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Fighter in velvet gloves: Alaska civil rights hero Elizabeth Peratrovich: study guide

Date

2021

Authors

Boochever, Annie, author
Peratrovich, Roy, Jr., author
University of Alaska Press, publisher

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This book is intended as a study guide for teachers and students to use with Fighter in Velvet Gloves. It includes worksheets, activities, and reflections for grades 6-12. "No Natives Allowed!" blared the storefront sign at the young Tlingit Indian girl. The sting of those words would stay with Elizabeth Peratrovich all her life. They would also make her determined to work for change. Years later, a seasoned fighter for equality, she would deliver her own eloquent message, one that helped change Alaska and the nation forever. Written in collaboration with Elizabeth's eldest son and only living child, Roy Peratrovich Jr., Fighter in Velvet Gloves tells the life story of this inspirational Alaskan and American hero, for readers 10 and up.--Provided by publisher.

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Access is limited to the Adams State University, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo, Community College of Denver, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University Denver, Regis University, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, University of Wyoming, Utah State University and Western Colorado University communities only.

Subject

Indians of North America -- Civil rights -- Study and teaching (Secondary)
Tlingit Indians -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Alaska

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