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 7 Collections and/or Records:
Correspondence to LaDonna Harris from a constituent about the Women's Speaker Bureau Tea Event, May 26, 1967
Item — Box: 285, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_285_26_0001
Scope and Contents
The Women's Speaker's Bureau is a committee of the Democratic National Committee that works to promote women's involvement in politics. Mrs. Fred R. Harris is a member of the bureau and was invited to a tea at the White House, but was unable to attend. She expresses her regret at not being able to attend and her hope to be more involved in the future.
Request for Assistance with College Enrollment', 1971-01 - 1971-12-31
File — Box: 235, Folder: 15
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_037
Overview
91st (1969-1971)
Request for Commentary on Indian Education Reform for American Heritage Magazine', 1970-07-28
File — Box: 197, Folder: 3
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_009
Overview
91st (1969-1971)
Request for Financial Assistance in Graduate Program for Minorities, 1971-01 - 1971-12-31
File — Box: 235, Folder: 15
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_055
Overview
91st (1969-1971)
Scholarship Information for Michael C. Bried, 1971-12-13
File — Box: 235, Folder: 16
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_002
Overview
91st (1969-1971)
Update on United States Senate Activities: July 18, 1967, 1967-07-18
Item — Box: DP 63, Folder: 39
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_63_39_0007
Overview
90th (1967-1969)
Update on United States Senate Activities: July 18, 1967
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_63_39_0007