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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0046
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Mrs. Carter and Ladonna Harris Regarding Community Service Programs in 1968
- Date:
- 1968-03-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Response to Mrs. Barry Silverman's Inquiry on How to Help in the War Against Poverty
- Date:
- 1968-03-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Mrs. Fred R. Harris to LaDonna, March 5, 1968
- Date:
- 1968-03-05
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Profiles of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, 1968
- Date:
- 1968-03-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0044
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Important Message Regarding a Meeting of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty
- Date:
- 1968-03-12
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0045
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Genevieve Blatt and LaDonna Harris on the Presentation for OEO Meeting
- Date:
- 1968-03-18
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0048
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Ladonna Harris Regarding Annual Report and Volunteer Programs for Children
- Date:
- 1968-03-21
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0047
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Activism and Legislative Response to Dr. King's Death: A Letter from 1968
- Date:
- 1968-04-08
- Creator:
- Martin Luther King Jr. Suggestions
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- The Committee on Minority Group Children's Statement on Racism and Public Health
- Date:
- 1968-04-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Taxation--Law and legislation.
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0049
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1968 Memorandum: Sargent Shriver's Nomination as Ambassador to France and Continued Commitment to the War on Poverty
- Date:
- 1968-04-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["Mrs. Willie B. Carter, a neighborhood youth counselor in Louisiana, wrote to LaDonna Harris, Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, expressing interest in the programs sponsored by her organization. LaDonna Harris responded, thanking Mrs. Carter for her letter and suggesting ways for her to be of service, such as working with local community action agencies and involving her community in anti-poverty programs. Harris also expressed interest in learning more about Mrs. Carter's programs with young people in Shreveport."]](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_0046_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Mrs. Carter and Ladonna Harris Regarding Community Service Programs in 1968")
![["The letter is from LaDonna Harris, the Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, to Mrs. Barry Silverman, thanking her for her interest in helping to eliminate poverty. Harris suggests ways Silverman can get involved in programs for needy children, such as volunteering at Community Action agencies. Harris provides contact information for OEO agencies in Connecticut and encourages Silverman to reach out to them for opportunities to help. The letter also includes a response from Mrs. Silverman expressing her interest in adopting a needy child and asking for ways to help in the poverty war."]](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_0040_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Mrs. Barry Silverman's Inquiry on How to Help in the War Against Poverty")
![["LaDonna Harris thanks LaDonna for her encouragement and expresses pride in their partnership, stating that she will continue to rely on LaDonna's leadership in the future."]](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_0041_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Mrs. Fred R. Harris to LaDonna, March 5, 1968")
![["The document provides brief biographical information on the members of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, including their backgrounds, accomplishments, and involvement in various organizations and programs related to poverty and community development. The council members come from diverse backgrounds and have a wide range of experience in social work, education, health, and advocacy. They have been appointed to serve in various roles to address issues related to poverty and women's rights."]](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_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Profiles of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, 1968")
![["The document is a message to Norma to inform Charlie Swift that a wire has been sent regarding a meeting and to read a message from Ladonna Harris to the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty. The message expresses regret for not being able to attend the meeting due to a family emergency and emphasizes the importance of women's organizations in the fight against poverty."]](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_0044_thumbnail.jpg "Important Message Regarding a Meeting of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty")
![["Mrs. Genevieve Blatt, Assistant Director at the Executive Office of the President, sent a letter to Mrs. LaDonna Harris of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty regarding a presentation of \"our problem\" at an OEO meeting in May. Mrs. Blatt expressed hope that something could be arranged and thanked LaDonna Harris for her interest and concern."]](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_0045_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Genevieve Blatt and LaDonna Harris on the Presentation for OEO Meeting")
![["The author, Fred Taylor, apologizes for the delay in sending an annual report to LaDonna Harris and instead sends a newspaper article about their organization, For Love of Children (FLOC). Taylor expresses interest in sharing their experiences with LaDonna Harris' commission on volunteer programs and requests information on other volunteer programs related to children."]](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_0048_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Ladonna Harris Regarding Annual Report and Volunteer Programs for Children")
![["The document discusses the national concern and response to the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Suggestions are made for concrete actions to be taken, such as circulating petitions among women's groups and advocating for equal opportunity legislation. The letter expresses a sense of urgency and a desire to turn grief into meaningful change."]](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_0047_thumbnail.jpg "Activism and Legislative Response to Dr. King's Death: A Letter from 1968")
![["The McCall Forum: \"Towards the Reduction of Violence\""]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "The Committee on Minority Group Children's Statement on Racism and Public Health")
![["The memo discusses the nomination of Sargent Shriver as Ambassador to France, expressing pride in his accomplishments at the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) and regret at losing his leadership. It emphasizes the importance of continuing the fight against poverty and working towards the goals set by the President. The Acting Director calls for continued dedication and support from advisory council members."]](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_0049_thumbnail.jpg "1968 Memorandum: Sargent Shriver's Nomination as Ambassador to France and Continued Commitment to the War on Poverty")