American Indian Defense Association
Organization
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
National Council of American Indians records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1704
Scope and Contents
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:
1926-1938
Samuel Russell, Jr. correspondence, 1920 June 28-1936 November 12
File — Box 9: Series 13 [Barcode: 31197233277653], Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 13 File 2
Scope and Contents
Contains miscellaneous correspondence of Samuel Russell, Jr., including a letter to Reed Smoot (Latter-day Saint apostle and senator), and a letter from the Indian Defense Association. 9 items, dated June 28, 1920 to November 12, 1936.
Dates:
1920 June 28-1936 November 12
Senator William H. King correspondence, 1927 December 15-1928 February 23
File — Box 8: Series 11; Series 12 [Barcode: 31197233277646], Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 11 File 11
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence of Senator King, as well as information from the American Indian Defense Association. 5 items, dated December 15, 1927 to February 23, 1928.
Dates:
1927 December 15-1928 February 23
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