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Letter Book of J. H. Stout

1871 to 1875
AZ 119
Collection Guide
Letter to Dr. H. Bendell

J.H. Stout was a U.S. Special Indian Agent for the U.S. Indian Agency at the Gila River Indian Reservation. The collection contains a holograph, carbon letter book covering the period of December 1, 1871 to March 21, 1875.

Letters are from Stout to his superiors and benefactors back east, describing the needs and conditions of the people and the reservation school; issues of annuity goods are discussed several times. Major addressees are Vincent Colyer, Secretary of the Board, Indian Commission, Rev. J.M. Ferris, and Mrs. J.W. Martin. The collection also includes a summary and notes by Ray Brandes from 1959, a four-page letter addressed to Dr. H. Bendell, and a transcript made by Paul G. Weimann.

Included materials:
Manuscript
Subject Area:
Indigenous Peoples of the Americas
Collection Area:
Arizona & Southwest

Land Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O’odham and the Yaqui. Committed to diversity and inclusion, the University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.