Harris, LaDonna, 1931-
Person
Biographical:
LaDonna Vita Tabbytite Harris was born February 26, 1931. She is a Comanche Native American social activist and politician from Oklahoma. She is the founder and president of Americans for Indian Opportunity. Harris was a vice presidential candidate for the Citizens Party in the 1980 United States presidential election alongside Barry Commoner. She was the first Native American woman to run for vice president. In 2018, she became one of the inductees in the first induction ceremony held by the National Native American Hall of Fame.
Found in 32 Collections and/or Records:
1967 Correspondence from Southwestern Cooperative Educational Laboratory to Mrs. LaDonna Harris, 1966-04-23
Item — Box: 283, Folder: 8
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0003
Overview
89th (1965-1967)
1972 Correspondence between LaDonna Harris and Hunter P. Wharton Regarding Support for the AIO Action Council
Item — Box: 282, Folder: 4
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0048
Overview
92nd (1971-1973)
1972 Correspondence Regarding the Role of Women in the American Bicentennial, 1972-04-17
Item — Box: 283, Folder: 25
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_285_25_0005
1972 Letter from LaDonna Harris to Harold J. Buoy Discussing AIO Action Council's Legislative Activities and Funding Needs
Item — Box: 282, Folder: 4
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0042
Overview
92nd (1971-1973)
1972 Letter from LaDonna Harris to the Textile Workers Union of America Seeking Support for AIO Action Council, 1972-04-25
Item — Box: 282, Folder: 4
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0040
Overview
92nd (1971-1973)
1972 Letter to AFL-CIO President George Meany Requesting Support for Americans for Indian Opportunity, 1972-04-25
Item — Box: 282, Folder: 4
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0036
Overview
92nd (1971-1973)
Agenda for Americans for Indian Opportunity Executive Committee Meeting, September 18, 1972, 1972-07-21
Item — Box: 282, Folder: 3
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0023
Overview
92nd (1971-1973)
Appeal for Financial Support from International Union of Electrical Workers to AIO Action Council in 1972
Item — Box: 282, Folder: 4
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0035
Overview
92nd (1971-1973)
Behind the Scenes with LaDonna Harris: The Comanche Indian Wife of Senator Fred Harris, 1969-05-21 - 1971-12-31
Item — Box: 282, Folder: 19
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0054
Overview
91st (1969-1971)
Correspondence between the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty and the Southwest Regional Office of Economic Opportunity, 1967-12-29
Item — Box: 283, Folder: 23
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0025