Blackfeet Nation, 1956-1965

Sub-Series — Box: 4, Folder: 17

Identifier: 605-10-9

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This material documents the Spitzers' fieldwork with the Blackfeet Nation of Montana from 1956 to 1965.

Jack and Edith Moyer write about the free-flowing liquor in Browning, Montana and the Blackfeet's reaction to it (2-27-56). Allen Spitzer makes field notes of his trip to Montana in June 1956, and a newspaper clipping records his visit to the Museum of the Plains Indian in Browning (6-15-56). Trafford P. Maher, S .J., remonstrates with Spitzer over the latter's "rather negative feelings" about support offered him by the Center for Human Relations of SLU's department of education: "In my opinion it is unfortunate that you take this stand" (5-16-58). Spitzer appears to refute the allegation in a report of his activites (9-15-58). A clipping records the Spitzers' fourth visit to the Blackfeet (8-24-58) and a poster advertises the eighth annual North American Indian Days in Browning (undated). Also here are the Lord's Prayer and the Hail Mary presumably in the Blackfeet language (undated).

Dates

1956-1965

Conditions Governing Access

Access to portions of this collection is restricted; please consult repository for details. Collection contains letters of recommendation, graded student papers, material containing the names of social work clients, and notes that contain sensitive personal information

Extent

From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Description

75 items 1 folder All English 68 originals, 7 copies

Sensitive Material

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