Ruth Muskrat Bronson (October 3, 1897 – June 12, 1982) was a Cherokee poet, educator and Indian rights activist. After completing her education, Bronson became the first Guidance and Placement Officer of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. She served as executive secretary for the National Congress of American Indians, which was founded in 1944, and created their legislative news service.
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3 October 1897 White Water, Delaware Nation Reservation, Indian Territory
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Died |
12 June 1982 (aged 84) Tucson, Arizona
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Zodiac | Libra |
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