans for the Warm Springs Reservation
The drafted comprehensive plan for the Warm Springs Reservation as of 1969 which contains general information about the plans for development, goals and objectives, policies, and other plans.
The drafted comprehensive plan for the Warm Springs Reservation as of 1971 which contains background information about the plans as well as other development information.
The fully completed comprehensive plan of he Warm Springs Reservation which contains all of the different sections tab marked, contains any and all needed information regarding topics such as human resources, housing, recreation and other information that deals with current plans and any future plans.
Different tribal documents
A binder containing information about the court case presented before the Indian Clams Commission where the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation petitioned for additional compensation for land given to the United States of America and all of the court proceedings.
A binder containing the fully completed comprehensive plan of he Warm Springs Reservation which contains all of the different sections tab marked, contains any and all needed information regarding topics such as human resources, housing, recreation and other information that deals with current plans and any future plans.
Different documents containing lawsuits for the Warm Springs Reservation
The petition and argument from the Warm Springs Reservation to the United States in regards to additional compensation requested for land given to the US from the reservation.
The breif of appeal for the Warm Springs Reservation in regards to their pettion for more compensation for land given to the United States
The appellant's breif in regards to the appeal made by the Warm Springs Reservation.
The appendixes that accompanied the appellant's coppy of the appeal.
The petitioner's breif regarding the appeal and any finding's of fact and conclusions of law.
The petitioner's breif regarding the appeal and any finding's of fact and conclusions of law.
Documents regarding Lloyd G. Smith, his childhood, his service, and other general information.
Lloyd G. Smith's certificate of blessing stating when and where he was baptised; Lloyd G. Smith 's birth certficate.
A program for the baccalaureate invocation from Albuquerque High School; A program for the commencment event at Albuquerque High School held at the University of New Mexico Stadium; Lloyd Smith's diploma of graduation from Albuquerque High School.
Notes and transcript for Lloyd G. Smith's autobiography.
A list of all the Hoopa tribe basketball team members; A program for the 4th annual All-Indian Holiday Basketball Tournament at the Madras Union High Gymnasium, which showcases all the teams that are playing, general information about the tournament itself, lists sponsors, and other information.
A letter from Pinky Beymer thanking Lloyd for all his work with MIC and all that he has done for the children of MIC; An MIC newsletter which contains a small piece written by Lloyd Smith about the Coalition and it's goals as well as any new news.
A letter from Ken Smith to Lloyd Smith thanking him for his ideas and support leading to a successful award banquet.
A certificate of election stating that Lloyd Smith has been elected to the office of director for the County of Jefferson; An abstract of votes listing everyone running for the position of director, the Precincts that voted, and how many votes for each candidate was given; A handwritten draft of a speech given by Lloyd Smith, A typed out draft of a speech given by LLoyd Smith; Handwritten notes regarding a student work program; A list of reasons given for continuing on the school board; A list of educational activities that the Warm Springs Tibes have been involved with; A letter written by Lloyd G. Smith explaining how he will not be filing for reelection and thanks everyone who have supported him during his term (2 copies); Two news articles reporting Lloyd G. Smith's decision not to persue reelection; An issue of the Bulletin Oregon wich contains an article about Lloyd Smith and his work on the school board accompanied with a letter from Carolyn Grote, who wrote the article thanking Smith for his interview; An issue of the Madras Pioneer with an article talking about Smith retiring from the school board; An issue of the Jefferson County School District newspaper which contains an article about Lloyd Smith's work on the school board (4 copies); An issue of Spilyay Tymoo containing an article about Lloyd Smith's retirement (2 copies).
An informational paper listing activities that the Tribal Education Department is in charge of overseeing as well as the Elective and appointed positions in the department; A letter to studens and adults asking about interest in an Indian Language Class.
A program for the 5th annual Employee Awards Banquet which honors Lloyd Smith's 25 years of service in the personnel department; A letter from Lloyd Smith to the Tribal Council members discusing his forced removal from his position into an unknown position due to constructive criticism he gave to the council that was recieved badly and attached are several Ammerican Management association documents that talk about how to manage conflict constructively; A letter from James Sizemore to Benson Heath in regards to the vacancy of the controller position, and Lloyd Smith's transfer and attached is a copy of Smith's letter; A letter from James Sizemore to Benson Heath in regards to the vacancy of the controller position, and Lloyd Smith's transfer; A letter from James Sizemore to Benson Heath in regards to the vacancy of the controller position, and Lloyd Smith's transfer and attached is a job description for insurance manager and insurance representative.
The marriage certficate of Lloyd G. Smith and his wife Hellen Redbird.
A letter from Lloyd Smith to the Tribal Council regarding his resignation from the Workers' Compensation Comittee.
Miscellaneous documents talking about Lloyd Smith's work in education and on the School Board including several copies of a letter of recognition from Verne A. Duncan, State Superintendant of Public Instruction, a letter written by Lloyd Smith himself listing his accomplishments and contributions, a certificate of retirment presented to Lloyd Smith from the Oregon Department of Eucation, and other articles and papers.
A prescription from Dr. James E. Wasenmiller for Lloyd Smith restricting work until Mid-Decmeber when another assesment will be made.
Notes made by Lloyd Smith reagarding the Warm Springs economic development
Documents relating to a meeting to discuss new future leadership for the Wasco people, including a letter to Lloyd Smith requesting his prescence at the meeting, an agenda for the meeting, and minutes from two previous Wasco meetings that touched on the subject.
