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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from B'nai B'rith Women Regarding the Use of Kerner Report Findings in the War on Poverty
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Memorandum Regarding Promotion of Film Agency, Dick Allen Films, for Job Corps Films Project
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Corporate Interventions in Urban Poverty: Case Studies of Industry Initiatives Beyond Job Training and Funding
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Low-Income Communities: An Overview of the Community Self-Determination Act
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Formation of Steering Committee for Community Self-Determination Announced by Xerox Chairman
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Action Industries: A New Approach to Urban Redevelopment and Social Economic Solutions
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Directory of the National Association for Community Development Board of Directors
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Indians, Menominee Indians, Ojibwa Indians
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Business--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Inviting Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan to Speak at the OEO Women National Advisory Committee on Poverty Meeting
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from B'nai B'rith Women's President to Mrs. Frankie M. Freeman Regarding National Women's Organisations Conference
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1967 Congressional Wives Orientation Program Invitation and Schedule
- Date:
- 1967-01-03
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Land use--Planning, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["B'nai B'rith Women in Washington, D.C. recommends using the Kerner Report in national programs, and provides a summary of the report to delegates at the Second Annual Conference on Women in the War on Poverty."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20June-February,%201968-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from B'nai B'rith Women Regarding the Use of Kerner Report Findings in the War on Poverty")
![["A memo from a member of the United States Senate mentions that a woman named LD was asked to put in a good word for a film agency called Dicle Allen Films that is working on Job Corps films. LD met the group in Los Angeles and is interested in supporting them. The memo instructs the recipient to contact Mr. Winston Lee of OEO Job Corps or handle it through Charlie. The memo is signed by Betty."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20June-February,%201968-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Memorandum Regarding Promotion of Film Agency, Dick Allen Films, for Job Corps Films Project")
![["Various companies are taking steps to address urban problems in ways other than job training or monetary contributions. These include locating plants in poverty areas, transferring control to the management or community, assisting minority-owned operations, and making technical assistance available. Examples include companies like Control Data Corporation, Avco Corporation, and IBM, who are employing local manpower and training minority employees for management roles. Other companies like RCA and Shearson, Hammill & Co. are providing training and assistance to repair appliances and investing in urban communities. Chase Manhattan Bank is providing advice and encouragement to developing Negro businesses, while Swift & Company is helping establish ice cream parlors in Chicago. Overall, these companies are taking proactive steps to address urban challenges and support minority communities."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20June-February,%201968-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Corporate Interventions in Urban Poverty: Case Studies of Industry Initiatives Beyond Job Training and Funding")
![["The Community Self-Determination Act promotes economic development in lower income communities through local self-help, ownership, and decision-making. It establishes Community Development Corporations (CDCs) owned by residents, which manage businesses and social service programs. The Act also creates Community Development Banks (CDBs) for financing, tax incentives for outside companies to invest in communities, and grants for management training. The Act is supported by bipartisan Congress members and has been implemented in various communities across the country."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20June-February,%201968-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Low-Income Communities: An Overview of the Community Self-Determination Act")
![["Joseph C. Wilson, Chairman of the Board of Xerox Corporation, announced the formation of a Steering Committee for Community Self-Determination at the Community Self-Determination Symposium. The committee aims to promote understanding of self-determination and economic development in poverty areas. The members believe in collaborating with community leaders to develop successful programs and emphasize the importance of partnerships between community groups and business organizations. The committee will analyze the concepts in the Community Self-Determination Act and other related ideas. The committee members include representatives from various sectors, and their goal is to encourage private sector involvement in addressing economic and social development in poor communities."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20June-February,%201968-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Formation of Steering Committee for Community Self-Determination Announced by Xerox Chairman")
![["Action Industries, Inc. is a proposed company aimed at urban redevelopment in a depressed ghetto neighborhood of Los Angeles. The company plans to issue Class A and Class B common stock, with Class B stock allowing Project Action to have voting rights. The company plans to raise funds through the sale of stock and offer a special preferred stock issue to raise approximately $500,000. Project Action, a nonprofit organization, will hold a majority stake in Action Industries and aims to attract investment from the business and financial community. The company plans to offer a variety of small business services and aims to stabilize the neighborhood and benefit the community."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20June-February,%201968-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Action Industries: A New Approach to Urban Redevelopment and Social Economic Solutions")
![["The document lists various individuals and organizations involved in community development and economic opportunity initiatives across different states in the United States. The National Association for Community Development is a private, nonprofit organization established in 1965 to provide all citizens with opportunities to realize their full potential. The list includes board members, executive directors, and organizations working towards community development and economic empowerment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20June-February,%201968-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Directory of the National Association for Community Development Board of Directors")
![["The document is a message to a Senator discussing the invitation of Daniel Patrick Moynihan to be the keynote speaker at a meeting in Kansas City. The author is asking if they should call Moynihan's secretary to inquire about his availability and send a formal invitation. The secretary indicated that there should be no issue with extending the invitation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20June-February,%201968-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Inviting Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan to Speak at the OEO Women National Advisory Committee on Poverty Meeting")
![["The letter is from Mrs. Michael Shapiro, President of B'nai B'rith Women, to Mrs. Frankie Freeman, President of Delta Sigma Theta. Shapiro expresses regret that Freeman could not attend a recent national women's organizations conference and discusses plans for future collaboration, including the possibility of a regional conference in St. Louis. Shapiro also mentions sending materials from the conference and asks for continued communication for further planning."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20June-February,%201968-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from B'nai B'rith Women's President to Mrs. Frankie M. Freeman Regarding National Women's Organisations Conference")
![["The 88th Congressional Club is organizing a series of meetings for the wives of Members of Congress to orient them to Washington. The program includes sessions on the Department of Defense, the Congress, the Capitol, the Executive Branch, the Department of State, the Office of Protocol, the Judiciary, and places of interest in and around Washington. LaDonna Harris is invited to attend these meetings."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1967 Congressional Wives Orientation Program Invitation and Schedule")