Skip to main content

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

 Item — Box: 282, Folder: 19
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0086
LaDonna Harris Advocates for Urban Indian Rights and Recognition in 1970s America, 1971-08-14 - 1971-12-31
LaDonna Harris Advocates for Urban Indian Rights and Recognition in 1970s America, 1971-08-14 - 1971-12-31

Scope and Contents

LaDonna Harris, a half Comanche, half Irish woman, is fighting for the rights of American Indians, particularly urban Indians who face discrimination and poverty. She believes in educating the public about Indian culture and history, and is working to raise funds and promote reforms for the Indian community. She emphasizes the need for solidarity among Indians, despite being often misunderstood by the general public.

Dates

  • Creation: 1971-08-14 - 1971-12-31

Creator

Conditions Governing Access:

Certain series of this collection are stored off-site and require prior notice to access. If you wish to view these materials, please contact the Congressional Archives staff to arrange an appointment.

The Clippings series is stored off-site.

Full Extent

1 pages

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Abstract

92nd (1971-1973)

Related Materials

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Comanche Nation; Navajo Indians

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

Contact:
630 Parrington Oval
Room 202B
Norman Oklahoma 73109 United States