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Passing of Last Full-Blooded Mandan Indian, Mattie Grinnell, at Age 108
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_132_2_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Passing of Last Full-Blooded Mandan Indian, Mattie Grinnell, at Age 108
- Date Created:
- 1974-01-01
- EDTF:
- 1974-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146
- Description:
- The last full-blooded member of the Mandan Indian Tribe, Mrs. Mattie Grinnell, passed away at the age of 108. She was a strong advocate for her Indian heritage, participated in social movements, and lived a full life despite facing challenges. Mrs. Grinnell had a large family and was known for her vitality, charm, and spirit. She believed that her longevity was due to using Indian medicine. She was also the last person to receive approval for a Civil War Widow's pension.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 94th (1975-1977)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_1_4_132_2_0000, Box, 132, 2, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 2 Pages
