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United States. Indian Claims Commission

 Organization

Found in 75 Collections and/or Records:

Papers on the death of Zitkala-S̈a and Raymond T. Bonnin, 1938-1942

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1704 Series 1 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents From the Collection: 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: 1938-1942

Publications by Zitkala-S̈a, 1918-1985

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1704 Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains publications by Zitkala-S̈a personally or in her role as the president of the National Council of American Indians, dated 1918-1985.

Dates: 1918-1985

Raymond T. Bonnin military documents, 1917-1928

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1704 Series 1 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains certificates of appointment and discharge, and other military documents of Raymond T. Bonnin. Dated 1917-1928.

Dates: 1917-1928

Selected press clippings concerning Zitkala-S̈a, 1918-1931

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1704 Series 1 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Includes clippings or photocopies of clippings featuring Zitkala-S̈a, dated 1918-1931.

Dates: 1918-1931

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

Undated correspondences and related documents

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1704 Series 2 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents

The correspondences and other documents in this box are not explicitly dated but have been grouped into some general categories.

Dates: 1906-1938

United States government documents (with related documents)

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1704 Series 3
Scope and Contents From the Collection: 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: 1906-1938

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

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

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

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 69
Collection 6
 
Subject
Politics, Government, and Law 50
Legal instruments 37
Middle West 34
West (U.S.) 34
Indians of North America -- Government relations 32
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Indians of North America -- History 30
Letters 30
Ute Indians 30
Yankton Indians 30
Andarko (Okla.) 29
Civil Rights 29
Clinton (Okla.) 29
Concho (Okla.) 29
Lake Traverse Indian Reservation (N.D. and S.D.) 29
Lawton (Okla.) 29
Pine Ridge Indian Reservation (S.D.) 29
Sedan (Okla.) 29
Standing Rock Indian Reservation (N.D. and S.D.) 29
Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation (Utah) 29
Washington (D.C.) 29
Civil Procedure and Courts 19
Indians of North America 18
Photographs 11
Drafts (Documents) 10
Pamphlets 10
Articles 5
United States -- Politics and government -- 1945-1953 5
Water reuse -- United States -- History -- Sources 5
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 4
Agriculture 2
Agriculture and Natural Resources 2
Biographies 2
Environment and Conservation 2
Environmental Conditions 2
Essays 2
Folklore 2
International Relations 2
Media and Communication 2
Military 2
Mines and Mineral Resources 2
Notes 2
Photocopies 2
Political Campaigns 2
Public Finance 2
Public Utilities 2
Public Works 2
Religion 2
Reports 2
Social Life and Customs 2
Speeches, addresses, etc. 2
Sports and Recreation 2
Transcripts 2
Water and Water Rights 2
78 rpm records 1
Arapaho Indians 1
Arizona -- Description and travel 1
Audiotapes 1
Blueprints 1
Business, Industry, Labor, and Commerce 1
California -- Description and travel 1
California -- History 1
Certificates 1
Cheyenne Indians 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
Contracts 1
Fiction 1
Fliers (Ephemera) 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
Lawyers -- Utah -- Salt Lake City -- History 1
Legal assistance to Indians -- United States 1
Lists 1
Logs (Records) 1
Manuscripts 1
Maps 1
Maps -- United States 1
Material Types 1
Microfilms 1
Military records 1
Navajo Indians -- History 1
Nevada -- History -- Sources 1
Nez Percé Indians 1
Notebooks 1
Operas 1
Osage Indians 1
Periodicals 1
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