A binder containing copies of documents pertaining to the creation and development of the Warm Springs Confederated Tribes, including the Corporate Charter, the Constitution and By-Laws, The Statutes at Large, and various other admendements and changes and amendments to laws and ordinances.
A brown binder containing various letters, awards, writings, and other documents pertaining to Lloyd Smith's accomplishments and work history, including his service in WWII, his 21 years of service on the Jackson County School Board, and many other projects.
A photocopy of the Wheeler-Howard Act which helps Conserve and Develop Indian Lands and Resources,-Indian Self Determination-with hand written notes in the margins.
Several copies of a list of contributions Native Americans have given to the U.S. and contemporary life, compiled by Lloyd Smith
Various news articles about Lloyd Smith himself as well as other important figures within the Warm Springs and other resevations.
Various documents and papers reagrding other Northwest Tribes outside of the Warm Springs Reservation
A brochure titled "Orgin of Our Historic Names" which gives the history of and langauge orgin for The Dalles, Wasco, Celilo and Memaloose tribes.
A brochure titled "Fishing: A Northwest Indian Perspective" which talks about Indian fishing rights, salmon and steelhead spawning and the environmental issues that come with it, the preservation of the fishery resource, and other issues and plans for fishing in the Northwest.
Volume 3, Number 2 of Northwest Folklore published by the University of Oregon, which includes the history and the stories of various folktales from different tribes around the Northwest.
A packet titled "Indian Shaker Church of The Dalles, Oregon" which discusses the history of the church as well as the Indian Shaker religion and the early members who helped build the church.
A museum guide for the Native Heritage in Washington State exhibit at the Burke Meuseum, titled "A Time of Gathering" which includes information, drawings and pictures, about the many objects seen through the exhibit.
A letter written by an unknown author to Mrs. Hedge regarding the history and rituals of the Dreamer Religion.
A journal article that talks about the many different tribes and their history disperesed throughout Eastern Oregon and adjacent regions.
A journal article from Sources of the History of Oregon that talks about the history of the Walla Walla Indian Council and its development.
A journal article from Indian Notes and Monographs talks about tying knots in strings in order to keep records and the history behind this custom and what the different knots meant.
An academic paper, written by Prof. Charles F. Wilkinson, discussing the history and impact the Federal Indian Policy had on Indian rights then and now.
A written transcript of a presentation about the history of the Yakima Indian Nation, given by the Yakima Tribal Council to the Assistant Secretary of the Interior, Harrison Loesch
Two manuscripts from hearings conducted by the Subcommittee of Indian Affairs, conducted to repeal the Act of August 9, 1946.
An Interim Report on the economic development of the Yakima Indian Reservation, which deals with the economic history and resources related to the Yakima Indian Reservation
A photocopy of the book "The Crime Agaisnt the Yakimas" by Lucullus V. McWhorter which talks about the many crimes committed against the Yakima tribe including theft of their land and resources as well as overall neglect by those whose job it was to protect them.
An academic paper that discusses the treatment of Indians in Western Oregon by both the state govenment and the white settlers of the time.
A paper discussing the fishing habits and history of fishing spots taken over by the Yakima Indian tribe.
The Law and Order Code of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakima Indian Nation, which helps "provide the machinery of law enforcment for the Indian tribes of the Yakima reservation for which no adequate enforment agency has beenprovied under Federal or State law".
A transcript of a speech given by Major J. W. MacMurry before the Albany Institute ttitled "The "Dreamers" of the Columbia River Valley, In Washington Territory" which discusses theories and the history regarding the "Dreamers."
A list of resources that talk about the Yakima Indian Tribe, compiled for an unknown document or paper.
Various letters and documents sent from the Superintendent of the Yakima Agency to other important figures at the U.S. Department of the Interior.
A rough draft copy of an Atlas of Oregon Indians which gives the history of the different tribes and where they are located across the state as well as other facts about their culture.
A thesis written by Leroy Bennie Selam discussing the Yakima Water Rights and the many obstacles they encountered in the utilization of those rights.
A program for the third annual Satus Longhouse Pow Wow which includes a program of events as well as pictures from the the previous year.
A program for the 38th Annual Washington's Birthday Celebration which includes the legend of Mount Adams, an event schedule, and photos from past celebrations and important figures within the Yakima Indian Nation.
An informational booklet that provides the history and customs of the Yakima Indian Nation as well as life on the reservation at the time of publication.
Various documents discussing problems tribal memebers have had regarding fishing on the reservation as they have gotten arrested despite following fishing regulations.
A letter from Arthur Amiotte to Leroy and Hellen Selam regarding Moccasins that were ordered, a booklet the writter produced for Mr. Selam, and other miscellaneous information.
Warm Springs (Sahaptin) Language Studies
A booklet that studies the history and phonetics of the Sahaptin language, written by Melvill Jacobs.
A short dictionary of the Yakima Sahaptin Language compiled by Bruce Rigsby, which also includes an introduction about the orgins of the language as well as those who currently speak it today.
Various oral histories written in the Sahaptin languages with 2 being translated into English.
A working copy of a short Wasco dictionary written for Lloyd Smith which includes a breif introduction to the language and it's history.
An educational packet containing working copies of an Introduction to Saying and Writing Wasco Words which teaches a basic understanding of the language.
