Patterson, Lotsee
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Use for Lotsee Smith and Lotsee Smith Patterson. Patterson is a monumental figure in American Indian Libraries, having founded the AILA, helped with the creation of the United States' Tribal Libraries, and a tireless advocate for libraries and education of Indigenous peoples around the world as well as rural libraries.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Biggs, Bonnie and Gunnar. Interview, 2024-03-26
File
Identifier: SC027-055
Scope and Contents
In this interview, Bonnie and Gunnar recall the early history of CSUSM when it transitioned as the North County satellite campus for San Diego State University into CSUSM in 1989. Bonnie also discusses her academic and professional achievements, including her work as the university's Tribal Liaison. Bonnie and Gunnar additionally recall her sabbatical to Ghana, Ghanaian jazz music and musicians, visiting and working with tribal libraries in New Mexico, and Bonnie's most recent work with Love...
Dates:
2024-03-26
Bonnie Biggs papers
Collection
Identifier: SC045
Overview
The Bonnie Biggs papers relate to the work, scholarship, and service of former Cal State San Marcos Librarian Emeritus and Tribal Liaison, Bonnie Biggs. A significant subset of the collection is also concerned with the professional life of Dr. Lotsee Patterson (Comanche), an instrumental figure in the development of tribal libraries in the United States.
Dates:
1928-2024; Majority of material found in 1979-2007
Found in:
CSUSM Special Collections
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Bonnie Biggs papers