Brigham Young University. Institute of Lamanite Research and Services
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 32 Collections and/or Records:
Institute of American Indian Services and Research general missionary records, 1964-1974
Contains Indian education ideas, reports and papers on peyotism, fimlstrip scripts, talk notebook, travel schedules, Zone Conference and Mission Presidency meeting materials, Lamanite Programs materials, correspondence, missionary ideas, mission addresses, papers from a Professional Development workshop, suggestions for married coupls, Lamanite Priesthood Conference materials, missionary reunion papers, and the history of the Southwest Indian Mission.
Institute of American Indian Services and Research handouts, approximately 1950s-1980s
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.
Institute of American Indian Services and Research incoming correspondence, 1974
Contains incoming correspondence files for the year, January-December.
Institute of American Indian Services and Research incoming correspondence, 1973
Contains incoming correspondence files for the year, January-December.
Institute of American Indian Services and Research incoming correspondence, 1975
Contains incoming correspondence files for the year, January-December.
Institute of American Indian Services and Research incoming correspondence, 1976
Contains incoming correspondence files, January-August.
Institute of American Indian Services and Research missionary records, 1961-1974
Contains office information, financial files, correspondence, missionary files, project files, personal files, and other miscellaneous materials associated with the collection.
Institute of American Indian Services and Research newspaper articles on Native Americans, 1962-1968
Contains newspaper articles.
Institute of American Indian Services and Research office records, 1968-1976
Contains workshop records, conference agendas, programs, minutes, memos, and sample CPOs.
Institute of American Indian Services and Research office records, 1971-1974
Contains office files, including meeting minutes and materials, news releases, teacher development, fireside talks, handouts, essays, Indian tribe materials, and news clippings.