Native American Celebration at Southampton: A Night of Dance and Dialogue
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0084
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Native American Celebration at Southampton: A Night of Dance and Dialogue
- Date Created:
- 1967-01-01
- EDTF:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57
- Description:
- The New York Times reports on a party in Southampton where Perry Horse, a Kiowa dancer, performed for guests from various tribes. The party was hosted by Senator Fred R. Harris and featured prominent figures like Floyd Westerman and Andrew Stein. The event aimed to raise awareness and support for American Indians, with guests discussing the mistreatment of indigenous people throughout history. The party showcased traditional Indian fashion and dance, with attendees emphasizing the need for positive representation and support for the community.
- Names:
- Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Navajo Indians, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_26_3_282_19_0000, Box, 282, 19, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 2 Pages
