Brigham Young University. Institute of American Indian Services and Research
Dates
- Existence: 1971 - 1989
Administrative History
The Institute of American Indian Services and Research (1971-1989) provided Native Americans with educational opportunities and resources.
The Institute of Lamanite Research and Services, also known as the Institute of American Indian Studies and Research, was renamed the Institute of American Indian Services and Research in 1971. Spencer W. Kimball suggested the name change in order to shift the program's emphasis from researching or studying Native Americans to serving them. The Institute remained affiliated with Brigham Young University, but in 1972 it was transferred from the General College to the Division of Continuing Education, where it continued to extend educational opportunities to Native Americans in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Brigham Young University replaced the institute with Native American Educational Outreach Programs on September 1, 1989. The original program broke off from the university and now operates independently as American Indian Services, a non-profit charity organization.
Citation:
BYU Continuing Education website, via WWW, Nov. 12, 2018 (Institute of American Indian Services and Research; Institute of American Indian Services; American Indian Services; American Indian Services and Research Center; replaced the Institute of American Indian Studies and Research because Spencer W. Kimball advised that a word change would reflect a shift from studying Native Americans to serving them; transferred from General College to Division of Continuing Education in 1972; serviced United States, Canada, and Mexico; Institute replaced by Native American Educational Outreach Programs on Sep. 1, 1989)American Indian Services, via WWW, Nov. 12, 2018 (Institute of American Indian Studies and Research; at BYU; currently operates independently as a non-profit charity under the name American Indian Services)
Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
Institute of American Indian Services and Research administrative files, 1973-1989
Contains administrative files such as reports, conference proceedings, and minutes. Materials pertain to programs, conferences, and workshops for Native Americans. Includes materials and forms related to Native American education and outreach as well as program administrative organization. Materials dated 1973 to 1989.
Institute of American Indian Services and Research audio-visual materials, 1960-1986
Institute of American Indian Services and Research chronological files, 1980-1984
Contains files regarding programs, conferences, and workshops for Native Americans. Materials dated 1980 to 1984.
Institute of American Indian Services and Research correspondence, approximately 1972-1990
Contains letters, articles, newsletters, and magazines received by the program and its employees. Also contains letters to and from program coordinators, particularly Dale Thomas Tingey, regarding programs, conferences, and workshops for Native Americans. Also includes invoices regarding materials for or by the program. Materials dated approximately 1972 to 1990.
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 publications, 1972-1989
Contains publications regarding programs, conferences, and workshops for Native Americans. Includes various clipped materials including newspapers, magazines, and other published documents. Materials dated 1972 to 1989.
Institute of American Indian Services and Research subject files, 1941-1991
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.
Native American Educational Outreach Programs negatives, approximately 1954-1990
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.
Native American Educational Outreach Programs overhead positive transparencies, approximately 1972-2001
Contains overhead positive transparencies. Includes illustrations and photographs depicting historical Native American culture, with an emphasis on hunting, fishing, and agricultural production. Also includes illustrations presumably used as departmental training materials as well as quotes from prominent leaders. Materials dated approximately 1972 to 2001.
Native American Educational Outreach Programs photographs, approximately 1929-1990
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.