Repository St. Louis Mercantile Library Special Collections
Title Western American Life Collection
Date circa 1950-2010
Extent 7.5 Linear feet
Location note Depository (Off-site). This collection is currently stored off-site. Please contact the Library at 314-516-7247 to arrange a time to view the collection in our reading room.
Language English
Abstract The Native American Issues Collection contains books, pamphlets, brochures and other printed materials dealing with aspects of Native American life in the 20th century.
Scope and Contents note This collection consists of printed materials such as dissertations, reports, pamphlets, books, magazines, brochures, and ephemera, largely from the mid - late 20th century, concerning Native American issues. The materials include cover issues related to art, education, legal issues, health, history, the U. S. government, cultural periodicals, and news.
Arrangement note This collection is arranged to the box level.
Conditions Governing Access note This collection is open for research.
This collection is currently stored off-site. Please contact the Library at 314-516-7247 to arrange a time to view the collection in our reading room.
Conditions Governing Use note
Access Restrictions: Some of the material in this collection may be photocopied, digitally scanned or photographed, subject to condition and the judgment of Library staff. Library staff members reserve the right to deny reproduction services for any reason at any time.
Copyright Information: The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Fee Services: Fees associated with staff research time, cost recovery in reproductions processing time and materials, and licensing may apply.
Preferred Citation note
The preferred citation for this collection is "From the collections of the St. Louis Mercantile Library at the University of Missouri - St. Louis."
Collection Inventory
Box 1 Art, education, reservation, legal, health, reports, commissions, popular press
Box 2 History, art, reports, periodicals
Box 3 Reports - Indian Affairs, Alaska - Alaska Federation of Nations, art, ephemera
Box 4 Reports, dissertations, arts & culture
Box 5 News releases, publications, public affairs documents