The Crow People have a precious and unique history. When lichihkbaahile (First Maker) created us and guided our first leader, Shiipdetash (No Intestines), to this place, we became a distinct people. We are still here, in this place, where lichihkbaahile wanted us to exist. Other have written about us, taken our pictures, recorded our voices. We, too, have written our words, taken our pictures, recorded our voices. The Little Big Horn College Archives sustains the history of the Crow Indian people through the collection and curation of historical manuscripts, personal papers, official reports, institutional records, photographs, and video and audio recordings. The Archives serves the Crow through the safekeeping of these cultural and historical materials. It is an institution dedicated to the Crow community as a resource of learning and memory and as a preserver and defender of historical records.

The Little Big Horn Archives is a most valuable resource for the Crow community and for the students, faculty, and staff of Little Big Horn College. Outside researchers are also welcome. This manual serves as a guide for both staff and users of the Archives. It details the policies and procedures of the Little Big Horn College Archives.

The Little Big Horn College Archives promotes the culture and history of the Crow Indians through the preservation of manuscripts, personal papers, official reports, photographs, and video/audio recordings on the historical and contemporary life of the Crow Indian people. The Archives acquires, organizes, describes, protects, preserves, and makes accessible this wide variety of materials to help perpetuate the culture and history of the Crow community and to assist in building self-knowledge, identity, and purpose for the Crow people.