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History, Trans-Mississippi American West

This guide cites primary and secondary sources relevant to the history of the United States west of the Mississippi River.

Native Americans in the West

Brooks Library Special Collections: The CWU Archives and Special Collections (4th floor, Brooks Library) offers a variety of books on Native American history. See this guide for suggested titles relating to Yakama Indians. Note that many other titles are also available at Brooks Library.

Native American Research Guide: See this guide for suggested primary and secondary sources on Native American history. See in particular the sections on tribes in the Southwest and Pacific Northwest.