Background
Collett, Frederick George was born on January 9, 1885 in Camden, New York, United States. Son of Joseph George and Margaret (Near) Collett.
Collett, Frederick George was born on January 9, 1885 in Camden, New York, United States. Son of Joseph George and Margaret (Near) Collett.
Educated special course, Syracuse University. Military course, University of California, 1917. Private study.
Organized, 1912; Indian Board of Cooperation of which is Executive officer Organized Indians of California into auxiliaries to Indian Board of Cooperation. Successful in securing many favorable decisions from state and federal courts, including right of Indians to attend public schools, and citizenship for 25,000 California Indians, also securing national and state legislation for their welfare.
Editor and business manager California Indian Herald.