Brigham Young University. Institute of American Indian Services and Research

The Institute of American Indian Services and Research was established in 1971 and was part of the Division of Continuing Education. In 1977 it was renamed the American Indian Services and Research Center. Dale T. Tingey served as director of the department from 1971 to 1977.

Description

Established: 1971

Abolished: 1977

Location: Provo, Utah (1971-1977)

Functions

The Institute is an off-campus program for Indians that provides innovative assistance to Indian people throughout North and Central America. Established in 1958 under the sponsorship of Spencer W. Kimball and the authority of the University and the Board of Trustees, the Institute began to assemble information on every phase of Indian culture. In 1966, the organization was expanded to include research and services to Indians in the areas of agriculture, economic projects, alcoholism, and other areas of need across a whole range of pressing social and economic problems.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Institute of American Indian Services and Research is under the supervision of a director who reports to the dean of the Division of Continuing Education.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Division of Continuing Education (1971-1977)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Institute of American Indian Studies (1971)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. American Indian Services and Research Center (1977)

Associated Archival Materials

Records of the Institute of American Indian Studies, 1956-1972 (UA 552)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1975-1976: p. 28 (Dale T. Tingey, Director)

Records of the Institute of American Indian Studies, 1956-1972 (est: 1971)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00501

Creator: LFW