Sequoyah Research Center facts for kids

The Sequoyah National Research Center (SNRC) is a special place in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is home to the American Native Press Archives (ANPA). ANPA holds one of the biggest collections of Native American newspapers, magazines, and books in the world. The Center also has the J.W. Wiggins Native American Art Collection. This collection includes over 2,400 pieces of art made by modern Native American artists.

The ANPA started in 1983. It was created by Dr. Daniel F. Littlefield and Dr. James W. Parins. The SNRC is where the ANPA's collections are kept. It also provides education and research opportunities. People often just call the ANPA by the name "SNRC." The University of Arkansas at Little Rock supports and houses the SNRC.

The name "Sequoyah Research Center" comes from a famous Cherokee man named Sequoyah. He was a silversmith. He also invented the Cherokee syllabary, which is a writing system for the Cherokee language.

What the Center Collects

The Sequoyah National Research Center keeps many important items. These items help us learn about Native American history and culture.

Native American Publications

• The Center has collections of newspapers and magazines. There are more than 2,100 different titles. These were mostly published by Native nations, groups, and individuals.

Special Collections and Papers

• They also have special collections of writings. These include papers from scholars and writers. There are also records about media organizations and the history of Native American publishing. You can find records from Native organizations and tribal history here too.

Files on Native Writers

• The Center keeps files on about 4,500 Native writers. This helps researchers learn more about their works and lives.

Extensive Library

• There is a large library at the Center. It has many books and resources related to Native American topics.

Microform Holdings

• They have microform copies of Native newspapers and magazines. Microform is a way to store many documents in a small space. They also have records of tribal nations and groups. Plus, there are records from federal agencies that worked with Native communities.

Learn More

• You can visit the official website of the Sequoyah National Research Center to learn more: Official site: http://ualr.edu/sequoyah