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To get started in [[American Indian Genealogy|American Indian Research]] | To get started in [[American Indian Genealogy|American Indian Research]]<br> | ||
== '''HISTORY''' == | == '''HISTORY''' == | ||
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*Self-Determination (1970-Present)<br> | *Self-Determination (1970-Present)<br> | ||
=== Clan Systen === | === Clan Systen === | ||
Just like any other civilization, precautionary steps were taken to limit intermarriages among immediate family members. The Navajo established family clans, with the maternal line being the predominate line. When introducing one self, a Navajo will provide their parent's clan and typically their maternal grandfather and paternal grandfather's clan, establishing their place in the world. Knowning one's clans is just as important as knowing the names of past ancestors and goes hand-in-hand with genealogical research. For a more detailed list of clans, a short history and a brief introduction, [http://www.lapahie.com/Dine_Clans.cfm click here, clans].<br> | Just like any other civilization, precautionary steps were taken to limit intermarriages among immediate family members. The Navajo established family clans, with the maternal line being the predominate line. When introducing one self, a Navajo will provide their parent's clan and typically their maternal grandfather and paternal grandfather's clan, establishing their place in the world. Knowning one's clans is just as important as knowing the names of past ancestors and goes hand-in-hand with genealogical research. For a more detailed list of clans, a short history and a brief introduction, [http://www.lapahie.com/Dine_Clans.cfm click here, clans].<br> | ||
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Below is a Navajo Nation Public Service Map | Below is a Navajo Nation Public Service Map | ||
[[Image:Map of Navajo Nation Public Health Service.jpg|frame|center|450x375px]]<br> | [[Image:Map of Navajo Nation Public Health Service.jpg|frame|center|450x375px|Map of Navajo Nation Public Health Service.jpg]]<br> | ||
For a different and more detailed map with locations in Navajo, click: [http://www.lapahie.com/Navajo_Map_Lg.cfm Navajo Reservation Map]<br> | For a different and more detailed map with locations in Navajo, click: [http://www.lapahie.com/Navajo_Map_Lg.cfm Navajo Reservation Map]<br> | ||
=== Superintendencies === | === Superintendencies === | ||
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*[[Arizona Superintendency of Indian Affairs|Arizona Superintendency]] (1863 - 1873) | *[[Arizona Superintendency of Indian Affairs|Arizona Superintendency]] (1863 - 1873) | ||
*[[New Mexico Superintendency of Indian Affairs|New Mexico Superintenedency]] (1850-1874) | *[[New Mexico Superintendency of Indian Affairs|New Mexico Superintenedency]] (1850-1874) | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Utah_Superintendency_of_Indian_Affairs Utah Superintendency] (1849-1880) | *[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Utah_Superintendency_of_Indian_Affairs Utah Superintendency] (1849-1880) | ||
*[[Colorado Superintendency of Indian Affairs|Colorado Superintendency]] (1861-1870)<br> | *[[Colorado Superintendency of Indian Affairs|Colorado Superintendency]] (1861-1870)<br> | ||
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==== INDIAN CENSUS ROLLS, 1885-1940 ==== | ==== INDIAN CENSUS ROLLS, 1885-1940 ==== | ||
The [http://www.archives.gov/research/census/native-americans/1885-1940.html National Archives Microfilm Publication M595] has copies of the the Indian Census Rolls, containing about 692 rolls dealing with a large number of tribes in the United States. It is during this time that Indian Census Roll takers were given instructions to include an individual's Indian and English name. By 1902 instruction was given that families should be given the same surname and that they should translate Indian names into English if they were too difficult to pronounce or remember. If names were too "foolish, cumbersome or uncouth translations which would handicap a self-respecting person should not be tolerated," or derogatory nicknames were dropped and changed.<br><br>When searching Indian Census Rolls, be mindful that they are divided into one of four main agencies (Eastern, Southern, Western, Northern, and some smaller ones), others can be found in other surrounding tribal census records (Apache, Hopi, Ute, Paiute, and etc).<br><br>Online verses Microfilm. Online Indian Census Rolls can be found at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1059 Ancestry.com] (a pay site), this has all the benefits of searching records from the comfort of home. At this point in time they only have a few Indian Census Rolls available for Navajo records. Searching microfilm at LDS Family History Libraries (free) can be more time consuming, but can provide more information which is left out by on-line sites. On-line sites only include the names of individuals and leave out a wealth of information at the beginning of the census rolls; which includes special instructions and procedures by the census taker and even census maps. | The [http://www.archives.gov/research/census/native-americans/1885-1940.html National Archives Microfilm Publication M595] has copies of the the Indian Census Rolls, containing about 692 rolls dealing with a large number of tribes in the United States. It is during this time that Indian Census Roll takers were given instructions to include an individual's Indian and English name. By 1902 instruction was given that families should be given the same surname and that they should translate Indian names into English if they were too difficult to pronounce or remember. If names were too "foolish, cumbersome or uncouth translations which would handicap a self-respecting person should not be tolerated," or derogatory nicknames were dropped and changed.