University of Illinois Racist Mascot

Authors

The Office of Native American Students for Progress

Files

Description

This file contains copies of letters to the University of Illinois Chancellor, Charlene Teters (Native American Student) and the UI President regarding the negative stereotype displayed by the University mascot. Attached to these communications are several newspaper clippings and a copy of a resolution regarding the University of Illinois Mascot.

Publication Date

1989

Collection Document Type

Correspondence and Newspaper Clippings

Collection Topics

Native American Studies

Keywords

Chief Illiniwek mascot, racist portrayal of Native Americans, protests, meetings, resolution

Disciplines

Indigenous Education

Recommended Citation

The Office of Native American Students for Progress. "University of Illinois Racist Mascot." (1989). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/lhnac/123