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Indians of North America -- Government relations

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 33 Collections and/or Records:

Papers on the death of Zitkala-S̈a and Raymond T. Bonnin, 1938-1942

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1704 Series 1 Sub-Series 9
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: 1938-1942
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / National Council of American Indians records / Zitkala-S̈a personal papers and writings

Publications by Zitkala-S̈a, 1918-1985

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1704 Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains publications by Zitkala-S̈a personally or in her role as the president of the National Council of American Indians, dated 1918-1985.

Dates: 1918-1985
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / National Council of American Indians records / Zitkala-S̈a personal papers and writings

Raymond T. Bonnin military documents, 1917-1928

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1704 Series 1 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains certificates of appointment and discharge, and other military documents of Raymond T. Bonnin. Dated 1917-1928.

Dates: 1917-1928
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / National Council of American Indians records / Zitkala-S̈a personal papers and writings

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

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 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

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