Welcome to Indigenous Histories and Cultures in North America

Explore manuscripts, artwork and rare printed books dating from early European colonization up to photographs and Indigenous newspapers from the mid-twentieth century. Browse through a wide range of rare and original documents from treaties, speeches and diaries, to historic maps and travel journals.

Introduction

Indigenous Histories and Cultures in North America brings together collections of original and rare documents from the Newberry Library spanning the sixteenth to mid-twentieth century. Read more about the nature and scope of this collection, the editorial board and copyright and data protection.

Language Statement

Learn about the context of the language and terminology that can be found throughout Indigenous Histories and Cultures in North America.

Essays

Discover more about the context of the material featured in Indigenous Histories and Cultures in North America.

Thematic Areas

The material in Indigenous Histories and Cultures in North America has been organised thematically. Discover more about the content of these themes.

Chronology

Explore the chronology of Indigenous Histories and Cultures in North America, spanning over 1500 years.

American West

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