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An Earnest Petition

One pamphlet entitled, "An Earnest Petition," published by the Indian Rights Association dated 1890. Pertains to the displacement of the Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Cherokee peoples as well as advocating for action.

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Indian Rights Association: The Administration and the Indians

One pamphlet entitled, "Indian Rights Association: The Administration and the Indians," published by the Indian Rights Association dated 1885. Pertains to how the United States government has benefitted from indigineous peoples.

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Indian Rights Association publications, 1885-1932 [Decimalized .01-.99]

Collection of pamphlets printed by the Indian Rights Association dated 1885-1932. Consists of 99 items related to various matters of indigineous peoples in the United States. Issues advocate for funding for education, staffing, and reparations. There...

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The Prelude to the 175th Lecture of Joseph Cook: Frontier Savages, White and Red. Delivered in the Tremont Temple.

One pamphlet entitled, "The Prelude to the 175th Lecture of Joseph Cook: Frontier Savages, White and Red. Delivered in the Tremont Temple," published by the Indian Rights Association dated March 2, 1885. Pertains to voting on appropriations and Cook...

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Brief Statement of the Aims, Work and Achievements of the Indian Rights Association

One pamphlet entitled, "Brief Statement of the Aims, Work and Achievements of the Indian Rights Association," published by the Indian Rights Association dated 1886. Pertains to the successes of the IRA, its policies, methodology, relief efforts...

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Are the Eastern Industrial Training School for Indian Children a Failure?

One pamphlet entitled, "Are the Eastern Industrial Training School for Indian Children a Failure?" dated 1886.

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Speech of Hon. Byron M. Cutcheon in the House of Representatives

One pamphlet entitled, "Speech of Hon. Byron M. Cutcheon," published by the Indian Rights Association dated March 10, 1886. Pertains to the appropriations and fulfilling treaties.

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Speech of Hon. Charles H. Allen, of Massachusetts, In the House of Representatives

One pamphlet entitled, "Speech of Hon. Charles H. Allen, of Massachusetts, In the House of Representatives," published by the Indian Rights Association dated March 11, 1886.

GLC10051.08

Oleomargarine Versus the Indian

One pamphlet entitled, "Oleomargarine Versus the Indian," published by the Indian Rights Association dated June 3, 1886. Printing is a statement written by C.C. Painter, a special agent on the efforts to pass legislation for providing aid to the...

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The Removal of William H. Lyon from the Board of Indian Commissions

One pamphlet entitled, "The Removal of William H. Lyon from the Board of Indian Commissions," published by the Indian Rights Association dated June 15, 1886. Document is protesting his replacement attesting to his good reputation.

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The Helplessness of the Indians Before the Law with an outline of Proposed Legislation

One pamphlet entitled, "The Helplessness of the Indians Before the Law with an outline of Proposed Legislation," published by the Indian Rights Association dated December 1886. Pertains to indigineous people's legal status and legislation proposed to...

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The Colleges and the Indians

One pamphlet entitled, "The Colleges and the Indians," published by the Indian Rights Association dated December 1886. Pertains to the appropriations and fulfilling treaties. Pertains to preserving the natural lands in New York and for colleges to...

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[Letter printed in the New York Evening Post]

One pamphlet that is a printing of a letter as it appeared in the New York Evening Post published by the Indian Rights Association dated December 4, 1886. Pertains to indigineous people's legal status and legislation proposed to improve their...

GLC10051.15

Needed Legislation

One pamphlet entitled, "Needed Legislation," published by the Indian Rights Association dated 1887. Pertains to the distinction of handling crimes committed on territories where indigineous people reside.

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A Brief Statement of the Object, Achievements, and Needs of the Indian Rights Association

One pamphlet entitled, "A Brief Statement of the Object, Achievements, and Needs of the Indian Rights Association" dated 1887. Pertaining to an update of the Indian Rights Association.

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The Present Condition of the Mission Indians of California

One pamphlet entitled, "The Present Condition of the Mission Indians of California" written by Charles C. Painter dated 1887.

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An act for the allotment of lands in severalty to Indians on the various reservations...

One printing of an act entitled, "An act for the allotment of lands in severalty to Indians on the various reservations..."

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The Dawes Land In Severalty Bill and Indian Emancipation

One pamphlet entitled, "The Dawes Land In Severalty Bill and Indian Emancipation," written by Charles Painter dated March 1887.

