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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- National Council of Women of the United States: Urban Development Initiatives and Annual Meeting Highlights of 1967
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Northeastern Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference on Aging: Increasing Services and Opportunities for Older People
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development, Social Welfare
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0050
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Event Schedule for Women's Role in the War on Poverty Conference at Washington-Hilton Hotel
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Civil rights--United States, Transportation--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_282_21_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Proceedings of the Second Annual Conference on Women in the War on Poverty: Washington D.C., 1968
- Date:
- 1967-05-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Land use--Planning, Civil rights--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Addressing the Urban Crisis: Growth, Decay, and the Role of HUD
- Date:
- 1968-05-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development
- Topic:
- United States--Appropriations and expenditures, Land use--Planning, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_25_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- American Revolution Bicentennial Commission: Nationwide Network of Bicentennial Parks and Other Initiatives
- Date:
- 1972-02-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The National Council of Women of the United States held an emergency meeting in August 1967 to address urban upheaval and the need for job training and housing programs. A coalition of leaders from various sectors was formed to recommend action programs in public service employment, private employment, education, housing, and urban development. The coalition urged the government to take immediate steps to address urban problems and push for civil rights legislation and anti-poverty programs. The NCW also organized a conference on women's role in influencing the city of tomorrow."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "National Council of Women of the United States: Urban Development Initiatives and Annual Meeting Highlights of 1967")
![["The National Council on the Aging is hosting a regional conference in Washington, D.C. focusing on increasing services and opportunities for older people. The conference includes workshops, problem clinics, presentations on new legislation, retirement income, OEO policies, and programs, as well as discussions on the significance of a White House Conference on Aging. Participants can also attend a membership meeting to discuss new directions in public policy and regionalization."]](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_0039_thumbnail.jpg "Northeastern Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference on Aging: Increasing Services and Opportunities for Older People")
![["The Women in the War on Poverty conference took place at the Washington Hilton Hotel on May 16. The event included a plenary session, greetings from Mayor Walter Washington, a luncheon, workshops on various topics related to poverty, a film showing, and receptions. Vice President Hubert Humphrey and Senator Fred S. Harris were among the speakers at the event. Additionally, there were off-the-record dialogues on racism and meetings between workshop leaders and reporters to prepare reports for presentation."]](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_0050_thumbnail.jpg "Event Schedule for Women's Role in the War on Poverty Conference at Washington-Hilton Hotel")
![["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 document lists the participants and agenda for the Second Annual Conference on Women in the War on Poverty held at the Washington-Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. in May 1968. It includes the names and roles of various government officials, program directors, and community representatives involved in poverty programs and initiatives. The conference aimed to address poverty issues and empower women to take action in the fight against poverty."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Proceedings of the Second Annual Conference on Women in the War on Poverty: Washington D.C., 1968")
![["Ruth L. Prokop, Special Assistant to the Under Secretary at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, discusses the crisis facing American cities in 1968 due to the forces of growth and decay. She highlights the need for a national urban strategy to address issues such as poverty, lack of opportunity, and social disorganization. Prokop outlines the Department's efforts to address these challenges through programs like public housing, urban renewal, and the Model Cities program, which aims to create model neighborhoods across the country. President Johnson has requested $2.5 billion in funding for this initiative over the next three years."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing the Urban Crisis: Growth, Decay, and the Role of HUD")
![["The American Revolution Bicentennial Commission has approved a concept for a nationwide network of Bicentennial Parks to be built on federally donated land. The commission also passed a resolution to work towards eradicating sickle cell anemia by 1976. The commission is also working on hosting a National Bicentennial Conference and encouraging volunteer groups to form councils in communities. The goal is to create lasting heritage programs and involve every American in the Bicentennial celebration."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_25_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Project,%20Bicentennial,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_25_0004_thumbnail.jpg "American Revolution Bicentennial Commission: Nationwide Network of Bicentennial Parks and Other Initiatives")