Shoshone and Bannock Indian Agency (Wyoming)

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Indian Tribes Associated With This Agency
Shoshone, Arapaho

History
The Shoshone and Bannock Agency was the successor to the Fort Bridger Agency and was established in 1870. Most of the Bannock moved to the Fort Hall Reservation in 1872. In 1878 some Northern Arapaho and a few Cheyenne moved onto the Wind River Reservation and came under the jurisdiction of this agency. In 1883, it became the Shoshone Agency, and in 1937, the name was changed to the Wind River Agency.

Agents and Appointment Date
Luther Mann 1861,Capt. J.H. Pattenson (special) 1869, Lt. G.W. Fleming 1869, J.W. Wham 1870, James Irwin 1871, James I. Patten 1877, and Charles Hatton 1879

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

The records of the Shoshone and Bannock Agency are described under the Shoshone Agency and the Wind River Agency.