Native American Studies Program Records, 1965-1977

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Native American Studies Program
Records, 1965-1977

The Native American Studies Records were received in February, 1977 and arranged and processed by George M. Armstrong in March and April, 1978.

Number of Containers: 11
Linear Feet of Shelf Space: 5.5
Approximate Number of Items: 2168

The Native American Studies Program (NASP) began in Spring 1969 after extensive planning by the University's Native American Studies Committee. Until the Fall of 1975 the Program's functions were to recruit, counsel, and provide financial and other aid to Native American Students at Washington State University as well as to develop staff and curriculum for future use in an academic program. After some temporary courses, regular Native American Studies courses were instituted in Fall 1975; a minor in Native American Studies was authorized in Spring 1976.

NASP sponsored or was closely associated with a number of related organizations, including the WSU North American Indian Students Association (NAISA), the Indian Affairs Coordinating Council (IACC), and the Steering Council on Indian Affairs (SCIA). For a while it also coordinated and planned Native American social and curricular activities at WSU, including the Visiting Indian Artist Series sponsored by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, a Visiting Professor or Lecturer program, workshops on racism, and many conferences on aspects of Indian education.

Program administrators prominent in the collection are Acting Directors Ron Halfmoon (1970-71), Raleigh Ferrell (1971-72), and Morrie Miller (1972-73), and Director/Coordinator Richard Bellon (1973-77).

DESCRIPTION

Administrative records, including correspondence, memoranda, personnel and fiscal records, minutes, published reports, manuscript reports, mailing lists, unfair practices complaints, handouts, and pamphlets; and resource files including brochures, publications, course descriptions and outlines, reports, catalogs, and clippings relevant to Native American issues, 1969-77.

ARRANGEMENT

Arrangement is by topic except folders 9-15, which are administrative correspondence and memoranda received loose and filed by academic year. Original order has been preserved where present, but much of the accession was disorganized. Original folder titles have been preserved, with bracketed additions as needed: headings have been supplied to untitled folders or to refiled loose material, the arrangement, therefore, is artificial and may be somewhat arbitrary.

Of special interest in the collection are materials relating to the "reservation termination" controversy, race relations at WSU and in the State of Washington in the early 1970's, and the establishment of Native American Studies Programs at WSU and other universities.

Series 1 is the Program's administrative records: development, relations with University administration, hiring and funding, and administration of outreach programs. Series 2 includes records of NASP curricula, intramural and extramural programs, and materials from University programs associated with NASP, such as other minority studies. Series 3 is files compiled as resources for curriculum development, recruiting, student aid and placement, and contemporary Indian history.

RELATED MATERIALS

Further papers of the Native American Studies Program can be found in Archives 285.

SERIES LIST

                                                                   CONTAINERS

Series 1: NASP Administrative Records, 1965-1977.
  Subseries 1.1: Administrative Correspondence, 1965-1977.              1-3
  Subseries 1.2: Staff and Advisory Committee Records, 1969-1977.       3-4
  Subseries 1.3: Affirmative Action and Unfair Practices, 1970-1977.    4-5

Series 2: Records of NASP Programs and Related WSU Programs, 1969-1977.
  Subseries 2.1: NASP Programs, 1969-1977.                              5-6
  Subseries 2.2: Other WSU Minority Programs, 1965-1977.                6-7
  Subseries 2.3: NASP Sponsored Programs at WSU, 1969-1977.             7-8

Series 3: NASP Resource File, 1969-1977.
  Subseries 3.1: Opportunities for Native Americans, 1969-1977.         8-9
  Subseries 3.2: Non-WSU Native American Conference Materials, 1970-1975. 9
  Subseries 3.3: Non-WSU Indian Education Programs, 1969-1977.          9-10
  Subseries 3.4: National Indian Events, 1969-1977.                     10-11
  Subseries 3.5: NASP Program Development File, 1970-1974.              11

CONTAINER LIST

Box	Folder	Description	# of Items
Series 1: NASP Administrative Records, 1965-1977
Series 1.1: Administrative Correspondence, 1965-1977

