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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. | ||
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) was then created in 1824 as part of the War Department, to govern the affairs between settlers and Native peoples.Originally called, Heads of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, this title was later changed to Commissioner of Indian Affairs and has since been changed to Assistant Secretary of the Interior of Indian Affairs. When Natives were no longer considered to be a threat, the BIA was then transferred to the Department of the Interior in 1849, and continues to this day. | The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) was then created in 1824 as part of the War Department, to govern the affairs between settlers and Native peoples.Originally called, Heads of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, this title was later changed to Commissioner of Indian Affairs and has since been changed to Assistant Secretary of the Interior of Indian Affairs. When Natives were no longer considered to be a threat, the BIA was then transferred to the Department of the Interior in 1849, and continues to this day. | ||
=== <span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Agencies</span> === | === <span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Agencies</span> === | ||
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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> | ||
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*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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1932 Hopi and Navajo Native American Census. By Jeff Bowen. FHL book 970.1 B675h vol. 1 and 2 (# 825913) | |||
1932 Hopi and Navajo Native American Census. By Jeff Bowen | |||
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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> | 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 | == '''OTHER RECORDS''' == | ||
=== Education === | === Education === | ||
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'''See:''' | '''See:''' | ||
*Martin M. Martinez, comp. | *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 | ||
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== '''STATE RESOURCES'''<br> == | == '''STATE RESOURCES'''<br> == | ||
As stated before, the Navajo Reservation is located in three different states, covering a number of counties. | As stated before, the Navajo Reservation is located in three different states, covering a number of counties.Each of these areas have resources available to the public to search for ancestors.<br> | ||
=== Arizona === | === Arizona === | ||
*[http://genealogy.az.gov/ Arizona Department of Health: | *[http://genealogy.az.gov/ Arizona Department of Health:Birth and Death Certificates] | ||
*[http://adnp.azlibrary.gov/cdm/ Arizona Digital Newspaper Program] | *[http://adnp.azlibrary.gov/cdm/ Arizona Digital Newspaper Program] | ||
*[http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/ Arizona Historical Society] | *[http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/ Arizona Historical Society] | ||
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=== Colorado === | === Colorado === | ||
[https://swcenter.fortlewis.edu/ Fort Lewis College: | [https://swcenter.fortlewis.edu/ Fort Lewis College:Center of Southwest Studies] | ||
=== | === New Mexico === | ||
*[http://www.hsnm.org/ Historical | *[http://www.hsnm.org/ Historical Society of New Mexico] | ||
*[http://econtent.unm.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/nmnews New Mexico Newspaper Database] | *[http://econtent.unm.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/nmnews New Mexico Newspaper Database] | ||
*[http://elibrary.unm.edu/ University of New Mexico: Zimmerman Library]<br> | *[http://elibrary.unm.edu/ University of New Mexico: Zimmerman Library]<br> | ||
=== Utah | === Utah === | ||
*[http://lib.byu.edu/ Brigham Young University: | *[http://lib.byu.edu/ Brigham Young University:Harold B. Lee Library] | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/locations/saltlakecity-library Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: | *[https://familysearch.org/locations/saltlakecity-library Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:Family History Library] | ||
*[http://www.lib.utah.edu/ University of Utah: J. Willard Marriott Library] | *[http://www.lib.utah.edu/ University of Utah: J. Willard Marriott Library] | ||
*[http://www.archives.utah.gov/research/indexes/20842.htm Utah Department of Administrative Services: | *[http://www.archives.utah.gov/research/indexes/20842.htm Utah Department of Administrative Services:Division of Archives Records Services Utah Death Certificate Index, 1904-1961] | ||
*[http://heritage.utah.gov/history Utah Department of Heritage and Arts: | *[http://heritage.utah.gov/history Utah Department of Heritage and Arts:Utah State Historical Society] | ||
*[https://library.usu.edu/ Utah State University: Merrill-Cazier Library] | *[https://library.usu.edu/ Utah State University: Merrill-Cazier Library] | ||
== '''REFERENCES''' == | == '''REFERENCES''' == | ||
Some of these references will include LDS | Some of these references will include LDS Family History Library call numbers starting with FHL.{{Wikipedia|Navajo people}} | ||
=== Published === | === Published === | ||
==== Biographies | ==== Biographies ==== | ||
*Brugge, David M. Navajo Bibliography with Subject Index {{FHL|79971|item|disp=FHL Book 970.3 N227be}} | *Brugge, David M. Navajo Bibliography with Subject Index {{FHL|79971|item|disp=FHL Book 970.3 N227be}} | ||