Harris, LaDonna, 1931-
Person
Biographical:
LaDonna Vita Tabbytite Harris was born February 26, 1931. She is a Comanche Native American social activist and politician from Oklahoma. She is the founder and president of Americans for Indian Opportunity. Harris was a vice presidential candidate for the Citizens Party in the 1980 United States presidential election alongside Barry Commoner. She was the first Native American woman to run for vice president. In 2018, she became one of the inductees in the first induction ceremony held by the National Native American Hall of Fame.
Found in 32 Collections and/or Records:
1967 Correspondence from Southwestern Cooperative Educational Laboratory to Mrs. LaDonna Harris, 1966-04-23
Item — Box 283: Series CAC_CC_026_3_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 8
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0003
Abstract
89th (1965-1967)
Dates:
1966-04-23
1972 Correspondence between LaDonna Harris and Hunter P. Wharton Regarding Support for the AIO Action Council
Item — Box 282: Series CAC_CC_026_3_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 4
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0048
Abstract
92nd (1971-1973)
Dates:
1961-1972
1972 Correspondence Regarding the Role of Women in the American Bicentennial, 1972-04-17
Item — Box 283: Series CAC_CC_026_3_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 25
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_285_25_0005
Abstract
92nd (1971-1973)
Dates:
1972-04-17
1972 Letter from LaDonna Harris to Harold J. Buoy Discussing AIO Action Council's Legislative Activities and Funding Needs
Item — Box 282: Series CAC_CC_026_3_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 4
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0042
Abstract
92nd (1971-1973)
Dates:
1961-1972
1972 Letter from LaDonna Harris to the Textile Workers Union of America Seeking Support for AIO Action Council, 1972-04-25
Item — Box 282: Series CAC_CC_026_3_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 4
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0040
Abstract
92nd (1971-1973)
Dates:
1972-04-25
1972 Letter to AFL-CIO President George Meany Requesting Support for Americans for Indian Opportunity, 1972-04-25
Item — Box 282: Series CAC_CC_026_3_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 4
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0036
Abstract
92nd (1971-1973)
Dates:
1972-04-25
Agenda for Americans for Indian Opportunity Executive Committee Meeting, September 18, 1972, 1972-07-21
Item — Box 282: Series CAC_CC_026_3_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 3
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0023
Abstract
92nd (1971-1973)
Dates:
1972-07-21
Appeal for Financial Support from International Union of Electrical Workers to AIO Action Council in 1972
Item — Box 282: Series CAC_CC_026_3_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 4
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0035
Abstract
92nd (1971-1973)
Dates:
1961-1972
Behind the Scenes with LaDonna Harris: The Comanche Indian Wife of Senator Fred Harris, 1969-05-21 - 1971-12-31
Item — Box 282: Series CAC_CC_026_3_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 19
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0054
Abstract
91st (1969-1971)
Dates:
1969-05-21 - 1971-12-31
Correspondence between the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty and the Southwest Regional Office of Economic Opportunity, 1967-12-29
Item — Box 283: Series CAC_CC_026_3_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 23
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0025
Abstract
90th (1967-1969)
Dates:
1967-12-29