Two copies of a word and phrase list of Warm Springs Sahaptin which includes common words and phrases used and their meanings.
Two sets of three reel-to-reel tapes with a reading of the wordlist for the Warm Springs language. Each tape is double sided.
Miscellaneous oversize documents
Redbird Dancers
Drawing of Drummers
7 pieces of original artwork by Leroy B. Selam, including pencil sketches, colored pencil drawings, paintings, and others.
The architect's report for the Kah-Nee-Ta vacation resort which includes background on the project, preliminary drawings and floor plans, details about different areas, and other information.
Carbon copies of vourchers for per capita payments of the Warm Springs Reservation
The original and a copy of the 1937 Warm Springs Reservation Census Roll
The printout of the Tribal Voter list for the Warm Springs Resrevation
The printout of the Employee Status Report for the Warm Springs Tribal Reservation
An original art print from Unis Kahn titled "Southwest Style"
32 copies of posters for the Artists Seminar at the Institute of Indian Art's in Santa Fe, New Mexico. most of which are signed and numbered.
A promotional poster for the Institute of American Indian Arts, which features an oil painting by Anthony Gauthier on it.
A poster promoting the Imaginative Fiction workshop featuring David Eddings, Ursula Le Guin, and Graydon Beeks ant Western Oregon State College, represented by the Monmouth Institute for Creative Writing.
A calendar titled Passing the Moon, representing the Hopi Ceremonial Year which includes information on the different forms of celebration during each month
Various records and sound recordings of different songs from various indian tribes.
A musical record of 17 Ponca War Dance Songs sung by The Ozark Singers
A selection of 17 songs from the Southern Cheyenne tribe
A selection of 18 songs form the Winnebago Singers
A selection of 16 songs from the Sioux tribe and the Poplar Juniors Singers
A selection of 15 songs from the Warm Springs Confederated Tribes Singers
A selection of 16 songs from the Umatilla Tribe
A selection of 16 songs from the Gros Ventre and Assiniboine Singers
A selection of 18 songs from the Shoshone Tribe
A selection of 16 songs from the Northern Arapahoe Tribe
A selection of 14 songs from the Crow Tribe
A selection of 19 songs from the Omaha Singers
A selection of 18 songs from the Arickara Singers
A selection of 17 songs from the Mandan-Hidatsa Singers
A selection of 17 songs from the Rocky Boys SIngers of the Chippewa-Cree Tribe
A selection of 16 songs form The Sons of the Oglalas of the Sioux Tribe
A selection of 16 songs from the Kiowa Tribe
A selection of 19 songs from the Sioux (Standing Rock) Singers
A selection of 12 songs from the Sioux Travelers of the Sioux Tribe
A selection of 16 songs from the Buffalo Lodge Singers of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe
A selection of 12 songs from the Blackfeet Tribe
A selection of 12 songs from the Umatilla Tribal Singers of the Umatilla Tribe
A selection of songs from various singers of the Southern and Northern Plains Tribes. This record features Chippewa-Cree Grass Dance songs
A selection of songs from various singers of the Southern and Northern Plains Tribes. This record features Blackfeet Grass Dance songs
A selection of songs from various singers of the Southern and Northern Plains Tribes. This record features Chippewa-Cree Circle Dance songs
A selection of songs from various singers of the Southern and Northern Plains Tribes. This record features Crow Grass Dance songs
A selection of songs from various singers of the Southern and Northern Plains Tribes. This record features more Crow Grass Dance songs
A selection of songs from various singers of the Southern and Northern Plains Tribes. This record features Crow Circle Dance songs
A selection of songs from the Blackfoot A-1 Singers of the Blackfeet Tribe
A record collection of Indian Music of the Pacific Northwest, collected and recorded by Dr. Ida Halpern
A record featuring Land Of the Big Sky, Blackfeet Tribal Grass Dance songs
Volume 2 of songs from the Blackfoot A-1 Club SIngers of the Blackfoot Tribe
A selection of Pow-Wow songs sung by the Little Pine Singers of the Cree Tribe
A selection of Stony Pow-Wow songs sung by the Eden Valley Pow-Wow Club
A selection of songs performed at the Battleford Pow-Wow-record missing
Songs and stories from Neah Bay compiled by Helen Peterson of the Makah tribe. Songs are sung in Makah and the stories are in English
A selection of music of the Canadian Plains featuring songs from the Cree, Assinboine, Blood, and Blackfoot Tribes
A selection of 13 songs from the Sarcee Bull Head Youth Club SOngers of the Sarcee Tribe
A collection of 25 songs and stories of the Netsilik Eskimos
A selection of 12 Pow Wow songs sung by the Sarcee Broken Knife Singers of the Sarcee Tribe
A selection of 12 songs from the Blood Reserve sung by the Kai-Spai Singers of the Blood Tribe
A second copy of Volume 2 of songs from the Blackfoot A-1 Club SIngers of the Blackfoot Tribe
An album titled I'm Lost in the City by Artist John Angaiak which features 13 of his original works.
An album from Bill Stevens which features 16 of his fiddle songs from the Yukon
A selection of stick game songs performed by Joe Washington of the Lummi Reservation
A collection of songs and stories from the Alskan Eskimos published for the Alaska Festival of Music, which includes a detailed booklet about the histroy and story of each song and what they mean.
