An Analysis of Sources of Information on the Population of the Navaho (1966)

Excerpt from An Analysis of Sources of Information on the Population of the Navaho There has been no standardized definition Of Indian suitable for all purposes. It is quite evident that several ideas are involved in this word. There is the idea of biological descent or degree Of blood as a definite something which makes a person an Indian. This something would be generally based on personal appearance plus local records such as the reservation or tribal roll containing the name of the person and his degree Of blood or those of his parents or other relatives. Further, there is the cultural element, illustrated in the ability to speak an Indian language or by the person's participating in the customs and culture of some recognized Indian group, such as Indian arts and crafts or taking an active part in the tribal ceremonies. Finally, there is the legal Indian who is owner or part owner Of restricted property and a member of some tribal group holding such property. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.… (more)