John Collier Collection, 1924-1954

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Summary

Creators:
Collier, John
Abstract:
John Collier (1884-1968) was the United States Commissioner of Indian Affairs from 1933-1945. This collection includes correspondence, magazine and newspaper clippings, pamphlets, and speeches by or about Collier from 1924-1954.
Extent:
0.2 Linear Feet (14 folders)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

John Collier Collection, 1924-1954, Braun Research Library Collection, Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles; MS.656; [folder number] [folder title][date].

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes correspondence, magazine and newspaper clippings, pamphlets, and speeches by or about John Collier from 1924-1954.

Biographical / historical:

John Collier (1884-1968) was the United States Commissioner of Indian Affairs from 1933-1945.

Acquisition information:
Donations from Charles Fletcher Lummis, 1924 June; the Office of Indian Affairs, 1935 November; Frederick Webb Hodge, 1933 June-1945 December; and Library staff.
Processing information:

Processed by Library staff after 1981. Finding aid completed by Holly Rose Larson, NHPRC Processing Archivist, 2012 October 30, made possible through grant funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commissions (NHPRC).

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Appointments to view materials are required. To make an appointment please visit https://theautry.org/research-collections/library-and-archives and fill out the Researcher Application Form.

Terms of access:

Copyright has not been assigned to the Autry Museum of the American West. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Research Services and Archives. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Autry Museum of the American West as the custodian of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.

Preferred citation:

John Collier Collection, 1924-1954, Braun Research Library Collection, Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles; MS.656; [folder number] [folder title][date].

Location of this collection:
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027, US
Contact:
(747) 201-8448
rroom@theautry.org
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