Volume 1 of a selection of 24 songs from the Comanch Peyote Tribe
Volume 2 of a selection of 24 songs from the Comanch Peyote Tribe
Volume 1 of a selection of War Dance songs from the Ponca singers of the Ponca tribe
Volume 2 of a selection of War Dance songs from the Ponca singers of the Ponca tribe
Volume 1 of a selection of 24 Ponca Peyote songs of the Ponca Tribe
A selection of 5 War Dance songs sung by the Ponca Indian Singers of the Ponca Tribe
A selection of 10 songs sung by the Badland Singers
A live recording of the Crow Indian Fair and Celebration featuring 10 songs from various singers of the Northern Plains and Canda. Also included is the history, description and photographs, of the Crow Celebration
A selection of 7 War Dance songs sung by the Mesquakie Bear SIngers of the Mesquakie Tribe
A collection of various songs from different Tribe singers for the Kyi-Yo Pow-Wow, which include the Chippewa-Cree, Blood, Blackfeet, Northern Cheyenne, Crow and Yakima tribes
A selection of Northern Cheyenne Sun Dance Songs subtitled "A Dance of Thirst" performed by the Tribal Singers, lead by Paul Whiteman
A selection of Northern Cheyenne War Dance songs sung by the Ashland Singers
A selection of 12 Dance songs from singers of the Southern Ute Reservation.
A selection of various Rabbit Sioux songs performed by William Horncloud
Various dance songs performed by the Denver Indian Singers
A selection of 12 Sioux songs sung by the Sisseton-Wahpeton Reservation Sioux Singers
A selection of Grass and Round Dance songs fromt the Sioux Tribe sung by the St. Michael's singers.
A selection of songs from Sioux Pow-Wow sung by the All Nations Singers
A selection of songs from the Winnebago Tribe sung by the Hochungla Singers
A selection of songs from the Mandan-Hadatsa Tribe sung by the Mandaree Singers.
A selction of various songs and dances of the Flathead Indians. Also includes descriptive notes.
A selection of Pow-Wow songs sung by the Rocky Boy Haystack Ramblers of the Rocky Boy Indian Reservation (Chipewa-Cree Tribe)
A selection of 12 War Dance songs for Pow-Wow from the Chippewa Tribe sung by the Ponemah Chippewa Singers
A selection of various songs and dances from the Sioux and Navajo Tribes. Also included are descriptive notes
A selection of various songs and dances from the Pawnee sung by Mark Evarts. Also included are descriptive notes.
A selection of traditional songs of the Sioux Tribe sung by the Ho hwo sju Lakota Singers
A selection of Grass songs sung by the Fort Kipp Singers in Montana
A selection of songs sung by the Fort Kipp Sioux Singers at Fort Qu' Appelle, with Canadian Flag Song sung by the Sioux Valley Singers
A selection of Pow-Wow songs sung by the Parker Singers of he Rocky Boy's Reservation (Cree Tribe)
A selection of 6 Grass Dance songs live recorded at the Sioux Valley Pow-Wow, sung by the Sioux Valley Juniors.
A selection of Grass Dance songs sung by the Badlands Singers of the Assiniboine-Sioux
A selection of Grass Dance songs sung by the Badlands Singers of the Assiniboine-Sioux
A record collection titled "The Apache Day In Song" recorded live at Apache Reservation, featuring Philip Cassadore
A selection of Indian Chants to be taught in the classroom with dance, diagrams, and song, analysis, sung and aranged by Louis W. Ballard. (Record missing)
A selection of songs from the Navajo tribe know as Songs of the Dine (the People) sung by various singing groups.
A selection of sway songs from the Navajo tribe sung by Navajo singers.
A selection of various Navajo songs performed by the Navajo artist and singer, Edward Lee Natay.
A record of Bruce Hamana's greatest hits, a resident of the Hopi Indian Reservation.
A selection of Yei-Be-Chai dance songs from the Navajo Indian resrevation sung by the Navajo Ceremonial Dance Team
A selection of various dance songs sung by the Klagetoh Maiden Singers
A selection of Skip Dance and Two-Step songs from the Navajo Indian tribe sung by various singers.
Volume 2 of a selection of Hopi Social Dance Songs sung by various singers.
A selection of songs and dances of Great Lake Indians, recorded by Gertrude Prokosch Kurath, sung by various singers. Also included are descriptive notes about each song.
A second copy of a selection of sway songs from the Navajo tribe sung by Navajo singers.
A selection of Cloud Dance songs from the San Juan area, Also included is english translations of the songs.
A selection of Night and Daylight songs from the Yeibichei caremony of the Navajo tribe.
A selection of songs from the Navajo tribe sung by Ed Lee Natay, first Indian recording artist for Canyon Records.
A selection of Turcle Dance songs from the San Juan area. Also included are english translations of each song.
A selection of various dance songs of the Seminole Indians of Florida sung by various singers.
Volume 1 of a selection of various turkey dance songs from the Caddo people, sung by various singers
A selection of War Expidition Songs from the Kiowa 49 social dance of the Kiowa people, sung by various singers.
Volume 2 of a selection of Gourd Dance songs which is a traditional dance of the Tai-pe-go warrior society from the Kiowa tribe, sung by various singers
A selection of Gourd Dance songs from the Kiowa tribe, sung by the Kiowa Dance Group Singers
A selection of differnet songs frow the Kiowa tribe including Horse-Stealing, War Dance, and Kiowa 49 songs, sung by the Kiowa Dance Group Singers
Volume 1 of a selection of Gourd Dance songs which is a traditional dance of the Tai-pe-go warrior society from the Kiowa tribe, sung by various singers
A selection of various dance songs from the Pima Indian tribe, sung by the Oriole Singers, as well as various other singers.
