Ute Dwellings: Encampment- Sai-ar’s tipi. Ute Indians.
Photo by Hillers, of the Powell Expedition, 1873 and/or 1874. Credit to Smithsonian Office of Anthropology, Neg. no. 1545®. Used in “The Peoples of Utah,” 1976
The Native people of Utah have lived here since time immemorial. They learned how to harvest their environment and developed complex trading networks throughout the western region. The archaic tribes of Utah were the Anasazi and Fremont Cultures. Early native people left behind artwork and artifacts that help social scientists better understand their culture. The historic tribes of Utah are the Goshute, Navajo, Paiute, Shoshone and Ute. Each tribe continues to provide to Utah’s cultural heritage.
Cliff Dwellings
Poncho house–Cliff dwellings in southeastern Utah. Gift of Norman Nevills, Mexican Hat, Utah. Photo by: Phillip W. Tompkins.
Bill of goods dated May 17, 1860
Bill of goods, specifically guns and ammunition for Goshute and Shoshone Indians
Pia Toya: A Goshute Indian Legend
Retells the story of the creation of the Deep Creek Mountains by Mother Hawk after Coyote steals her breakfast
United State’s Government Treaty with the Northwestern Band of Shoshone, July 13, 1863
Copy of original treaty with amendments added by the U.S. Senate.
Shoshone Indians-Washakie Reservation
Near Malad, Idaho. The reservation was set up by the Mormon Church. Schoolhouse at Washakie. Donor & Photog: Charles Kelly.
Whiteriver Ute Indians Census Summary dated 1915
This document provides an account of the demographics of the White River Indians, including ages, names, and gender
Letter to Southern Ute Agent from John H. Bawman dated August 26, 1884
A Navajo agent asks the Southern Ute agent to prevent Utes from entering the borders of the Navajo reservation
January Partner Spotlight: Oregon Digital
At the sharp time of 8 am MST (much earlier for dear Julia) our Metadata Assistant Keegan Dohm interviewed Oregon Digital’s Julia Simic about the latest projects, updates, and general status of Oregon Digital. Oregon Digital is a collaboration between the University of Oregon (UO) and Oregon State University (OSU), which has turned out to … Continue reading January Partner Spotlight: Oregon Digital
Bill of goods dated May 17, 1860
Bill of goods, specifically guns and ammunition for Goshute and Shoshone Indians
Pia Toya: A Goshute Indian Legend
Retells the story of the creation of the Deep Creek Mountains by Mother Hawk after Coyote steals her breakfast
New York American: vol. 8 no. 750, The Rocky Mountains
Extract from a letter by Mr. D.D. Potts dated “Rocky Mountains, 16 July 1826.” He describes the geography of the area from the Bear River to the Great Salt Lake.
News from the Plains Arrival from the Salt Lake—News from the California Emigrants—Their Progress—Territorial Progress in the Great Basin
The Frontier Guardian reports that the crops in Utah are good and the crickets have almost entirely disappeared this season. Mormon relations with the California emigrants are good—many have been baptized and are staying in Salt Lake City. Utahans are celebrating the 24th of July this year instead of the Fourth for two reasons: the … Continue reading News from the Plains Arrival from the Salt Lake—News from the California Emigrants—Their Progress—Territorial Progress in the Great Basin
United State’s Government Treaty with the Northwestern Band of Shoshone, July 13, 1863
Copy of original treaty with amendments added by the U.S. Senate.
Shoshone Indians-Washakie Reservation
Near Malad, Idaho. The reservation was set up by the Mormon Church. Schoolhouse at Washakie. Donor & Photog: Charles Kelly.