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Indigenous peoples -- America

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: DU Scope note: Use for LCSH: Indians Prefer the most specific natural geographic region applicable; avoid the use of colonially imposed boundaries, unless the work described is explicitly limited to a specific state, county, etc., and covers more than [provisionally 7] named nations, tribes or bands. For convenience, the Western Hemisphere has been divided into five basic geographical regions: North America, Mexico, Central America, West Indies and South America. Works pertaining to Indigenous groups located within the confines of one of these regions are entered under Indigenous peoples of the pertinent region, e.g.: Indigenous peoples of North America; Indigenous peoples of Mexico. LCSH scope note for the geographical subdivision of America: Here are entered works discussing collectively the lands of the Western Hemisphere. Works on that portion of the earth's surface consisting of North and South America and adjacent islands and oceans, with approximate boundaries at longitudes 20⁰W and 160⁰E, are entered under [Western Hemisphere.]

LCSH Scope note for so-called "Indians": Here are entered works on the aboriginal peoples of the Western Hemisphere, including Eskimos. Works on the inhabitants of India in general are entered under: East Indians. For convenience, the Western Hemisphere has been divided into five basic geographical regions: North America, Mexico, Central America, West Indies and South America. Works pertaining to Indian groups located within the confines of one of these regions are entered under Indians of the pertinent region, ...

Found in 166 Collections and/or Records:

Red Man's Last Struggle Series, 1966

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Identifier: M060.01.0003.0058
Abstract

Clippings and articles

Dates: 1966

Round Dance Songs of Taos Pueblo, Vol. 2, 1966 November 12

 Item
Identifier: M060.03.0016.00013
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains phonograph records.

Dates: 1966 November 12

Sioux Indians, Fort Peck Indian Reservation, 1937-1956

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Identifier: M060.02.0012.0012
Abstract

Offprint, publication, correspondence

Dates: 1937-1956

Songs and Dances of the Flathead Indians, circa 1976

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Identifier: M060.03.0015.00003
Abstract

''Recorded on the Flathead Indian Reservation, Montana in 1950 and produced by Alan P. Merriam; photography by Alan P. Merriam and Barbara W. Merriam. Contents: Love songs -- Sweathouse songs -- Owl Dance songs -- Snake Dance song -- Sclap Dance songs -- Canvas Dance song -- Gift Dance song -- War Dance songs -- Jumping Dance song -- Harmonica songs -- Stick game songs -- Wake-up song -- Lullaby.''

Dates: circa 1976

Sounds of Indian America, Plains and Southwest, 1970

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Identifier: M060.03.0016.00014
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains phonograph records.

Dates: 1970

Student Papers--Southwest Indians, 1950-1959

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Identifier: M060.01.0004.0005
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains research materials.

Dates: 1950-1959

Task Force on Indian Affairs--Report of the Secretary of the Interior, 1961

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Identifier: M060.01.0004.0006
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains research materials.

Dates: 1961

The Denver Clarion, vol. 72, issue 5, 1967 October 3

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Identifier: clarion_v072i05_19671003
Abstract

NASA – Building inspection planned for Friday. Applications open for Freshman elections. Indians lose tribal customs. Sigma Kappa sorority gone; finances given for reason. AIESEC sends ten students to visit Europe and Austrailia.

Dates: 1967 October 3

The Denver Clarion, vol. 72, issue 8, 1967 October 13

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Identifier: clarion_v072i08_19671013
Abstract

Four senators move to disband Senate; propose 9 chairmen, steering committee. Mendelsohn study examines rioters. Young Indians separated from old world but not assimilated into modern society. Freshmen and seniors to vote for class officers Tuesday.

Dates: 1967 October 13