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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:

La Donna Harris: A Senate Wife Championing the American Indian Cause, 1970-05-24

 Item — Box 282: Series CAC_CC_026_3_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 19
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0081

La Donna Harris: A Tireless Advocate for Native American Rights and Opportunities, 1970-01-26 - 1971-12-31

 Item — Box 282: Series CAC_CC_026_3_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 19
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0073

LaDonna Harris Advocates for Urban Indian Rights and Recognition in 1970s America, 1971-08-14 - 1971-12-31

 Item — Box 282: Series CAC_CC_026_3_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 19
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0086

LaDonna Harris' Letter of Gratitude to Edgar Owens for Insight on Local Participation

 Item — Box 282: Series CAC_CC_026_3_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 3
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0030