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Senator's Wife Advocates for Indian Rights and Cultural Acceptance in 1971 , 1971

 Item — Box: 282, Folder: 19
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0087
Senator's Wife Advocates for Indian Rights and Cultural Acceptance in 1971
Senator's Wife Advocates for Indian Rights and Cultural Acceptance in 1971

Scope and Contents

LaDonna Harris, wife of Senator Fred Harris, believes that the sudden popularity of Indian culture is beneficial for the Indian community despite society's historical degradation. She discusses her own experiences of feeling ashamed of her heritage and the need for unity among different tribes. Harris praises a school in Dallas for its work with children from various ethnic backgrounds and advocates for greater tolerance and understanding.

Dates

  • Creation: 1971

Creator

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Full Extent

1 pages

Language of Materials

English

Congress(es):

92nd (1971-1973)

Tribal Affiliation(s):

Comanche Nation

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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