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Scope and Content Note
The Kevin Gover Papers house 1,612 photographs, daily calendars, news clippings, personal correspondence, programs, speeches, video recordings, awards, and framed photographs collected between January 1997 and January 2001, during which time Gover served as Assistant Secretary of the Interior under Secretary Bruce Babbitt. These materials are arranged chronologically by date.
Most of the images in Series I: Photographs were taken by Kevin Gover. Other photographers include Carol Lujan, the White House photographer, and other professional photographers. These images document visits to Indian schools and communities, the BIA's 175th anniversary, and other BIA meetings. Individuals depicted include Hillary and Bill Clinton, Jesse Jackson, Bruce Babbitt, and leaders of Indian communities in the United States. Series II: Calendars and Professional Papers houses daily calendars recording meetings and trips, news articles, speeches, ephemeral materials, personal letters and notes, reports, agendas, meeting records, and other materials. Series III: Audio Visual consists of 5 video recordings covering BIA conferences, especially the Bureau's 175th anniversary. Series IV: Artifacts and Memorabilia includes framed photographs, plaques, and awards. Box 54 contains photographs subpoenaed by the Independent Counsel during the investigation of Secretary Babbitt over the casino controversy.
Dates
- Creation: 1977-2001
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1998-2001
Language of Materials
Material in English
Access Restrictions
To view this collection, please contact Ask an Archivist or call (480) 965-4932 at least five days in advance. Appointments in the Wurzburger Reading Room at Hayden Library (rm. 138) on the Tempe campus are available Monday through Friday. Patrons can also arrange to view this collection at the Labriola National American Indian Data Center (rm. 305) at Fletcher Library on the West campus. Check the ASU Library Hours page for current availability.
Full extent
From the collection: 54 Box(es)
Full extent
From the collection: 18 Linear Feet
- Box: 9 (Mixed Materials)
Repository details
Part of the Labriola National American Indian Data Center Repository