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Brigham Young University. Institute of Lamanite Research and Services

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1960 - 1971

Administrative History

The Institute of Lamanite Research and Services (1960-1971) was a program affiliated with Brigham Young University to extend educational opportunities to Native Americans.

The Institute of Lamanite Research and Services was founded by collaborative efforts between the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Brigham Young University. Spencer W. Kimball laid the foundation for the institute's creation in 1960 and was named honorary chairman. The Institute of Lamanite Research and Services was also known as the Institute of American Indian Studies and Research. The institute utilized university resources to promote Indian self-help programs on various Indian reservations and to support programs for development in agriculture, small businesses, vocational training, employment, home management, and alcoholism. The Institute of Lamanite Research and Services was renamed the Institute of American Indian Services and Research in 1971.

Citation:
BYU Continuing Education website, via WWW, Nov. 16, 2018 (Institute of Lamanite Research and Services; Institute of American Indian Studies and Research; 1960-1971; founded by collaborative efforts between the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Brigham Young University; Spencer W. Kimball laid the foundation for institute's creation and was named honorary chairman; utilized university resources to promote Indian self-help programs on reservations and to support programs for development in agriculture, small businesses, vocational training, employment, home management, and alcoholism; renamed the Institute of American Indian Services and Research in 1971)

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Institute of American Indian Services and Research audio-visual materials, 1960-1986

 Series
Identifier: UA 1011 Series 9
Scope and Contents Contains audio-visual materials such as audiocassettes, videocassettes, audiotape reels, and filmstrips produced by Native American Educational Outreach Programs. Includes sound and video recordings regarding material from programs, conferences, and workshops for Native Americans. Also includes externally produced material used by the program in these various activities. Material emphasizes Native American cultural history with some material pertaining to the Church of Jesus Christ of...
Dates: 1960-1986

Institute of American Indian Services and Research handouts, approximately 1950s-1980s

 Series
Identifier: UA 1011 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains conference materials such as handouts and pamphlets regarding programs, conferences, and workshops for Native Americans. Materials cover a variety of academic and cultural topics. Includes materials produced by the program as well as external materials used in program administration and activities. Materials dated approximately 1950s to 1980s.

Dates: approximately 1950s-1980s

Institute of American Indian Services and Research subject files, 1941-1991

 Series
Identifier: UA 1011 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains documents and research files about program organization and management as well as events, conferences, and various groups related to the program. Includes articles and clippings about Native American education and Native American culture. Also includes materials from programs, conferences, and workshops for Native Americans. Some materials emphasize doctrine of and administrative contact with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Materials dated 1941 to 1991.

Dates: 1941-1991

Native American Educational Outreach Programs negatives, approximately 1954-1990

 Sub-Series — Folder 52: Series 5 [Barcode: 31197239115238]
Identifier: UA 1011 Series 5 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains negatives of photographs of Native Americans from various reservations participating in both traditional and modern cultures. Also includes negatives of photographs that capture programs and conferences with Native Americans. Materials dated approximately 1954-1990.

Dates: approximately 1954-1990

Native American Educational Outreach Programs photographs, approximately 1929-1990

 Series
Identifier: UA 1011 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs of Native Americans from various reservations participating in both traditional and modern cultural events. Includes individual and group portraits as well as candid shots. Also includes photographs that capture programs and conferences with Native Americans carried out by the Institute. Some materials are reprints of photonegatives, reproduced in 2019. Materials dated approximately 1929 to 1990.

Dates: approximately 1929-1990

Native American Educational Outreach Programs records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 1011
Scope and Contents Contains records produced or gathered by Native American Educational Outreach Programs and its predecessor programs at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Includes various files, research documents, reports, and letters concerning programs, conferences, and workshops for Native Americans and the administration of the department. Also includes photographs, photographic slides, and audio-visual materials detailing program actions and materials produced or used by the program. Materials...
Dates: 1941-2001; Majority of material found within 1970-2001

Native American Educational Outreach Programs workshop records, 1960-2001

 Series
Identifier: UA 1011 Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains workshop materials including files, documents, research, conference materials, schedules, maps, and notes for program workshops with Native Americans. The majority of materials were produced or gathered by Howard Rainer, director of Native American Educational Outreach Programs. Also includes some of Howard Rainer's personal notes, letters, and other documents. Materials dated 1960 to 2001.

Dates: 1960-2001