Indian Natural Resources, Science & Engineering Program (INRSEP) Collection

Collection Number

2024.03

Contact Information

The Library, Special Collections
Cal Poly Humboldt
One Harpst Street
Arcata CA 95521
URL: http://library.humboldt.edu/humco/holdings/warren.htm

Processed by

Carly Marino, Special Collections Librarian & Archivist
Nico Townsend and Alexis Villegas, Special Collections Interns and INRSEP Students
Hannah Evans, Special Collections Student Assistant 

Date Collection Processed

2024

Language

English

Collection Creator

Native American Career Education in Natural Resources (NACENR, 1974-1991)
Indian Natural Resources, Science & Engineering Program (INRSEP, 1991-2024)

Dates Covered by Collection

1970s-2024 (Date span)
1990s (Bulk dates)

Size of Collection

12 linear feet (9 standard boxes, 1 oversized, 1 square)

Abstract

This collection consists of photographs, CD’s, posters, event flyers, booklettes, and general memorabilia and information about NACENR (1974-1991) and INRSEP (1991-2024). This collection's robust photograph archive depicts various aspects of life for NACENR and INRSEP students throughout the years. The ephemeral materials provide insight into a variety of the projects the program facilitated. 

Access

Open for research by appointment.

Copyright

Copyright has not been assigned to Cal Poly Humboldt. To obtain permission to publish or reproduce in any format please contact the Special Collections Librarian.

Acquisition Information

This collection was received via donation by COMPASS in 2024. These items were donated by COMPASS Director Dr. Nievita Bueno Watts and Native Student Advisor and LSAMP Coordinator Nanette Durbin, MEd.

Biographical Information

In 1974, the Native American Career Education in Natural Resources (NACENR) program was founded with the goal to serve first generation and low-income students. In 1991 the program was absorbed into a larger program titled, Indian Natural Resources, Science & Engineering Program (INRSEP). In 2024, COMPASS was established and currently facilitates eight programs, including but not limited to: INRSEP, the CSU-STEM Pathways and Research Alliance (CSU-SPaRA), the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine Scholars Program (CIRM), and the McNair Scholars Program.

The initial goal of this evolving program was to facilitate a pathway for Native American students to engage with the Natural Sciences. Seeing a gap in Native American professionals working in Natural Resources careers and agencies, NACENR originally sought to encourage indigenous students to study and prepare for a successful career in Natural Resources. The idea was to promote responsiveness from Natural Resources agencies to the indigenous perspective in resource management and hire Native Americans into positions of leadership, both within American Indian communities and in federal, state and private resource management.

Scope and Content

This collection consists of photographs, CD’s, posters, event flyers, booklettes, and general memorabilia and information pertaining to the creation of NACENR/INRSEP and its legacy. These items highlight the activities, programs, events and general community that INRSEP created over the past fifty years.

Arrangement of Collection

This collection is arranged in 7 main series. Folder titles and general organization from initial donation were preserved when possible.

Series: Program Events and Activities 

Series: Powwows: Ephemera and Photographs

Series: Scrapbooks

Series: NACENR and INRSEP Slides, Film and Photos

Series: INRSEP/NACENR VHS Cassettes

Series: INRSEP/NACENR Digital Data Storage Devices

Series: Oversize, (Poster, documents, photos, 1986-2024)

Container List

Box 1
Series: Program Events and Activities 

Original organization maintained. Photographs included with the ephemeral material.

1. 1985 
2. 1988 
3. 1989
4. 1991 
5. 1992 
6. 1993 
7. 1994 
8. 1995 
9. 1996 
10. 1997 
11. 1998 
12. 1999 
13. 2000 
14. 2001 
15. 2002 
16. 2003 
17. 2004 
18. 2005 
19. 2006 
20. 2007 
21. 2008 
22. 2009 
23. 2010 
24. 2019 
25. [2023]
26. Misc. Ephemera
27. Misc. Photos
28. Big River Rancheria News (1997-1999)
29. Project Salmon People (August 1997)
30. [INRSEP Exhibit Material (2024)]

Box 2
Series:  Powwows: Ephemera and Photographs

Organized by date.

