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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0080
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- LaDonna Harris Elected President of New Indian Opportunity Organization in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Navajo Indians, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Democratic Party U.S., Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0054
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Behind the Scenes with LaDonna Harris: The Comanche Indian Wife of Senator Fred Harris
- Date:
- 1969-05-21
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Democratic Party U.S., Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Progress and Support of Ramah Navajo School
- Date:
- 1970-07-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Democratic Party U.S., Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["LaDonna Harris has been elected as the president of Americans for Indian Opportunity, a new organization advocating for local, Indian-led programs. The organization aims to support self-determination for Indians and address past neglect of Indian issues. Other officers elected include Peterson Zah, Scott Momaday, and J. D. Williams. The organization's board includes several Oklahomans, showing a strong representation from the state."]](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_0080_thumbnail.jpg "LaDonna Harris Elected President of New Indian Opportunity Organization in Oklahoma")
![["LaDonna Harris, wife of Senator Fred Harris, is a Comanche Indian known for her work in politics and advocacy for American Indians. She is active in mental health, welfare, and Indian affairs meetings, and is not interested in pursuing a political career of her own. She values her Indianness and believes it is a strength, and she and her husband work together to make a difference in Washington. Despite facing challenges and rejection due to her skin color, LaDonna remains dedicated to her work and her husband's political endeavors."]](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_0054_thumbnail.jpg "Behind the Scenes with LaDonna Harris: The Comanche Indian Wife of Senator Fred Harris")
![["The letter is a correspondence between Michael P. Gross, Coordinator of the Ramah Navajo School Board, and Fred A. Gipson, Legislative Assistant to Senator Fred Harris. Gross updates Gipson on the progress of the school, including hiring staff and seeking accreditation. Gipson expresses appreciation for the update and offers assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Schools,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_013_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Progress and Support of Ramah Navajo School")
