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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Indian Affairs and the Prisoner Rehabilitation Program in 1971
- Date:
- 1970-10-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Eric H. Poggenpohl's Interest in Spending a College Term on an Indian Reservation
- Date:
- 1970-10-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Establishment of the Carlisle Indian School National Monument
- Date:
- 1970-10-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Foreign relations, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_045
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Assistance Request for Educational Project Funding: A Letter to Mr. Peter A. O'Boyle from Senator Harris's Office
- Date:
- 1970-11-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Higher--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Harris' Correspondence with the Urban Indian Federation about the Pine Point Experimental Community School
- Date:
- 1970-11-27
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Ojibwa Indians, Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Crime--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_080
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Request for Funding and Support for Special Education Program for Indian Children in Tulsa Public Schools
- Date:
- 1970-12-15
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Public Works--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence regarding Chilocco Indian School Administration
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_5_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- The Evolution of the American Family The American family has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past few decades
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_5_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- The Importance of Being Earnest The play The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde is a comedy of manners that satirizes the
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Politics and government
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_048
- 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 Response to Mr. Virgil Queton's Inquiry to the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-02-11
- Creator:
- Quetone, Virgil
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["Reverend Arthur Stoneking wrote to Senator Fred Harris expressing concerns about the Indian Center, Inc. and their involvement in a prison parolee program. Stoneking outlined various allegations against the Indian Center, including misuse of funds and lack of community acceptance. He also raised suspicions about conflicts of interest involving individuals associated with the Indian Center. Stoneking questioned the credibility of the Bureau of Indian Affairs' decision to award the program contract to the Indian Center and requested further investigation into the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Indian Affairs and the Prisoner Rehabilitation Program in 1971")
![["The document includes a series of letters between Mr. Eric H. Poggenpohl and Senator Fred R. Harris regarding Poggenpohl's interest in spending his spring term on an Indian reservation. Senator Harris contacts the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs to gather information on available positions for Poggenpohl. Poggenpohl is advised to contact the Area Director for the location he is interested in working to explore possibilities of getting an assignment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Vocational%20Training,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Eric H. Poggenpohl's Interest in Spending a College Term on an Indian Reservation")
![["The letter is from Sylvester J. Tinker, Principal Chief of the Osage Tribe of Indians, expressing support for the establishment of the Carlisle Indian School National Monument in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The letter was acknowledged by Frank Cowan, Jr., Legislative Assistant to Senator Fred R. Harris, who promised to bring the matter to the Senator's attention. The proposed legislation is currently pending in the House Armed Services Committee."]](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_005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Establishment of the Carlisle Indian School National Monument")
![["The letter is acknowledging receipt of a request for federal funds for an educational project from Mr. Peter A. O'Boyle. The sender, Frank Cowan Jr., states that he will contact the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs for a report on the matter and will be in touch with Mr. O'Boyle once he has the report."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_045_thumbnail.jpg "Assistance Request for Educational Project Funding: A Letter to Mr. Peter A. O'Boyle from Senator Harris's Office")
![["The Urban Indian Federation of Minnesota expresses support for the Pine Point Experimental Community School in response to negative news articles. They believe the school is necessary for the development of Indian students and criticize those who express negative attitudes towards Indian communities. They request support from Senator Fred Harris for the school and express concerns about law enforcement and community issues in Ponsford, Minnesota."]](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_002_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Harris' Correspondence with the Urban Indian Federation about the Pine Point Experimental Community School")
![["The Director of Special Education in Tulsa Public Schools is reaching out to Senator Fred Harris to propose a pilot program to provide individualized instruction to Indian children who are behind academically. The program would involve taking children out of regular classrooms for small group instruction and could be implemented with the resources already available in the school system. The Director is seeking funding or assistance from Senator Harris to support this program."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_080_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Funding and Support for Special Education Program for Indian Children in Tulsa Public Schools")
![["The document from Senator Fred Harris to the Director of the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System includes information and resources from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to assist in serving the needs of the Seneca Indians. The Bureau provided reading lists, addresses of sources for Indian books and materials, and information on a periodical focusing on Indian history and culture. The library director expressed interest in receiving reports or monographs on Indian education and culture to better serve the Senecas."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs.%20Indian%20Schools,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence regarding Chilocco Indian School Administration")
![["AIIO is a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) that provides long-term loans and equity financing to small businesses that are wholly owned or majority controlled by Indian communities or individuals. The organization will also provide management and technical assistance to newly formed companies in areas such as finance, accounting, business planning, marketing, and employee relations. AIIO was made possible through a grant from the Ford Foundation and is jointly developed and owned by Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity (Oklahoman's for Indian Opportunity) and Americans for Indian Opportunity (AIO)."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_5_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%20Annual%20Report,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_5_0006_thumbnail.jpg "The Evolution of the American Family The American family has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past few decades")
![["The AIO Action Council is a civil rights organization that works to advocate for the interests of minority groups. The Council provides services such as temporary office space and secretarial assistance to groups, and also publishes a publication called Legislative Alert to keep people informed on the legislative front. testimony given before Congress on various issues affecting Native Americans."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_5_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%20Annual%20Report,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_5_0009_thumbnail.jpg "The Importance of Being Earnest The play The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde is a comedy of manners that satirizes the")
![["Fred R. Harris, a U.S. Senator, has sent Mr. Virgil Quetone a copy of the reply from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding a recent inquiry. Harris hopes the information will be helpful and offers further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_048_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris's Response to Mr. Virgil Queton's Inquiry to the Bureau of Indian Affairs")