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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Sahara Sowder and Ladonna Harris Regarding Public Assistance Statistics
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Environmental Protection
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0059
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Internal Senate Memorandum Regarding Communication with Mrs. McCullough and Event Scheduling
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Environmental Protection
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Fear of Distressed Areas Hinders Volunteer Work in Negro Ghettos
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Environmental Protection
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0068
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Speaker Request for DAR Oklahoma City Chapter Meeting
- Date:
- 1967-08-22
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Hopi Nation, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Environmental Protection, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator's Notes: Women in the War on Poverty and Vice President's Call for Understanding
- Date:
- 1968-05-17
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Environmental Protection, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["The author apologizes for informality and mentions revising a paper with updated figures. They provide a contact for obtaining the latest figures and commend a Senator's speech in the newspaper. They hope to see the recipient again soon."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Sahara Sowder and Ladonna Harris Regarding Public Assistance Statistics")
![["Burl called to find out if the Senator could meet with Mrs. McCullough in Oklahoma City on May 20. The Senator was not available on the suggested date as she had prior obligations on the 13th. This information was relayed to Burl."]](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_0059_thumbnail.jpg "Internal Senate Memorandum Regarding Communication with Mrs. McCullough and Event Scheduling")
![["Volunteers are afraid to work in Negro ghettos due to fear of going into distressed areas. The National Council of Jewish Women is seeking help in changing their attitudes and prejudices. Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson received a crime prevention kit and advised women not to avoid jury duty. Senator Wayne Morse emphasized obeying the law and not engaging in civil disobedience. The National Federation of Business and Professional Women reported difficulties finding volunteers to work in Negro areas. The Takoma Park Women's Club will hold a meeting and luncheon. Senator Robert Kennedy spoke against civil disobedience in the Senate."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Fear of Distressed Areas Hinders Volunteer Work in Negro Ghettos")
![["LaDonna Harris regrets that she cannot commit to speaking at the Oklahoma City Chapter of the DAR at this time, but suggests contacting other capable speakers from the OIO staff. The DAR chapter expresses disappointment but remains optimistic about having LaDonna Harris speak at their meeting in June 1968. They request a photo and biography for publicity and invite Senator Harris to join for lunch as well."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0068_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Speaker Request for DAR Oklahoma City Chapter Meeting")
![["Senator Fred Harris led a group of women from the War on Poverty to visit Resurrection City, where they were moved by the experience. Vice President Hubert Humphrey suggested a town meeting with the campers to address their grievances. The women were urged to take action in their own cities to fight poverty. Humphrey emphasized the need for equality and acceptance of differences in American society. Senator Harris spoke about the importance of making life better for children in poverty. The conference focused on addressing poverty and racism in America."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0038_thumbnail.jpg "Senator's Notes: Women in the War on Poverty and Vice President's Call for Understanding")