Fort Sill Apache Tribe

The Fort Sill Chiricahua/Warm Springs Apache Tribe’s Cultural Programs Office and Library will continue to focus on strengthening its collections. Staff will assess digital photographic and audio collections and follow archival standards to ensure their preservation. Photographs, whether of well-known chiefs, women in traditional dress, or family ceremonies, are an essential part of cultural preservation, and maintaining the photographic collections adds context and understanding to the study of tribal history. The library will also obtain materials such as books, periodicals, and dissertations related to indigenous peoples. Library staff will participate in sessions focused on photographic archiving and editing at the annual conference of the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums.