Gift of William Byler in 2003 and 2004. The accession numbers associated with this gift are ML.2003.11 and ML.2004.024.

The Fraser Barron files in Box 23 were donated by William Byler's wife, Mary Byler, in 2012. The accession number associated with this donation is ML.2012.022.

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Materials in this collection have been treated for mold; however, materials may still be fragile and exhibit signs of damage. Researchers should exercise caution when handling these materials.

This collection was processed by Tal Eisenzweig in August 2008. A collection-level description and a file-level inventory were created but no arrangement occurred at this time. The Fraser Barron files in Box 23 were added to the collection in 2015 after being discovered in the repository.

The collection was reprocessed by Rachel Van Unen in February-March 2018 after receiving preservation treatment for mold. The collection was intellectually arranged into four series and materials were rehoused in new archival folders.

No material was separated during processing in 2008 or 2015.

During reprocessing in 2018, approximately one linear foot of receipts and invoices for individual expenses were discarded. The financial statements of Byler's firms, monthly invoices to tribal leadership, and other more substantial financial documents were retained.

People

• Byler, William

Subject

• Indians of North America -- Claims
• Indians of North America -- Government relations
• Indians of North America -- Land tenure
• Indians of North America -- Legal status, laws, etc
• Natural resources -- United States -- Management
• Practice of law
• Water rights -- United States

Publisher

Public Policy Papers

Finding Aid Author

Tal Eisenzweig; Rachel Van Unen

Finding Aid Date

2008

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Collection is open for research use.

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