American Indian Movement
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1968-
Biographical / Historical
launched in Minneapolis in 1968
Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:
Allen Cooper Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-925-BC
Abstract
Collection contains materials related to grassroots activism in New Mexico, the American Indian Movement, as well as national and international civil rights campaigns. The collection includes posters, flyers, articles, underground newspapers, reports, pamphlets, and clippings.
Dates:
1960-2013
Anthony Louderbough Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-954
Abstract
The collection documents the activism and unrest of the 1960s-early 1970s in New Mexico, which largely reflects the national climate at the time.
Dates:
1967-2016; Majority of material found within 1967-1973
Carol Sullivan Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-659-BC
Abstract
This collection contains papers of Carol Sullivan, an anthropologist, who did extensive research on the American Indian Movement (AIM), especially the 1973 occupation of Wounded Knee at Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Other topics include AIDS, Amazon region (Brazil), Chiapas, corrections and mental health, Grants and Gallup area mining and general history.
Dates:
1923-2014; Majority of material found within 1973-2000
Carol Sullivan Pictorial Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-659
Abstract
This collection contains photographs taken by Carol Sullivan, an anthropologist, who did extensive research on the American Indian Movement (AIM), especially the 1973 occupation of Wounded Knee, at Pine Ridge, South Dakota. An addition includes photos related to Wounded Knee, S. Dakota, and research in Mexico.
A second, unprocessed, addition includes sketches by Carol Sullivan and others, along with exhibit material.
Dates:
1973-2000
Christopher Felver Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-2008-002
Abstract
The Christopher Felver photograph collection contains portraits of prominent Southwest and Native American authors, artists, activists, and performers, as well as photographs from Nicaragua.
Dates:
1982-2015; Majority of material found within 1984, 1998, 2012-2015
Kay Cole Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-556-BC
Scope and Content
The majority of this collection represents Kay Cole's involvement with Dennis Banks and American Indian issues, dating from the 1970's. The collection is divided into 9 overlapping series. D-Q University contains materials related to D-Q (Deganawidah Quetzacoatl) University, an accredited, Indian controlled Indian/Chicano college which was established in Davis, California in 1971 and continues to operate today. Dennis Banks was a student, an instructor,...
Dates:
1971-1992
Kay Cole Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-556
Abstract
This collection contains photographs relating to the life of Kay Cole.
Dates:
1975-1990
Robert E. Robideau American Indian Movement Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-557-BC
Scope and Content
The Robert E. Robideau papers contain reports, court documents, Freedom of Information Act released FBI files, newspaper clippings, correspondence, handwritten notes, publications, audiocassette tapes, flyers, and research files pertaining to Robideau's lifelong work as an American Indian Movement activist. The original collection is divided into 3 overlapping series. 2 more series were added in July 2011. AIM consists of 23 boxes which contain the...
Dates:
1974-2007
Robert L. Anderson American Indian Movement Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-695-BC
Abstract
This collection consists of correspondence, news clippings, publications, audio, video, and memorabilia relating to contemporary Native American issues and prominent American Indian personalities. The collection includes FBI files requested by Robert Anderson under the Freedom of Information Act, as well as materials pertaining to the American Indian Movement (AIM) and individuals such as Leonard Peltier, Russell Means, Dennis Banks, Ward Churchill, Tim Giago and Clyde and Vernon Bellecourt,...
Dates:
1973-2009
Roger A. Finzel American Indian Movement Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-711-BC
Abstract
This collection documents activities of the American Indian Movement (AIM), including the takeover of Wounded Knee, Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota by AIM. Also documented are the circumstances underlying the takeover, the aftermath, and individual court cases associated with Wounded Knee and the American Indian Movement. Materials relevant to Native American issues such as sovereignty, land, water, resources, health and education are also included in the collection.
Dates:
1965-1995 (bulk 1973-1979)
Roger A. Finzel Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-711
Abstract
The collection contains five photographs related to the American Indian Movement (AIM) and the activities of the group during 1973-1974.
Dates:
1973-1974