Interview with Don Patterson

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Summary: 
Don Patterson discusses the history of the Indian Center of San Francisco, issues in the Native community living in the Bay Area, and personal background.
Description: 

In this recording, Don Patterson discusses topics such as the San Francisco Indian Center, intertribal relationships, Native American population in the Bay Area, occupation of Alcatraz, services for alcohol addiction in the Native community, student outreach, future of the Indian Center, and issues with the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Location Description: 

San Francisco, California

Tribe, Community, Culture: 
Sac and Fox Nation
Community: 
University of Utah
Protocol: 
University of Utah Public Access
Category: 
Oral History & Interviews
Keywords: 
San Francisco Indian Center, Intertribal relationships, American Indian Urban population, Alcohol addiction, Student outreach, Bureau of Indian Affairs, American Indian Urban Relocation, Police, Acculturation
Collections: 
University of Utah, Urbanization of the American Indian Oral History Project
Creator: 
Don Patterson
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_1003_01;Ms417_025_1003_Patterson
Type: 
Audio Recording
Format: 
MP3