Institute for Indian Studies Records, 1958-1960
Collection Overview
Title: Institute for Indian Studies Records, 1958-1960
ID: UA024
Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet
Subjects: Native Americans, University of North Dakota - Native American History
Languages: English
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The Institute for Indian Studies Records consist of constitution and bylaws, meeting minutes, correspondence, and scholarship information.
Collection Historical Note
The Institute for Indian Studies was established at UND in 1959. Professor James Howard of the Sociology Department was chair of the organizing committee. The Institute sought to promote research on Native American issues, preserve Indigenous culture, and sponsor activities and exchanges. It offered a scholarship to a student with Native American ancestry, and sponsored an art show by Oscar Howe of the University of South Dakota. Despite initial interest among various faculty, the organization experienced a significant decline in active members during 1960 and eventually disbanded.
Subject/Index Terms
Administrative Information
Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections
Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Institute for Indian Studies Records. UA 24. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.
Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid added to Archon in 2020.
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Box:
[Box 1],
[All]
- Box 1
- Folder 1: Constitution and Bylaws, 1959-1960
- Folder 2: Correspondence, 1958-1960
- Folder 3: Gertrude E. Gibson Memorial Scholarship, 1959-1960
- This scholarship was established in 1959 to be awarded to a UND student with Native American ancestry.
- Folder 4: Meetings, 1959-1960
- Folder 5: Membership, 1959-1960
- Folder 6: Publicity/Activities, 1959-1960
- Folder 1: Constitution and Bylaws, 1959-1960