Listing of Western Microforms
36 - 56 of 56 resources. Page: < 1 2
United States. Department of State. STATE DEPARTMENT TERRITORIAL PAPERS: ORLEANS SERIES, 1764-1813.
Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Service, 1958.
National Archives microfilm publications. Microcopy no. T 260; v. National Archives record group 59
13 reel(s)
The Treaty of Paris in 1763 transferred control of the area later known as Orleans Territory from France to England. Papers in this collection date from that period through 1800-1803, when the territory again became a French possession, to 1804-1812, when the territory was transferred to the United States. The territorial period ended when Louisiana became a state. The controversy over Spain's refusal to cede West Florida to the United States and the ultimate solution are well-documented. Other subjects are French-Cuban refugees, fugitive slaves, and the schism of Catholics. Routine administrative papers and proceedings are also included. The papers related to Aaron Burr's conspiracy to set up a Spanish government in West Florida have been removed and are now part of a Library of Congress Division of Manuscripts collection. A contemporary manuscript chronology on the first reel begins in 1673 with La Salle's explorations and ends in 1803. At the end of the first reel are papers from the United States legation in Madrid (1833-1834) relating to Louisiana.
Useful guides are REF CD3030 .P3 Parker, David W. Calendar of the Papers in Washington Archives Relating to the Territories of the U.S. (to 1873), pp. 336-389, and E173 .T4 Carter, Clarence Edwin. Territorial Papers of the U.S., Vol. 9, Orleans Territory.
FILM 9:5
Guides:
Parker, David W. Calendar of papers in Washington archives relating to the territories of the United States (to 1873) by David W. Parker..
United States. Department of State. STATE DEPARTMENT TERRITORIAL PAPERS: TERRITORY NORTHWEST OF THE RIVER OHIO, 1787-1801.
Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Service, 1963.
National Archives microfilm publications. Microcopy no. M 470; v. National Archives record group 59
1 reel(s)
The Northwest Territory, established by the Ordinance of 1787, was bounded by Pennsylvania on the east, the Ohio River on the south, the Mississippi River on the west, and the border with Canada on the north. The exact date of termination of the territory was contingent on the admission of Ohio into the Union. Because Congress failed to act on the matter, the effective date of 1803 was not officially established until 1953. The majority of the documents deal with problems of land claims, especially those of Indians and of those granted land by the French government. The principals in the disputes were the Wyandot, Delaware, Ottawa, and Chippewa Indians and the inhabitants of the Cahokia, Kaskaskia, and Vincennes areas. Lists of the inhabitants of Cahokia and Kaskaskia are given.
Parker, David W. Calendar of Papers in Washington Archives Relating to the Territories of the U.S. (to 1873), pp. 301-317. Also useful is E173 .T4 Carter, Clarence Edwin. Territorial papers of the U.S., v. 2 and 3, Northwest Territory.
FILM 6:3
Guides:
Parker, David W. Calendar of papers in Washington archives relating to the territories of the United States (to 1873) by David W. Parker..
United States. Department of State. STATE DEPARTMENT TERRITORIAL PAPERS: TERRITORY SOUTHWEST OF THE RIVER OHIO, 1790-1795.
Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Service, 1963.
National Archives microfilm publications. Microcopy no. M 471; v. National Archives record group 59
1 reel(s)
The territory was created by the Organic Act of 1790 and the cession of the claims of the North Carolina to a portion of its western land. The territory was terminated with the creation of Tennessee in 1796. Two documents at the beginning concern pre-Revolutionary land grants and loyalty to the British crown. The remainder relate to territorial business. These include appointments, commissions, organization of counties, licensing of Indian traders, and a census. Negotiations with Creek and Cherokee Indians are also described.
Parker, David W. Calendar of papers in Washington Archives Relating to the Territories of the U.S. (to 1873), pp. 389-392.
FILM 6:3
Guides:
Parker, David W. Calendar of papers in Washington archives relating to the territories of the United States (to 1873) by David W. Parker..
United States. Department of State. STATE DEPARTMENT TERRITORIAL PAPERS: UTAH SERIES 1852-1873.
Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Service, 1942.
National Archives microfilm publications. Microcopy no. M 12; v. National Archives record group 59
1 reel(s)
Utah was a territory from 1850 until statehood was attained nearly half a century later. The records consists primarily of communications received by the secretary of state from the governor and the secretary of the territory from 1853 until 1873, when supervision of territories was transferred to the Department of the Interior. The bulk of the records in volume I relate to the tumultuous times of 1857 to 1858, commonly referred to as the "Mormon War", and the pacification of the territory immediately following. Most of the documents in volume II are more routine in nature. They include the proceedings of the governor, journals of the proceedings of the territorial court, and routine correspondence.
