kansa indian social studies

Charles Curtis ___A brief encyclopedic entry about Charles Curtis ("a quarter-blood Kansa Indian"), who under Herbert Hoover served as the United States' 31st vice president. - Text only - From Encyclopedia Americana -
http://ap.grolier.com/article?assetid=0116080-00&templatename=/article/article.html

Charles Curtis Timeline ___A biography of the last full-blooded Kaw Indian, William Mehojah, can be found, accompanied by his photo. As well, you'll find a timeline of historical and genealogical events leading up to the birth of Charles Curtis. You'll also find a biographical list of key events concerning this man's life. This is but one part of a large website devoted to the life of Charles Curtis. Just follow the links to access everything. - Illustrated - From Ann Andrews -
http://www.vpcharlescurtis.net/ksstudies/kstimeline2.html

Kansa __ A summary of Kansa history and culture. - From Minnesota State University - http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/northamerica/kansa.html

Kansa Indian Tribe History __ "A southwestern Siouan tribe; one of the five, according to Dorsey's arrangement, of the Dhegiha group. Their linguistic relations are closest with the Osage, and are close with the Quapaw." An overview of Kansa history. - From accessgenealogy.com - http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/tribes/siouan/kansahist.htm

The Kansa - Origins ___This is an excellent website, with (mostly) enlargeable images. Topics include Origins, Everyday Life, Spirituality and Relations with other tribes, and can be accessed by the text links or by clicking on the word 'Next' at the bottom of each page. - Illustrated - From the Kansas State Historical Society - http://www.kshs.org/places/kawmission/kansaorigins.htm

Lethal Contact Kanza Trade With Euro-Americans ___Follow the text links or click on 'Next' at the bottom of each page to learn about the relationship between the Kaw people and the Euro-Europeans. Most images are enlargeable with a click. - Illustrated - From the Kansas State Historical Society - http://www.kshs.org/places/kawmission/lethalkanzatrade.htm

Kanza Indian Encampment ___A short page, but it contains images and a description of this people's earthen lodge. Webmaster provides a printable version. - Illustrated - From Overland Park, Kansas - http://www.opkansas.org/_Vis/Farmstead/encampment.cfm

Mission Purpose ___"The intent of the U.S. Indian policy was to discourage the Kaws from hunting buffalo and trapping, and to encourage them to adopt a sedentary life devoted to agriculture. For twenty years prior to the construction of the Kaw Mission, the government had sought to direct the Kaws into a way of life that would be more acceptable to white culture." Click on 'Next" at the bottom of each page or follow the text links to learn all about the mission that had such an affect on the Kaw Nation. - Illustrated - From the Kansas State Historical Society -
http://www.kshs.org/places/kawmission/missionpurpose.htm

Reconnections - The Kaw Nation Today ___Current information about this historic tribe. - Illustrated - From the Kansas State Historical Society - http://www.kshs.org/places/kawmission/reconnectionskawnation.htm

Resources on the Kansa __ You will find several online resources for Kansa along with resources for other Native American information. - From mongabay.com - http://www.mongabay.com/indigenous_ethnicities/north_american/Kansa.html

Welcome To the Official Website of the Kaw Nation of Oklahoma ___Good information about this people from whom the state of Kansas got its name. Each section contains further links to relevant information. - Text only - From the Kaw Nation of Oklahoma - http://www.kawnation.com/