: Many older volumes are now available as open-access PDFs through the Smithsonian.
: Synthesizes decades of archaeological and ethnographic research. Handbook of North American Indians
: Planned volumes on the Plateau and a comprehensive Bibliography/Index remain in various stages of development. : Many older volumes are now available as
📍 : This series replaced the original 1907–1910 handbook and remains the most ambitious publishing project in the history of American anthropology. If you'd like to dive deeper into a specific volume: Target tribe or region (e.g., Plains, Southwest) Topic of interest (e.g., Linguistics, Contact History) Digital access instructions 📍 : This series replaced the original 1907–1910
The is a monumental 20-volume encyclopedia detailing the anthropology, history, and linguistics of Indigenous peoples in North America. Published by the Smithsonian Institution since 1978, it serves as the standard reference for scholars and the public. 📖 Overview Publisher : Smithsonian Institution (Scholarly Press). General Editor : William C. Sturtevant (1970–2007). Scope : Covers the continent north of Mesoamerica. Format : Thematic and regional volumes. 🛠️ Structure and Content
: Written by hundreds of leading experts in the field of American Indian studies. ⚠️ Status of the Project
: Southeast, Northeast, Plains, Great Basin, Southwest, California, Northwest Coast, Subarctic, and Arctic.