Records of Student Life: Records of East Carolina Native American Organization

1989-2007
University Archives #UA45-06
Portions of this collection are digitized (4 items)
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Creator(s)
East Carolina Native American Organization
Physical description
15 Cubic Feet
Preferred Citation
[Item description].  Records of the East Carolina Native American Organization.  UA45-06, [Box number].  University Archives, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC.
Repository
East Carolina University Archives
Access
The collection is open for research use.

Collection contains printed materials documenting the activities of the organization as well as cultural objects belonging to the organization.

Biographical/historical information

The East Carolina Native American Organization was founded in 1971 as a community among the Native American students at East Carolina University. The organization sponsors programs to increase awareness and understanding of Native American cultures by the campus and surrounding community.

Scope and arrangement

Collection contains printed materials documenting the activities of the organization as well as cultural objects belonging to the organization.

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Key terms
Corporate Names
East Carolina Native American Organization
Topical
College students--Societies, etc.
Indian college students--North Carolina--Greenville
Indians of North America--Education (Higher)--North Carolina--Greenville
Container list
Box 1 Folder 1 Constitution and By-Laws, 1989, undated
Box 1 Folder 2 Roster, 1990-1991
Box 1 Folder 3 Minutes, 1990-1991
Box 1 Folder 4 Newspaper Clippings, 1990-2003, 2008, 2019
Box 1 Folder 5 North Carolina Native American Council on Higher Education, 1990-1992
Box 1 Folder 7 Correspondence, 1991, 2003, Undated
Box 1 Folder 8 Publicity, 1990, 2001, 2005-2006, 2016-2017, Undated
Box 1 Folder 9 Agendas, 2005, 2007, 2012
Box 1 Folder 10 UNC Campus Scholarship, Undated
Box 1 Mission Statements, undated
Box 2 Arrows with Turkey Feathers, Undated
Box 2 Fragile Bow, Undated
Box 2 Club, Undated
Box 3 Beaver Fur, Undated
Box 4 Beaded China Berry Necklace, Undated
Box 4 Choker with wood and copper beads, Undated
Box 4 Beaded Hair Barrettes, Undated
Box 4 Grapevine Dream Catcher, Undated
Box 4 Sweet Grass and Pine Needle Basket, Undated
Box 5 Beaded Medicine Bag, Undated
Box 5 Turquoise Necklace, Undated
Box 5 Turquoise Necklace with Cross, Undated
Box 6

Packaged with the drum are two mesh bags of tobacco and sage used to bless the instrument.

Large Drum made with Deer Hide, Undated
Box 7 Water Gourd with Ornate Decorations, 2003
Box 8 Bundled Sage bound with red strings, Undated
Box 8 Wooden Flute and Stand, Undated
Box 9 Colorful Blanket, Undated
Box 10 Small Drum made with Deer Hide, Undated
Box 11 "Sun and Moon" Sand Tile, Undated
Box 12 Deerbone Knife, late 2000s
Box 12 Turkey Fan, Undated
Box 13 Clay Pot with Turquoise, Undated
Box 14 Pottery, Undated
Box 15 Large Dream Catcher, Undated
Box 16

Box also includes a design deciphering chart, a painting, and another commemorating piece.

Small Dream Catcher, Undated
Box 17

The shawl comes with a letter of thanks from ECNAO and a blessing for the item.

Shawl, Undated
Box 21 ECNAO Powwow, mid 1990's
Box 21 North Carolina Native American College and Higher Education Organization (NCNACHOE) Annual Conference, 1996
Box 21 Spring ECNAO Powwow, 2001
Box 21 Football Game Tailgate, Native Students and Alumni, 2002
Box 21 School of Science and Math Powwow, 2002-02
Box 21 Photographs - ECNAO Powwow, Spring 2003
Box 21 ECNAO Displays, Undated
Box 21 ECNAO Meetings On and Off Campus, Undated
Box 21 ECNAO Families Doing Service Work, Undated
Box 21 Canned Food Drive During Native American Heritage Month, Undated
Box 21 Educational Awareness Event, Undated