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Our Next Duty to the Indians

One pamphlet entitled, "Our Next Duty to the Indians" dated March 4, 1887 written by James A. Rhoads. Pertains to indigineous people's legal status and legislation proposed to improve their situation.

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Poor Material For an Indian Agent

One pamphlet entitled, "Poor Material For an Indian Agent," dated March 12, 1887. Item is a printing of a letter written by an indigineous man related to the influence of alcoholism brought to reservations by Special Agents.

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Friendship That Asks for Pay

One pamphlet entitled, "Friendship That Asks for Pay," written by Charles Painter dated March 13, 1887. Pertains to the Land-in-Severalty bill.

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Report of the Special Committee of the National Service Reform League

One pamphlet entitled, "Report of the Special Committee of the National Service Reform League," dated May 1887. Pertains to land rights and citizenship of indigienous people in the United States.

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Allotments of Lands

One pamphlet entitled, "Allotments of Lands," dated May 1887. Item is written in defense of the land sevaralty bill also known as the Dawes Act.

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A Typical Indian Removal

One pamphlet entitled, "A Typical Indian Removal," dated December 17, 1887. Pertains to visiting the Chippewa people at the Turtle Mountain reservation. Describes their poor living conditions.

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Extract From the Report of Hon. John H. Oberly, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, For 1888, Concerning the Introduction of the Merit Syste, in the Indian Service

One pamphlet entitled, "Extract From the Report of Hon. John H. Oberly, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, For 1888, Concerning the Introduction of the Merit System, in the Indian Service," January dated 1889. Pertaining to the employment of officials...

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A Sketch of the History of Civil Service Reform In England And In the United States

One pamphlet entitled, "A Sketch of the History of Civil Service Reform In England And In the United States," dated 1889. Written by Herbert Welsh.

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Civilization by Removal: The Southern Utes

One pamphlet entitled, "Civilization by Removal: The Southern Utes," dated February 1889. Pertaining to the land removal of the Muaches, Capotes, and Weeminuches who belong to the Utes of Colorado.

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Removal of The Southern Utes

One pamphlet entitled, "Removal of The Southern Utes," dated January 1890. Pertaining to the land removal of the Muaches, Capotes, and Weeminuches who belong to the Utes of Colorado.

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Protest of the Indian Rights Association Against the Proposed Removal of the Southern Ute Indians

One pamphlet entitled, "Protest of the Indian Rights Association Against the Proposed Removal of the Southern Ute Indians," dated March 1890. Pertaining to the land removal of the Muaches, Capotes, and Weeminuches who belong to the Utes of Colorado.

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An Appeal For Immediate Aid In Obtaining Necessary Appropriations for Indian Education

One pamphlet entitled, "An Appeal For Immediate Aid In Obtaining Necessary Appropriations for Indian Education," dated April 1890.

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[Pamphlet pertaining to educational costs]

One pamphlet pertaining to revamping the budget allotted for schools on reservation lands dated April 1890. Also calls for necessary equipment in new schools.

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A Plea For Enlarged School Work

One pamphlet entitled, "A Plea For Enlarged School Work" dated April 30, 1890 written by Charles C. Painter. Outlines the work completed and addressing complaints of the schools. Mentions Carlisle and Hampton schools.

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The Indian Situation

One pamphlet entitled, "The Indian Situation" dated December 1890. Details an account from Edward Ashley visiting a reservation.

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The Present Need of the Indian School Service

One pamphlet entitled, "The Present Need of the Indian School Service" dated December 1890. Outlines the work completed and addressing complaints of the schools. Mentions Carlisle and Hampton schools.

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A Hideous System

One pamphlet entitled, "A Hideous System" dated December 1890. Attempts to humanize indigineous people to congressional members.

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The Indian Question Past and Present

One pamphlet entitled, "The Indian Question Past and Present" dated December 1890. Pertains to criticism of the colonization of indigineous people in North America.

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Suggestions from the Field

One pamphlet entitled, "Suggestions from the Field," written by Merial A. Dorchester, a special agent for the Indian school service. Pertains to uplifting indigenous women by creating a "field matron" position.

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The Teller Bill And Its Provisions for a Reorganization of the Indian Bureau

One pamphlet entitled, "The Teller Bill And Its Provisions for a Reorganization of the Indian Bureau," published by the Indian Rights Association. Refers to a congressional bill kown as the "Teller Bill," and the adjustment of their office and...