A selection of various songs and dances from the Picuris Indian Tribe, featuring Ramos Duran And Pat Martinez
Songs of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation
A selection of songs from the Warm Springs Indian Reservation sung by female singers from different tribes on the reservation.
A collection of records containing various songs and dances from different indian tribes with the intention of bringing the music to the classroom, created and taught by Louis W. Ballard Also included is an article talking about the history and culture behind each song and dance.
A 3 record collection of various songs and dances from different American Indian Tribes, including Cheyenne, Omaha, Crow, Tewa, Papago, and many others.
A record of songs by Floyd Westerman inspired by the book Custer Died for Your Sins written by Vine Deloria Jr. Also included is a review of the album by Vine Deloria Jr. himself.
A selection of 19 healing songs from 7 different Tribes, recorded on location by Dr. Frances Densmore of the Smithsonian Institution
A record titled "Go My Son" which features songs from singers Carnes Burson and Arliene Nofchissey.
A selection of different songs and dances of the American Indian including songs from the Winnebago, Chippewa, Sioux, Zuni, and Acoma ribes. Also included are descriptive notes on the history and meaning of each song.
A record of different songs and dances recorded live at the Red Lake, Minn. Indian Reservation
A collection of different Morning SOngs, Occasional Songs,and chants of the Native American Church of North America. Sung by Wilbur Jack (Paiute-Wasco)
Volume 1 of a live recording of the Drum Corps International Championships which includes songs from various different schools and teams.
Volume 2 of a live recording of the Drum Corps International Championships which includes songs from various different schools and teams.
Volume 3 of a live recording of the Drum Corps International Championships which includes songs from various different schools and teams.
A selection of American Negro songs and rythms sung by Ella Jenkins and the Goodwill Spiritual Choir of Monumental Baptist Church. Also included are descriptive noted about the history and meaning of each song.
A selection of songs of the American Negro Slaves, sung by Micheal Larue. Also included are descriptive notes about the history and meaning of every song.
A selection of songs from modern African cultures, sung by Saka Acquaye and his African Ensemble from Ghana
A selection of songs from different cultures and singers in Hawwaii, including Japan, China, Korea, and the Philippines. Also included are descriptive notes of the history and meaning of each song.
A selection of songs by Raquel Boldorini, a famous pianist from Uruguay. Also included is a pamplet titled Interamerican Musical Editions, which includes an order form for various records from artists from North, Central, South America, and the Caribbean
Reel-to-reel tapes of various songs from differnt Indian tribes
A reel-to reel tape of various songs from the Yakima, Cherokee, and Sioux tribe for the Chemawa Indian School. Reel includes 2 sides
A reel-to reel tape of various songs from the Warm Springs Reservation, and the Yakima Tribe. Reel includes 2 sides
A reel-to reel tape of various songs from Umatilla and Nez Perce Tribes. Reel includes 2 sides
A reel-to reel tape that is unlabled. Unsure what is on it.
A reel-to reel tape that is unlabled. Unsure what is on it.
A reel-to reel tape of songs from the various coastal tribes in Washington.
A reel-to reel tape that is unlabled. Unsure what is on it.
A reel-to reel tape that is unlabled. Unsure what is on it.
A reel-to reel tape that is unlabled. Unsure what is on it.
A reel-to reel tape that is unlabled. Unsure what is on it.
The first reel-to-reel tape of the Densmore Chippewa recordings. There are 2 sides.
The second reel-to-reel tape of the Densmore Chippewa recordings. There are 2 sides.
The third reel-to-reel tape of the Densmore Chippewa recordings. There are 2 sides.
The fourth reel-to-reel tape of the Densmore Chippewa recordings. There are 2 sides.
The fiifth reel-to-reel tape of the Densmore Chippewa recordings. There are 2 sides.
The sixth reel-to-reel tape of the Densmore Chippewa recordings. There are 2 sides.
A reel-to-reel tape that contains Ojibwai music for the Densmore Collection. This tape has two sides.
A reel-to-reel tape that contains Dupe of Ludstill
Various photograph slides from the Navajo tribe depicting the culture and history. Each individual slide is labled.
A carousel slide tray of various pictures of different tribes' reservations as well as areas. Also included is a written note listing what is on each slide.
A carousel slide tray of various pictures of from the Institute of American Indian Arts. This is volume 1.
Materials on Native American Cultural Activities, Education, and History
A booklet that discusses the history and the culture of the Hopi- Tewa Indian reservation, compiled by the Branch of Adult Education
A booklet listing all the different medical servicies provided for the needs of Native American Indians as well as a brief history of Northern Valley Indian Health, Inc.
An annual report for the Ute Indian Tribe which discusses different programs and activities that the Ute Tribe provides as well as the administration and other information related to the business of the Ute Tribe and the Unitah and Ouray Agency
A letter written in a different language, possibly Cherokee.
