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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Phillip Martin, Chairman of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, and U.S. Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Support for Direct Funding to Indian
- Date:
- 1971-11-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Request by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians for Amendments to the Occupational Education Act
- Date:
- 1971-11-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_085
- 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 Letter to Sherri Wender Regarding Research Assistance
- Date:
- 1971-11-17
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Ancestry Verification and Educational Assistance
- Date:
- 1971-11-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_072
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Response to Inquiry to Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-11-22
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0088
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- LaDonna Harris: A Voice for American Indian Rights and Reforms
- Date:
- 1971-11-29
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Small Business
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_065
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator's Response to Inquiry about Quincy Dean Sittingdown's Loan Obligations
- Date:
- 1971-12-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Letter to Senator Harris Regarding the Chicano Indian Study Center of Oregon
- Date:
- 1971-12-02
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Mrs. Ruby Frang's Request for Scholarship Assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-12-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_010
- 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 Letter to Patrick Dion Melendy about the C.I.S.C.O Project
- Date:
- 1971-12-08
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["Mr. Phillip Martin, Chairman of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, sent a letter to Honorable Fred Harris of the U.S. Senate requesting support for direct funding to Indian Tribes for the Occupational Education Act. In response, Fred Harris expressed gratitude for the letter and telegram sent to the House Committee on Education and Labor, stating that he will consider the feelings of the Choctaw Tribe when it comes time to vote and will do what he believes is right to help the cause of the Indians."]](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_017_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Phillip Martin, Chairman of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, and U.S. Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Support for Direct Funding to Indian")
![["The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is urgently requesting that H.R. 7248, the Occupational Education Act, be amended to provide direct funding to Indian tribes for implementing in-school occupational education/career development programs. They argue that in its current form, Indian tribal councils are not recognized as legitimate governmental entities. The request is signed by Phillip Martin, Chairman of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians."]](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_018_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Request by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians for Amendments to the Occupational Education Act")
![["The sender, Fred R. Harris, has enclosed material from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to help Sherri Wender with her research. He hopes the information is suitable and offers further assistance if needed. The letter is dated November 17, 1971, and is addressed to Miss Wender in Evanston, Illinois."]](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_085_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris's Letter to Sherri Wender Regarding Research Assistance")
![["The letter is from Mrs. K. M. Bangs to Senator Fred R. Harris requesting help in getting educational assistance for her grandchildren. She is instructed to gather documents proving their Cherokee heritage and send them to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Mrs. Bangs explains that her grandson, John, and granddaughter, Paula, need financial assistance for their education. She also mentions medical expenses and financial struggles her family is facing. Mrs. Bangs asks Senator Harris for help in getting educational assistance for her grandchildren."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Ancestry Verification and Educational Assistance")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris sent a memorandum to Mr. Charles A. Tayrien enclosing a copy of the reply he received from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding Tayrien's inquiry. Harris expressed hope that the reply answers Tayrien's questions fully, and offered to make further inquiries if needed. Harris signed the memorandum with kind regards."]](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_072_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Inquiry to Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["LaDonna Harris, wife of Oklahoma Senator Fred Harris, is a Commanche Indian who is advocating for reform in government policies affecting American Indians. She believes that Indian culture has been suffocated by missions and government policies, and that more attention should be paid to their history and heritage. LaDonna Harris is president of Americans for Indian Opportunity and is working to raise awareness about the issues facing American Indians."]](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_0088_thumbnail.jpg "LaDonna Harris: A Voice for American Indian Rights and Reforms")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris sent a letter to Mrs. L. D. Sherman enclosing a response from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding her inquiry about the loan obligations of Quincy Dean Sittingdown. Senator Harris offered 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_065_thumbnail.jpg "Senator's Response to Inquiry about Quincy Dean Sittingdown's Loan Obligations")
![["The letter is from the director of the Chicano Indian Study Center of Oregon to Senator Fred R. Harris, requesting his support in contacting key H.E.W. officials to encourage funding for the program. The director emphasizes the importance of support for the center in order to help marginalized communities improve their future."]](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_013_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Letter to Senator Harris Regarding the Chicano Indian Study Center of Oregon")
![["Mrs. Ruby Frang wrote a letter to Senator Fred R. Harris asking for assistance in obtaining a scholarship for her son. Senator Harris contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs on her behalf, but it was determined that her son did not qualify for their assistance as he was less than one-fourth degree Indian. However, other sources of financial aid for American Indian students were provided to Mrs. Frang, and it was suggested that her family's financial situation may qualify them for assistance based on need. Senator Harris expressed his willingness to help further if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Mrs. Ruby Frang's Request for Scholarship Assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris expresses support for the Chicano Indian Study Center of Oregon and hopes they receive sufficient funding. He acknowledges the long list of names provided but states he may not be able to contact all of them. He plans to contact the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare to express interest in the project and will provide updates on any news regarding the proposal."]](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_010_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris's Letter to Patrick Dion Melendy about the C.I.S.C.O Project")