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American Indian Gift Store
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The American Indian Gift Store was among the businesses promoted as “American Indian owned and operated” in the 1982 Chicago American Indian Community Service Directory. Owned by Chee Joe Spencer, a silversmith, it was also listed in the Native American business section in the Chicago Tribune in 1990, demonstrating some acknowledgement of the importance of representation or the continued presence of a Native-owned businesses.

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The Chicago American Indian Community Service Directory (Chicago: Native American Education Services, 1982), Newberry Library
“Animates designs liven up pottery, parties, clock, closets,” Chicago Tribune.
“Native American Gift Shops,” Chicago Tribune.