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Subject Source: Cclanarrow

Found in 96 Collections and/or Records:

Larry Echohawk correspondence, 2009-2012

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8050 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains memos, correspondence, and contracts between Larry Echohawk and others. Recipients include senators, tribal leaders, and officials within the Department of the Interior. Documents relate to Indian Affairs. Also includes some contracts signed for land and water purposes. Dated 2009-2012.

Dates: 2009-2012
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8050, Larry Echohawk papers

Larry Echohawk daily schedules, 2009-2012

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8050 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains daily schedules of Larry Echohawk during his tenure as Assistant Secretary of the Interior on Indian Affairs. Includes appointments with senators and tribal leaders, as well as his personal appointments. Also includes meetings with Department leaders. Dated 2009-2012.

Dates: 2009-2012
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8050, Larry Echohawk papers

Larry Echohawk photographs, 2009-2012

 Series — Box 3: Series 3; Series 4; Series 5 [Barcode: 31197233615290], Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 8050 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs of Larry Echohawk as the Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs. Includes him being sworn in, several photographs taken at meetings, and pictures of him signing documents. Also contains a jump drive for press releases. Dated 2009-2012.

Dates: 2009-2012
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8050, Larry Echohawk papers

Larry Echohawk press releases, 2009-2012

 Series — Box 3: Series 3; Series 4; Series 5 [Barcode: 31197233615290], Folder: 2-5
Identifier: MSS 8050 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains all the press releases from the Bureau of Indian Affairs during the tenure of Larry Echohawk as Assistant Secretary of the Interior on Indian Affairs. Includes documents related to land and water negotiations, gambling negotiations, and general welfare of certain Indian tribes. Dated 2009-2012.

Dates: 2009-2012
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8050, Larry Echohawk papers

Larry Echohawk weekly reports, 2009-2012

 Series — Carton 2: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197233615282], Folder: 9-14
Identifier: MSS 8050 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains weekly reports of Larry Echohawk to the Secretary of the Interior. Reports update on current events within Indian Affairs, land and water contracts, and Indian rights, as well as the state of the Department. Dated 2009-2012.

Dates: 2009-2012
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8050, Larry Echohawk papers

Legal files of the Ute Indian Tribe and of the Ideal National Insurance Company

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 4028
Abstract

John Kennedy's collection of legal files detailing the work of Stephen G. Boyden for the Ute Indian Tribe and the legal files of the Ideal National Insurance Company, 1937-1988.

Dates: 1937-1988
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Legal files of the Ute Indian Tribe and of the Ideal National Insurance Company

Anne Looser papers

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230317668]
Identifier: MSS 6938
Abstract

Collection consist of two interviews and a speech.

Dates: 1992-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Anne Looser papers

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

Occupy Provo broadside collection

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197239115444]
Identifier: MSS 8960
Scope and Contents

Two broadsides produced by Occupy Provo calling for protests in downtown Provo, Utah. Dated December 3, 2011 and February 4, 2012.

Dates: 2011 December 3; 2012 February 4
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Occupy Provo broadside collection

Office of the President records on civil rights, 1959-1963

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1086 Series 4 Sub-Series 19
Scope and Contents

Contains a 1959 report investigating discrimination and relations of minorities in Utah as well as a 1963 newpaper article advocating for the Utah governor to secure equal rights for everyone regardless of race. Dated 1959 to 1963.

Dates: 1959-1963
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1086, Office of the President records / Office of the President records

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