Labriola National American Indian Data Center

Indians of North America 

Microform Publications in the University Libraries

 2003-2004

Compiled by Patricia A. Etter, Curator, Labriola Center

The following microform publications are available in several places throughout the Hayden and Law Library: Hayden Reference; Hayden Microforms; Law Microforms; and the Arizona and Labriola Collections.

American Indian Constitutions, Laws and Treaties. Gives full text of documents. 2 Reels. FILM 8533 Hayden Microforms

American Indian Oral History Collection. Contains transcripts of oral histories held at the University of New Mexico in conjunction with the Center for Southwest Research, University of New Mexico. Six reels contain interviews with members of the Navajo Nation, while five reels contain interviews of individuals from the Pueblo tribes. Ask for printed index. FILM 9642 Hayden Labriola

American Indian Periodicals on Microform from the Princeton University Library. This collection is one of the most important collections of periodicals in the world produced by Indians. It includes newsletters, church and school bulletins and political broadsides, and covers almost every topic. (Part I) E75.A6x FICHE Labriola; (Part II) E75.A7x FICHE Labriola; Periodicals from the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1884-1981, 7 reels. Microfilm 9775 Labriola; Periodicals by and about American Indians, 1923-1981, 82 reels. Microfilm E75.P4x; Guide E75.P4x Labriola Stacks.

American Indian Correspondence: The Presbyterian Historical Society Collection of Missionaries' Letters, 1833-1893. 35 reels. FILM 7793 Hayden Microforms

American Indian Index, 1953-1968. This is an index to articles on American Indians in periodicals. Volumes 1-139, 141-148 (1953-1968). See also National Congress of American Indians. E51.A564x Hayden Journals; E51.A563x FICHE Hayden Reference

Bureau of Indian Affairs Records Created by the Santa Fe Indian School, 1890-1918. Opened in 1890, the Santa Fe School provided industrial training for children from Indian reservations in Arizona and New Mexico. The school provided industrial training for children from Cochiti, Jemez, Nambe, Picuris, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, San Juan, Santa Clara, Santo Domingo, Taos, Tesuque, and Zia. There were also some Navajo, Apache, and Pima students. 38 reels. FILM 3748 RG75 M1473 Labriola

Chilocco Indian School. Preliminary inventory of the school. FICHE 4x6 10437 Labriola Center

Constitution and Laws of the American Indians. Contains 157 printed constitutions, statues, session acts and resolutions passed by Indian tribes and nations. The collection is based on a bibliography of the constitutions and laws of the American Indians, by Lester Hargrett. 7 Reels. FILM 6864 Hayden Microforms

Council Meetings of the Major American Indian Tribes, 1907-1971. Part I, Section 1 (1914-1956): Navajo; Five Civilized Tribes; Ute; Pueblo; Cheyenne; and Arapaho; Section 2 (1911-1956): Sioux, Chippewa, and Klamath. Part II, Section 1 (1957-1971): Navajo, Five Civilized Tribes, Ute, Pueblo, Cheyenne, and Arapaho; Section 2 (1957-1971): Sioux, Chippewa, and Klamath. Contains the official minutes of Indian council meetings and covers topics of importance to the tribes including claims, mineral rights, tribal funds, water supply and irrigation, proposed federal legislation, hunting and fishing rights, disputes, employment, and health and education. 52 Reels. FILM 8257 Hayden Microforms (Guide in Hayden Reference E76.G7x and Hayden Microforms Ref E76.M35x v.1)

Documents Relating to the Negotiation of Ratified and Unratified Treaties With Various Indian Tribes, 1801-1869. Here are journals of treaty commissioners, proceedings of councils, reports, and other records relating to the negotiation of Indian treaties ratified by the U. S. Senate. 10 Reels. FILM 3748 RG75 T494 Labriola Center

GSA National Archives and Records Service Region 7; Preliminary Inventory of the Records of the Shawnee Agency. FICHE 4x6 10439 Labriola Center

Guide to Original Records in the Custody of the National Archives - Fort Worth Branch. FICHE 4x6 10434 Labriola Center

Guide to the National Archives - Denver Branch, 1987. FICHE 4x6 10433 Labriola Center

Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940, Bureau of Indian Affairs. Reel 15: Camp McDowell; Camp Verde (Apache-Mohave); Campo (Mission Indians); Canton Asylum. FILM 3748 RG75 M595 Arizona Historical Foundation; Reel 46: Colorado River (Mohave, Chemehuevi, and Walapai Indians). FILM 3748 RG75 M595 Arizona Collection

Indian Pioneer History Collection. In 1936, the Oklahoma Historical Society teamed with the history department at the University of Oklahoma to get a Works Progress Administration (WPA) writers' project grant for an interview program. The project employed more than 100 writers scattered across the state, with headquarters in Muskogee, where Grant Foreman served as project director. Asked to "call upon early settlers and (record) the story of the migration to Oklahoma and their early life here," the writers conducted more than 11,000 interviews, edited the accounts into written form, and sent them to the project director who completed the editorial process and had them typed into more than 45,000 pages. 40 reels. Hayden Labriola FILM 9958

Indian Rights Association, 1885-1901. The oldest Association formed to secure for Native Americans their guaranteed political and civil rights. The collection includes records of activities, letters from government offices and officials. 26 reels. FILM 9654 Labriola Center See book length study by William T. Hagan, E93 .H224 Labriola Center

Indian Wars of the West and Frontier Army Life, 1862-1898.  The collection enables scholars to research a wide range of topics: the role of Manifest Destiny on the western frontier; influence of frontier service on U.S. military organization; conventional army tactics vs. Indian guerrilla warfare; the reservation system; causes and effects of Indian uprisings during the Civil War; the army as frontier police force; frontier life; frontier soldiers' view of Indians; and more.  FICHE 4x6 16427 Arizona Collection; Guide in Arizona Collection E81.I64x 1996

The Indian's Friend. Vols 1-52 (March 1888-November 1940), Philadelphia. This was the organ of the Women's National Indian Association (WNIS), organized in 1879 to seek basic changes in U.S. Indian policies. The WNIA (its name changed to National Indian Association in 1902) was one of the most active and influential of the Indian rights organizations and is given credit for lobbying major legislation on Indian education, citizenship, and civil rights through the U.S. Congress. The Association's efforts and support played an important role in the passage of the Dawes Severalty Act of 1887. FILM S2519 Hayden Microforms; E75.A6X FICHE 1-63 Hayden Microforms. E75.I57x FILM Labriola

Indians of North America. A collection of works selected from the Schomburg Collection of the New York Public Library. The scope of the collection is very broad, including translations of 16th century Spanish books, U. S. government reports, and mid-twentieth century books. ASU online catalog lists contents. 2 Reels. FILM 8698 Hayden Microforms

Interior Department Appointment Papers, Arizona Territory, 1857-1907. Calendars, Interior Department appointment papers, which are composed of class papers submitted by students in partial fulfillment of the requirements for History 401, Arizona State University. Two volumes. CD3035.A533x Arizona Collection Reference

John Collier Papers, 1922-1968.The microfilm and guide to the John Collier Papers, original papers held in Yale University Library. John Collier was the commissioner of Bureau of Indian Affairs from 1933-1945. 59 reels. Law Microforms E93 .C7 J63 1980 Cabinet 24 ; Guide at same call number

Journal of American Indian Education. This is a refereed journal which publishes papers directly related to the education of North American Indians and Alaska Natives, with an emphasis on basic and applied research. Microfilm volumes 1-11, 13, 15, 19-23, 1961-1976, 1979-1984. FILM E97.J6 Labriola Center

Letters Received by the Office of Indian Affairs, 1824-1881. The series contains incoming correspondence from all sources concerning Indian lands, emigration, treaty negotiations, subsistence, annuity payments, conflicts, depredations, claims, traders and licenses, population, education, progress in agriculture, health, employees, buildings, supplies, accounts, and other administrative matters. 65 reels. FILM 3748 RG75 M234 Arizona Collection

Letters Sent by the Indian Division of the Office of the Secretary of the Interior. Reproduces handwritten transcripts of communications. ASU holds one reel containing miscellaneous material between May 31, 1878-December 5, 1879. 1 reel. FILM 3748 RG48 M606 R. 20 Arizona Collection

