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American Indian Studies Program Records

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Collection Summary

Identifier

UA 6.18

Title

College of Arts and Sciences. American Indian Studies Program Records

Creator

American Indian Studies Program, College of Arts and Sciences, South Dakota State University

Dates

1992-2007

Extent

0.42 linear feet (1 document case) photographs

Language

English

Repository

South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.

Access note

This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. The materials in the Archives do not circulate and may be used in-house only.

Preferred Citation

Name of item . College of Arts and Sciences. American Indian Studies Program Records. UA 6.18. South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.

Abstract

The American Indian Studies program provides a broad base for understanding the past, present, and possible futures of the American Indian people. , the collection is composed mainly of material pertaining to the American Indian History Conference. Also included is a small amount of material dealing with the American Indian Studies Program.

Historical Note

The American Indian Studies program is an inter-college program. Course work in various departments of the university provides a broad base for understanding the past, present, and possible futures of the American Indian people. The program recognizes the historical and contemporary significance of American Indian experiences. Study of these experiences promotes understanding of the pluralist nature of the U.S. and responds to the growing needs for multicultural sensitivity and awareness.

Contents Note

This collection is composed mainly of material pertaining to the American Indian History Conference. This conference, first organized in 1992, focuses on Native American history that brings American Indian speakers, artists and performers to the South Dakota State University campus for the purpose of better educating the student body, faculty and community about Native American cultures. Because this conference receives support from various parts of the university, the decision was made by the processor to place this material with the American Indian Studies Program records. Folders includes minutes, correspondence, planning documents and materials, funding materials, a list of participants, a coordinator to-do list, and a historical overview of the conference written by Dr. David Crain who served as coordinator from 1993-2007.

Also included is a small amount of material dealing with the American Indian Studies Program. Folders include a syllabus for the Introduction to American Indian Studies course and a poster advertising service-learning summer program opportunities.

Key Words

American Indian History Conference

South Dakota State University. American Indian Studies Program.

Container List

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American Indian Studies Program Records Container List. UA 6.18

Box Folder Description Date(s)
1 1 American Indian History Conference - Funding, Finances (SD Humanities Council, Bush Grant, etc.) 1992-1994, 1996, 2003-2004
1 2 American Indian History Conference - Historical overview 1993-2007
1 3 American Indian History Conference - Letterhead stationery undated
1 4 American Indian History Conference - Minutes, communications (random) 1995, 2001-2003
1 5 American Indian History Conference - Participants and themes 1993-2007
1 6 American Indian History Conference - Records 1993
1 7 American Indian History Conference - Records 1994
1 8 American Indian History Conference - Records 1995
1 9 American Indian History Conference - Records 1996
1 10 American Indian History Conference - Records 1997
1 11 American Indian History Conference - Records 1998
1 12 American Indian History Conference - Records 1999
1 13 American Indian History Conference - Records 2000
1 14 American Indian History Conference - Records 2001
1 15 American Indian History Conference - Records 2002
1 16 American Indian History Conference - Records 2003
1 17 American Indian History Conference - Records 2004
1 18 American Indian History Conference - Records 2005
1 19 American Indian History Conference - Records 2006
1 20 American Indian History Conference - Records 2007
1 21 American Indian History Conference - To-do list for coordinator 2004
1 22 Introduction to American Indian Studies - AIS 100, Lenora Hudson, instructor (syllabus) 2004
1 23 Opportunities in Service-Learning summer programs (poster) 2001

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. The materials in the Archives do not circulate and may be used in-house only.

Researchers conducting extensive research are asked to make an advance appointment to access archival material. Please call or e-mail prior to visiting the collection and indicate as much detail as possible about a particular topic and intended use.

South Dakota State University supports access to the materials, published and unpublished, in its collections. Nonetheless, access to some items may be restricted as a result of their fragile condition or by contractual agreements with donors.

Copyright note

Copyright restrictions apply in different ways to different materials. Many of the documents and other historical materials in the Archives are in the public domain and may be reproduced and used in any way. There are other materials in the Archive carrying a copyright interest and must be used according to the provisions of Title 17 of the U.S. Code. The Archive issues a warning concerning copyright restrictions to every researcher who requests copies of documents. Although the copyright law is under constant redefinition in the courts, it is ultimately the responsibility of the researcher to properly use copyrighted material.

Arranged and Described by

Crystal J. Gamradt, 2001 March 21, additions made 2008 August 18.