Browse by Tribe: Ojibwa/Chippewa
Ojibwe akiing = Ojibway turf*
- 1996-[ongoing]
News of the Ojibwa Indians of the Great Lakes Region
Text of articles available online.
Preserving our past [videorecording] : the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
- Preserving our past [videorecording] : the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, [1998?]
- 5 videocassettes (57 min.)
Tribe elders talk about their experiences growing up, their families, traditional medicines and the economic and social status of the tribe today.
American Baptist Missionary Union.
- Records, 1837-1838 and 1850.
- 5 items.
Records probably collected by George N. Mills, attorney for the American Baptist Missionary Union.Land grant, January 1850, detailing how the proceeds from the sale of lands along the Grand River (probably near Grand Rapids, Michigan) under the provisions of a treaty between the United States and the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians should be divided between Baptist and Catholic missionary interests, both of whom had developed missions in the area; also earlier letters, 1837-1838, bound with the land grant, relating to the dispersal of government lands in the Grand River area, including letters, 1837-1838, concerning lands to be set aside for the University of Michigan, for erection of public buildings, and for a salt spring.
Ohio Valley-Great Lakes Ethnohistory Archives, The* [electronic resource]
- Baerreis, David Albert
- c1996
"The Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology is an independent research unit within the Bloomington campus of Indiana University... The largest and most important holding is the Ohio Valley-Great Lakes Ethnohistory Archive. This collection comprises: 1) over one thousand reels of microfilm of original documents from the major archives in the United States, Great Britain, and France, 2) more than eight hundred loose-leaf volumes of documents indexed by Native American polity and by year, and 3) several hundred photocopies of important maps indexed by year and geographic coverage." (description from website)
Available online only
Bay Mills news
- Bay Mills Indian Community
- 2004-[ongoing]
Newspaper of the Bay Mills Indian Chippewa Community, a federally recognized tribe in Michigan. Began in 1997; published biweekly. The newspaper is dedicated to "covering current events affecting the tribe, tribal government and business news, Anishnaabe culture & language, community and membership news." (description from website.)
Beeman, Reuben.
- Land sale agreements, 1858
- 2 items.
The collection consists of a mortgage and warranty deed between Sa-WaBand, a Chippewa Indian, and Reuben Beeman, for land in Saginaw County.
Blanchard, James J., 1942-
- gubernatorial files, 1982-2002.
- 345 linear ft. and 9 oversize v.
Blanchard was Democratic governor of Michigan from 1983 to 1991.
His papers contain some files relating to Native Americans including a file in Box 20 of Native American issues, 1985-1988. The correspondence, county, and topical subseries of the Upper Peninsula Office series covers Native American concerns as they are manifested in the Upper Peninsula in the 1980s.
Restricted access in part
Bowen, John T., ca. 1801-1856?
- Chippeway squaw & child [graphic], c.1838
- 1 print
Ka-na-pi-ma : an Ottawa chief [graphic], 1 print, c. 1842; Shin-ga-ba-w'ossin [graphic] : a Chippeway chief, 1 print, c. 1838; Tshusick [graphic] : an Ojibway woman, 1 print, [1842?]
Bowen, John T., ca. 1801-1856?
- Chippeway squaw & child [graphic], c.1838
- 1 print
Ka-na-pi-ma : an Ottawa chief [graphic], 1 print, c. 1842; Shin-ga-ba-w'ossin [graphic] : a Chippeway chief, 1 print, c. 1838; Tshusick [graphic] : an Ojibway woman, 1 print, [1842?]
Bowen, John T., ca. 1801-1856?
- Chippeway squaw & child [graphic], c.1838
- 1 print
Ka-na-pi-ma : an Ottawa chief [graphic], 1 print, c. 1842; Shin-ga-ba-w'ossin [graphic] : a Chippeway chief, 1 print, c. 1838; Tshusick [graphic] : an Ojibway woman, 1 print, [1842?]
Campau family.
- Papers, 1794-1878.
- 23 items.
The papers include orders to pay, signed by Chippewa Indians and dated 1808.
Chatfield, Peter.
- Paper, c. 1937.
- 3 pages.
Resident of Lapeer, Michigan.
The paper is entitled "My Great-Great Grandfather Was Wa-Wa-Sum." It is a brief description of the writer's Chippewa family, especially John Chatfield and William Chatfield.