The constitution and laws of the United Keetowah Band of Cheerokees of Oklahoma
2 different versions of the by-laws for the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians
A written memorandum and an extension services report for the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians
A booklet discussing the treaty made between the Quinault, Queets, Hoh, and Quileute, which includes a handwritten copy of the original treaty, a history of the tribes and records of the proceedings of the commision to hold treaties with the Indian Tribes of Washington Territory
A special supplement produced by the Saskatchewan Indian newspaper that talks about the history of the Sasketchewan Indians fight over the local government guidelines, their present situation and various other information regarding the Federation
A booklet published by the Anglican Church of Canada which contains extracts from "Native Rights in Canada" that was summarized by Rev. Canon T. E. Jones
An official booklet for the 28th Annual Call to Convention hosted by the National Indian Education Association, which includes a preliminary schedule, general information about the event, a map of the area, and various other information.
A report published by St. Lawrence University as a guide for Indian students and a resource for educators in order to make the transition to higher education a smoother one. Pages appear to be missing.
A pamphlet for an Indian Adult Education symposium which includes a schedule of the event.
A pamphlet for the Summer Institute in Alsaka Rural Education Welcome Ceremony which includes a schedule as well as a list of special topics that will be discussed and when.
Written transcripts from the Perspectives on American Indian Cultural Heritage conference hosted at the University of Oregon, including speeches given by some of the speakers.
A program and some posters for the Gawa Gyani Dance Drama performance hosted at the U. B. C. Museum of Anthropology , which includes information on the orgian of the performance as well as other information from the producers, dancers, and other significant members of the event.
A magazine celebrating the Bicentennial of the town of Kenai, which includes a history of the town and the many significant events that helped shape what it has become.
A booklet celebrating the 100th Aniversary of the Cherokee Indian Baptist Association, which incudes a history of how it was formed as well as lists every church within the association and the pastors who have presided over them over the years.
A program for the 9th annual Albuquerque Inter-Tribal Pow-Wow, which includes a list of the Committee Chairmen, a schedule of the event, and pictures of the previous years event.
A souvenir booklet for the 27th annual Navajo Nation Fair which includes a lot of general information about what the fair is and the committe chairmen who make it possible. Also included is a schedule of events of the fair.
A pamphlet for the Green Corn Festival hosted by the Cherokee Indian Descendents Organization, which includes an itinerary of events, a tent space order form, and a membership application for the Cherokee Indian Descendants Organization
A postcard advertising the 7th annual Huckleberry Harvest, a benifit to support the Museum At Warm Springs
A tribal activities calendar created by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, which lists each event on he day and time that they happen for a full calendar year. Also included is an invitation from the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians in celebrating their Restoration.
A magazine discussing the Saskatchewan Indian Bantams hockey team and includes pictures and bios of all of the players as well as a history of the team.
An academic catalog listing all of the classes offered for Winter 1971 in the Native American Studies sequence
A course catalog for NAES College which includes an academic calendar, a list of all the courses being offered, faculty and staff, and other general information.
Extensive lecture notes from the class North American Indians , which is a historical and ethnographic survey of natives peoples, exclusive of Eskimos, of North America north of the Rio Grande. Class taken at the University of California.
Extensive lecture notes from the class American Indian Oral Tradition , which is described as the identity of oral and written traditions in expressing ideas of permanent or universal interest. Class taken at the University of California.
A course outline for the class Native American Literature, taught by William Brandon.
A partial transcript from an interview of Dr. Redbird-Selam.
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Various documents and materials on Native American Languages and History
An article written by Carol L. Bartels regarding the different languages that were spoken by the indigenous people of North America, the history of those languages, and how colonization led to the extinction of most of these languages.
A list of words written in english in list form used as a way to test different grade levels on knowledge and recognition. Next to the english words are them written in an unknown language
A list of different english consonant sounds that are common for Navajo speakers to make erros of.
2 copies of a school yearbook titled "Canyon Highlights", each of wich has pictures cut out of it. All the students in each grade are listed as well as the staff and faculty.
A yearbook from Toadlena Boarding school: Home of the Cardinals, which lists all the students in each grade, as well as all the staff and faculty.
A booklet witten by Alan Wilson for the Gallup-McKinley County Public School District studying the basic differences between the Navajo and English languages.
A booklet written by Gene Dennison and Alan Wilson for the Gallup-McKinley County Public School District, which is an elementary oreintation to the Najavo language and culture. Intended for teachers of Najavo students.
An educational coloring book that includes stories behind the different coloring pages about the history and culture of the Navajo people. Drawings made by Eugene H. Bischoff.
A workbook published for the students in Todd Elementary School and Whiterocks School, which includes the history and culture of the Ute people along with questions and activities to complete.
A book of poems, stories, and drawings from the fifth and sixth grade students of the Topawa School
A cirriculum guide for a Papago class titled "Papavi-Ootam", written by Mary H. Thompson, Margaret Archie, and John Rood
A cirriculum guide for the class titled "The Pima: Yesterday and Today", written by Joe Abril, Betty Ataka, Elmer Bailey, Willardene Pratt, and Susan Oelze
Volume 1-Part A of a photographic essay of Pima-Maricopa Indians, which includes photos of various Maricopa people as well as notes on each picture. Essay was compiled by Robert L. Nuss and Roger F. Pfeuffer
Volume 1-Part B of a photographic essay of Pima-Maricopa Indians, which includes photos of various Maricopa people as well as notes on each picture. Essay was compiled by Robert L. Nuss and Roger F. Pfeuffer
Volume 1-Part C of a photographic essay of Pima-Maricopa Indians, which includes photos of Maricopa Architecture as well as notes on each picture. Essay was compiled by Robert L. Nuss.
