The following bibliography lists Microform publications dealing with a variety of American Indian topics. They are available in several places throughout the Hayden and Law Library: Hayden Reference; Microforms Service; Arizona and Labriola Collections; and Law Microform.

 

American Indian Constitutions, Laws and Treaties.  Gives full text of documents.  Reel 1 lists contents by tribe.  2 Reels.  FILM 8533 Hayden Microforms

 

American Indian Correspondence: the Presbyterian Historical Society Collection of Missionaries’ Letters, 1833-1893.  35 reels.  FILM 7793 Hayden Microforms. Guide E98 .M6 P7x Hayden Microforms Reference Missionaries reports from the field describing Indian cultures; tribal factionalism; relations with the U.S. Government; Indian education; and Indian women.  Letters reveal attitudes toward Indian people.

 

American Indian Index, 1953-1968.  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.A564x FICHE Hayden Reference

 

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.  The collection is one of the most important collections of periodicals in the world produced by the Indians.  It includes newsletters, church and school bulletins and political broadsides that cover 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.

 

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

 

Cherokee Phoenix, New Echota, GA. (1828-1829), Cherokee Phoenix, Indians’ Advocate, New Echota, GA. (1829-1834.)  Here is one of the earliest American Indian Newspapers, which was first published on February 21, 1828, Elias Boudinot, editor.  The paper is published in English and Cherokee, using Sequoya’s syllabary.  It emphasized laws, manners and customs of the Cherokee, news of the day and miscellaneous articles promoting literature, civilization, and religion.  There is much material on removal.  Online index at http://anpa.ualr.edu (American Native Press Archives, University of Arkansas, Little Rock.)  3 reels.  FILM E99.C5 .C56 Labriola

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Guide to Original Records in the Custody of the National Archives - Fort Worth Branch.

FICHE 4x6 10434 Labriola

 

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

 

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

 

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 Papers.  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.  Labriola holds papers from 1885 to 1904, 26 reels.  FILM 9654 Labriola   Law library holds papers to 1974, 136 reels.  E93 .I418 1974 Cabinet 24 Law Microforms; Guide found at E93 .I418 1974 Law Microforms and Indian Rights Association Papers: A Guide to the Microfilm Edition, 1864-1973 E93 .I414x 1975 Labriola

See book length study by William T. Hagan,  E93.H224 Labriola 

 

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 4 x 6 16427 Arizona; Guide E81.I64x 1996 Arizona.

 

The Indian's Friend. Vols 1-52 (March 1888-November 1940), Philadelphia.  This was the organ of the Women's National Indian Association (WNIA), 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 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.  Refereed journal that 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

 

Letters Received by the Office of the Adjutant General, Main Series, 1822-1860.  Contains United States Army Records and Correspondence.  FILM 3748 RG94 M567 Hayden Arizona reels 540, 554, 563, 567, 571, 576, 577, 580, 590, 594, 595, 596, 598, 599, 601, 602, 620, 621, 622, 624, 628, 630

 

Letters Received by the Office of the Adjutant General, Main Series, 1861-1870.  Including but not limited to papers relating to the confinement of the Navajo Indians on the Bosque Redondo Reservation, New Mexico Territory, and to the transfer of their custody from the War Department to the Department of the Interior, 1866-67.  FILM 3748 RG94 M619 Hayden Arizona reels 12, 34, 36, 38, 39, 42, 43, 47, 82, 94, 112, 114, 285, 286, 484, 561, 639, 650, 807, 808

FILM 3748 RG94 M619 Labriola reel 484, 561, 639

 

Letters Received by the Office of the Adjutant General, Main Series, 1881-1889.  Contains papers relating to the uprising of the Chiricahua Apaches under Geronimo, Chatto and Natchez, and to their subsequent surrender and imprisonment in the East.  Included are records pertaining to the disposition of surrendered Chiricahuas, Sept. 19, 1885-April 8, 1996; to the movement of U.S. troops into Mexico; and to the death of Capt. Emmet Crawford, caused by wounds received from Mexican troops.  FILM 3748 RG94 M689 Arizona Historical Foundation reels 173-202  

 

Letters Received by the Office of Indian Affairs, 1824-1881.  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

 

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.  FILM 3748 RG48 M606 R. 20 Arizona

 

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

 

Major Council Meetings of American Indian Tribes.  Filmed from selected holdings of the National Archives and Federal Records Center.  Official minutes of Indian council meetings, which consider topics of importance to the tribes: claims, mineral rights, legislation, hunting and fishing rights, disputes, employment, health and education.  Part I, section 1: (1914-1956): Navajo; Five Civilized Tribes; Ute; Pueblo; Cheyenne; Arapaho.  Park I, section 2 (1911-1956): Sioux, Chippewa; and Klamath.  Park II section 1: (1957-1971): Navajo; Five Civilized Tribes; Pueblo; Cheyenne; Arapaho.  Part II, section 2 (1957-1971): Sioux, Chippewa, Klamath.  52 reels FILM 8257 Hayden Microforms. Guide E76 .M35x 1982 v. 1 and E76.G7x v. 1 and v.2 Microforms Reference.  The guide lists the contents of each reel.

