Zitkala-Sa

Zitkala-Sa (1876–1938) was an American writer, poet and violinist.

Also recorded as Gertrude Simmons Bonnin; Gertrude Simmons; Gertie Eveline Felker; Zitkala-Sa (Gertrude Bonnin); Zitkála-Šá; Gertrude Simmons “Zitkála-Sá” Bonnin.

Overview

Born at Yankton Indian Reservation in 1876, died at Washington, D.C. in 1938.

In detail

Zitkala-Sa studied at Earlham College. the recorded working language is English and Sioux.

The field of work recorded is folklore.

Employment is recorded with Carlisle Indian Industrial School. Positions recorded include president. Membership is recorded of Society of American Indians.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Zitkala-Ša”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q2668090: Zitkala-Sa
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