Assembled by Barbara Drake (1940-2020), Gabrieleño/Tongva Elder, cultural ambassador, and educator, this collection contains Barbara Drake's personal files including biographical information and documents from her many speaking/teaching engagements at local schools, museums, and other community events, as well as her educational materials and research materials. Included in her papers are the curriculum and teaching materials she developed and used for her many workshops and classes as she worked tirelessly for the revival of reciprocal relations with the land and played a key role in Tongva cultural revitalization. One of the founding members of Mother Earth Clan, Cultural Keepers, and the Chia Cafe Collective, Barbara was known as "Auntie Barbara" by students, faculty, and staff at The Claremont Colleges and was instrumental in fostering collaboration between the local Tongva community and Claremont.

14 Linear Feet (9 records boxes + 1 document box + 1 flat box + 1 oversized folder)

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Collection open for research.