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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 2 Collections and/or Records:

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)
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Fred R. Harris Collection / Congressional / Indian Affairs, Education, Indian Schools

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)
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Fred R. Harris Collection / Congressional / Indian Affairs, Scholarships, A-W

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