The Problem of Indian Administration

"The Problem of Indian Administration", widely recognized as the Meriam Report, is a seminal and comprehensive survey of the socio-economic conditions of Native American populations in the early 20th century. Prepared by the Institute for Government Research at the request of the Secretary of the Interior, this monumental work offers an exhaustive analysis of the health, education, economic status, and legal rights of Indigenous people across the United States.

The report serves as a critical evaluation of federal policy, documenting the failures of the allotment system and the profound poverty and systemic neglect prevalent in tribal communities at the time. Through meticulous data and field observations, it provides a sobering look at the administrative challenges and human impact of governmental oversight. Its findings were instrumental in shifting the trajectory of federal Indian policy, advocating for significant reforms in social services and the protection of communal land.

As a foundational document in the history of federal-tribal relations, this work is an essential resource for scholars of American history, political science, and Indigenous studies. It remains a vital record of the historical struggle for reform and a landmark achievement in the field of public policy and social advocacy.

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