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California Indians

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Use for Native Americans, Indigenous, Indian, and tribal peoples of California.

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

American Indian Literature [course syllabus], undated

 File — Box 1
Identifier: CICSC01_01-11
Scope and Contents Typescript syllabus for course American Indian Literature, by Stephanie Mood, instructor at Grossmont College. Syllabus includes logistical course information but also information about Native American tribes located within San Diego County, including demographic information and information regarding reservations, as well as a map of linguistic groups and families of California Indians, a map reproduction of the Prinicipal Indian Tribes of North America, a list of state names taken from...
Dates: undated

An Abbreviated History of Cal State San Marcos & Local Tribal Communities [Draft] / Bonnie Biggs, ca. 2007

 Item — Box 2, Folder: UA13 02/09
Identifier: UA13 02/09
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The series "California Indian publications" in the "Uncle" Henry Rodriguez collection consists of materials, mostly booklets as well as magazine and newspaper clippings, that were given to CSUSM Library Emerita and CSUSM Tribal Liaison Bonnie Biggs. The materials were given to Biggs by Henry Rodriguez's daughter, Betty Jean, when Henry passed. The series also contains a draft abbreviated history of Cal State San Marcos's history with regional tribal communities.

Dates: ca. 2007

Bibliography of the Indians of Southern California / State of California Department of Parks and Recreation Division of Beaches and Parks, July 1962

 Item — Box 2, Folder: UA13 02/06
Identifier: UA13 02/06
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The series "California Indian publications" in the "Uncle" Henry Rodriguez collection consists of materials, mostly booklets as well as magazine and newspaper clippings, that were given to CSUSM Library Emerita and CSUSM Tribal Liaison Bonnie Biggs. The materials were given to Biggs by Henry Rodriguez's daughter, Betty Jean, when Henry passed. The series also contains a draft abbreviated history of Cal State San Marcos's history with regional tribal communities.

Dates: Publication: July 1962

Biggs, Bonnie and Gunnar. Interview, 2024-03-26

 File
Identifier: SC027-055
Scope and Contents In this interview, Bonnie and Gunnar recall the early history of CSUSM when it transitioned as the North County satellite campus for San Diego State University into CSUSM in 1989. Bonnie also discusses her academic and professional achievements, including her work as the university's Tribal Liaison. Bonnie and Gunnar additionally recall her sabbatical to Ghana, Ghanaian jazz music and musicians, visiting and working with tribal libraries in New Mexico, and Bonnie's most recent work with Love...
Dates: 2024-03-26

Breakdown of Customs & Traditions, 1991, undated

 File — Box 4
Identifier: CICSC01_04_06
Scope and Contents File contains multiple documents as follows: 1) Map of Southern California Indian tribes with locations of missions and cities; 2) Map of Southern California Indian tribes with locations of missions, cities, and geographical features; 3) Henry Rodriguez's story notes and vocabulary; 4) Map of major American Indian tribes of the Southwest; 5) Two maps of linguistic groups and famlies for California Indians; 6) Letter from Henry Rodriguez to Louise Robbin in support of a "Mission Period"...
Dates: 1991, undated

Fact finding study of social and economic conditions of Indians of San Diego County, California, and reports from specialists in allied fields

 Collection
Identifier: SC070
Abstract

A report on Indigenous tribal reservations that was commissioned by the San Diego Board of Supervisors in 1932. The report investigates the feasibility of closing the reservations and moving Indigenous families to allotments around San Diego.

Dates: 1932

Indians of California / U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1974

 Item — Box 2, Folder: UA13 02/07
Identifier: UA13 02/07
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The series "California Indian publications" in the "Uncle" Henry Rodriguez collection consists of materials, mostly booklets as well as magazine and newspaper clippings, that were given to CSUSM Library Emerita and CSUSM Tribal Liaison Bonnie Biggs. The materials were given to Biggs by Henry Rodriguez's daughter, Betty Jean, when Henry passed. The series also contains a draft abbreviated history of Cal State San Marcos's history with regional tribal communities.

Dates: Publication: 1974

Henry Rodriguez collection

 Collection
Identifier: UA013
Abstract

Sixteen folders and one binder containing materials related to the life and life celebration of Henry Rodriguez of the La Jolla Indian Reservation, as well as information about California Indians. Materials include paper, media, digitized files, and publications.

Dates: 1931-2010

The Case of the California Indians / Oscar H. Lipps, 1932

 Item — Box 2, Folder: UA13 02/05
Identifier: UA13 02/05
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The series "California Indian publications" in the "Uncle" Henry Rodriguez collection consists of materials, mostly booklets as well as magazine and newspaper clippings, that were given to CSUSM Library Emerita and CSUSM Tribal Liaison Bonnie Biggs. The materials were given to Biggs by Henry Rodriguez's daughter, Betty Jean, when Henry passed. The series also contains a draft abbreviated history of Cal State San Marcos's history with regional tribal communities.

Dates: Publication: 1932