Below is a list of primary and secondary sources related to Wyandot history. The list is intended to be a starting point for students and scholars interested in learning more about the Wyandot Nation of Kansas. Because of this, not all resources are linked or openly accessible. Some of these resources can be found free and online. Many, like scholarly books, can be found in libraries. Other documents are in state and local archives. For these, when possible, we have identified the holding institution to make tracking records easier.

Online Resources

These are openly accessible websites, databases, and some interpretive writings about the Wyandot Nation from around the world.

Primary Sources

Primary sources are documents that were written at the time of the event they address. Diaries, letters, newspapers, government reports, are all examples of primary sources. As researchers, it is important for us to remember that just because a source comes from the time we are studying does not mean it is inherently correct or truthful. Just as today, people had biases, did not see every aspect of every event they witnessed, and misunderstood the motivations and experiences of the people around them. In short, primary sources don’t always provide the truth, but they do give us insights into the past that we can analyze and understand.

Below is a list of primary sources that address Wyandot history. The list is not exhaustive, but is a good starting point for interested readers. If sources can be found online, they are linked. If they are part of archival collections, the archive information is given.

Secondary Sources

Secondary sources are works written by scholars. These include books and journal articles. These works generally have been peer-reviewed and are a good place to understand what historians know about the Wyandot Nation of Kansas.

Language Materials

There is an ongoing effort to revive the Wyandot Language. These are helpful materials to engage with Wyandot.