 

Miami Indian Agency.  FICHE 4x6 10438 Labriola

 

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

 

Native Americans 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 and Law Microforms E93 .C7 .L47 1994 Cabinet 24

 

Guide to the Microfilm Edition of Native Americans and the New Deal.  E93.L47x Labriola 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 more upon educational articles 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.   E97.P54 FILM Labriola.  See also microfiche E75.A6x FICHE Labriola

 

North American Indians:  Photographs from the National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.  52 Sheets.  Selected from the National Archives are a visual record of American Indians between 1860 and 1930.  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 Hayden Arizona

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 E99 .Y5 M65x Labriola

 

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 John Peabody Harrington in the Smithsonian Institution, 1907-1957.  Millwood, NY: Kraus International Publications, 1981.  “Prepared in the National Anthropological Archives, Department of Anthropology, National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C. Pt. 1. Alaska/Northwest Coast, 1982, 30 reels (plus paper guide/index); Pt. 2. Northern and Central California, 1985, 101 reels (plus paper guide and index); Pt. 3. Southern California/Basin, 1986, 182 reels (plus paper guide/index); Pt. 4. Southwest, 1986, 58 reels (plus paper guide and index); Pt.5. Plains, 1987, 17n reels (plus paper guide/index); Pt. 6. Northeast/Southeast, 1987, 18 reels (plus paper guide/index); Pt. 7. Mexico/Central America/South America, 1988, 36 reels (plus paper guide/index); Pt. 8. Notes and writings on Special Linguistic Studies, 1989, 35 reels (plus paper guide/index); Pt. 9. Correspondence and Financial Records, 1991, 17 reels (plus paper guide/index) FILM 7652 Hayden Microforms

 

Papers of John Peabody Harrington in the Smithsonian Institution, 1907-1957: guide.  A guide to the field notes: Native American history, language, and culture of Alaska/Northwest Coast, guide to notes and writings on special linguistic studies, guide to correspondence  E58 .H37 1981 Hayden Microforms Reference V 1-9

 

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 Paper guide available: E77.S6 L3 Labriola

 

Partition of the Surface Rights of Navajo-Hopi Indian Land: Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, United States Senate, 93^rd Congress, first session on H.R. 1193, March 7, 1973.  Contains information regarding Navajo and Hopi land tenure.  FICHE 4x6 20215 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

Guide E54.P47 Labriola Center

 

Periodicals from the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1884-1981.  This group of American Indian 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, and 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

 

Preliminary Inventory of the Records

of the Osage Indian Agency  FICHE 4x6 10436 Labriola

 

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

Records of the Anadarko Area Office. 

FICHE 4x6 10431 Labriola

 

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 efforts to “Americanize” or “civilize” Native Americans.  23 reels.  FILM 9730 Pt. B Labriola ; Guide E93 .G873 LAB REF

 

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

 

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

 

Records of the Kiowa Agency.  FICHE 4X6 10432 Labriola

 

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 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

 

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

 

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.  Film 9973 Labriola Guide E93.U66732x Labriola and West Journals.

 

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

 

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

 

Survey of Conditions of the Indians in the United States: Hearings before a Subcommittee of the Committee on Indian Affairs, United States Senate, Seventieth Congress, second session, pursuant to S. Res. 79: a resolution directing the Committee on Indian Affairs of the United States Senate to make a general survey of the conditions of the Indians of the United States.  The West Journals collection is accompanied by: A guide to Survey of conditions of the Indians in the United States Reports of the Commissioner to the Five Civilized Tribes and Survey of Indian Reservations.  E93 .U6673 1929b FILM reel 2-8, 12 West Journals

FILM 9976 Labriola reels 1-8 (no guide)

 

Survey of Indian Reservations.  Documentary records of in-person surveys of Indian families, focusing on their public welfare status.  E78 .S63 S87x 1975 FILM West Journals reel 1-3

FILM 9977 Hayden Labriola reel 1-3

 

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

 

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

 

U. S. Office of Indian Affairs.  Letters Received, 1863-1889 by the Arizona and New Mexico Superintendency.  Reels 30-28 deal with Arizona 1863-1880.  Reels 547-582 represent letters received by the New Mexico Superintendency, 1849-1880.  Reels 54-55 contain letters dealing with the Indian exhibits at the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia.  These may be used to obtain information on the conduct of Indian affairs by officers in the field and on inter-tribal matters.  They are important for the study of Indian economy and culture as affected by white encroachment.  FILM 3748 RG75 M234 Arizona

 

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; housed in the library of the University of South Dakota, Vermillion. FICHE 4x6 3004 Hayden Microforms; FILM 3748 RG46 M200 Arizona

 

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

 

Patricia A. Etter, Curator

Labriola National American Indian Data Center

University Libraries, Arizona State University

Tempe, Arizona 85287-1006