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...

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.

Overview

Materials related to the advocacy, creation, and implementation of the Protocols for Native American Archival Materials, tribal libraries and librarianship, advocacy for tribal libraries, and Dr. Lotsee Patterson (Comanche). The Protocols are best practices, standards and goals for North American archives that steward materials related to Native Americans to commit to and implement culturally responsive care and use of Native American resources held by non-tribal organizations.