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==== Agency Records ==== | ==== Agency Records ==== | ||
The following [[Agencies of the Bureau of Indian Affairs|agencies of the Bureau of Indian Affairs]] had jurisdiction over the Flathead for the time periods indicated. BIA agencies were responsible to keep such records as census rolls, allotment (land) records, annuity rolls, school records, correspondence, and other records of | The following [[Agencies of the Bureau of Indian Affairs|agencies of the Bureau of Indian Affairs]] had jurisdiction over the Flathead for the time periods indicated. BIA agencies were responsible to keep such records as census rolls, allotment (land) records, annuity rolls, school records, correspondence, and other records of individuals under their jurisdiction. For details, see the page for the respective agency. | ||
[[Flathead Indian Agency (Montana)|Flathead Agency]], 1854-1857, 1861-present<br>[[Washington East of the Cascades Indian Agency|Washington East of the Cascades Agency]], 1857-1861 | [[Flathead Indian Agency (Montana)|Flathead Agency]], 1854-1857, 1861-present<br>[[Washington East of the Cascades Indian Agency|Washington East of the Cascades Agency]], 1857-1861 | ||
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The Bureau of Indian Affairs compiled annual Indian Census Rolls on many of the reservations from 1885 to 1940. They list the names of individuals, their age, and other details about each person enumerated. For more information about these records, [[American Indian Census Rolls|click here]]. | The Bureau of Indian Affairs compiled annual Indian Census Rolls on many of the reservations from 1885 to 1940. They list the names of individuals, their age, and other details about each person enumerated. For more information about these records, [[American Indian Census Rolls|click here]]. | ||
The following table lists the census rolls for the Flathead | The following table lists the census rolls for the Flathead Native Americans: | ||
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==== Correspondence Records ==== | ==== Correspondence Records ==== | ||
There are several sets of correspondence between the supervising offices of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the local offices -- agencies, subagencies, etc. The correspondence is often historical in nature, including reports of the conditions among local groups of | There are several sets of correspondence between the supervising offices of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the local offices -- agencies, subagencies, etc. The correspondence is often historical in nature, including reports of the conditions among local groups of Native Americans, hostilities, plans for building facilities, activities of traders or missionaries, etc. Occasionally, there will be names of individuals but little detail about them. For more information about American Indian correspondence, [[American Indian Correspondence and Reports|click here]]. | ||
The following table lists some correspondence relating to the | The following table lists some correspondence relating to the Flatheads:<br> | ||
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==== Enrollment Records ==== | ==== Enrollment Records ==== | ||
In 1905, the Commissioner of Indian Affairs assigned Special Agent Thomas Downs to investigate the enrollment of the | In 1905, the Commissioner of Indian Affairs assigned Special Agent Thomas Downs to investigate the enrollment of the Native Americans of the Flathead Reservation. The National Archives has microfilmed the resulting documents as their Microcopy M1350, consisting of 3 rolls of microfilm. These records are available at the National Archives and their Regional Archives, and at other research institutions, including the {{FHL|573254|title-id|disp=Family History Library}} in Salt Lake City. The records include census rolls for 1903, 1905, and 1908, as well as applications for enrollment and Agent Downs' field notes. It includes members of all tribes then living on the Flathead Reservation, including the Flathead, [[Kootenai Indians, Idaho|Kootenai,]] [[Pend d'Oreille Indians|Pend d'Oreille]], [[Kalispel Indians|Kalispel]], and Spokane tribes. | ||
==== Land Records ==== | ==== Land Records ==== | ||
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[http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/patent/index.htm Montana Flathead Land Patents, 1908] -- Abstracts of names beginning A-D | [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/patent/index.htm Montana Flathead Land Patents, 1908] -- Abstracts of names beginning A-D | ||
Those who signed consents to be removed from the Bitter Root Valley to the Jocko Reservation in 1890 are included in a list taken from the book entitled | Those who signed consents to be removed from the Bitter Root Valley to the Jocko Reservation in 1890 are included in a list taken from the book entitled Flatheads of Bitter Root Valley. An abstract of the list is also [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/scripts/data/database.cgi?file=Data&report=SingleArticle&ArticleID=0020319 available online]. | ||
==== Treaties ==== | ==== Treaties ==== | ||
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During the latter part of the 18th Century and most of the 19th Century, treaties were negotiated between the federal government and individual Indian tribes. The treaties provide helpful information about the history of the tribe, but usually only include the names of those persons who signed the treaty. For more information about treaties, [[American Indian Treaties with the United States|click here]]. | During the latter part of the 18th Century and most of the 19th Century, treaties were negotiated between the federal government and individual Indian tribes. The treaties provide helpful information about the history of the tribe, but usually only include the names of those persons who signed the treaty. For more information about treaties, [[American Indian Treaties with the United States|click here]]. | ||
Treaties to which the Flathead | Treaties to which the Flathead were a part are: | ||
*[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol2/treaties/bla0736.htm 1855]October 17, Territory of Nebraska, Treaty with the Blackfeet | *[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol2/treaties/bla0736.htm 1855]October 17, Territory of Nebraska, Treaty with the Blackfeet | ||
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Prior to the Indian Reorganization Act, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, through their agencies, may have recorded some vital events. Some were recorded on health forms, such as the "[[American Indian Sanitary Record of Sick, Injured, Births, Deaths, etc.|Sanitary Record]] of Sick, Injured, Births, Deaths, etc." Others were recorded as supplements to the "[[American Indian Census Rolls|Indian Census Rolls]]." Some were included in the unindexed reports and other correspondence of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. | Prior to the Indian Reorganization Act, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, through their agencies, may have recorded some vital events. Some were recorded on health forms, such as the "[[American Indian Sanitary Record of Sick, Injured, Births, Deaths, etc.|Sanitary Record]] of Sick, Injured, Births, Deaths, etc." Others were recorded as supplements to the "[[American Indian Census Rolls|Indian Census Rolls]]." Some were included in the unindexed reports and other correspondence of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. | ||
Some vital records for the Flathead | Some vital records for the Flathead include: | ||
*Flathead Agency, M595, births and deaths, 1924-1934, FHL Film: 576469 and births and deaths, 1927-1937,FHL Film: 576471. FHL Film: 576468 also includes supplemental rolls of the Flathead (Montana) Agency | *Flathead Agency, M595, births and deaths, 1924-1934, FHL Film: 576469 and births and deaths, 1927-1937,FHL Film: 576471. FHL Film: 576468 also includes supplemental rolls of the Flathead (Montana) Agency | ||
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==== Reservations ==== | ==== Reservations ==== | ||
Reservations are tracts of land set aside for occupation and use by | Reservations are tracts of land set aside for occupation and use by Native Americans. | ||
The principle reservation occupied by the Flathead | The principle reservation occupied by the Flathead is currently called the [[Flathead Indian Reservation (Montana)|Flathead Reservation]], formerly known as the [[Jocko Indian Reservation (Montana)|Jocko Reservation]], because of its location on the Jocko River in northern Montana. | ||
The reservation includes land in Flathead, Lake, Missoula, and Sanders Counties in Montana | The reservation includes land in Flathead, Lake, Missoula, and Sanders Counties in Montana | ||
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{{reflist}} {{Native American nav}} | {{reflist}} {{Native American nav}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Indigenous Tribes of Montana]] [[Category:Indigenous Tribes of Idaho]] [[Category:Indigenous Tribes of Wyoming]] [[Category:Canada First Nations]] | ||