Institute for Indian Studies Records

Collection — Container: One box

Identifier: UA-024

Scope and Contents

The Institute for Indian Studies Records consist of constitution and bylaws, meeting minutes, correspondence, and scholarship information.

Dates

created: 1958-1960

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 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.

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