Interview with Chairman Melvin Thom

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Description: 

Melvin Thom discusses family history, education, differences between Paiute bands, Chicago Conference, tribal government, experiences of discrimination and racism by police, racial politics in the tribe, and activism.

Location Description: 

Salt Lake City, Utah

Tribe, Community, Culture: 
The Walker River Paiute Tribe
Community: 
University of Utah
Protocol: 
University of Utah Public Access
Category: 
Oral History & Interviews
Keywords: 
Education, Paiute-Settler relations, Employment, Tribal Governance
Collections: 
University of Utah, The Walker River Paiute Tribe
Original Date Description: 
1970 August 7
Creator: 
Melvin Thom
Contributor: 
Floyd A. O’Neil
Rights: 
The oral history interviews featured in this collection have been made available by the University of Utah's J. Willard Marriott Library. These recordings (as well as corresponding metadata and transcripts) are free for use but access is subject to change as work with Tribal and community partners progresses. Duplication for commercial use is not permitted without permission, and the user is responsible for compliance with copyright and privacy laws. If you have any questions please contact special@library.utah.edu
Source: 
Doris Duke Collection at the J.W. Marriott Library Special Collections
Identifier: 
A0001_0624_01;A0001_0625_01;Ms417_019_625_Thom;Ms417_019_624_Thom;
Type: 
Audio Recording
Format: 
MP3