Indian Rights Association. Cambridge Branch (Cambridge, Mass.)

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Founded 1885 in Cambridge, Mass., as branch of the national organization started in Philadelphia some years earlier; organized to disseminate information about North American Indian tribes, fund raise to support various Indian activities, and lobby politicians on behalf of legislation and treaties; also known as Indian Rights Association of Cambridge. First president was Rev. Samuel Longfellow.

From the description of Records, 1885-[19--]. (Cambridge Public Library). WorldCat record id: 70975182

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associatedWith Massachusetts Indian Association. Cambridge Branch. corporateBody
associatedWith National Indian Association. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Massachusetts--Cambridge
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Indians of North America
Indians of North America
Political activists
Social action
Social reformers
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Active 1885

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