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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence and Records of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes, 1950-1966
- Date:
- 1950-02-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 85th (1957-1959), 86th (1959-1961), 87th (1961-1963), 88th (1963-1965), 81st (1949-1951), 84th (1955-1957), 89th (1965-1967), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Advancing Native Health: Report from the Second Annual American Indian Institute Conference
- Date:
- 1956-03-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- The Oklahoma Indian Newsletter: A Historical Overview and Current Affairs
- Date:
- 1958-03-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Disappearance of Cleveland Taylor
- Date:
- 1959-04-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Improving Indian Health and Sanitation: A Community Effort
- Date:
- 1959-08-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.), Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Nation, Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0057
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- The Creek Indian Claim: A Legal Journey
- Date:
- 1962-09-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 87th (1961-1963)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- The Five-year-old David is having a hard time remembering names of flowers
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 90th (1967-1969), 92nd (1971-1973), 91st (1969-1971), 88th (1963-1965), 94th (1975-1977), 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- H.R. 536 - A bill To provide that the United States shall hold certain Chilocco Indian School lands at Chilocco, Oklahoma, in
- Date:
- 1963-01-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education, Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.)
- Topic:
- Small business--Management
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and David F. Byers Regarding American Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1963-08-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0058
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Report on School Construction Criteria and Proper Title of Position at Concho Agency
- Date:
- 1964-08-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
![["The text is a series of letters from the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes expressing appreciation and thanks to various individuals for their contributions to programs for the Indian people. The council also acknowledges the dedication and leadership of the recipients and sends best wishes for their future endeavors."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence and Records of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes, 1950-1966")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs is considering a proposal for a national advisory committee by the National Congress of American Indians. The Bureau is exploring the idea of having members of the advisory committee elected by tribal representatives from different regions. Regional meetings with Indian people are planned for late summer and early fall to discuss the proposal further. Senator Harris's interest in the matter is appreciated."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Advancing Native Health: Report from the Second Annual American Indian Institute Conference")
![["The Fourth Annual Conference of the American Indian Institute took place at the University of Oklahoma in 1960. The conference was attended by professionals and workshop leaders, but there was a lack of Indian leaders present. The Bureau of Indian Affairs discussed their objectives to improve opportunities for Indians through education and job training. A discussion on community social services highlighted the need for Indian families to utilize resources and for agencies to better understand and serve the Indian community. The importance of education and school attendance for Indian children was emphasized, along with the need for collaboration between Indian people and public school teachers. Additionally, the Johnson-O'Malley Act providing school lunches for indigent families in Indian communities was discussed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0027_thumbnail.jpg "The Oklahoma Indian Newsletter: A Historical Overview and Current Affairs")
![["Leslie Taylor's brother, Cleveland Taylor, disappeared from the State Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio in 1961. Various agencies have been involved in the search for him, but no specific information has been found. Efforts to locate Taylor are ongoing, and the case has not been closed. The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the U.S. Senate are working together to try and find more information about Taylor's whereabouts."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Disappearance of Cleveland Taylor")
![["The American Indian Institute held its second annual conference at the University of Oklahoma in 1956, with a large number of attendees representing various Indian tribes and organizations. The conference discussed health, social welfare, education, and preservation of customs. The health group recommended better health education and coordination between Indian and non-Indian communities."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Improving Indian Health and Sanitation: A Community Effort")
![["The document from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Senator Harris states that there is no treaty that permits Indians in Oklahoma to hunt and fish without a State license. They have examined treaties with various tribes in Oklahoma, including the Osage Tribe, and found no such provisions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0057_thumbnail.jpg "The Creek Indian Claim: A Legal Journey")
![["The writer has a picture of Harris and Tony from their first Labby's brunch, and they would like a copy of it from the magazine."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "The Five-year-old David is having a hard time remembering names of flowers")
![["The Senate Interior and Insular Affairs Committee has reported a bill that would make significant changes to the Chilocco Indian School. Fred R. Harris, a senator from Oklahoma, says he will still support the overall goals of the bill, but he wants to hear from the school's stakeholders about their strategy for moving forward."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0000-Legislation,%20S.%201848,%20Land%20Held%20in%20Trust%20for%20Cherokee%20Nation,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0007_thumbnail.jpg "H.R. 536 - A bill To provide that the United States shall hold certain Chilocco Indian School lands at Chilocco, Oklahoma, in")
![["The letter from David F. Byers to Senator Fred R. Harris praises Harris for his comprehensive statement on Indian Affairs and expresses support for including American Indians in all community activities. Byers also highlights the success of the Employment Assistance Branch of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in helping Indian families integrate into established communities. Byers emphasizes the importance of empowering American Indians to raise their own standards and become active members of society. He concludes by applauding Harris for his accurate portrayal of the challenges faced by American Indians and expresses confidence that with understanding legislators like Harris, progress can be made in assisting American Indians to take their proper place in society."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and David F. Byers Regarding American Indian Affairs")
![["Pete Shepherd wrote a letter to Senator Fred Harris discussing issues related to the Concho school and requesting a swimming pool for recreational purposes. He also mentioned problems with the gymnasium floor and his own reclassification issue. Shepherd also mentioned the need for separate educational institutions for youngsters from agencies. He expressed his support for Senator Harris and mentioned attending his daughter's graduation. Senator Harris responded, stating that he had contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs for more information on the matters discussed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0058_thumbnail.jpg "Report on School Construction Criteria and Proper Title of Position at Concho Agency")