1	1	Richard Bellon, NASP Director/Coordinator; Correspondence and copies, grant application, 1970-1975.	63
	2	Letters to Richard [Bellon] from Roger [Buffalohead], 1975.	2
	3	Ron Halfmoon, Acting Director NASP, Correspondence 1970-1973.	15
	4	Ron Halfmoon Correspondence re Indian Water Rights, 1970-1971.	2
	5	Current Correspondence (letters) [NASP] Coordinator, March 1974-November 1975.	115
	6	[Loretta] Chet's [Greene] Correspondence, 1975.	5
	7	Ellen Hastay, NA Student Advisor, Correspondence, 1971.	3
	8	Administration- Campus [Correspondence to and from WSU administrators, 1974-1975; copies of descriptions of WSU and other NAS programs]	80
		NASP correspondence and memos:
2	9	1969-1970	52
	10	1970-1971	175
	11	1971-1972	49
3	12	1972-1973	69
	13	1973-1974	9
	14	1974-1975	3
	15	1975-1976	1

Series 1.2: Staff and Advisory Committee Records, 1969-1977.

	16	NASP Advisory Committee, "Toward a Better Education" by Rudolf C. Ryser. n.d.	1
	17	[NASP] Staff Meeting Minutes [March 1974 - May, 1975]	5
	18	Materials re fiscal and organizational status of NASP 1973, 1974.	22
	19	Addresses of NASP-related educators, n.d.	12
	20	Memo to University Senate concerning the proposed Center for the Development of Native American Programs, 1973.	1
	21	Staff Development [June 25, 1975 memo, Dean Nugent to R. Bellon]	1
	22	Materials re NASP Student Counselor Position, 1974.	5
	23	Mailing List for Job Description [of Student Counselor Position]	141
	24	Search Committee, A.A.O., etc. [for NASP Director, 1970-1972].	35
	25	Education Specialist [position] Correspondence 1974-1975.	11
	26	Correspondence and NAISA recommendations re various NASP staff positions, 1969-1977.	11
4	27	Richard's [Bellon] Chronological File, 1974-1975.	18
	28	Questionnaire Blanks and Masters [1972-1973 Ethnic Minority Survey].	3
	29	Funding Sources, OGRD, NEH, NIH	12
	30	Indian Affairs Coordinating Council minutes; Proceedings draft, 1971	2

Series 1.3: Affirmative Action and Unfair Practices Related Materials, 1970-1977

	31	Affirmative Action, federal and WSU publications	6
	32	Affirmative Action, WSU AA publications.	3
	33	Affirmative Action Data [WSU AA Officer memos]	78
	34	Commission on the Status of Women, 1973, 1975.	54
	35	Unfair Practices Charge, NASP/NAISA vs. WSU AA Officer, February 15, 1975.	1
	36	Discriminatory Practices Committee, 1972-1973.	20

Series 2: Records of NASP Programs and Related WSU Programs, 1969-1977.
Series 2.1: NASP Programs, 1969-1977.

5	37	Constitution Master for NAISA	2
	38	NAISA Steering Council materials	27
	39	Racism Workshops, 1971-1972.	35
	40	Materials re NAISA and "Strike to End Racism," 1970.	11
	41	Nada Oakley, Journalism Student, Native American Program, Fall, 1973. [NAISA related]	6
	42	Indian Affairs Coordinating Council (IACC)	48
	43	Indian Education (December 1973) Conference [re IACC]	2
	44	Steering Council on Indian Affairs (SCIA), minutes 1970-1971.	19
6	45	Program proposal for Native American Studies Research Institute	2
	46	WSU Library resources, Native American Studies materials.	17
	47	U.C.E.A. Grant proposal, "Training of Indian Administrators," 1972.	1
	48	Training Grant Application, "Indian Alchoholism Workshop," 1972.	2
	49	I.E.E.O.C. Proposal "Educational Opportunity Centers," May 28, 1974.	6
	50	NASP recruitment materials and Graduate Recruitment Directory of Western Minority Students, 1974.	2
	51	Community College Visitation and Recruitment	4
	52	Longie, Keith. Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board. re WSU Community College Administration Program.	3
	53	WSU Graduate Admissions Materials.	8
	54	Minority Recruitment--Jesse Welch's memos.	56

Series 2.2: Other WSU Minority Programs, 1965-1977.