Preserving the resource for the seventh generation
- Chippewa Ottawa Treaty Fishery Management Authority
- 2005 (Sept.)-[ongoing]
The Chippewa Ottawa Treaty Fishery Management Authority regulates tribal fishing in the 1836 Treaty waters. The newsletter covers the various issues associated with tribal fishing in these areas.
Current and back issues can also be found online
Tribal fishing
- Chippewa Ottawa Treaty Fishery Management Authority
- 1998-2005 (July)
The Chippewa Ottawa Treaty Fishery Management Authority regulates tribal fishing in the 1836 Treaty waters. The newsletter covers the various issues associated with tribal fishing in these areas.
Current and back issues can also be found online
Cudlip, William B., 1904-
- Papers, 1922-1985.
- 9 linear ft.
Regent of the University of Michigan.
His papers include one file of material on the case of the Children of the Chippewa, Ottawa and Potawatomi tribes and Paul J. Johnson vs. the University of Michigan, in which Indian students sued the University.
Finding aid available in library
Gagnieur, William Francis (1857-1937).
- Paper, 1933
- 1 volume.
Jesuit missionary to the Indians of the Great Lakes.
The paper is entitled "The Ojibway Language, A Glimpse at Some Peculiarities of the Algic Dialects."
Hascall, Charles C., 1799-1862.
- Letterbooks, 1834-1860.
- 3 volumes.
Receiver of the Genesee Land Office.
The letterpress books deal Primarily with affairs of the Land Office. There are some references throughout to lands sold for the benefit of the Sagamum[?] band of the Chippewa Indians, although there is no actual accounting of the lands or money. See for example, letters dated Sept. 30, 1841; May 31, 1845; Sept. 30, 1345; Dec. 31, 1845; May 31, 1846; Sept. 30, 1846; and Jan. 31, 1847.
Hess family.
- Scrapbook, 1774-1936.
- 1 volume and 1 oversize folder
This group of papers, clippings, programs and photographs was collected by the Moses B. Hess family of Saginaw. Inside the back cover is found a letter from Henry Jackson, an Indian clergyman, June 17, 1861, written from Indian Mills, Isabella County. Also included in folder 5 is a photograph of Nah-ta-chi-ke-me, chief of the Saginaw Chippewa Indians with his son and grandson. Also included is an unidentified newspaper newsclipping about him.
Hubbard, Bela, 1814-1896.
- Papers, 1837-1893.
- 0.74 linear ft. (2 boxes) and 1 outsize folder.
Geologist.
These notebooks contain field notes, sketches, maps, and private journals of Michigan geological expeditions and other trips in which Hubbard participated. The journals contain many excellent accounts of Indian life, including a good description of the Chippewa in the Upper Peninsula in July, 1840. There are sketches of Potawatomi and Chippewa Indian villages. [Copy prints filed in UAs Hubbard]
Finding aid available in library
Johnston, George.
- Letterbook, 1832-1860.
- 2 reels microfilm.
George Johnston was the son of John Johnston, an Irish immigrant and O-Shau-gus-co-day-way-qua, a Chippewa Indian. He served as sub-Indian agent at LaPointe, Wisconsin, as interpreter for Henry Schoolcraft, as interpreter for the expedition to settle the boundary between the Sioux and Chippewa, and as United States Indian agent for the United States- Chippewa Indian Treaty of August 2, 1855.
The letterbook contains letters relating to his work with Indians. Correspondents include Lewis Cass, Zachariah Chandler, Peter Dougherty, Samuel McCoskry, Robert McClelland, Henry R. Schoolcraft, Charles Stuart, and C.C. Trowbridge.
Giikendaam chiwiikwegamag* [electronic resource]
- Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
- 2004-[ongoing]
Available online only.
Newsletter of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, a federally recognized tribe in Michigan.
KBIC news* [electronic resource]
- Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
- June-July 2004
Newsletter of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, a federally recognized tribe in Michigan.
Available online only.
Kotnik, Bertrand.
- Notebook, 1975
- 1 volume.
Roman Catholic priest in New York City.
The papers include articles written in Slovenian relating to Catholic missions of the Grand Traverse Bay region of Michigan. There is also a notebook, 1975, containing a comparison of the word lists of the Ojibwa language compiled by Leonard Bloomfield and Frederick Baraga.
Lemmer, Victor F. (1898-1974).
- Papers, 1860s-1974.
- 9.5 linear ft.
