Native American History Sources
Bibliography of Reference Books about Native American History in Owens Library
500 Nations: an Illustrated
History of North American Indians
1st Floor, Reference 970.004 J83f
"Here
is American history from the Native American point of view - a long saga of
friendship, treachery, war, and ultimately the loss of homeland that began
when Columbus disembarked at Hispaniola among the Arawaks, and came to a climax
when the last groups of Sioux moved onto a reservation following the battle
of Wounded Knee in 1890." "500 Nations is a story of leaders, customs,
political systems, and ways of life - of men and women whom we meet through
their own words, and others whose achievements have been resurrected from
memory, memoir, and ancient documents."--Summary from the MOBIUS catalog.
Encyclopedia of Minorities
in American Politics
1st Floor, Reference 305.80097 E56e
Part 4 of this
two volume set "...addresses the historical and contemporary impact..."
of Native Americans. "The entries cover people, events, court cases,
movement, and organizations that have shaped the political struggles of Native
Americans...". The appendices include reprints of selected documents
and speeches, a directory of organizations, and a timeline.
The Encyclopedia of
Native American Biography: Six Hundred Life Stories of Important People from
Powhatan to Wilma Mankiller
1st Floor, Reference 970.004 J65e
"Here
you'll find familiar names, such as: the famous fighters Geronimo and Tecumseh,
the near-mythological Hiawatha and Pocahontas, the explorer Sacajawea, the
statesmen Chief Joseph and Powhatan, and contemporary figures Louise Erdrich,
Russell Means, and Leonard Peltier. You'll also discover the critically important,
fascinating, but little-known figures like Deganawidah, the founder of the
Iroquois Confederacy; Cornplanter, an Iroquois leader and close friend of
George Washington; Plenty Coups, the Crow leader so revered that when he died,
the Crow Council members refused to name another principal chief in his place;
and Susan LaFlesche..." "Also included are non-Indians who played
important roles in Native American history."--Summary from the MOBIUS
catalog.
Encyclopedia of Native
American Tribes
1st Floor, Reference 970.004 W16e
"An alphabetical
encyclopedia covering the history, culture, and present status of more than
150 Indian tribes of the United States, Canada, and Mexico."--Summary
from the MOBIUS catalog.
The Native American
almanac: a Portrait of Native America Today
1st Floor, Reference 973.0497 H66n
"Comprehensive,
authoritative, and timely, here is a wide-ranging portrait of America's indigenous
peoples, combining information about their history and traditions with insight
into the topics that most affect their lives today. From the upheaval of first
contacts to the policies of removal to contemporary issues of self-determination,
this useful source book provides information on all aspects of Native American
life." "Each chapter of the almanac outlines a particular topic
of interest, such as the history of Native-white relations, the location and
status of Native American tribes, religious traditions and ceremonies, Native
American language and literature, contemporary performers and artists, and
more." "Within each chapter, reference features highlight prominent
individuals, provide up-to-date facts and figures, make suggestions for further
reading, and include the names and addresses of dozens of Native American
organizations, cultural centers, and points of interest. The book also contains
a detailed chronology, an extensive bibliography, and more than 100 historical
and contemporary drawings and photographs."--Summary from the MOBIUS
catalog.
Notable Native Americans
1st Floor, Reference 920.0092 N899n
An "...extensive
compilation of biographical and bibliographical information on more than 265
notable Native North American men and women
throughout
history, from all fields of endeavor--politics, law, journalism, science,
medicine, religion, art and literature, athletics, education, and entertainment."
Who Was Who in Native
American History: Indians and Non-Indians from Early Contacts through 1900
1st Floor, Reference 970.004 W16w
"..covers
Native American history from early contacts between Indians and whites through
the end of the 19th century, that is to say, individuals who were a significant
part of the pre-20-century Indian story, even though they may have contributed
to the story after 1900 as well. Contemporary or recent Native Americans contributing
to a tribal of pan-Indian legacy are left out, as are contemporary or recent
non-Indians affecting policy and knowledge about Native Americans." "The
book further limits itself to Native American history in territory that is
now, the United States and Canada, omitting the historical record for Central
American, South America, and the Caribbean." Appendices list "...by
tribes those Indians with their own entries." Additionally, they list
"...non-Indians by their most relevant contributions to Indian history;
explorers & traders; frontier painters & photographers; officials,
agents, & reformers; scholars & educators; [and] soldiers, scouts,
& captives."
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