Here at the Congregational Library, we have quite a lot of materials about Native Americans in a religious context, from editions of John Eliot's translation of the Bible into a local Native American language of Massachusetts to a sizable collection of missionary and historical materials.
If you're looking for something a bit broader in scope, though, the National Archives and Records Administration can be a great place to start. They have historical records from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, articles, image collections, links to other repositories, and more. There are also lists of Native American genealogical resources and tribal resources for researchers interested in those subjects.
Whether you're looking for ancestors, doing research for your next book, or just a fan of American history, there are some wonderful materials waiting for you. Go take a look around. You might be surprised at what you can find.
image of Lone Wolfe (Guipago), a Kiowa chief from the National Archives' collection of Native American pictures (American Indian Select List number 105)
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