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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- H.R. 536 - A bill To provide that the United States shall hold certain Chilocco Indian School lands at Chilocco, Oklahoma, in
- Date:
- 1963-01-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education, Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.)
- Topic:
- Small business--Management
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and David F. Byers Regarding American Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1963-08-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0054
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Update on Seneca Indian Tribal Claims and the Indian Claims Commission
- Date:
- 1963-10-24
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0058
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Report on School Construction Criteria and Proper Title of Position at Concho Agency
- Date:
- 1964-08-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Senator Harres Requesting Information Regarding Native American Land Ownership
- Date:
- 1964-09-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0051
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Supervision of Children's Funds in the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1964-10-17
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Tax Claims and Refunds for Oklahoma Indians
- Date:
- 1964-12-10
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000_370
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Fred R. Harris and Shirley Chisholm pose for a photo George T Kruse, photographer
- Date:
- 1965-07-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965), 92nd (1971-1973), 94th (1975-1977), 90th (1967-1969), 93rd (1973-1975), 91st (1969-1971), 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000_1430
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- LaDonna Harris (foreground) with Fred R. Harris seated behind a desk
- Date:
- 1966-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971), 89th (1965-1967), 92nd (1971-1973), 88th (1963-1965), 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The Senate Interior and Insular Affairs Committee has reported a bill that would make significant changes to the Chilocco Indian School. Fred R. Harris, a senator from Oklahoma, says he will still support the overall goals of the bill, but he wants to hear from the school's stakeholders about their strategy for moving forward."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0000-Legislation,%20S.%201848,%20Land%20Held%20in%20Trust%20for%20Cherokee%20Nation,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0007_thumbnail.jpg "H.R. 536 - A bill To provide that the United States shall hold certain Chilocco Indian School lands at Chilocco, Oklahoma, in")
![["The letter from David F. Byers to Senator Fred R. Harris praises Harris for his comprehensive statement on Indian Affairs and expresses support for including American Indians in all community activities. Byers also highlights the success of the Employment Assistance Branch of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in helping Indian families integrate into established communities. Byers emphasizes the importance of empowering American Indians to raise their own standards and become active members of society. He concludes by applauding Harris for his accurate portrayal of the challenges faced by American Indians and expresses confidence that with understanding legislators like Harris, progress can be made in assisting American Indians to take their proper place in society."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and David F. Byers Regarding American Indian Affairs")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris returned a tape recording concerning the Yuchi people to Mr. Eugene Maxie, along with a report from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The report states that the Yuchis are Creek Indians and will be entitled to share in an award granted in accordance with legislation passed by Congress. The report also suggests contacting the Muskogee Area Director for further information. Senator Harris offers further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0054_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Seneca Indian Tribal Claims and the Indian Claims Commission")
![["Pete Shepherd wrote a letter to Senator Fred Harris discussing issues related to the Concho school and requesting a swimming pool for recreational purposes. He also mentioned problems with the gymnasium floor and his own reclassification issue. Shepherd also mentioned the need for separate educational institutions for youngsters from agencies. He expressed his support for Senator Harris and mentioned attending his daughter's graduation. Senator Harris responded, stating that he had contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs for more information on the matters discussed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0058_thumbnail.jpg "Report on School Construction Criteria and Proper Title of Position at Concho Agency")
![["The letter is from Bardina J. Holevorts on behalf of her widowed mother, seeking information about Indian landowners whose lands are held in trust by the federal government. She mentions that they have been denied benefits and services due to the land ownership situation and asks if the land her mother owns is held in trust."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Harres Requesting Information Regarding Native American Land Ownership")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris is responding to Mr. W. E. Duff's inquiry about the tribal claims of the Seneca Indians. He is enclosing a report from the Bureau of Indian Affairs for Mr. Duff's reference and offers further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0051_thumbnail.jpg "Supervision of Children's Funds in the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The text is a series of letters between various government officials regarding tax claims for Indians in Oklahoma. The letters discuss the need for documentation for tax refunds, the involvement of Senator Fred R. Harris in the matter, and the ongoing litigation related to the tax claims. Requests for expedited responses and clarification on the basis for tax refund decisions are made in the letters."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Tax Claims and Refunds for Oklahoma Indians")
![["Fred R. Harris and Robert F Kennedy visit with two unidentified men September 1965"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/Fred%20Harris%20Photograph%20Series%201963-1974-CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000_370_thumbnail.jpg "Fred R. Harris and Shirley Chisholm pose for a photo George T Kruse, photographer")
![["Fred R. and LaDonna Harris with Lucian Hunt"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/Fred%20Harris%20Photograph%20Series%201963-1974-CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000_1430_thumbnail.jpg "LaDonna Harris (foreground) with Fred R. Harris seated behind a desk")
