Sioux Logo and Nickname Collection

Collection — Container: 1 oversize folder

Identifier: UA-113

Scope and Contents

The Sioux Logo and Nickname Collection, 1902 to present, has been divided into seven series: Series 1: Newspaper Clippings Series 2: Books, Journals, and Magazines Series 3: Other Media Series 4: University of North Dakota Materials Series 5: Native American Perspective Series 6: Miscellaneous Series 7: Oversize Materials

Dates

created: 1902, 1930, 1959, 1965, 1969-

Conditions Governing Access

Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Biographical or Historical Information

The University of North Dakota adopted the Sioux nickname in 1930.

Note written by

Full Extent

11.75 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Method of Acquisition

The Sioux Logo and Nickname Collection was created by the Department of Special Collections to aid researchers examining the history of the University of North Dakota’s Fighting Sioux logo and nickname. The collection is added to on a regular basis.

Separated Materials

BOOKS: Bohnet, Lee. A Century of UND Sports: An Athletic History of the University of North Dakota. UND Foundation, 1994. Spidel, Carol. Dancing at Halftime: Sports and the Controversy Over American Indian Mascots. NYU Press, 2000. VIDEOS: “Changing Face of UND.” Produced by the UND School of Communication and the UND Television Production Center, 1993. Video Number: V 520 "Indian Mascots: Honor or Insult?" Produced by the South Dakota Public Television Network, 1995. Video Number: V 1134 "In Whose Honor? American Indian Mascots in Sports." A Documentary by Jay Rosenstein and New Day Films. 1997. Video Number: V 1750 “Outside the Lines: Honor or Shame?” Produced by ESPN, 11 March 2001. Video Number: V 1467