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Threatened Virtual Abolition of the Board of Indian Commissioners, and Crippling of the Indian Service by Unwarranted Reduction in Salaries of Indian Agents and School Officials. Immediate Protest Called For

One pamphlet entitled, "Threatened Virtual Abolition of the Board of Indian Commissioners, and Crippling of the Indian Service by Unwarranted Reduction in Salaries of Indian Agents and School Officials. Immediate Protest Called For," published by the...

GLC10051.02

A Further Report in the Association of the Proposed Removal of the Southern Utes

One pamphlet entitled, "A Further Report in the Association of the Proposed Removal of the Southern Utes" dated January 20, 1892.

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A Crisis in the Cause of Indian Education

One pamphlet entitled, "A Crisis in the Cause of Indian Education" dated January 30, 1892. Pertains to the possibility that Congress will reduce the budget meant fund the education of indigineous peoples.

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The Enforcement of Liquor Laws a Necessary Protection the Indians

One pamphlet entitled, "The Enforcement of Liquor Laws a Necessary Protection the Indians" dated November 1893. Pertains to rising rates of alcoholism among the population of indigineous people. Text mentions that they are self-sufficient.

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A Dangerous Assault Upon the Integrity of the Civil Service Law in the Indian Service

One pamphlet entitled, "A Dangerous Assault Upon the Integrity of the Civil Service Law in the Indian Service" dated November 1893. Pertains to adjustments of the structure of the Indian Service.

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The Secretary of the Interior and the Indian Educational Problem--A Rift inthe Cloud

One pamphlet entitled, "The Secretary of the Interior and the Indian Educational Problem--A Rift inthe Cloud" dated January 10, 1894. Pertains to improve the quality of education for indigineous people.

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An Immediate Pressing Need of the Navajo Indians

One pamphlet entitled, "An Immediate Pressing Need of the Navajo Indians" dated March 1, 1894. Includes description of the Navajo people. Refers to them as self-sufficient due to asking for money owed to him.

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The Position of Superintendent of Indian Schools Threatened--A Serious Danger to be Averted

One pamphlet entitled, "The Position of Superintendent of Indian Schools Threatened--A Serious Danger to be Averted" dated April 12, 1894. Regarding the possibility that the superintendent's office will be removed.

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Indian School Welfare

One pamphlet entitled, "Indian School Welfare" dated April 27, 1894. Regarding the possibility that the superintendent's office will be removed.

GLC10051.44

Civil Service Reform Essential to a Successful Indian Administration

Two items printed by the Indian Rights Association. Consists of a pamphlet and its insert.

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Civil Service Reform Essential to a Successful Indian Administration

One pamphlet entitled, "Civil Service Reform Essential to a Successful Indian Administration" dated April 1895. Pertains to the internal organization of the Indian Service office.

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Senator Intrigue and Inspector Noseby

One pamphlet entitled, "Senator Intrigue and Inspector Noseby" dated May 15, 1895. Pertains to the spoils system.

GLC10051.45.02

Senator Intrigue and Inspector Noseby

One pamphlet entitled, "Senator Intrigue and Inspector Noseby" dated May 15, 1895. Pertains to the spoils system. (second copy of GLC10051.45.02)

GLC10051.46

The Dawes Commision and the Five Civilized Tribes of Indian Territory

One pamphlet entitled, "The Dawes Commision and the Five Civilized Tribes of Indian Territory" written by Charles F. Meserve dated 1896.

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Ring Rule

One pamphlet entitled, "Ring Rule" dated February 13, 1896. Critiques the spoils system.

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Held Up By the Senate

One pamphlet entitled, "Held Up By the Senate" dated February 24, 1896. Opposes government officials selected by appointment.

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On the Verge of a Scandal

One pamphlet entitled, "On the Verge of a Scandal" dated April 11, 1896. Pertains to the inconsistency of claims made that would be owed to indigineous peoples through the General Deficiency Act.

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Indian School Management

One pamphlet entitled, "Indian School Management" dated February 1, 1897. Pertains to a publication printed by Captain R.H. Pratt named "Red Man." The pamphlet argues that Pratt is printing false information abuot the Indian Service office.

GLC10051.50

Early Moravian Indian Work

One pamphlet entitled, "Early Moravian Indian Work" dated May 1897. Pertains to customs and lifestyle of Moravians.

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[Printing of letters to the Department of the Interior from members of the Indian Rights Association]

One pamphlet consisting of letters to the Department of the Interior from members of the Indian Rights Association dated June 1898

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Answers to Charges Made Against Wm. N. Hailmann, Superintendent of Indian Schools, Submitting Quotations from His Writings

One pamphlet entitled, "Answers to Charges Made Against Wm. N. Hailmann, Superintendent of Indian Schools, Submitting Quotations from His Writings" dated June 1, 1898. Includes an insert.