An uncataloged guide, State Department Territorial Papers: Utah Series 1852-1873, is available in the Special Collections Office and is also filmed at the beginning of the reel. Also useful is REF CD3030 .P3 Parker, David W. Calendar of Papers in Washington Archives relating to the Territories of the U.S. (to 1873), pp. 393-410.
FILM 1:1
Guides:
Parker, David W. Calendar of papers in Washington archives relating to the territories of the United States (to 1873) by David W. Parker..
United States. Department of State. STATE DEPARTMENT TERRITORIAL PAPERS: WASHINGTON SERIES. [1854-72].
Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Service, 1942.
National Archives microfilm publications. Microcopy no. M 26; v. National Archives record group 59
1 reel(s)
The act establishing the Territory of Washington was approved in 1853 and statehood was attained in 1889. The volumes reproduced contain letters and other documents for the period from 1854 to 1873, when supervision of all territories was transferred from the Department of States to the Department of the Interior. The communications, most of which are addressed to the secretary of state from the governor or secretary of the territory, deal with Indian depredations, the discovery of gold in the Fraser River region of British Columbia, as well as disputes with the British over possession of the San Juan Archipelago and over the rights within the territory of the Hudson's Bay Company. Also included are documents discussing road construction, coal and timber resources, lighthouse construction, and routine administrative matters.
A description of the collection appears at the beginning of the reel. Also useful is REF CD3030 .P3 Parker, David W. Calendar of Papers in Washington Archives Relating to the Territories of the U.S. to 1873, pp. 410-431.
FILM 1:3
Guides:
Parker, David W. Calendar of papers in Washington archives relating to the territories of the United States (to 1873) by David W. Parker..
United States. Department of State. STATE DEPARTMENT TERRITORIAL PAPERS: WYOMING, 1868-73.
Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Service, 1945.
National Archives microfilm publications. Microcopy no. M 85; v. National Archives record group 59
1 reel(s)
The small collection of Department of State papers (fewer than thirty-five existing documents) relates to Wyoming Territory from 1868 to 1873. For papers after 1873 and for documents relating to Indian affairs in the territory from 1868, one must refer to the Department of the Interior collection. Department of State papers include a printed message from the governor to the first Legislative Assembly in 1868. The message discusses the mandated census, the militia, agriculture, and mining. The later papers relate chiefly to requests of the governor for leave from his official duties.
A description of the collection appears at the beginning of the reel. Also useful is REF CD3030 .P3 Parker, David W. Calendar of Papers in Washington Archives Relating to the Territories of the U.S. to 1873, pp. 443-445.
FILM 1:10
Guides:
Parker, David W. Calendar of papers in Washington archives relating to the territories of the United States (to 1873) by David W. Parker..
United States. Department of the Interior. INTERIOR DEPARTMENT TERRITORIAL PAPERS: ALASKA, 1869-1911.
Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Service, 1986.
National Archives microfilm publications. Microcopy no. M 430; v. National Archives record group 48
17 reel(s)
Reproduced in this publication are three series of letters received by the Office of the Secretary of the Interior relating to the government of the district of Alaska before it was officially designated a territory in 1912. The first and largest group of papers relates to many aspects of Alaskan government: fiscal matters, education, wildlife, transportation, and other such matters. The second series is devoted to Alaska-Canada boundary disputes and the third to the mentally ill.
An uncataloged guide, Interior Department Territorial Papers: Alaska 1869-1911, is available in the Special Collections Office, and is also reproduced on the first reel. The guide mentions other National Archives collections related to Alaska.
FILM 5:14
United States. Department of the Interior. INTERIOR DEPARTMENT TERRITORIAL PAPERS: ARIZONA, 1868-1913.
Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Service, 1963.
National Archives microfilm publications. Microcopy no. M 429; v. National Archives record group 48
8 reel(s)
The papers relating to the administration of Arizona territory span the time from 1868 to statehood. The area that is now Nevada was part of Arizona Territory until 1866. Transcripts of executive proceedings such as proclamations, pardons, election notices, and letters sent by the governors are included. The issues include the smuggling of arms to the Indians, a toll road through the Grand Canyon Forest reserve, the protection of Mexican citizens, statehood, and national forests. The executive proceedings, correspondence, and messages of governors prior to 1907 are arranged chronologically. The documents reproduced from 1907 to 1917 are the subject-classified files of the Office of the Secretary of the Interior.
