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 6 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 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 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 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.