Letters Sent by the Office of Indian Affairs, 1824-1881. The series consists of handwritten copies of the general outgoing correspondence of the Office of Indian Affairs. Included are instructions to superintendents, agents, and other employees. 166 reels. FILM 3748 RG75 M21 Labriola Center

Listening to Indians.  A collection of Native American oral histories. LAB FICHE 43-111 and 113-183 Labriola Center

Miami Indian Agency. FICHE 4x6 10438 Labriola Center

National Congress of American Indians (NCAI). Also called, Sentinel. A list of titles with dates and numbers of the microfiche. Some go back to the mid-19th century with none later than 1980. E75.A6x FICHE Hayden Microforms

The Native American and the New Deal: The Office Files of John Collier, 1933-1945. Franklin Roosevelt appointed Collier Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Students will find a number of research topics among these papers such as Native American education; Indian Personality Study publications; Native American opposition to Collier's programs; Native American political action groups in New Deal years; Indians of California, Inc. and the law; or the Navajo during Collier's administration. 18 reels. FILM 9665 Labriola Center and Law Microforms E93.C7 .L47 1994 Cabinet 24 Law Microforms

Guide to the Microfilm Edition of Native Americans and the New Deal. E93.L47x Labriola Center Reference and E93.C7 .L47 1994 Cabinet 24 Law Microforms

The Native American, Devoted to Indian Education. Volumes 1-31 January 13, 1900-June 6, 1931) Phoenix, Arizona. Similar to the Red Man in content, The Native American was published by the pupils of the U.S. Indian Training School in Phoenix, Arizona. During its early years, it concentrated upon educational articles more than did the Red Man, but as time progressed, The Native American broadened its subject matter to include articles on many aspects of Indian life and history. Volumes 2-31 in the Arizona Collection. E97.P54 Arizona Collection; E97.P54 FILM Labriola. See also microfiche E75.A6x FICHE Labriola

North American Indians: Photographs from the National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution. 52 Sheets. FICHE 4x6 3015 Hayden Microforms

Papers of Carlos Montezuma, 1892-1937. Son of Yavapai Indians, Montezuma was captured by Pima Indians and sold to Carlos Gentile, who educated him. He became a physician and Indian Rights activist. Montezuma founded a journal, Wassaja, to address the issues. Microfilm copy of collection in the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. 10 Reels. FILM 9616 Arizona Collection

Papers of Carlos Montezuma, M.D.: Including the Papers of Maria Keller Montezuma Moore and the Papers of Joseph W. Latimer. 9 Reels. FILM 8500 Hayden Microforms Paper guide available: E99.Y5 M65x Arizona and Labriola Collections

Supplement to the Papers of Carlos Montezuma, M.D. 9 Reels. FILM 9954 Hayden Arizona A guide to the supplement can be found in the Arizona Collection.

Papers of the Society of American Indians, 1906-1946. These contain a record of the organization, personalities, and accomplishments of the nation' first modern Pan-Indian reform group. 10 reels. FILM 9653 Labriola Center; Paper guide available E77.S6 L3 Labriola

Pepper, George Hubbard (1873-1924) Papers.  The emphasis of the collection is upon the Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni Indians, their customs, language, textiles, pottery, religion and way of living.  Includes numerous photographs, correspondence, articles, lecture notes.  It contains in-depth data on Navajo blankets and insight into the early anthropological and archaeological work with Indians of the Southwest.  Original documents are in Tulane University.  E78.N65 P42x 1905 Labriola Center

Periodicals from the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1884-1981.  This group of American Indians publications, aimed at urban and rural residents, includes community newspapers in native languages, mission and church newspapers and periodicals.  13 reels. FILM 9775 Labriola

Periodicals by and about American Indians, 1923-1981. The collection explores the historical traditions and current lifestyles of North American Indians.  It covers a wide range of topics including arts and crafts, poetry, spiritual guidance, traditional dancing.  Included are both Canadian and Eskimo publications. E75.P4x FILM Labriola

Preliminary Inventory of the Records of the Muskogee Area Office and the Five Civilized Tribes Agency. FICHE 4x6 10435 Labriola Center

