Feature Points
- VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You’ll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1939 Indian Tribes Reservations & Settlements Map. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order maps are made in the USA and each map is inspected for quality. This beautiful artwork is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage maps look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality map print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper posters. We use thick, fine art print quality matte paper. Our professional’s choice matte paper displays artwork in high detail without glare. The color is vibrant and text is easy to read. When framed, this map looks absolutely stunning.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1939 Indian Territory Map of the United States. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic map and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our maps are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each map is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid tube.
- HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old maps have tears, folds, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance maps while keeping its historical character. All our maps are proudly made in the USA. Customers all over the world love our vintage maps and we know you will too.
Additional Information
During the Great Depression, American Indian tribes on reservations across the nation were being given new opportunities by legislation passed under the so-called New Deal. John Collier had been appointed commissioner of Indian Affairs in 1933 and would serve until 1945. Under Collier, the social programs and efficiency of federal Indian programs were increased. Collier had been critical of previous programs, and his actions would have an impact on these communities for the remainder of the century. One of his main focuses was providing funding for education on reservations and for federally supported schools that had Native American students enrolled.
Collier wanted to implement policies that would rejuvenate traditional cultures while establishing organizational procedures to promote economic development on their reservations. His actions represented an attempt to maintain valuable cultural traditions while ushering the tribes into the modern era. Public attitude towards native Americans had become more sympathetic, and these programs were viewed favorably.
This map’s distinctive style and minimal aesthetic immediately transports the viewer back in time and creates an indelible bond between the past and present. These maps were used to represent reservations boundaries and the charters that governed their residents. This depiction also shows traditional tribal lands and Native American reservations that were open to the public. During the 1930s, more than two million acres of land were returned to tribes across the nation. This land was used for various purposes, from ranching and grazing to developing casinos or other businesses.
Our museum quality giclee print comes printed with archival ink on premium heavyweight matte paper. Shipped in a sturdy cardboard tube your print will arrive ready to be framed. This eye-catching vintage map reproduction print makes the perfect gift for anyone that loves history and imagery.
