Native American Studies

The Archives and Special Collections at Ball State University Libraries contains a myriad of primary resources focused on Native American history in Muncie and Delaware County. The collection consists of manuscripts, theses and dissertations, archaeological studies, folklore, and other resources about Native Americans in general. Check out some of the following resources:

• Richard A. Greene Collection, 1945 - 1983 (MSS 1)
  Information on local history, including local Native American history. The columns can be browsed on the Digital Media Repository. 
• Indian Reserves Collection, 1832 - 1975 (MSS 11)
  The collection contains an article by Dolores M. Lahrman and Ross S. Johnson describing Indian landholdings in Delaware County and subsequent claims filed in regard to sale of those lands.
• Miami Indians Collection, 1790 - 1971 (MSS 04)
  Collection consists of research items used by Dr. Bert Anson for his book, a history of the Miami tribe; includes note cards, photocopies of treaties and legal proceedings, tribal genealogies, and correspondence.

Native American Studies Resources in Archives and Special Collections: A guide to locating pertinent resources in the Archives and Special Collections at Ball State University.