Indians of North America -- History

S. Lyman Tyler papers

Collection

Identifier: UA 614

Scope and Contents Contains correspondence (1952-1976), notes, research files and newsclippings, as well as drafts of books, articles and addresses by Tyler. Also found within this collection are assorted reports, budgets, minutes of meetings and correspondence of agencies and committees on which Tyler served. These agencies and committees include the Sons of the Utah Pioneers, the BYU Library, Utah Historical Society, the BYU Institute of American Indian Studies, the University of Utah Division of...

Dates: approximately 1949-1979

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives

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

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / National Council of American Indians records / Zitkala-S̈a personal and business correspondence

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

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / National Council of American Indians records

United States -- historical, travel, and description

Series

Identifier: MSS 656 Series 5

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The collection consists of newspaper clippings, magazine articles, maps, and printed pamphlets and brochures dealing with the history and description of the Western United States and the Native Americans.

Dates: 1920-1966

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Maurice Frink Western Americana and Indian publications and clippings files

Karl E. Young papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS 1843

Scope and Contents

Personal and professional correspondence, drafts of articles, and research notes on a variety of subjects including English, history of the American West, and the culture of Native Americans.

Dates: 1925-1974

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Zitkala-S̈a biographical information, 1917-1986

Sub-Series

Identifier: MSS 1704 Series 1 Sub-Series 1

Scope and Contents

Biographical information on Zitkala-S̈a, including lists of life activities, chronologies, biographical essays and outlines, and accompanying letters or notes. Dated 1917-1986.

Dates: 1917-1986

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / National Council of American Indians records / Zitkala-S̈a personal papers and writings

Zitkala-S̈a collection on The Sun dance opera, 1913-1938

Sub-Series

Identifier: MSS 1704 Series 1 Sub-Series 5

Scope and Contents

Contains a typescript copy of "The Sun Dance Opera," written by William Hansen in collaboration with Zitkala-S̈a. Includes promotional materials for the performance of the opera and a copyright document. Dated 1913-1938.

Dates: 1913-1938