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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[American Indian Genealogy|American Indian Research]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Bureau of Indian Affairs|Bureau of Indian Affairs]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Superintendencies of Indian Affairs|Superintendencies]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[American Indian Genealogy|American Indian Research]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Bureau of Indian Affairs|Bureau of Indian Affairs]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Superintendencies of Indian Affairs|Superintendencies]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Western_Superintendency_of_Indian_Affairs|Western Superintendency]]'' | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
The Western Superintendency of Indian Affairs operated from 1832-1851. When the [[ | The Western Superintendency of Indian Affairs operated from 1832-1851. When the [[Southern Superintendency of Indian Affairs|Southern Superintendency was]] created in 1851, it took over the responsibilities of the Western Superintendency. | ||
== Agencies == | == Agencies == | ||
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*[[Comanche Indian Agency (Texas)|Comanche Agency]] | *[[Comanche Indian Agency (Texas)|Comanche Agency]] | ||
*Creek Agency | *Creek Agency | ||
*[[ | *[[Osage Indian Agency (Kansas)|Osage Agency]] | ||
*[[Wichita Indian Agency (Oklahoma)|Wichita Agency]] | *[[Wichita Indian Agency (Oklahoma)|Wichita Agency]] | ||
The Western Superintendency was responsible for the [[Cherokee Indians|Cherokee]], [[Creek Indians|Creek]], [[Choctaw Indians|Choctaw]], [[Chickasaw Indians|Chickasaw]], [[Osage Indians|Osage]], [[Seneca Indians|Seneca]], [[Seminole Indians|Seminole]], [[ | The Western Superintendency was responsible for the [[Cherokee Indians|Cherokee]], [[Creek Indians|Creek]], [[Choctaw Indians|Choctaw]], [[Chickasaw Indians|Chickasaw]], [[Osage Indians|Osage]], [[Seneca Indians|Seneca]], [[Seminole Indians|Seminole]], [[Shawnee Indians|Shawnee]], and [[Quapaw Indians|Quapaw]] Indians. It also included the Wichita, Comanche, Cherokee, and Creek Agencies and the [[Arkansas Superintendency of Indian Affairs|Arkansas Superintendency]]. The Wichita Agency had responsibility for [[Wichita Indians|Wichita]], [[Caddo Indians|Caddo]], Anadarko, Waco, Tonkawa, Hanai, Kichai, Tawakoni, [[Delaware Indians|Delaware]], Shawnee, and some of the [[Comanche Indians|Comanche]] Indians. The localities included are Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. | ||
==== Superintendents ==== | |||
Francis W. Armstrong 1834, William Armstrong 1835, Samuel M. Rutherford 1847, John Drennen 1849 | |||
== Records == | == Records == | ||
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Records of the Western Superintendent of Indian Affairs, 1832-1851 are included in the records of the Southern Superintendent at the [http://www.archives.gov/ National Archives]. They have been microfilmed as their Microcopy Number M640. This set of microfilm of the records of the Southern Superintendency is also available at the {{FHL|589948|title-id|disp=Family History Library}} and its [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|family history centers]]. | Records of the Western Superintendent of Indian Affairs, 1832-1851 are included in the records of the Southern Superintendent at the [http://www.archives.gov/ National Archives]. They have been microfilmed as their Microcopy Number M640. This set of microfilm of the records of the Southern Superintendency is also available at the {{FHL|589948|title-id|disp=Family History Library}} and its [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|family history centers]]. | ||
[[Letters Received by the Office of Indian Affairs, 1824-1880|Letters received by the Office of Indian Affairs]] from the Western Superintendency, 1832-1851, have been microfilmed by the [http://www.archives.gov/ National Archives] as part of their Microcopy Number M234. Copies are available at the National Archives and at the {{FHL|403528|title-id|disp=Family History Library}} and its [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|family history centers ]] | [[Letters Received by the Office of Indian Affairs, 1824-1880|Letters received by the Office of Indian Affairs]] from the Western Superintendency, 1832-1851, have been microfilmed by the [http://www.archives.gov/ National Archives] as part of their Microcopy Number M234. Copies are available at the National Archives and at the {{FHL|403528|title-id|disp=Family History Library}} and its [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|family history centers on]] their microfilm roll numbers 1661651 thru 1661654. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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American Indian Research Bureau of Indian Affairs Superintendencies Western Superintendency
History[edit | edit source]
The Western Superintendency of Indian Affairs operated from 1832-1851. When the Southern Superintendency was created in 1851, it took over the responsibilities of the Western Superintendency.
Agencies[edit | edit source]
- Cherokee Agency
- Chickasaw Agency
- Choctaw (Southern) Agency
- Comanche Agency
- Creek Agency
- Osage Agency
- Wichita Agency
The Western Superintendency was responsible for the Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Osage, Seneca, Seminole, Shawnee, and Quapaw Indians. It also included the Wichita, Comanche, Cherokee, and Creek Agencies and the Arkansas Superintendency. The Wichita Agency had responsibility for Wichita, Caddo, Anadarko, Waco, Tonkawa, Hanai, Kichai, Tawakoni, Delaware, Shawnee, and some of the Comanche Indians. The localities included are Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Superintendents[edit | edit source]
Francis W. Armstrong 1834, William Armstrong 1835, Samuel M. Rutherford 1847, John Drennen 1849
Records[edit | edit source]
Records of the Western Superintendent of Indian Affairs, 1832-1851 are included in the records of the Southern Superintendent at the National Archives. They have been microfilmed as their Microcopy Number M640. This set of microfilm of the records of the Southern Superintendency is also available at the Family History Library and its family history centers.
Letters received by the Office of Indian Affairs from the Western Superintendency, 1832-1851, have been microfilmed by the National Archives as part of their Microcopy Number M234. Copies are available at the National Archives and at the Family History Library and its family history centers on their microfilm roll numbers 1661651 thru 1661654.
References[edit | edit source]
Hill, Edward E. The Office of Indian Affairs, 1824-1880: Historical Sketches. New York, New York: Clearwater Press, [1974].
Hill, Edward E. (comp.). Guide to Records in the National Archives of the United States Relating to American Indians. Washington [District of Columbia]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1981.
Historical Sketches for Jurisdictional and Subject Headings Used for the Letters Received by the Office of Indian Affairs, 1824-1880. National Archives Microcopy T1105.
Preliminary Inventory No. 163: Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Washington, DC: