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Some earlier Indian census rolls were compiled, particularly of the Five Civilized Tribes. However, there was no consistency nor regularity in these early censuses. | Some earlier Indian census rolls were compiled, particularly of the Five Civilized Tribes. However, there was no consistency nor regularity in these early censuses. | ||
Census-like information is also included in [[American Indian Annuity Rolls|annuity rolls]], enrollment records, removal records, and claims records. Often these records are called census records when, in fact, they are not and were compiled for other purposes. | Census-like information is also included in [[American Indian Annuity Rolls|annuity rolls]], enrollment records, removal records, and claims records. Often these records are called census records when, in fact, they are not and were compiled for other purposes. | ||
=== | ==== Where to Find the Records ==== | ||
These annual Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940, were gathered into a collection by the Commissioner's Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and are now located at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. They have been microfilmed and are also available on the internet. | These annual Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940, were gathered into a collection by the Commissioner's Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and are now located at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. They have been microfilmed and are also available on the internet. | ||
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=== | '''Online''' | ||
*[http://www.fold3.com/title_84/indian_census_rolls_18851940 Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940] (Fold3) ($) | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1059 U.S., Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940] | |||
'''Libraries''' | |||
Many libraries have the full set of Indian Census Rolls and many others have part of the microfilm collection that is relevant to their area. | |||
*Locate these records at a library using [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Indian+Census+Rolls%2C+1885-1940 Worldcat]. | |||
=== Websites === | |||
*National Archives: [http://www.archives.gov/research/microfilm/m595.pdf http://www.archives.gov/research/microfilm/m595.pdf] | *National Archives: [http://www.archives.gov/research/microfilm/m595.pdf http://www.archives.gov/research/microfilm/m595.pdf] | ||