Indians of North America -- Civil rights
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Maya Miller Papers
Collection
Identifier: 95-107
Abstract
Materials cover the life and work of philanthropist, feminist, political activist, and one-time Nevada U. S. Senate candidate, Maya Miller from the years 1953-2003. The collection includes correspondence, speeches, campaign materials, news clips, agendas, bulletins, reports, and audio/visual resources with particular emphasis placed on Miller's position as Chairperson on the Board of Directors for the Las Vegas-based community development corporation, Operation Life.
Dates:
1954-2003
Western Shoshone Defense Project Records
Collection
Identifier: 2013-10
Abstract
The Western Shoshone Defense Project Records were originally maintained by Carrie and Mary Dann, two traditional Western Shoshone ranchers living in northeastern Nevada. The Defense Project's mission is to affirm Western Shoshone jurisdiction over Western Shoshone ancestral homelands by protecting, preserving, and restoring Shoshone rights and lands for present and future generations based on cultural and spiritual traditions. It was established in 1991 by the Western Shoshone National...
Dates:
1863-2011; Majority of material found within 1930 - 2011