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became a financial manager for the Omaha nation, leasing grazing land that was excess to individual household needs. Marguerite LaFlesche
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was endemic in the area. Nearly one-third of the tribe died within the first two years as a result of the journey and conditions, among them the oldest son of Chief
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that Indians were persons under the law, and had all the rights of US citizens. Tibbles attended and reported the case, which gained national attention.
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in 1881. "Nedawi" is thought to be the first short story written by an American Indian which was not based on legend.
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American issues. For instance, she gave an address to the
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Starita, Joe. (2010). "I Am A Man", St Martin's Griffin.
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786:, UXL Newsmakers, 2005. Retrieved August 23, 2011
600:National Women's Hall of Fame, Susette La Flesche
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421:, based on Indian issues in
384:United States District Court
374:In 1879 La Flesche acted as
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517:(1898), and illustrated it.
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221:(Bright Eyes), was born in
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206:Early life and education
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1948:Mary Steichen Calderone
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284:Susan LaFlesche Picotte
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886:Peyer, Bernd. (1991).
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531:, by Thomas Tibbles.
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380:Fort Omaha, Nebraska
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1993:Rozanne L. Ridgway
1943:Lydia Moss Bradley
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1690:Susette La Flesche
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888:The Singing Spirit
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536:Omaha World Herald
411:Helen Hunt Jackson
288:Indian reservation
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