Native American
867K+ records
This collection contains military records for Black and Indigenous soldiers who served during the American Revolution between 1775 and 1783. Most records in the collection are handwritten documents, however, records vary by type and some may have been written on pre-printed forms.
NARA M208. These records include correspondence, agency letter books, fiscal records, and records of the Agent for Cherokee Removal.
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NARA M1186. These enrollment cards are a census-like listing for members of five Native American tribes, 1898-1914.
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NARA M1301. The Dawes Commission negotiated with tribal members who received common property in return for abolishing their tribal governments.
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NARA M1104. Eastern Cherokee Applications of the U.S. Court of Claims, 1906-1909.
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NARA M685. The Guion Miller Roll is perhaps the most important source for Cherokee genealogical research. Applications typically include Indian names, residences, dates and places of birth, marriage status, and names of spouses.
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Index to pension files relating to service in the Indian campaigns between 1817 and 1898.
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NARA M595. This title consists of census rolls submitted annually by agents or superintendents of Indian reservations as required by an 1884 Act of Congress.
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NARA M629. Index to compiled service records of volunteer soldiers who served during the Indian wars and disturbances from 1815 to 1858.
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Compiled Service Records of Michigan and Illinois Volunteer who Served During the Winnebago Indian Disturbances of 1827.
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Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, we present Frank A. Rinehart's 1898 Native American photographs, unique in their quality and dignity.
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NARA M668. Ratified Indian treaties, 1722-1869; listed chronologically with date, place, tribe, and links to images of related papers.
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NARA M1829. Compiled Military Service Records of Major Uriah Blue's Detachment of Chickasaw Indians in the War of 1812.
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NARA M1830. Compiled Military Service Records of Major Mcintosh's Company of Creek Indians in the War of 1812.
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