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When dealing with Native American records, you will come into contact with a number of governmental offices that have dealt with American Indian tribes. The three main level of offices included are, Indian agents, Superintendents, and Commissioner of Indian Affairs. The following is a very brief explanation of what these offices entailed. | When dealing with Native American records, you will come into contact with a number of governmental offices that have dealt with American Indian tribes. The three main level of offices included are, Indian agents, Superintendents, and Commissioner of Indian Affairs. The following is a very brief explanation of what these offices entailed. | ||
United States and American Indian relations began with the first acts of the Continental Congress in 1775 which passed several ordinances dealing with American Indians. The first was to divide administrative responsibility into three geographical districts (northern, central, and southern) with the creation of a superintendent to govern the affairs between Congress and the Native peoples.<sup>1</sup> It was often the case that''ex officio''superintendent of Indian affairs was usually held by Territorial governors who would help negotiate treaties and obtain titles to Indian lands. | United States and American Indian relations began with the first acts of the Continental Congress in 1775 which passed several ordinances dealing with American Indians. The first was to divide administrative responsibility into three geographical districts (northern, central, and southern) with the creation of a superintendent to govern the affairs between Congress and the Native peoples.<sup>1</sup> It was often the case that''ex officio''superintendent of Indian affairs was usually held by Territorial governors who would help negotiate treaties and obtain titles to Indian lands. | ||
Since multiple tribes lived in territorial boundaries, agents were created to govern one or more tribes or geographical areas. Indian agents were appointed by the President with the approval of the Senate. Agents were to report to the Superintendent, but at times records were sent directly to Washington D.C. | Since multiple tribes lived in territorial boundaries, agents were created to govern one or more tribes or geographical areas. Indian agents were appointed by the President with the approval of the Senate. Agents were to report to the Superintendent, but at times records were sent directly to Washington D.C. | ||
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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 | [[Image:Map of Navajo Nation Public Health Service.jpg|frame|center|450x375px]]<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> | ||
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*Navajo -- 1915, 1936, 1938-1939 FHL films 579683-579691 | *Navajo -- 1915, 1936, 1938-1939 FHL films 579683-579691 | ||
*Navajo: (Moqui Pueblo or Hopi, and Navajo) -- 1885 FHL film 579682 | *Navajo: (Moqui Pueblo or Hopi, and Navajo) -- 1885 FHL film 579682 | ||
*Northern Navajo -- 1930-1935 FHL films 579713-579717 | *Northern Navajo -- 1930-1935 FHL films 579713-579717 | ||
*Northern Navajo Reservation -- 1937 | *Northern Navajo Reservation -- 1937 | ||
*Pueblo Bonito (Navajo Indians) -- 1909-1912, 1914-1924, 1926 FHL films 581395-581397 | *Pueblo Bonito (Navajo Indians) -- 1909-1912, 1914-1924, 1926 FHL films 581395-581397 | ||
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*Western Navajo -- 1905, 1915-1920, 1922-1927, 1929 FHL films 583099-583104 | *Western Navajo -- 1905, 1915-1920, 1922-1927, 1929 FHL films 583099-583104 | ||
*Western Navajo: (Hopi Indians and Navajo and Paiute Indians for 1929) -- 1937<br> | *Western Navajo: (Hopi Indians and Navajo and Paiute Indians for 1929) -- 1937<br> | ||
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When searching for individuals, your search should also include surrounding tribal records of the Apaches, Hopis (or Moqui), Paiutes, Pueblos, and Utes. <br> | |||
==== U.S. POPULATION CENSUS ==== | ==== U.S. POPULATION CENSUS ==== | ||
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*Western Navajo Reservation<br> | *Western Navajo Reservation<br> | ||
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== '''OTHER RECORDS''' == | == '''OTHER RECORDS''' == | ||