American Indian Oral History: Interview with Robert Bennett, Interview Date: 1975 October 14, Date Digitized: 1/23/2017
Scope and Contents
The oral history interview with Robert Bennett, Oneida, was conducted by S. I. (Sam) Myers on October 14, 1975. Bennett was the first person to work his way up from junior clerk to commissioner in the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He was only the second individual of Native American heritage to become commissioner. Bennett shared his experiences from his career working on, and with, a great number of reservations. He also discussed the American Indian Movement (AIM) and its impact on Native American relations with the U.S. government prior to, and during, the 1970s.
Dates
- Interview Date: 1975 October 14
- Date Digitized: 1/23/2017
Creator
- Bennett, Robert L. (Robert LaFollette), 1912-2002 (Person)
- Myers, S. I. (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
This item is not yet available online. If you believe this may be a recording of you or your ancestor, please contact UNO Libraries' Archives and Special Collections at unoasc@unomaha.edu or 402.554.6046.
Extent
1 Cassettes
Materials Specific Details
audio
Materials Specific Details
Original format: cassette tape; Digital format: mp3
General
Interviewer: S. I. Myers
Duration
Runtime: 00:57:35
- History Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Indians of North America Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Indians of North America -- History Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Indians of North America -- Interviews Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Sioux Nation Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- audiocassettes Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- oral histories (document genres) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Repository Details
Part of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Archives & Special Collections Repository
Archives & Special Collections
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
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Omaha Nebraska 68182-0237 United States
402-554-6046
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