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Execution of the Inca of Peru by Pizarro

One engraving entitled "Execution of the Inca of Peru by Pizarro" dated 1870. Depicts Spanish soliders surrounding an Incan man chained to a log with branches piled at his feet. In the foreground a religous man waves a Christian cross in the face of...

GLC08878.0182

They Won't Leave

One wirephoto taken by Associated Press dated December 1, 1969. Image depicts activist, Richard Oakes with Cecil Poole, U.S. atttorney at Alcatraz Island, surrounded by guard and activists. Wire transfer information states that Poole met with Oakes...

GLC09794.04

to Nathaniel Rich

One letter from John Winthrop to Nathaniel Rich dated May 22, 1834. Describes the agricultural developments, establishing a local government and church system. Mentions that most local indigenous people had died from smallpox which he felt allowed...

GLC01105

[Press photographs dated 1958-1977][Decimalized .01-.07]

Collection of photographs ranging from 1958-1977. Items consist of seven photographs taken by independent artists and attributed to Associated Press. Subjects are related to Sputnik III's orbits, bombing of an embassy in Saigon, protests against the...

GLC09794

Collection of publication "Alcatraz: Indians of All Tribes" [Decimalized .01-.02]

Collection of two newsletters entitled "Alcatraz: Indians of All Tribes," dated Janaury to February 1970. Focuses on the Occupy Alcatraz movement and features opinions, correspondence, original art work and legislation of American Indians to regain...

GLC09792

[American Indian children on Alcatraz Island]

One telephoto taken by United Press International dated November 29, 1969. Image depicts a group of children walking outside Alcatraz. Wire transfer information states that 400 people occupy the former prison island and that they demand ownership of...

GLC09793

Alcatraz: Indians of All Tribes [Volume 1, No.2, February 1970]

One newsletter entitled, "Alcatraz: Indians of All Tribes," dated February 1970. Features articles, opinion pieces, legislation, and correspondence written by indigenous peoples protesting against the use of natural resources for profit, as well as...

GLC09792.01

Alcatraz: Indians of All Tribes [Volume 1, No.1, January 1970]

One newsletter entitled, "Alcatraz: Indians of All Tribes," dated January 1970. Includes the Alcatraz Proclamation. Features articles, opinion pieces, legislation, and correspondence written by indigenous peoples protesting against the use of natural...

GLC09792.02

[Photograph album of Puerto Rico in 1900s]

One photograph album consisting of cyanotypes, silver prints and printing-paper photos dated 1905 to 1908 related to Beekman Winthrop's governorship in Puerto Rico. Images depict the colonization by the American government; developing infrastructure...

GLC09840

[Postcard, and two books][Decimalized .01-.03]

A collection of unrelated material concerning Native Americans, civil rights and the boy scouts. Collection includes one postcard of Native American symbols, one book of political cartoons concerning Civil Rights and one copy of the Boy Scout...

GLC09767

Phelp's Ornamental Map of the United States and Mexico

One hand-colored map dated approximatley 1846 printed by Humphrey Phelps. Contains the territory boundary lines for states in the Midwest, Southwest and expanding West. Also includes portraits of George Washington, Hernan Cortes, Montezuma. Phelps...

GLC09863

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.

GLC10051.01

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

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...

GLC10051.03

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.

GLC10051.04

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.

GLC10051.05

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...

GLC10051.06

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...

GLC10051.07

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...

GLC10051.09

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.

GLC10051.10

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.

GLC10051.11

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.

GLC10051.12

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...

GLC10051.13

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...

GLC10051.14

[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

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.

GLC10051.16

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.

GLC10051.17

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..."

GLC10051.18

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.

GLC10051.19

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.

GLC10051.20

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.

GLC10051.21

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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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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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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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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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...

GLC10051.26

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.

GLC10051.27

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.

GLC10051.28

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.

GLC10051.29

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.

GLC10051.31

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.

GLC10051.32

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.

GLC10051.33

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.

GLC10051.34

The Indian Situation

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

GLC10051.35

A Hideous System

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

GLC10051.36

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.

GLC10051.37

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.

GLC10051.39

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.

GLC10051.40