Preliminary Inventory of the Records of the Osage Indian Agency. FICHE 4x6 10436 Labriola Center

Ratified Indian Treaties, 1722-1869. The publication reproduces ratified treaties with related papers; eight unperfected treaties, a chronological list of the treaties, and indexes by place and by tribe. 16 reels. FILM 3748 RG11 M668 Labriola Center

Records of the Anadarko Area Office. FICHE 4x6 10431 Labriola Center

Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs: Central Classified Files, 1907-1939. Series B, Indian Customs and Social Relations. These materials provide insight into the federal government's effort to "Americanize" or "civilize" Native Americans. 23 reels. FILM 9730 Pt. B Labriola Center; Guide E93 .G873 Labriola Reference

Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs: Central Classified Files, 1907-1939. Series C, Indian Health and Medical Affairs Part I, Reports on Medical and Nursing Activities. 29 reels. FILM 9730 Pt. C:1 Labriola Center

Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs: Central Classified Files, 1907-1939. Series C: Indian Health and Medical Aggairs Part 2, Diseases. 13 reels. FILM 9730 Pt.C:2 Labriola

Records of the Kiowa Agency. FICHE 4X6 10432 Labriola Center

The Red Man: An Illustrated Magazine Printed by Indians, 1909-1917. Published by the U.S. Indian School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, the magazine features articles on Indian education; activities in the various Indian schools across the nation; and Indian life, history, and crafts. 2 reels. E97.6C2R3 FILM Labriola Center and Hayden Microforms

Report Books, Office of Indian Affairs, 1835-1885. The books contain manuscript copies of communications sent by the office to members of the President's cabinet having supervisory responsibility for Indian affairs. There are also copies of letters sent to the President and members of Congress. 53 reels. FILM 3748 RG75 M348 Labriola Center

Reports of the Commissioner to the Five Civilized Tribes. This collection includes the annual and special reports by the commissioner, covering the years 1893 to 1920. Some of the key congressional hearings concerning the Five Civilized Tribes have been appended to the reports. The reports and hearings form an indispensable source of information about the Choctaw, Creek, Chickasaw, Seminole, and Cherokee tribes. 3 reels. Labriola Center

Reports of Inspection of the Field Jurisdictions of the Office of Indian Affairs, 1873-1900. Numerous topics are covered in these reports, including the health, receipt of rations, removal and treatment, Indian courts, conditions of dormitories, water supply, day schools, and more. 60 reels. FILM 3748 RG75 M1070 Labriola Center

Special Files, Office of Indian Affairs, 1807-1904. The records here relate to claims and investigations submitted in conformance with provisions of treaties between Indian tribes and the United States. 85 reels. FILM 3748 RG75 M574 Labriola Center

Superintendents Annual Narrative and Statistical Reports from Field Jurisdictions of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1907-1938. The reports document the operations and accomplishments of the agencies, schools, hospitals, and other field jurisdictions throughout the U. S. They relate to law and order, health, land ownership, population, industries, forestry allotments, land sales, and other subjects. 174 reels. FILM 3748 RG75 M1011 Labriola Center

Territorial Papers of the United States Senate, 1789-1873. Contents of entire set included in introductory notes on each reel. 1 reel, #18. FILM 3748 RG646 M200 Arizona Collection

U.S. Indian Claims Commission: The Library of American Indian Affairs. In existence since 1946, this agency hears and decides claims made against the U. S. government over lands ceded by the Indians in treaties. The microfiche contains 400,000 pages of historical, anthropological, and economic reports on the American Indian. FICHE KF8208.A55 R4 Law

University of South Dakota Indian Oral History Collection. A collection of taped interviews with the Plains Indians and those non-Indians working actively with them; house in the Library of the University of South Dakota, Vermillion. FICHE 4x6 3004 Hayden Microforms; FILM 3748 RG46 M200 Arizona Collection

The Washington Matthews Papers 1843-1905. Consists of material on the history and culture of the Navajo and Hidatsa Indians. 10 Reels. FILM 8990 Hayden Microforms  Guide to the microfilm edition. E76.45.M37 W47x Hayden Reference, Labriola Center, and Hayden Microforms Reference

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