Native American and Indigenous History at Duke

This guide is designed to introduce researchers to resources on Native Americans at Duke University.

The information in this guide is separated into four sections. Please use the tabs above to navigate to each section. Links to relevant digitized materials are included in each section.

• Cherokee Industrial School: Documentation about the 1880s residential school for young men and boys of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians connected to Trinity College.
• Native Americans at Duke University: Secondary resources and archival collections on Native Americans at Duke from the 1900s to the present.
• Student Groups & Campus Offices: A list of student groups and campus offices for Native American students, employees, and alumni.
• North Carolina Native Communities: A list of links to North Carolina tribes and other Native American organizations in North Carolina.

After reviewing this guide, please contact a University Archives staff member if you need further assistance in locating additional resources.

The Duke University Archives, part of the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, is the official repository for the historical records of Duke University. Visit our website to learn more about us!

The materials described in this guide may be used in the Rubenstein Library's reading room.

Please note that university administrative records are restricted for 25 years, except with written permission from the office that created the records. Board of Trustees records are restricted for 50 years, except with written permission from the Board of Trustees. Find more information about University Archives access policies.

Helpful Links:

• Reading Room hours
• Directions to the Rubenstein Library reading room
• Register as a Rubenstein Library patron and request materials
• Ordering reproductions of Rubenstein Library materials
• How to cite Rubenstein Library materials