<br><br>When searching Indian Census Rolls, be mindful that they are divided into one of four main agencies (Eastern, Southern, Western, Northern, and some smaller ones), others can be found in other surrounding tribal census records (Apache, Hopi, Ute, Paiute, and etc).<br><br>Online verses Microfilm. Online Indian Census Rolls can be found at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1059 Ancestry.com] (a pay site), this has all the benefits of searching records from the comfort of home. At this point in time they only have a few Indian Census Rolls available for Navajo records. Searching microfilm at LDS Family History Libraries (free) can be more time consuming, but can provide more information which is left out by on-line sites. On-line sites only include the names of individuals and leave out a wealth of information at the beginning of the census rolls; which includes special instructions and procedures by the census taker and even census maps. | ||
==== U.S. POPULATION CENSUS ==== | ==== U.S. POPULATION CENSUS ==== | ||
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'''See:''' | '''See:''' | ||
*''School Census of Navajo Indians in McKinley and Valencia Counties, New Mexico'', 1957, 1961. | *Martin M. Martinez, comp. ''School Census of Navajo Indians in McKinley and Valencia Counties, New Mexico'', 1957, 1961. This is arranged alphabetically by surname. {{FHL|item|1036099|desp=FHL film 1,036,099 item 2}}.<br> | ||
See also: Agencies for school records | See also: Agencies for school records | ||
=== Religion === | === Religion === | ||
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*Moqui and Navajo Reservations with Navajo extensions. National Archives: NA RG 75 no. 8782 tube no. 1243 '''FHL films 1665840 Index and FHL 1670769 item 22''' | *Moqui and Navajo Reservations with Navajo extensions. National Archives: NA RG 75 no. 8782 tube no. 1243 '''FHL films 1665840 Index and FHL 1670769 item 22''' | ||
* | *<br> | ||
Summer, R.C. Map of Navajo Reservation. National Archives: Denver FRG RG 75 FRC 753242. '''FHL 1665840 index and 1670769 item 27'''<br> | Summer, R.C. Map of Navajo Reservation. National Archives: Denver FRG RG 75 FRC 753242. '''FHL 1665840 index and 1670769 item 27'''<br> | ||
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==== Occupation ==== | ==== Occupation ==== | ||
*Navajo Stock Reduction Interviews of Dean Sundberg and Fern Charley OnLine: https://dcms.lds.org/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE1904602 | *Navajo Stock Reduction Interviews of Dean Sundberg and Fern Charley OnLine: https://dcms.lds.org/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE1904602 | ||
* McClain, Sally. Navajo Weapon: The Navajo Code Talkers. FHL 970.3 N227ms<br> | |||
* McClain, Sally. Navajo Weapon: The Navajo Code Talkers. FHL 970.3 N227ms | |||
==== RELIGION ==== | ==== RELIGION ==== | ||
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*Brugge, David. ''Navajos in the Catholic Church Records of New Mexico, 1694-1875''. | *Brugge, David. ''Navajos in the Catholic Church Records of New Mexico, 1694-1875''. | ||
*Centennial Book Committee, eds.''Rehoboth Christian School, 1903-2003: Celebrating 100 Years of God's Faith''. | *Centennial Book Committee, eds.''Rehoboth Christian School, 1903-2003: Celebrating 100 Years of God's Faith''. | ||
*De. Korne, John C.''Navaho and Zuni for Christ:Fifty Years of Indian Missions''. | *De. Korne, John C.''Navaho and Zuni for Christ:Fifty Years of Indian Missions''.<br> | ||
*Reichard, Gladys A.''Navaho Religion''. | *Reichard, Gladys A.''Navaho Religion''. | ||
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=== Vital records === | === Vital records === | ||
*Bowen, Jeff. Western Navajo Reservation: Navajo, Hopi and Paiute Indians, birth and death rolls, 1925-1933 FHL 970.3 N227bj | *Bowen, Jeff. Western Navajo Reservation: Navajo, Hopi and Paiute Indians, birth and death rolls, 1925-1933 FHL 970.3 N227bj<br><br> | ||
=== Unpublished === | === Unpublished === | ||
*[http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/075.html Guide to Federal Records in the National Archives; Record Group 75], Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. | *[http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/075.html <u></u>Guide to Federal Records in the National Archives; Record Group 75], Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. | ||
*Smith, Edward D. Range riding and Navajo stock reduction, (Oral History) O.H. 1155 Online: https://dcms.lds.org/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE1114720 <br> | |||
*Tietjen, Gary (Elder and Sister). Vital records of the Eastern Navajos. Contents: Crownpoint Cemetery -- The Grants Cemetery -- The Rehoboth Cemetery -- The Smith Lake Cemetery -- The Thoreau Cemetery -- Obituaries of Eastern Navajos -- McKinley County death register, 1941-1961 -- Social security death records. FHL 970.3 N227tg<br> | |||
=== Websites === | === Websites === | ||