Volume 1-Part D of a photographic essay of Pima-Maricopa Indians, which includes photos of different forms of work the Maricopa people performed as well as notes on each picture. Essay was compiled by Robert L. Nuss.
A booklet that discusses the history of the calendar stick and lists various significant events in the Pima history alsongside major events that happened in Ameican History at around the same time.
A booklet that discusses the history of indigenous people in America long before it's discovery by settlers.
A booklet that discusses the history of the many Indian tribes located in Arizona.
A booklet that discusses the many different people the Pima tribe living along the Gila river interacted with over time, from 1690 to 1860
Various documents and materials discussing different Native American Art, Dance, Music, and Writing.
Different song sheets of various songs from American Indian tribes all over. Includes original and carbon copies of each.
A booklet on the different types of music and their meaning, as well as the different insruments played , by the various American Indian tribes across North America
A course syllabus for the class American Indian Music Workshop and Seminar taught by Dr. Louis W. Ballard
A course syllabus for the class American Indian Music taught by Frank W. Lidral
A record supplement for the War Whoops and Medicine Songs which lists all the songs on the record, as well as where and when the songs are usually performed and the history behind them. (2 copies)
A letter from Gerald E. Parsons, Jr. Reference Librarian to Leroy B. Selam in response to his request for material. from the Archive of Folk So ng Also included is an inventory of the Archive of Folk Song and photocopies of the collector's notes that describe the various recordings in the collection.
An Audio Evaluation Guideline for the National Education Association that asks different questions about the media and the writers reaction to the specific audio.
Various notes on musical analysis and the historical background of different music. Also included is an order form for a book titled "Iroquois Music and Dance: Ceremeonial Arts of Two Seneca Longhouses" by Gertrude P. Korath, requested by Helen Redbird-Selam.
A syllabus for the class Creative Dance taught by Rosalie Jones, which includes objectives, outline, and materials needed.
A syllabus for a American Indian Music and Dance workshop taught by Rosalie M. Jones
Various photographs of different dancers and musicians from different American Indian tribes all over North America.
A short book of American Indian poetry by R. A. Swanson
A book of poems from various different poets, compiled by Michael Beech, Terri Brown, and the Oregon College of Education.
A book of poems written by different Title I students participating in the Creative Writing classes under the direction of C. Fayne Porter.
A book of poems and prose from various different studens of the Creative Writing Classes, taught by Ron Rogers.
A book of different drawings and stories from artist Milo Minock.
Two books written by Sarain Stump on American Indian graphic symbols and their adaptation in different forms of Saskatchewan art.
Two copies of a letter describing the symbolism and meaning behind the 1984 Festival of Native American Arts Commemorative poster titled "Eight is Enough" created by Navajo artist Baje Whitethorne.
A 1974 yearly calendar that features art of different ceremonies and dances from various American Indian tribes by different artists for each month. Also included are short descriptions of each dance and ceremony and who made it.
A scrapbook of different symbols and art from various different tribes and short describions of the history and culture behind each piece.
Materials on different locations, museums, exhibits, and photographs of those different locations.
An informational booklet from the Wupatki Ruins Trail which describes the history of the trail as well as points of interest. Also included is a postcard to Mrs. Anne Grusser with a photo of the Wupatki National Monument.
3 postcards, a guide and map, and an informational pamphlet from the Chaco Culture National Historical Park, which all give the history and other general information about the park and what can be found there.
4 pamphlets from the Chaco National Historic Park which each describe the trail and the different things to be seen on the trail.
An informational booklet about the Tunnard site ruin in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which describes the history and culture behind the park, written by Laurens C. Hammack.
A booklet of different archaeological and historical survey's along New Mexico's highways, written by Robert K. Alexander.
3 postcards with different pictures of various artifacts found at the Ozette site along with a booklet that describes the site and the methods of excavation used as well as the types of artifacts found there.
An informationl booklet describing the history and culture of the Spruce Tree House at the Mesa Verde National Park. Also included is a map and guide of the park.
Two informational brochures for the Makah Reservation and Neah Bay a small town located in the Makah Indian resrvation of Washington, which describe things to do and the history and culture of the area.
Informational brochures and maps of the Baranof Museum and the town of Kodiak , Alaska
An informational brochure for the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum, which talks about some of the exhibits featured, hours, and other general information.
A member brochure for the Museum at Warm Springs which talks about benefits of donating, a membership application, and other general information about the museum.
An informational brochure about the history and culture of the Pala Indians and what they are like today.
An informational brochure for the Five Civilized Tribes Museum, which describesthe history of the museum and the five tribes as well as a memebership application.
An informational booklet about the Oconaluftee Indian Village located on the Cherokee Indian Reservation, which describes the history, culture, and art of the village.
An informational booklet about the Virginia Islands and the history and culture of them before and after Jamestown.
A map of the territory of the Hightower Indian Tribes, which includes a key of Indian Historical Sites prior to 1838.
An exhibition booklet for Southwest Indian Art at the Minneapolis Regional Native American Center, which gives the history and culture of all the different art piecies in the exhibit.
A brochure that talks about the different types of Indian made pipes as well as how they are made and the history behind them.
An informational booklet about handcrafts of different Indian tribes from around the Pacific Northwest.
