American Indian Defense Association

Selected press clippings concerning Zitkala-S̈a, 1918-1931

Sub-Series

Identifier: MSS 1704 Series 1 Sub-Series 6

Scope and Contents

Includes clippings or photocopies of clippings featuring Zitkala-S̈a, dated 1918-1931.

Dates: 1918-1931

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

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

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Russell family papers / Samuel Russell, Jr. government work materials

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