Books

For thousands of years, Native American society relied on oral tradition for passing down legends, stories, folklore, and historical accounts from one generation to another. … Continued

During the sixteenth century, European writers published a number of books about American Indians. In a practice that has continued to this day, many of … Continued

During the first two decades of the twentieth century, several American Indian writers published books about American Indians. Briefly described below are some of these … Continued

During the nineteenth century the concept of the museum-its form, structure, and purpose-evolved. Museums began as simply cabinets of curiosities which were often glass-fronted cabinets … Continued

During the seventeenth century Europeans wrote a number of books about American Indians which both created and perpetuated many of the common stereotypes and misconceptions … Continued

In 1879, a Ponca chief, Standing Bear, captured the popular imagination when he left the reservation in Oklahoma in order to bury the bones of … Continued

During the 1600’s and 1700’s, the European invasion of North America intensified. With the growing interest in the continent and its aboriginal inhabitants, numerous books … Continued