	55	Ms. (copy) of WSU Minority Student Directory, 1972-1973.	1
	56	Minority Studies Programs Materials, WSU Administration, 1970-1971, 1971-1972.	15
	57	Black Studies Materials.	9
	58	Chicano Studies Materials.	14
	59	Experimental Education Program Tutorial Project, 1974.	3
7	60	High School Equivalency Program (HEP).	14
	61	Upward Bound Program.	11

Series 2.3: NASP Sponsored Programs held at WSU, 1969-1977.

	62	Multi-ethnic Conference on Bilingual Bicultural Education, November 11-12, 1974.	10
	63	Conference on the Center for the Development of Indian Education, April 1-2, 1971. WSU, Ellen Hastay.	12
	64	Report on the Conference for the Development of Indian Education, April 1-2, 1971.	6
	65	Proposals for the Center for the Development of Indian Education, 1970.	12
	66	Native American History Program compiled by Dolores N. Bellon- syllabi, weekly reports, maps, evaluations, and memos. Fall, 1974.	15
8	67	Lecturer or Visiting Professor [Applications, correspondence, and travel vouchers].	109
	68	B.I.A. Recipients (incomplete) Fall, 1973. [Visiting Indian Artists Program]	28
	69	Follow-up on Conference Held in December, 1973. (masters)	1
	70	Prospectus for Institute: "The Manly-Hearted Woman: An Indian Concept of Feminism," 1977.	1
	71	NAS Curriculum and enrichment program.	6
	72	"A Study of the Effects of Ethnic Background on the Washington Pre-College Test Battery," by Gordon Sedlacek, n.d.	1

Series 3: NASP "Resource File," 1969-1977.
Series 3.1: Opportunities for Native Americans, 1969-1977.

	73	Native American Applicants for 1974-1975 Graduate Fellowships [Ford Foundation, also 1973-1974].	4
	74	Indian Economic Employment Assistance Program Annual Report, 1973-1974.	2
	75	Materials on Indian Education Programs.	15
	76	Scholarship and Loan Opportunities for Native Americans.	105
9	77	Career opportunities for Native Americans.	60
	78	Teaching jobs for Native Americans.	18
	79	Materials on Indian Legal Rights.	12

Series 3.2: Non-WSU Native American Conference Materials, 1970-1975.

	80	1975 Northwest Indian Education Conference- Yakima.	9
	81	Institute on Indian Counseling, 1973, EWSC- Gonzaga.	2
	82	"Indian Happenings File," Materials on Native American Conferences in U.S., 1970-1975.
	83	Transcripts of Various Speakers at Northwest Indian Conferences. Includes materials re Termination controversy.

Series 3.3: Non-WSU Indian Education Program , 1969-1977.

	84	American Indian Higher Education Consortium, Inc., 1974.	1
	85	ERIC Clearinghouse on Rural Education and Small Schools.	16
	86	Title IV (CRA) Department of H.E.W.	26
	87	Title IV Application/rough draft, Pullman Public Schools.	4
10	88	Title IV Parent Advisory Committee.	3
	89	Materials concerning Center Native American Development and Northwest Native American Graduate Programs, Inc. 1970.	6
	90	American Indian Development, Inc.	7
	91	State of Washington Johnson-O'Malley Annual Report, 1974; Indian Education Act, 1972.	2
	92	State of Washington Urban, Racial, Disadvantaged Programs, 1970-1972.	3

Series 3.4: National Indian Events, 1969-1977.

	93	The Advocates: "Should the Indian reservations be continued?", 1970.	1
	94	Trail of Broken Treaties, 1973.	10
	95	Films on Native Americans- lists and catalog.	6
	96	Indian Workshop, Summer 1970- "Indian Orientation" classes for primary students.	15
	97	Newspaper cuttings on Indian Education, 1969-1970.	19
	98	Resource file on Colville Termination controversy, 1970-1971.	17
	99	Legislative correspondence and petition copies re H.C.R. 143, 92nd Congress (Reservation termination).	35
11	100	Journal articles, cuttings, brochures, re contemporary Indian issues, local and national, 1970-1971.	60
	101	Newspaper cuttings re Indian Education, and local Indian events, 1970-1971.	327

Series 3.5: NASP Program Development File, 1970-1974

	102	Materials re development of NASP curriculum, WSU Center for the Development of a Native American Program, NAS Resource Center, and NAS Research Institute. Memos, Reports, outlines, minutes, notes, 1970-1974.	23