Jack Forbes Papers

Jack Forbes Papers

Manuscripts and proofs of articles written by Forbes; microcopies of records of Bureau of Indian Affairs; numerous serials, newspapers, clippings, newsletters related to Native American issues. Materials from California Indian Education Association and national Indian organizations. Also contains materials related to ethnic studies, census records (U.S.), California Indian Legal Services (CILS)

Professor of Native American Studies and Anthropology at UC Davis from 1969 to 1994 (now retired). Dr. Forbes is a Native American of Powhatan and Delaware background who has authored many books and articles. He is also a published poet and author of short stories. He organized the Native American movement in 1961, co-founded the California Indian Education Association (1967) and the D-Q University (1971).

UC Davis Special Collections

UC Davis Special Collections

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