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The Condition of the Mission Indians of Southern California

One pamphlet entitled, "The Condition of the Mission Indians of Southern California" written by Constance Godard Dubois dated 1901. Pertains to the colonization of indigineous peoples in California and their conversion to Catholicism by missionaries.

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The Urgent Case of the Mille Lac Indians

One pamphlet entitled, "The Urgent Case of the Mille Lac Indians" written by Samuel M. Brosius dated October 1901. Pertains to the history of Chippewa people in Minnesota, as well as, treaties the government has made with them.

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The Pressing Needs of the Warner Ranch and Other Mission Indians in Southern California

One pamphlet entitled, "The Pressing Needs of the Warner Ranch and Other Mission Indians in Southern California" dated October 1901. Pertains to the legal case, Allejandra Barker and Jesus Quevas vs. J. Downey Harver.

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Indian Wardship

One pamphlet entitled, "Indian Wardship" written by Charles E. Pancoast dated October 1901. Refers to the current state of the relationship between indigineous people and the government as one of a guardian and its ward.

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A New Indian Policy--The Red Man's Rights in Jeopardy

One pamphlet entitled, "A New Indian Policy--The Red Man's Rights in Jeopardy" written by Samuel M. Brosius dated June 1902. Pertains to the history of indigineous peoples in North America, colonization by the Dutch and English and various treaty...

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Protects Poor Lo

One pamphlet entitled, "Protects Poor Lo" written by Samuel M. Brosius dated September 1903. Pertains to the corruption of the Indian Rights Association.

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A Danger to be Averted

One pamphlet entitled, "A Danger to be Averted" dated December 17, 1904. Related to resolutions proposed to Congress regarding selling alcoholic on the territory belonging to indigineous people.

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Indian Trust Funds for Sectarian Schools

One pamphlet entitled, "Indian Trust Funds for Sectarian Schools" dated January 12, 1905. Related to the illegal allocation of funds meant known as "Indian Trust Funds," towards religious schools. Includes a chart, the school names, denominations...

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A Menace to the Reindeer Industry

One pamphlet entitled, "A Menace to the Reindeer Industry" dated April 16, 1906. Related to new legislation that requires the governor of Alaska to be in charge of overseeing the reindeer population.

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A Brief Statement of the Indian Rights Association

One pamphlet entitled, "A Brief Statement of the Indian Rights Association" dated May 25, 1907. Provides the organization's goals, achievements and mission.

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To Our Members and Friends

One pamphlet entitled, "To Our Members and Friends" dated March 25, 1908. Pertains to legislation to be passed related to tax exemptions on tribal lands.

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Imprisonment Without Trial

One pamphlet entitled, "Imprisonment Without Trial" dated April 15, 1909. Pertains to instilling habeas corpus for imprisoned navajo people in Arizona.

GLC10051.65

Addresses Delivered at the 27th Annual Meeting of the Indian Rights Association

One pamphlet entitled, "Addresses Delivered at the 27th Annual Meeting of the Indian Rights Association" dated 1910.

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The Present Situation of Indian Affairs

One pamphlet entitled, "The Present Situation of Indian Affairs" dated February 15, 1912.

GLC10051.66

Thirty-First Annual Report of the Executive Committee of the Indian Rights Association

One pamphlet entitled, "Thirty-First Annual Report of the Executive Committee of the Indian Rights Association" dated 1914.

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Thirty-Second Annual Report of the Executive Committee of the Indian Rights Association

One pamphlet entitled, "Thirty-Second Annual Report of the Executive Committee of the Indian Rights Association" dated 1914.

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Irrigation of Pima Lands

One pamphlet entitled, "Irrigation of Pima Lands" dated June 16, 1914. Pertains to legislation to supply the San Carlos Reservoir with water which would service indigineous people in the Pima Lands, Arizona.

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Thirty-Third Annual Report of the Executive Committee of the Indian Rights Association

One pamphlet entitled, "Thirty-Third Annual Report of the Executive Committee of the Indian Rights Association" dated 1915.

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The Meaning of the 'Ute War'

One pamphlet entitled, "The Meaning of the 'Ute War'" written by Matthew K. Sniffen dated November 15, 1915. Provides details of the Bluff War, also known as the Posey War of 1915.

