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National Council of American Indians

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1926-

Administrative History

The National Council of American Indians (est. 1926) was an advocacy organization for Native Americans. The group was established by Zitkála-Šá, and was involved in investigations of tribal property rights.

Found in 30 Collections and/or Records:

Undated correspondences and related documents

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1704 Series 2 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents

The correspondences and other documents in this box are not explicitly dated but have been grouped into some general categories.

Dates: 1906-1938
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / National Council of American Indians records / Zitkala-S̈a personal and business correspondence

United States government documents (with related documents)

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1704 Series 3
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Contains correspondence, personal history, and business papers of both Zitkala-S̈a and her husband, Raymond Bonnin, with the bulk focusing on Gertrude's activities. Zitkala-S̈a was a central figure in early twentieth century Indian reform, and this collection reflects her intensive involvement. She was instrumental in legislation favorable to Indians and spent a great deal of her time among the Native Americans in an attempt to educate and organize them for greater strength through unity....
Dates: 1906-1938
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / National Council of American Indians records

Zitkala-S̈a biographical information, 1917-1986

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1704 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Biographical information on Zitkala-S̈a, including lists of life activities, chronologies, biographical essays and outlines, and accompanying letters or notes. Dated 1917-1986.

Dates: 1917-1986
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / National Council of American Indians records / Zitkala-S̈a personal papers and writings

Zitkala-S̈a collection on The Sun dance opera, 1913-1938

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1704 Series 1 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains a typescript copy of "The Sun Dance Opera," written by William Hansen in collaboration with Zitkala-S̈a. Includes promotional materials for the performance of the opera and a copyright document. Dated 1913-1938.

Dates: 1913-1938
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / National Council of American Indians records / Zitkala-S̈a personal papers and writings

Zitkala-S̈a correspondence, 1891-1925

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1704 Series 2
Scope and Contents From the Series:

(Including National Council of American Indians Material and other related documents).

Dates: 1891-1925
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / National Council of American Indians records / Zitkala-S̈a personal and business correspondence

Zitkala-S̈a notebooks and travel logs, 1927-1935

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1704 Series 1 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains travel logs and daily notes kept by Zitkala-S̈a. Discusses daily activities and travels in Arizona and California. Dated 1927-1935.

Dates: 1927-1935
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / National Council of American Indians records / Zitkala-S̈a personal papers and writings

Zitkala-S̈a personal and business correspondence

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1704 Series 2
Scope and Contents

(Including National Council of American Indians Material and other related documents).

Dates: 1906-1938
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / National Council of American Indians records

Zitkala-S̈a personal documents

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1704 Series 1 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents

Zitkala-S̈a personal papers

Dates: 1906-1938
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / National Council of American Indians records / Zitkala-S̈a personal papers and writings

Zitkala-S̈a personal papers and writings

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1704 Series 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Contains correspondence, personal history, and business papers of both Zitkala-S̈a and her husband, Raymond Bonnin, with the bulk focusing on Gertrude's activities. Zitkala-S̈a was a central figure in early twentieth century Indian reform, and this collection reflects her intensive involvement. She was instrumental in legislation favorable to Indians and spent a great deal of her time among the Native Americans in an attempt to educate and organize them for greater strength through unity....
Dates: 1906-1938
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / National Council of American Indians records

Zitkala-S̈a unpublished writings and speeches, 1915-1928

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1704 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains unpublished speeches, articles, and essays by Zitkala-S̈a, dated after 1915 to 1928.

Dates: 1915-1928
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / National Council of American Indians records / Zitkala-S̈a personal papers and writings

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 29
Collection 1
 
Subject
Andarko (Okla.) 29
Civil Rights 29
Clinton (Okla.) 29
Concho (Okla.) 29
Indians of North America -- Government relations 29
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Indians of North America -- History 29
Lake Traverse Indian Reservation (N.D. and S.D.) 29
Lawton (Okla.) 29
Pine Ridge Indian Reservation (S.D.) 29
Politics, Government, and Law 29
Sedan (Okla.) 29
Standing Rock Indian Reservation (N.D. and S.D.) 29
Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation (Utah) 29
Ute Indians 29
Washington (D.C.) 29
Yankton Indians 29
Letters 22
Drafts (Documents) 10
Pamphlets 10
Photographs 10
Articles 2
Biographies 2
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 2
Essays 2
Folklore 2
Notes 2
Photocopies 2
Arizona -- Description and travel 1
California -- Description and travel 1
Certificates 1
Contracts 1
Fiction 1
Fliers (Ephemera) 1
Lists 1
Logs (Records) 1
Military records 1
Notebooks 1
Operas 1
Periodicals 1
Promotional materials 1
Reports 1
Speeches, addresses, etc. 1
Theater programs 1
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