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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 27 Collections and/or Records:

Resignation and Recommendations Letter from LaDonna Harris to Peterson Zah

 Item — Box 282: Series CAC_CC_026_3_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 3
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0016

Update on United States Senate Activities: July 18, 1967, 1967-07-18, Whole

 Item — Box DP 63: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 39
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_63_39_0007