An uncataloged guide, Interior Department Territorial Papers: Arizona 1868-1913, is available in the Special Collections Office and is also filmed on reel one.
FILM 5:14
United States. Department of the Interior. INTERIOR DEPARTMENT TERRITORIAL PAPERS: DAKOTA, 1863-1889.
Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Service, 1963.
National Archives microfilm publications. Microcopy no. M 310; v. National Archives record group 48
3 reel(s)
Transcripts of executive proceedings of the governors of the territory date from 1863, when the area that is now Utah was removed, until 1889, when North and South Dakota were admitted to the Union. Included in the territory of Dakota was the area that became Montana in 1864 and the area that became Wyoming in 1868. The proceedings record official acts, proclamations, extradition orders, reports of election results, and lists of appointments. There are no transcripts for portions of 1877, 1880, 1881, 1884, 1886, and 1889. Letters received cover the period 1863 to 1889 and include a lengthy correspondence concerning the United States penitentiary in Dakota.
An uncataloged guide, Interior Department Territorial Papers: Dakota, 1863-1889, is available in the Special Collections Office and is also reproduced on reel one.
FILM 3:5
United States. Department of the Interior. INTERIOR DEPARTMENT TERRITORIAL PAPERS: IDAHO, 1864-1890.
Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Service, 1950.
National Archives microfilm publications. Microcopy no. M 191; v. National Archives record group 48
3 reel(s)
Transcripts of executive proceedings of the territorial governors date from the establishment of the Territory of Idaho until it was admitted to the Union in 1890. The proceedings are a daily record of official acts and include copies of proclamations, messages to the legislature, and certificates of reappointment. Following the proceedings is the official correspondence. A lengthy correspondence related to the penitentiary at Boise City is reproduced. Other issues related to law and order are documented, as are environmental issues and attempts to control the Mormons, Indian uprisings, and anti-Chinese demonstrations.
An uncataloged guide, Interior Department Territorial Papers: Idaho, 1864-1890, is available in the Special Collections Office and is also filmed on the first reel.
FILM 1:13
United States. Department of the Interior. INTERIOR DEPARTMENT TERRITORIAL PAPERS: MONTANA, 1867-1889.
Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Service, 1950.
National Archives microfilm publications. Microcopy no. M 192; v. National Archives record group 48
2 reel(s)
Transcripts of executive proceedings of the territorial governors submitted to the president and referred to the secretary of the interior are filmed followed by official correspondence. The proceedings record official acts, proclamations, pardon letters, military orders, oaths of office, extradition orders, and messages to the legislature. Transcripts for the period from 1873 to May 1877, and from July 1887, to November 1889, are among the records. Fragmentary official correspondence of the governors with federal and territorial officials and with private individuals is also filmed. Letters received relate to the penitentiary in Montana Territory and communications related to the Deer Lodge Telegraph Company.
An uncataloged guide, Interior Department Territorial Papers: Montana, 1867-1889, is available in the Special Collections Office and is also filmed on reel one.
FILM 1:13
United States. Department of the Interior. INTERIOR DEPARTMENT TERRITORIAL PAPERS: NEW MEXICO, 1851-1914.
Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Service, 1962.
National Archives microfilm publications. Microcopy no. M 364; v. National Archives record group 48
15 reel(s)
The proceedings of the governors of the territory from 1874 until statehood in 1912, include official acts, proclamations, letters of appointment, oaths of office, pardon letters, and extradition orders. There are no transcripts for portions of 1876, 1885, 1889, and 1903. Letters dated from 1858 to 1907 relate to public buildings and grounds, the Adobe Palace (Palace of the Governors) in Santa Fe, and the inspection of coal mines. The last three reels are subject-classified files of the Office of the Secretary of the Interior. They include correspondence, memoranda, reports, legal papers, and other records about territorial schools, statehood, extradition negotiations with Mexico, and land transactions, especially with the American Lumber Company, the Pennsylvania Development Company, and the New Mexico Fuel and Iron Company.
An uncataloged guide, Interior Department Territorial Papers: New Mexico, 1851-1941, is available in the Special Collections Office and is also filmed on reel one.
FILM 5:5
United States. Department of the Interior. INTERIOR DEPARTMENT TERRITORIAL PAPERS: UTAH, 1850-1902.
Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Service, 1963.