Ironwood businessman and local historian.
The collection includes correspondence, research notes and writings largely concerning the history of Gogebic County and the Upper Peninsula. Included are nine folders of material concerning Indian history. There are articles from the Michigan Archaeologist, a paper by David Kangas, entitled "Chippewa Legends" (1963)-- a paper by Arthur Roberts, entitled "The Chief Buffalo Grant" (1954); paper by Robert F. Bauman, entitled "Areas of Occupancy by "Report of a Socio-Economic Survey of Michigan Indian Reservation Groups," by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (1951); a report on the "Indians of Michigan and Their Present Status," by Stephen Langone of the Library of Congress (1953), and other miscellaneous papers and articles.
Collection includes photographs of Indian trails and cemeteries.
Madison, James.
- Approval, November, 1809.
- 1 item.
This register, dated November 10, 1809, records grants of land on the St. Clair River received by the Ottawa, Chippewa, Wyandot and Potawatomi Indians under a treaty with the United States Government of November 17, 1807. It is signed by James Madison.
Michigan. Indian Agency.
- Land register, 1354-1855.
- 1 volume.
Register of land grants received by the Ottawa, Chippewa and Potawatomi Indians by treaties with the United States Government in 1854 and 1855. The volume consists of lists of names, arranged by tribe, treaty, and band, and the description of the land each person was to receive. The specific treaties are as follows: Treaty of September 30, 1854, with the Chippewas of Lake Superior; Treaty of July 31, 1855,with Ottawas and Chippewas; and Treaty of August 2, 1855,with the Chippewas of Saginaw, Swan Creek and Black River.
Monteith, John (1788-1868).
- Papers, 1797-1885.
- 2 linear ft.
Presbyterian minister, first President of the University of Michigan.
The papers include a handwritten vocabulary of the Chippewa language, dated at Detroit, December 12, 1820.
Finding aid available in library
Potts, James Henry, 1848-1942
- James Henry Potts photograph series, ca.1900
- 1 envelope
Photograph showing Potts (Methodist clergyman from Kalamazoo County, Michigan, and editor of the Michigan Christian Advocate) with Carlos Montezuma and several Native American ministers.
Prat, Jacques
- Village Ottowa, Ile de Michilimakinac [graphic], ca. 1842
- 1 print
Wissegong, Indien Chippeway (Michigan) [graphic]
Rodd, Charles H., d. 1867.
- Papers, 1854-1856.
- 0.4 linear ft.
Part-Indian trader at Midland, Michigan, and interpreter with the Chippewa Indians of Isabella County, Michigan.
Account book, 1854-1856, with fur trade and other accounts; and "Land list, Chippewas of Saginaw, Swan Creek & Bell River", ca. 1855.
Rose, Stephen, b. 1817.
- Reminiscences, 1830
- 9 pages.
Resident of Detroit.
The copy of Rose's reminiscences includes an account of Chief Francois Macconce of the Chippewas in the 1830s.
Tribal observer
- Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan
- 2003-[ongoing]
Newspaper of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, a federally recognized tribe in Michigan. Published semi-monthly, the Tribal Observer covers current issues, events, and other news of the tribe.
Current issue and some back issues available online
Win awenen nisitotung = He who understands
- Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
- 1982-2000
Newspaper of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, a federally recognized tribe in Michigan. Published 17 times a year.
Current and some back issues available online
Sault tribe news, The
- Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
- 2000-[ongoing]
Newspaper of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, a federally recognized tribe in Michigan. Published 17 times a year.
Current and some back issues available online
Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe (1793-1864).
- Literary voyager, or, Muzzeniegun, The, 1962
- Photostatic copy. Original at the Library of Congress.
Schoolcraft published this manuscript newspaper, entitled the "Muzze-ni-e-gun," or "Literary Voyageur," at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan from December 1826 to April 1827. It contains some local and national news and a great deal of Indian lore.
Selkirk, James (1790-1877).
- Papers, 1844-1852.
- 3 items and 2 volumes
Episcopalian missionary in Allegan County, Michigan.
After 1838 Selkirk was located at Selkirk Lake, Wayland Township at the Griswold Mission for the Ottawa and Potawatomi Indians. The papers include biographical sketches and Selkirk's autobiography. There is also a typed indexed copy of the autobiography.
Spalding, William Witter (1820-1901).
- Diary, 1844-1848.
- 1 volume and 8 items.
