Indians of North America -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 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
Jerry C. Straus papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3665
Abstract
Contains a collection of transcripts from the Indian Claims Commission from the 19th and 20th centuries, concerning mainly the Shosone Indians; appraisals of land and mineral resources; exhibit material; selection of books and maps; reel-to-reel tapes; case petitions and pleadings and legislative history.
Dates:
1934-1982