Mattole Indigenous People

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History
The Mattole Indians traditionally lived in what is now northwestern California near the Oregon border. Today, their descendants live mostly on the Rohnereville Rancheria.

Additional References to the History of the Tribe
Frederick Webb Hodge, in his Handbook of American Indians North of Mexico, gave a more complete history of the Mattole tribe, with estimations of the population of the tribe at various time periods. Additional details are given in John Swanton's The Indian Tribes.

Bands of the Mattole Tribe and Their Reservations
Bear River Band of Wiyot and Mattole Indians -- Rohnerville Rancheria

Records
The majority of records of individuals were those created by the agencies. Some records may be available to tribal members through the tribal headquarters.They were (and are) the local office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and were charged with maintaining records of the activities of those under their responsibility. Among these records are:


 * Allotment records
 * Annuity rolls
 * Census records
 * Correspondence
 * Health records
 * Reports
 * School census and records
 * Vital records

Important Web Sites

 * Mattole Indians Wikipedia