National Archives microfilm publications. Microcopy no. M 428; v. National Archives record group 48
6 reel(s)
The act establishing the Territory of Utah was approved in 1850 and included portions of Colorado and Utah and most of what is now Nevada. Transcripts of executive proceedings of the territorial governors date from 1877 through 1893. The proceedings record official acts of the governors, and include copies of proclamations, letters of appointment, pardon letters, extradition orders, messages to the legislature, and other official papers. Letters received from 1850 to 1897 relate to the creation of a territorial library, construction of a penitentiary, polygamy, control of the Mormons, inspection of coal mines, and the disposition of the territorial capitol building in Fillmore. Also included are numerous documents concerning the Irrigation Conference of 1891.
An uncataloged guide, Interior Department Territorial Papers: Utah, 1850-1902, is available in the Special Collections Office and is also filmed on the first reel.
FILM 5:14
United States. Department of the Interior. INTERIOR DEPARTMENT TERRITORIAL PAPERS: WASHINGTON, 1854-1902.
Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Service, 1950.
National Archives microfilm publications. Microcopy no. M 189; v. National Archives record group 48
4 reel(s)
The executive proceedings of the governors of the territory from 1877 until Washington was admitted to the Union in 1899 are filmed. These were transmitted to the president who referred them to the secretary of the interior. They record official acts such as proclamations, pardon letters, extradition orders, and letters of appointment. Letters dating from 1854 to 1902 relate to anti-Chinese disturbances, the lynching of an Indian in British Columbia by residents of Washington, and the penitentiary at Walla Walla.
An uncataloged guide, Interior Department Territorial Papers: Washington, 1854-1902, is available in the Special Collections Office and is also filmed on reel one.
FILM 1:13
United States. Department of the Interior. INTERIOR DEPARTMENT TERRITORIAL PAPERS: WYOMING, 1870-1890.
Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Service, 1951.
National Archives microfilm publications. Microcopy no. M 204; v. National Archives record group 48
6 reel(s)
Transcripts of executive proceedings of the territorial governors from 1878 until Wyoming's admission to the Union in 1890, record official acts, proclamations, extradition orders, and lists of appointments. Official correspondence follows the proceedings. Letters dating from 1870 to 1890 relate to territorial matters, including a lengthy correspondence concerning the penitentiary at Laramie and events leading to the first constitutional convention.
An uncataloged guide, Interior Department Territorial Papers: Wyoming, 1879-1890, is available in the Special Collections Office and is also filmed on the first reel.
FILM 1:13
United States. Treaties. RATIFIED INDIAN TREATIES, 1722-1869.
Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Service, 1966.
National Archives microfilm publications. Microcopy no. M 668; v. National Archives record group 11
16 reel(s)
Indian treaties were made by the Continental Congress, by the Congress of the Confederation, and under the authority of the Constitution adopted in 1789. The treaties were ratified by the Senate and had the same status as agreements with foreign nations. The most important purpose of the majority of the treaties was to extinguish Indian title to land. Other common subjects of treaty provisions were the ending of hostilities and the maintenance of peace, the status of tribes as dependent nations, criminal and civil matters, control of tribal affairs, and regulation of trade and rights-of-way across Indian lands. Some unratified treaties are also included.
An uncataloged guide, Ratified Indian Treaties 1722-1869, is available in the Special Collections Office.
FILM 8:6-7
UTAH AND THE MORMONS.
New Haven, CT: Research Publications, 1966.
53 reel(s)
Books, government documents, periodicals and newspapers chronicle the Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints' move from Illinois, Ohio, and Missouri, their settlement in Utah, their doctrine, and their experiments in communitarianism and polygamy. Among the serials reproduced are The Latter Day Saints and Millenial Star (1840-1905) and the Union Vedette (1836-1967). The works of prominent church leaders, including Joseph Smith and Parley Parker Pratt, are well represented.
Each monograph title is cataloged in MERLIN, but serial titles are not yet cataloged.
Guides:
Microfilm index to Utah and the Mormons : a collection available on microfilm..
WESTERN AMERICANA; THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI WEST AND TRAVELS IN THE WEST AND SOUTHWEST.
Louisville, Ky: Lost Cause Press,
The period from the end of the Civil War to the 1920s was one of formation and growth to maturity of the region beyond the Mississippi. This collection assembles a corpus of fundamental printed works relating to the West. The collection includes biographies of obscure frontier personalities, histories of towns and counties which were key points in the winning of the west, personal narratives of Indian fights and of Indian sympathizers, adventures of trappers and mountain men, accounts of ranch life and cattle drives, and other documents of the vast western region. Directories, obscure historical serials, and speeches in Congress are included. Each title is cataloged individually.
An uncataloged guide, Library of Western Americana, available in the Special Collections Office provides a complete list of the titles in the collection.