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LaDonna Harris discusses Native American history and her work with Americans for Indian Opportunity

BROADCAST: Oct. 2, 1992 | DURATION: 00:39:59

Synopsis

LaDonna Harris, Comanche social activist and politician, talks about Native American history and her work towards reforming the view of Native Americans. She talks about expanding the education about Native American cultures and her work with Americans for Indian Opportunity. Topics such as Columbus, Trail of Tears, religion, and civil rights are discussed.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 2, 1992

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
39 minutes, 59 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Native American History & Culture Feminism, Women, Women's Studies Advocacy Civil Rights

People

Social Reformers

Tags

Harris, LaDonna--Interviews Indians of North America--Law and legislation. Indians of North America--Government relations Feminists--United States--20th century--Interviews Women political activists--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Radio programs. Comanche Americans for Indian Opportunity Trail of Tears National Museum of the American Indian Oklahoma Harris, Fred R., 1930- Buffalo Native American civil rights African-American civil rights Native American activists Native American history Native American women

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