Notes, Statements, Correspondence, and News clippings, 1973 March 13-14

File — Box: 7, Folder: 14-15

Identifier: II

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Daily notes, including those from a Oglala Sioux Tribal Council meeting about the tribe's public image; a press release from South Dakota Congressman James Abdnor, calling for peace at Wounded Knee; a letter from Blair Higinbotham in which he enclosed a $500 check for Dick Wilson, tribal chairman; a press release announcing the closing of Wounded Knee area schools; newspaper articles about the Wounded Knee takeover; a press release stating three national church organizations had financed the American Indian Movement; and a press release from the Department of Justice explaining its authority in erecting roadblocks.

Dates

1973 March 13-14

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.