1. Powwow Extra Forms DANCE OFF, n.d.
2. Powwow Teen Girls - Fancy, n.d.
3. Powwow Grass Dance - Special, n.d.
4. Powwow Drum and Royalty Reg. Info, n.d.
5. Powwow Registration Forms, n.d.
6. Powwow Drum and Royalty Completed Forms, n.d.
7. Powwow Jr. Girls - Fancy #101-120, n.d.
8. Powwow Jr. Girls - Traditional #127-132 #301-310, n.d.
9. Powwow Teen Girls - Traditional #156-167, n.d.
10. Powwow Teen Girls - Jingle #147-155, n.d.
11. Powwow Women - Fancy #168-175, n.d.
12. Powwow Women - Jingle #176-179 #311-120, n.d.
13. Powwow Women - Traditional #180-199, n.d.
14. Powwow Jr. Boys - Fancy #200-204, n.d.
15. Powwow Jr. Boys - Grass #205-216, n.d.
16. Powwow Jr. Boys - Traditional #217-224 n.d.
17. Powwow Teen Boys - Fancy #225-229, n.d.
18. Powwow Teen Boys - Grass #230-241, n.d.
19. Powwow Teen Boys - Traditional #241-251, n.d.
20. Powwow Men - Fancy #251-261, n.d.
21. Powwow Men - Grass #262-279, n.d.
22. Powwow Men - Traditional #280-299, n.d.
23. Powwow Past Powwow Materials and Info., 1993-1996
24. [Powwow Int. Comp. at HSU, 1996]
25. Powwow 1996 Powwow Judging, 1996
26. Powwow HSU 7th Annual Powwow, 1997
27. Powwow Jr. Girls - Jingle (1997) #121-126, 1997
28. Powwow Results forms - used Judge’s Forms, 1997
29. [Powwow (1 of 3), 1999]
30. [Powwow (2 of 3), 1999]
31. [Powwow (3 of 3), 1999]
32. Powwow, c. 2002
33. Powwow HSU Powwow Vendor, 2004
34. Powwow, 2004

Box 3 
Series: Scrapbooks

Organized by date.

1981-1983

1985-1990

1986-1990

Mid 80s

1987?

Box 4

Undated

1998

1998-1999

“Powwow 2000”

2004

Box 5
Series: NACENR and INRSEP Slides, Film and Photos

An abundance of slide negatives, original photo film and developed photos are organized by topic and date when it is known. If individual photo packets were labeled upon donation, the folder title reflects that label. Subseries group broad topics together, however all folders potentially house a variety of overlapping topics.

1. Campus/socializing: Parties
2. Campus/socializing: Dancers at Univ. Quad
3. Campus/socializing: Graduation Celebration
4. Campus/socializing: INRSEP members
5. Holidays and Events: Christmas and Salmon Prep
6. Holidays and Events: Halloween and Powwows
7. Holidays and Events: Halloween and Campus
8. Conferences: Presenting
9. Conferences: Presenting and Powwows
10. Salmon: Salmon Preparation & Art displays
11. Salmon: Salmon Hunting
12. Salmon: Camping trip for Salmon Hunting
13. Powwows: Performing at various locations
14. Powwows: Performing and socializing at INRSEP house
15. Powwows: Performing and misc. fishing trip
16. Powwows: Performing and Drum Circles
17. Headshots: Signed headshots from notable women

Box 6

1. NACENR: Outdoors & nature, undated
2. NACENR: People, Students & Community, undated
3. NACENR: Range Management South Dakota, 1951-1959
4. NACENR: Landscape images in South Dakota, 1955-1971
5. NACENR: Campus and landscapes, c. 1970s
6. NACENR: School of Natural Resources, 1972
7. NACENR: Misc. Campus & advisory board meetings, 1974-1976
8. INRSEP: Community Events, undated
9. INRSEP: Trip + South Dakota landscapes, 1956-1977
10. INRSEP: Salmon fishing, 1977-1980
11. INRSEP: Group photos and landscapes at Yellowstone, 1978
12. INRSEP: Landscapes from Wyoming and Oregon, 1978
13. INRSEP: Landscapes from Wyoming and Yellowstone; CA Indian Day Celebration, 1978-1982
14. Misc. INRSEP members, undated 
15. Powwow, 1973
16. Community Events, 1997-1998
17. Christmas and Halloween, 1997-2000
18. National Conference, 1997-2000
19. Club, Drum, BBQ, Powwow Activities, 1997-2000
20. Maya’s Wedding, 1998
21. Graduation, 1998
22. Powwow [1 of 2], 1998
23. Powwow [2 of 2], 1998
24. Maya Wedding/ Pow-wow Committee, 1998
25. Powwow, 1999
26. Feast and Powwow, 1999-2000

Box 7
Series: INRSEP/NACENR VHS cassettes

VHS’s are housed in two boxes; labels and dates are attributed to the items that had the information provided upon donation. See Supplemental Information page for individual title list. 

36 VHS tapes  (Date span: 1986-2004, with many undated)

Box 8

32 VHS Tapes (Date span: 1983-2000, with many undated)

Box 9
Series: INRSEP/NACENR Digital Data Storage Devices

Labels and dates are attributed to the items that had the information provided upon donation. See Supplemental Information page for individual title list. 

Drives, disks, videocassettes, floppy Diskettes and various cassette types.

Box 10
Series: Oversize

See Supplemental Information page for individual title list. 

Various posters, documents and photos (1986-2024)

Box 11

NACENR Flag and INRSEP tablecloth

Subject Headings

Humboldt State University -- History
Indian Education – California
Indian Natural Resources
Indians of North American - Education
Intertribal Gathering
Native American Studies
Cal Poly Humboldt

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