GLC10051.68

Thirty-Fourth Annual Report of the Executive Committee of the Indian Rights Association

One pamphlet entitled, "Thirty-Fourth Annual Report of the Executive Committee of the Indian Rights Association" dated 1916.

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[Pamphlets related to the Seminole Indians]

Two pamphlets printed related to the Seminole Indians of Florida.

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Care of the Five Civilized Tribes

One pamphlet entitled, "Care of the Five Civilized Tribes" written by Francis E. Leupp dated March 30, 1916. Refers to legislation that would remove the lands from Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole tribes in Oklahoma

GLC10051.70

Threatened Exploitation of Indians

One pamphlet entitled, "Threatened Exploitation of Indians" written by Herbert Welsh dated April 20, 1916. Calls for aid to defeat the Hastings Bill.

GLC10051.71

Viscious Indian Legislation

One pamphlet entitled, "Viscious Indian Legislation" written by Herbert Welsh dated May 10, 1916. Recounts various legsilation that were proposed in Congress to remove lands from indigineous people. Mentions the territory belonging to the Mescalero...

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Chippewa Indians Threatened

One pamphlet entitled, "Chippewa Indians Threatened" written by Matthew K. Sniffen dated December 28, 1916. Calls for aid to defeat the Clapp Amendment.

GLC10051.69

Thirty-Fifth Annual Report of the Board of Directors of the Indian Rights Association

One pamphlet entitled, "Thirty-Fifth Annual Report of the Board of Directors of the Indian Rights Association" dated 1917.

GLC10051.85

Florida's Obligation to the Seminole Indians

One pamphlet entitled, "Florida's Obligation to the Seminole Indians" written by Matthew K. Sniffen dated February 20, 1917.

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Florida Seminole Indians Will Have Home At Last

One pamphlet entitled, "Florida Seminole Indians Will Have Home At Last" written by Claud F. Johnson dated February 20, 1917.

GLC10051.73.02

Thirty-Sixth Annual Report of the Board of Directors of the Indian Rights Association

One pamphlet entitled, "Thirty-Sixth Annual Report of the Board of Directors of the Indian Rights Association" dated December 12, 1918.

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What We Should Do for the Indian

One pamphlet entitled, "What We Should Do for the Indian" dated April 29, 1919.

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Threatened Exploitation of Pima Indians

One pamphlet entitled, "Threatened Exploitation of Pima Indians" dated May 18, 1920.

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Thirty-Eighth Annual Report of the Board of Directors of the Indian Rights Association

One pamphlet entitled, "Thirty-Eighth Annual Report of the Board of Directors of the Indian Rights Association" dated December 11, 1920.

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Thirty-Ninth Annual Report of the Board of Directors of the Indian Rights Association

One pamphlet entitled, "Thirty-Ninth Annual Report of the Board of Directors of the Indian Rights Association" dated 1921.

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Fortieth Annual Report of the Board of Directors of the Indian Rights Association

One pamphlet entitled, "Fortieth Annual Report of the Board of Directors of the Indian Rights Association" dated 1922.

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Forty-First Annual Report of the Board of Directors of the Indian Rights Association

One pamphlet entitled, "Forty-First Annual Report of the Board of Directors of the Indian Rights Association" dated 1923.

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Oklahoma's Poor Rich Indians

One pamphlet entitled, "Oklahoma's Poor Rich Indians" dated 1924.

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Forty-Second Annual Report of the Board of Directors of the Indian Rights Association

One pamphlet entitled, "Forty-Second Annual Report of the Board of Directors of the Indian Rights Association" dated December 15, 1924.

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Forty-Third Annual Report of the Board of Directors of the Indian Rights Association

One pamphlet entitled, "Forty-Third Annual Report of the Board of Directors of the Indian Rights Association" dated December 15, 1926.

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Forty-Fifth Annual Report of the Board of Directors of the Indian Rights Association

One pamphlet entitled, "Forty-Fifth Annual Report of the Board of Directors of the Indian Rights Association" dated 1927.

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Forty-Sixth Annual Report of the Board of Directors of the Indian Rights Association

One pamphlet entitled, "Forty-Sixth Annual Report of the Board of Directors of the Indian Rights Association" dated 1928.

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Forty-Seventh Annual Report of the Board of Directors of the Indian Rights Association

One pamphlet entitled, "Forty-Seventh Annual Report of the Board of Directors of the Indian Rights Association" dated 1929.

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