Selected Microfilmed Records Relating to Chippewa Enumeration
The Chippewa were organized into numerous autonomous bands and lived in the Great Lakes region, primarily in present-day Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, and Minnesota. Although the Federal government never forcibly removed the Chippewa from the Great Lakes region, it created several reservations and created records documenting the inhabitants. The following information is a starting point in researching your Chippewa ancestors.
Microfilm Publication Title | Microfilm Pub ID / Catalog Info | ARC Descriptions |
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Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1950 | M595: M595A M595B M595C M595D |
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Correspondence, Field Notes, and the Census Roll of All Members of Descendents of Members Who Were on the Roll of the Ottawa and the Chippewa Tribes of Michigan in 1870, and Living on March 4, 1907 (Durant Roll) | M2039 |
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Letters Received by the Office of Indian Affairs, 1824-1881 Note: The letters relating to the Chippewa Agency can be found on rolls 149-168. While lists of people are rare among these records, the staff has located three relating to the Chippewa: |
M234:
M234A M234B M234C M234D M234E |
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Additional resources on the National Archives web site: