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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Title: Support for the American Indian: A Letter from Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1966-06-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Correspondence Regarding Lost Material and Treasure Search in Apache County, Arizona
- Date:
- 1966-06-14
- Creator:
- Yackeyonny, Kye
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris's Letter to Kye Yackeyonny Regarding Bureau of Indian Affairs' Actions
- Date:
- 1966-06-14
- Creator:
- Yackeyonny, Kye
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Amendments to Minimum Wage Bill: A Letter to Senator Harris
- Date:
- 1966-06-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0049
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- An Overview of the Southwest Center for Educational Leadership (SWCEL): Planning, Leadership, and Financial Support
- Date:
- 1966-06-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Urban Indian Nutrition Initiative
- Date:
- 1966-06-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0048
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- The Battle for Indian Land Allotments in Oregon
- Date:
- 1966-06-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Update on Indian Policy and Grants-in-Aid Programs
- Date:
- 1966-06-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Discrimination Case of Joseph L. Shankhamala
- Date:
- 1966-06-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Building Bridges: A Letter from Fred R. Harris to Father Peter J. Powell
- Date:
- 1966-06-22
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["The article discusses the life story of William Karty, a Comanche Indian who overcame challenges to become successful. He emphasizes the importance of perseverance, education, and motivation in achieving success. Karty also discusses the slow progress of integration and the need for careful screening of individuals working with minority groups. He believes that economic adjustment and education will be key for the future success of Native Americans."]](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_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Support for the American Indian: A Letter from Fred R. Harris")
![["Harris acknowledges receiving a letter from Yackeyonny regarding a search for treasure in Apache County, Arizona. He is unable to locate the brown envelope mentioned by Yackeyonny and asks for more information to help find it. Harris also mentions a previous letter sent to Yackeyonny regarding United States Treasury checks drawn by Indian Service Special Disbursing Agency. He asks for clarification on the nature of Yackeyonny's recent letter and looks forward to hearing back."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Correspondence Regarding Lost Material and Treasure Search in Apache County, Arizona")
![["The letter is from Fred R. Harris to Kye Yackeyonny regarding steps being taken by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to recoup amounts from Individual Indian Money Accounts. Harris acknowledges Yackeyonny's hard efforts and patience and offers further assistance if needed."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris's Letter to Kye Yackeyonny Regarding Bureau of Indian Affairs' Actions")
![["The document is from Fred R. Harris, a United States Senate sergeant, to Mr. E. L. Upton regarding a report from the Treasury Department about confusion regarding two checks issued to Mable H. Sargent. Harris offers to make further inquiries on Upton's behalf and expresses willingness to assist."]](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_0036_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Amendments to Minimum Wage Bill: A Letter to Senator Harris")
![["SWCEL has received broad support from educators, community leaders, and other stakeholders in the four-state region it serves. The facility is locally controlled and funded, with private financial support also contributing to its programs. The Regional Council, made up of various members from the education and community sectors, oversees the facility's governance. The Laboratory program aims to involve citizens at the local level in addressing educational and social issues in their communities. SWCEL's financial support comes from the U.S. Office of Education."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20January-May,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0049_thumbnail.jpg "An Overview of the Southwest Center for Educational Leadership (SWCEL): Planning, Leadership, and Financial Support")
![["The document is a response to Mrs. Arthur J. Lessner's inquiry about whether Indians share in HEW grants-in-aid programs. The response states that Indians do not participate in these programs, except for the Division of Indian Health which administers categorical grants. The document also mentions a statement from Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity and expresses support for new efforts within the Bureau of Indian Affairs to address the Indian problem."]](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_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Urban Indian Nutrition Initiative")
![["The document is written by Dr. David C. Hall to the Honorable Fred Harris, commending him for his speech on the American Indians and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Dr. Hall mentions his own church's efforts in working with the Indians, specifically with students at the Phoenix Indian School."]](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_0048_thumbnail.jpg "The Battle for Indian Land Allotments in Oregon")
![["Fred R. Harris, a United States Senator, thanks Reverend Peter J. Powell for his interest in his statements on national Indian policy and for sharing the annual report of Saint Augustine's Center for Indians in Chicago. Harris expresses interest in discussing their common interests in the future."]](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_0033_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Indian Policy and Grants-in-Aid Programs")
![["The text is a series of letters concerning a discrimination case filed by Joseph L. Shankhamala. The Department of Interior closed the case based on procedural aspects and Shankhamala's rejection of a hearing. Senator Fred R. Harris expresses regret that a more favorable reply could not be given and advises Shankhamala of his right to appeal to the Civil Service Commission. There is also mention of Shankhamala's employment situation and desire for a transfer."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Discrimination Case of Joseph L. Shankhamala")
![["The document is a letter from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, regarding a complaint from Mrs. Betty Murdock about her individual Indian money account. The document addresses Mrs. Murdock's claims of unauthorized release of information about her account to a finance company, her requests for funds from her account, and lack of information about oil production on trust lands. The Bureau states that they are investigating the matter and assures that individual Indian money accounts are confidential. They will provide further information after receiving a report from their Area Director."]](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_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Building Bridges: A Letter from Fred R. Harris to Father Peter J. Powell")