United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1947-09-17-
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Carol M. Thompson Navajo Educational Materials Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0015
Abstract
This collection contains Navajo school materials, books, and other publications dealing primarily with Navajo language, history, and culture, compiled by Carol M. Thompson. Carol was a teacher for many years at the Wingate High School near Gallup on the Navajo reservation.
Dates:
Publication: 1940 - 1989
George P. Hammond Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-55-BC
Abstract
This collection contains three volumes of a detailed manuscript written by George Peter Hammond entitled "Navajo-Hopi Relations," which addresses the history of these two tribes between 1540 and 1956. The subtext speaks to the role of the U.S. government and military, missionaries, and other tribes in those relations.
Dates:
1933-1956
Michael Steck Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-134-BC
Abstract
The Steck Papers contain correspondence and business records relating to Steck's tenure as Indian Agent and Superintendent of Indian Affairs for New Mexico. Also contains records of his involvement with the New Mexico Mining Company and with railroad operations in Pennsylvania.
Dates:
1839-1933 (bulk 1852-1880)
New Mexico Indian Affairs Historical Documents
Collection
Identifier: MSS-987-BC
Abstract
This collection contains mostly documents related to affairs of Pueblo Indian communities and schools.
Dates:
1689-1963
New Mexico Indian Education Association Records
Collection
Identifier: IAIA-MS013
Abstract
MS013 consists of materials originating from the New Mexico Indian Education Association's administrative and publication activities.
Dates:
1981-2009; Majority of material found in 1990-1995