Ruby Valley Shoshone Indians

History
The Ruby Valley Shoshone Indians are part of the larger Western Shoshone Indians. The Western Shoshone Indians ranged from Idaho on the north, through much of Nevada and western Utah, to southeastern California on the south. They signed a treaty with the United States government in 1863, ceding most of their land.

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

Treaties
Treaty of 1863 -- Available online; Wikipedia article about the treaty.

Important Web Sites

 * Shoshone Tribe Wikipedia