Miner, storekeeper and hotel manager.
The diary records the journey from Iowa up the Mississippi River to the Lake Superior region in search of minerals. It includes entries referring to Indians in the Upper Peninsula and a list of Ojibwa words and sentences with English definitions, compiled by Spalding, Also included is his autobiography, published in the Duluth Herald in January, 1901.
Titus, Harold, 1888-
- Harold Titus photograph series, 1880s-1960s (bulk 1930s-1940s)
- 0.2 linear ft.
Photo of Ojibwa chief Charles Kawbawgam and family.
Finding aid available in library
Trowbridge, C. C. (Charles Christopher) (1800-1883).
- Papers, [ca.1823-ca.1840].
- 0.5 linear ft.
Mayor of Detroit, Michigan and Regent of the University of Michigan. Trowbridge served as assistant secretary of the Michigan Indian Department and was with Lewis Cass on his expedition to the Mississippi. In 1823 Trowbridge took temporary charge of the Indian Agency in Green Bay, Wisconsin. In 1823-1824 he spent the winter with the Delaware Indians and in 1824-1825 he spent the winter with the Miami Indians.
The major portion of the Trowbridge papers is located in the Burton Historical Collection. The materials in the Michigan Historical Collections include part of the response to Lewis Cass' questionnaire concerning the Chippewa, Ottawa, and Winnebago Indians; a portion of a journal kept at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, June 14 -August 2, 1830; speeches delivered in July, 1830 at Sault Ste. Marie by two Indian chiefs, Auk-ke-bugge-caash (Gueule Plat) and Pee-zhi-kee (Way-ish-kee); a preliminary and a final draft of Trowbridge's "Traditions, Manners and Customs of the Lenee Lenaupa or Delaware Indians;" drafts of Trowbridge's study of the Delaware language; manuscript of Trowbridge's "Traditions, Manners and Customs of the Twaatwaa or Meearmeear Indians;" two versions of Trowbridge's "Keekarpo Indians;" manuscripts of Trowbridge's "Shauwanoa Traditions" (July 24, 1824) and of "Shauwanoa Traditions: Black Hoof's Account;" and an incomplete dictionary of English terms translated into the Winnebago, Dakota, Menominee and Ojibwa languages.
United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs.
- United States, Bureau of Indian Affairs records, 1857-1865, 1870, 1908 and 1910.
- 2 microfilm reels: positive, 1 v., and 1 folder
Quarterly reports of the Sheboigan Indian School, 1857-1865, show names, ages, and studies of the students and correspondence of John Heaphey, who taught four years at the school, about closing the school [photostats (negative)]; 1870 annuity pay rolls of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan [Microfilm (positive) and photocopy]; 1908 census of the Michigan Chippewas (353 p.); and 1910 annuity roll of the Ottawas and Chippewas of Michigan (215 p.) [Microfilm (positive)]; 1908 and 1910 rolls taken by Horace B. Durant, commonly referred to as the Durant Roll.
University of Michigan. Dept. of History
- Dept. of History (University of Michigan) student papers, 1930-1987.
Part of the Dept. of History (University of Michigan) student papers collection.
One paper by Alice Cook entitled "The Katokoh Trial," is an analysis of the case of the United States vs. Katokoh, or Wa-bee-guin-a-bee, a Chippewa Indian, 1822. Also includes a paper by Ann E. Hilton, concerns Arvilla Powers Smith missionary to the Indians, 1832-1845. The paper by Angie Vander Veen is entitled "Tendencies in Indian Administration under Lewis Cass as Secretary of War, 1831-1836." Included are appendices consisting of abstracts from executive documents relating to Indian affairs.
Finding aid available in library
Wheaton, Andrew
- Andrew Wheaton photograph collection, ca. 1875
- 1 envelope
Group and individual portraits of Ojibwa residents of Nahma, Michigan.
White, Elmer E.
- Court file, 1977 and 1979.
- 4 items and 1 roll of microfilm.
Legal brief prepared by Ann Arbor, Michigan attorney Elmer White in the case of the Children of the Chippewa, Ottowa and Potawatomy tribes and Paul J. Johnson, plaintiffs vs.the Regents of the University of Michigan, concerning the claims of these Indians against the University under the provisions of the Treaty of Fort Meigs, 1817. Included are the plaintiff's exhibits and the decision of Judge Edward Deake in February, 1979.