Volume 1 of a list of various different colored beads of the Susquehanna and Iroquios tribes found from different excavation sites from 1575 to 1763. Also lists basic information, on shape, color, where it was found and other general information.
Volume 2 of a descriptive analysis of glass trade beads excavated in the Tallapoosa Valley of Alabama, which describes each type of bead and its color and pattern.
Volume 3 of a descriptive chart of 160 of the earliest types of trade beads from a site in Lancaster County, PA. near the Susquehanna River, which describes each type of bead and its size.
Volume 7 of a chart picturing and describing more than 35 glass beads from South America, showing all beads in true colors and describing each beads patter and size.
Volume 8 of a colored chart with descriptions of more than 65 trade beads from the northeastern area of Mississippi
Volume 9 of a descriptive, colored chart of moe than 100 beads from the Northwest United States.
Volume 11 of a descriptive chart, featuring a number of earliest faceted glass beads from a site in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
A book of poetry that reflects the changes in Indian expression of art and how Indian art is expressed today.
A gallery guide made by Marjorie Lambert for the Southwestern Indians Today exhibit at the Museum of New Mexico, which discribes the history and culture of each piece.
A book written by D'Arcy McNickle, Mary E. Young, and W. Roger Buffalohead, discussing the political historyof American Indians and where they are today.
An interim report from the American Indian Policy Review Commision, which outlines the highlights of the review of the Commision to date, looking at budget, research, special projects and other aspects.
A report published by the United Stated Indian Service which sketches out the Development of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and of Indian Policy
A report on the history and laws of state and tribal taxation on the reservation.
A book of pictures and sketches of different members of various American Indian tribes, different tribal dancers, and various homes and buildings of those tribes. Also included is a tribal map of the different reservations in the Western United States
A booklet that discusses the history, name-changing, and identification of different Indian names from various Indian tribes in the Oklahoma region.
A booklet which describes the history and culture of New france and the different Indian tribes located within the area.
A book that discusses the history and culture of the first 200 centuries of the Saskatchewan Indian Tribes in Canada.
A booklet that discusses the history and meaning of different Indian names of various tribes in Alberta Communities.
A reprint from Ernest Thompson Seton's The Book of Woodcraft, which also includes an index, an introduction, and notes regarding certain sections of the book.
A selected reprint from the pages of ALASKA magazine, a bioographical story of Gegory Ayac, an Eskimo hunter, written by Ed Fortier.
Two different blank postcards, one with the Cherokee Nation seal on it, and the other with the Cherokee Alphabet.
Blank postcards with different Arizona landscapes on them.
Blank postcards with pictures of of the arts and culture of different Arizona Indian tribes.
Blank postcards with pictures of different tribes and places in New Mexico
A business card for the Richardson Trading Company, a postcard with a picture of Tony Reyna, the owner of the Tony Reyna Indian Arts and Crafts Gift Shop, and a telephone directory for the Keams Canyon, Oraibi, and Polacca areas.
Various pictures of differnt American Indian art, cutout from different magazines, papers, and letters.
Various pictures of differnt Plains and California Indians tribes arranged into a study guide by the Los Angeles County Museum.
Various pictures of differnt North American Indian Tribes and objects
Miscellaneous periodicals relating to Native Americans
Volume 2, number 3 of The Weewish Tree, a magazine of Indian America for Young People, which includes differnt stories and history on various American Indian tribes.
Volume 23, number 3 and 4 of North Dakota History, a puplication of The State Historical Society, which talks about the history of the American Indians in North Dakota.
Volume 17, number 4 of the The Public Historian, a journal of public history.
Volume 4, number 2 of the American Indian Culture Center Journal, which talks about different cultural studies and history of different American Indian Tribes.
Volume 2, number 7 of the Education Journal and Part 2 of The American Indian and the Land, titled "The Indian Water Wars"
Volume 11, number 6 of Event: Issues and Viewpoints for Laymen magazine.
Volume 30, number 4 of the Conservationist magazine which discusses the history of the Iroquois Tribe of New York.
Volume 26, number 2 of Arizona Highways magazine.
Two issues of New Mexico magazine, one featuring an article about Kachina's.
An issue of Oshkabewis newspaper, published by Bemidji State university, which talks about important news and events happeing at the school.
Various issues of American Indian Crafts and Culture magazine, which talk about the differnt art, and cullture from various American Indian tribes.
Volume 5, number 9 of American Indian Crafts and Culture magazine, which talks about the differnt art, and cullture from various American Indian tribes.
Volume 5, number 7 and 8 of American Indian Hobbyist, which talks about differnt art, music, and dance from the Crow tribe.
Volume 4, number 2 of Na'Pao magazine, a Saskatchewan Anthropology Journal, which talks about various different scientific ideas.
Various issues of the Canadian Indian Cultural Magazine, Tawow.
An issue of a french magazine talking about Eskimo culture and other Indian tibes.
Volume 16, number 3, of the Canadian Association Bulletin, which talks about Native Brother and Sisterhoods of Canada, and other viewpoints.
Various issues of Inuktitut magazine which talk about different aspects of Canadaian Indian tribes. Written in 3 different languages.
An issue of the Saskatchewan Indian Supplement , that talks about the history of the Indian Act and other American Indian laws and how they have been revised over time.
Various issues of The Saskatchewan Indian magazine for the entire year of 1974, wich features differnt stories and histories of different Indian tribes in the Canadian, Saskatchewan region.