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United States. Indian Claims Commission

 Organization

Found in 46 Collections and/or Records:

Arthur V. Watkins papers from Indian Claims Commission, 1944-1970

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 146 Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Contains correspondence, articles, news clippings, and hearings concerning the work Watkins performed in regards to the Indian Claims Commission from 1948 to 1970. Some issues include self-government, health, and education.

Dates: Other: 1944-1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 146, Arthur V. Watkins papers / Arthur V. Watkins papers on American Indian affairs

Arthur V. Watkins papers on American Indian affairs, 1946-1970

 Series
Identifier: MSS 146 Series 3
Scope and Contents note

Contains correspondence, newspaper articles, and manuscripts regarding Indian Affairs in the United States between 1946 and 1970. It also includes material on education, self-government, religion, health care, and other related materials.

Dates: Other: 1946-1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 146, Arthur V. Watkins papers

Arthur V. Watkins tribal papers, 1946-1970

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 146 Series 3 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Contains information regarding particular tribes that Watkins worked with in the United States during his time with the Indian Claims Commission from 1946 to 1970.

Dates: Other: 1946-1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 146, Arthur V. Watkins papers / Arthur V. Watkins papers on American Indian affairs

Arthur Watkins sound recordings, approximately 1948-1950

 Series
Identifier: MSS 146 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains phonograph recordings of family friends, and congressional reports from Senator Watkins. Dated approximately 1948 to 1950.

Dates: approximately 1948-1950
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 146, Arthur V. Watkins papers

National Council of American Indians records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1704
Scope and Contents Contains correspondence, personal history, and business papers of both Zitkala-S̈a and her husband, Raymond Bonnin, with the bulk focusing on Gertrude's activities. Zitkala-S̈a was a central figure in early twentieth century Indian reform, and this collection reflects her intensive involvement. She was instrumental in legislation favorable to Indians and spent a great deal of her time among the Native Americans in an attempt to educate and organize them for greater strength through unity....
Dates: 1926-1938
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / National Council of American Indians records

Jerry C. Straus papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3665
Abstract

Contains a collection of transcripts from the Indian Claims Commission from the 19th and 20th centuries, concerning mainly the Shosone Indians; appraisals of land and mineral resources; exhibit material; selection of books and maps; reel-to-reel tapes; case petitions and pleadings and legislative history.

Dates: 1934-1982
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Jerry C. Straus papers

Ute Indian Tribe papers of John S. Boyden

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 343
Abstract

Collection contains blueprints, correspondence, and other business papers related to Boyden's work with the Ute Indian Tribe, 1952-1980.

Dates: 1952-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Ute Indian Tribe papers of John S. Boyden

Arthur V. Watkins papers

 Collection — Box 83: [Barcode: 31197232550365]
Identifier: MSS 146
Scope and Contents Contains biographies, brochures, pamphlets, newspaper articles, photographs, correspondence, speeches, phonograph records, and various other materials. Much of the correspondence deals with Watkins's work in the Senate, especially his work with the McCarthy censure hearings. Some of the material covers Watkins's pre-senatorial years. There is also information on Watkins's book, Enough Rope, his work on reclamation and water conservation, his time on the Indian Claims Commission, and his...
Dates: 1886-1973
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Arthur V. Watkins papers

Wilkinson, Cragun & Barker microfilm, approximately 1848-1970

 Series — Carton 251: Series 35 [Barcode: 31197232519857]
Identifier: MSS 2291 Series 35
Scope and Contents

Contains microfilm copies of histories, correspondence, and other records on Native American tribes compiled by Wilkinson, Cragun & Barker. Dated approximately 1848 to 1970.

Dates: approximately 1848-1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2291, Wilkinson, Cragun & Barker records on Indian Claims Commission

Wilkinson, Cragun & Barker oversize material, approximately 1891-1970

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2291 Series 36
Scope and Contents

Contains oversize indexes and other material compiled by Wilkinson, Cragun & Barker. Dated approximately 1891 to 1970.

Dates: approximately 1891-1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2291, Wilkinson, Cragun & Barker records on Indian Claims Commission

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 40
Collection 6
 
Subject
Legal instruments 37
Middle West 34
West (U.S.) 34
Politics, Government, and Law 22
Civil Procedure and Courts 19
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Indians of North America 18
Letters 9
United States -- Politics and government -- 1945-1953 5
Water reuse -- United States -- History -- Sources 5
Indians of North America -- Government relations 4
Articles 3
Agriculture 2
Agriculture and Natural Resources 2
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 2
Environment and Conservation 2
Environmental Conditions 2
Indians of North America -- History 2
International Relations 2
Media and Communication 2
Military 2
Mines and Mineral Resources 2
Photographs 2
Political Campaigns 2
Public Finance 2
Public Utilities 2
Public Works 2
Religion 2
Social Life and Customs 2
Sports and Recreation 2
Transcripts 2
Ute Indians 2
Water and Water Rights 2
Yankton Indians 2
78 rpm records 1
Andarko (Okla.) 1
Arapaho Indians 1
Audiotapes 1
Blueprints 1
Business, Industry, Labor, and Commerce 1
California -- History 1
Cheyenne Indians 1
Civil Rights 1
Clinton (Okla.) 1
Coeur D'Alene Tribe of the Coeur D'Alene Reservation, Idaho -- History -- Sources 1
Coeur d'Alene Indians 1
Colville Indian Reservation (Wash.) 1
Concho (Okla.) 1
Drafts (Documents) 1
Fort Berthold Indian Reservation (N.D.) 1
Gosiute Indians 1
Haida Indians 1
Histories (Literary works) 1
Hopi Indians 1
Hopi Indians -- History 1
Hualapai Indians 1
Indian reservations 1
Indians of North America -- Claims -- History 1
Indians of North America -- Colorado 1
Indians of North America -- History -- 20th century 1
Indians of North America -- Legal status, laws, etc. 1
Kalispel Indians 1
Kootenai Indians 1
Lake Traverse Indian Reservation (N.D. and S.D.) 1
Lawton (Okla.) 1
Lawyers -- Utah -- Salt Lake City -- History 1
Legal assistance to Indians -- United States 1
Manuscripts 1
Maps 1
Maps -- United States 1
Material Types 1
Microfilms 1
Navajo Indians -- History 1
Nevada -- History -- Sources 1
Nez Percé Indians 1
Osage Indians 1
Pamphlets 1
Phonograph records 1
Pine Ridge Indian Reservation (S.D.) 1
Publications 1
Quinault Indians 1
Reports 1
Salish Indians 1
Sedan (Okla.) 1
Shoshoni Indians 1
Shoshoni Indians -- Claims -- History 1
Sihasapa Indians 1
Southern Ute Indian Tribe of the Southern Ute Reservation, Colorado -- History -- Sources 1
Speeches, addresses, etc. 1
Spokane Indians 1
Spokane Tribe of the Spokane Reservation, Washington -- History -- Sources 1
Standing Rock Indian Reservation (N.D. and S.D.) 1
Tlingit Indians 1
Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota -- History -- Sources 1
Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation (Utah) 1
Umatilla Indians 1
Vital statistics 1
Washington (D.C.) 1
West (U.S.) -- History -- 20th century 1
Yakama Indians 1
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