Skip to main content

Indians of North America -- Government relations

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 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

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

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

Documents on American Indian defense, approximately 1923?

 File — Box 11: Series 14 [Barcode: 31197233277679], Folder: 4
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 14 File 22
Scope and Contents

Contains documents dealing with American Indian defense. Materials undated, but may be from around 1923, when the American Indian Defense Association was founded.

Dates: approximately 1923?

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