SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES
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College of Arts and Sciences
American Indian Studies Program records
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COLLECTION SUMMARY Title: College of Arts and Science, American Indian Studies Program records Dates: 1992-2007 Creator: American Indian Studies Program, College of Arts and Science, South Dakota State University Physical description: 0.42 linear feet—1 container, 29 photographs Collection number: UA 6.18 Language: Collection material in English. Repository: South Dakota State University Archives, Hilton M. Briggs Library, South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D. Abstract: Collection is composed mainly of material pertaining to the American Indian History Conference. Also included is a small amount of material dealing with the American Indian Studies Program. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Provenance: This is an on-going collection with material arriving through departmental records transfers, the university campus mail, or random donation by various individuals. The material dealing with the American Indian History Conference was donated to the Archives during July 2007 by David Crain, coordinator of the conference. Access Restrictions: This collection is open to research without restriction. Items in this collection do not circulate and may be used in-house only. Copyright Status: Copyright 2008 by South Dakota State University and SDSU Archives. Please credit the SDSU Archives if you copy or reproduce material from this finding aid. It is the responsibility of anyone reproducing material to determine the copyright holders and obtain permission from them if necessary. Archives staff will provide available copyright information on request. Please note that most collections, especially those received before 1997, may not have complete information on file. (Revised 15 SEP 2003) Preferred citation: [Identification of item]. College of Arts and Science, American Indian Studies Program records, UA 6.18, South Dakota State University Archives, South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D. Processing information: Although The American Indian History Conference receives support from various parts of the university, the decision was made by the processor to place the American Indian History Conference material with the American Indian Studies Program records. This collection was processed by Crystal J. Gamradt on March 21, 2001 with revisions on August 18, 2008 (cjg). SELECTED SEARCH TERMS The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the subject guide. They are grouped by name of person or organization, by subject or location, and by occupation and listed alphabetically therein. Subjects
BACKGROUND NOTE The American Indian Studies program is an inter-college program. Course work in various departments of the university provides a broad base for understanding the past, present, and possible futures of the American Indian people. The program recognizes the historical and contemporary significance of American Indian experiences. Study of these experiences promotes understanding of the pluralist nature of the U.S. and responds to the growing needs for multicultural sensitivity and awareness. SCOPE AND CONTENTS NOTE This collection is composed mainly of material pertaining to the American Indian History Conference. Also included is a small amount of material dealing with the American Indian Studies Program. ARRANGEMENT of the RECORDS This collection is composed mainly of material pertaining to the American Indian History Conference. This conference, first organized in 1992, focuses on Native American history that brings American Indian speakers, artists and performers to the South Dakota State University campus for the purpose of better educating the student body, faculty and community about Native American cultures. Because this conference receives support from various parts of the university, the decision was made by the processor to place this material with the American Indian Studies Program records. Folders includes minutes, correspondence, planning documents and materials, funding materials, a list of participants, a coordinator to-do list, and a historical overview of the conference written by Dr. David Crain who served as coordinator from 1993-2007. Also included is a small amount of material dealing with the American Indian Studies Program. Folders include a syllabus for the Introduction to American Indian Studies course and a poster advertising service-learning summer program opportunities. Folders are arranged in alphabetical order. PDF of Photograph Descriptions Box 1.
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