Indians of North America -- Southwest, New

Abstract This is a copy of the field recordings made by Charlotte S. Johnson on the Navajo Reservation in 1963-1965. There are large segments of Navajo dialogue with English translations. The collection contains a wide range of songs and oral histories that provide an in depth view of Navajo religion, society and history.

Scope and Content This collection is a series of handwritten manuscripts on Indians of the Southwest. Most pages are written in English, although some are in French (Salpointe's native language) and one essay is in Spanish. Topics covered include: dances, mythology, traits, and Indian wars. He focuses on the Apache, Navajo, Papago, Zuni, and Pueblo Indian tribes.

Scope and Content Typescript copy of My Adventure in Zuni was written by Frank H. Cushing.

Scope and Content Diary contains descriptions and daily observations of Southwest Indians and landscape, the Grand Canyon, and other related topics. Nicholas Roosevelt, a cousin of Theodore Roosevelt, accompanied the U.S. President on this tour of the Southwest in the summer of 1913.

Scope and Content A message from the Office of Indian Affairs encouraging Native Americans not to neglect agricultural tasks over religious and cultural tribal events. Message was prepared and signed by Commissioner Charles H. Burke, February 24, 1923. Document was printed at the Indian Print Shop, Chilocco, OK, 2-17-1923