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Austin A. Sam Autobiography and Houck Chapter History,
Collection
Identifier: MSS-656-BC
Abstract
The collection contains a typescript photocopy of "Sam's Story: The Autobiography of Austin A. Sam" which details the life of a Navajo Indian living in a "white environment." The collection also contains descriptive materials about the Houck Chapter of the Navajo reservation and material related to Sam's schooling and military service.
Dates:
1952-2010; Majority of material found in 1983-1992
Bureau of Indian Affairs Collection
Collection
Identifier: AC 256
Scope and Content
Photocopies of various Spanish and Mexican documents related to Pueblo tribes of New Mexico. Land titles and land grants are the subject of the bulk of these materials, although some relate to intra-tribal affairs. Among the Pueblos mentioned are Laguna, Isleta, Santa Clara, Santo Domingo, Zia, Santa Ana, Jemez and Taos. All documents are in Spanish, some have attached English translations.
Dates:
1689-1859
Found in:
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
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
Dave Warren Papers
Fonds
Identifier: IAIAMS024
Abstract
The Dave Warren Papers consist of four manuscript cases (2 cu. ft) of records related to his professional career as a historian, anthropologist, educator, education administrator, and expert on cultural affairs of American Indians, 1965-2002 [1968-1996, Bulk].
Dates:
Majority of material found within Bulk, 1968-1996; 1962-2002
Found in:
Institute of American Indian Arts
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
Glenn Leonidas Emmons Papers
File
Identifier: MSS-308-BC
Scope and Content
The Glenn L. Emmons papers primarily document Emmons' tenure as Commissioner of Indian Affairs (1953-1961). The collection also contains biographical background, personal miscellany, and a small amount of banking-related materials. The collection is divided into the following series:
Personal Papers
Indian Affairs - Appointment correspondence and speeches
Indian Affairs -...
Dates:
1922-1983; Majority of material found in 1953-1960
Glenn Leonidas Emmons Pictorial Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-308
Abstract
This collection consist mainly of photographs documenting Glen Emmons's tenure as Bureau of Indian Affairs Commissioner.
Dates:
1914-1961
Herbert J. Hagerman Papers,
Collection
Identifier: 1960-021
Scope and Content
Collection consists of a broad range of materials from Hagerman's tenure as an Indian Commissioner. Includes congressional hearings and bills, speeches, reports, government publications, minutes of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, and annual reports of the Secretary of the Interior, the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, the Board of Indian Commissioners, and the Board of Directors of the Indian Rights Association. Most of the materials concern the Pueblo and Navajo Indians and issues such as...
Dates:
1924-1932
IAIA Records--Compiled by Chuck Dailey
Collection
Identifier: IAIA-RG01
Abstract
IAIA Records, 1961 consists of reports and public relations materials related to the activities of IAIA during the year 1961.
Dates:
1961; Majority of material found in 1961
Found in:
Institute of American Indian Arts
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
Found in:
Institute of American Indian Arts
Robert W. Young Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-672-BC
Abstract
This collection contains works and materials written and gathered by Robert W. Young, professor emeritus in linguistics at the University of New Mexico. Materials concern Navajo linguistics, BIA and Navajo tribal government records, customs, livestock, education, employment, natural resources, and other issues.
Dates:
1850-2003 (bulk 1823-1980)
Roger A. Finzel American Indian Movement Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-711-BC
Abstract
This collection documents activities of the American Indian Movement (AIM), including the takeover of Wounded Knee, Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota by AIM. Also documented are the circumstances underlying the takeover, the aftermath, and individual court cases associated with Wounded Knee and the American Indian Movement. Materials relevant to Native American issues such as sovereignty, land, water, resources, health and education are also included in the collection.
Dates:
1965-1995 (bulk 1973-1979)
University of New Mexico Navajo Reading Study Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-807-BC
Abstract
The Navajo Reading Study was conducted by the University of New Mexico and supported by grants from the Ford Foundation and contracts with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the U.S. Office of Education. The purpose of the study was to investigate the feasibility and effect of teaching Navajo children to read their own language before learning to read English.
Dates:
1940-1979; Majority of material found within 1969-1975
William Zimmerman, Jr. Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-517-BC
Scope and Content
The content of this collection is held within ten (I to X) series. Series I contains personal correspondence from all aspects of Zimmerman's life. Series II is made up of official correspondence from his tenure at the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Bureau of Land Management. Series III contains subject files in chronological order, beginning with files which did not have dates. Series IV has information regarding Tribal and Reservation issues, in alphabetical order. The end of...
Dates:
1933-1965
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