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American Indian Research Project Oral Histories Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 1992-018

Scope and Contents

Collection contains oral histories and field notes done by the Institute of American Indian Studies at the University of South Dakota (1967 - 1976). Subjects include Oklahoma Native American Program, AIM membership, experiences during World War II, United Tribes, urban migration, and land allotments.

Interviews are from people in Oklahoma, Minnesota, and South Dakota.

Dates

  • 1967-1976

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, the Oklahoma Open Records Act (http://www.odl.state.ok.us/lawinfo/docs/2006-LibraryLaws-PartE.pdf), and other relevant regulations. Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which Oklahoma State University Libraries assumes no responsibility.

Conditions Governing Use

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, Oklahoma State University Archives will provide information about copyright owners and related information. Securing permission to publish or use material is the responsibility of the researcher. Note that unless specifically transferred to Oklahoma State University Libraries, any applicable copyrights may be held by another individual or entity. Copyright for material published by Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College/Oklahoma State University is held by the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges. All rights reserved.

Further information about copyright policy can be obtained by contacting Oklahoma State University Archives by email at libscua@okstate.edu or by phone at 405-744-6311.

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Administrative History

The Institute of American Indian Studies at the University of South Dakota was founded in 1955 by a decree from the South Dakota legislature. Its goal is to: ""to provide persons of Indian descent with educational opportunities both on and off the campus of the University of South Dakota and to provide to all persons the opportunity to research and study the history, culture, and language of the Indians of North America and South Dakota. (SDCL 13-57-3.2)" and to support awareness of and foster positive relationships with, Native American culture and the community at large. More information on the Institute can be found here: http://www.usd.edu/institute-of-american-indian-studies/

Extent

0.61 Linear feet (1 document box; 1 half-size document box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged into two series.

Location

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog or contact the Oklahoma State University Archives Reference staff.

Provenance

Gift of Leonard Bruguier, 1991.

Location of Originals

Originals are located at the Institute of American Indian Studies, The University of South Dakota in Vermillion, 414 East Clark Street, Vermillion, SD 57069; 605.677.5011 or 1.877.COYOTES; http://www.usd.edu/iais

Processing Information

Processed by: Susan Walker, 1992

Updated by Jennifer Paustenbaugh, 2003

Subjects

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
American Indian Research Project Oral Histories Collection Collection Number 1992-018
Status
Completed
Author
Susan Walker
Date
1992
Description rules
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Language of description
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Script of description
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Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Oklahoma State University Archives Repository

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Contact:
204 Edmon Low Library
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater 74078-1071 USA

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