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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Memorandum: Contract for Water Well Drilling in Blaine County for Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Date:
- 1966-05-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966-1967 Anniversary Celebrations and Initiatives by the Okmulgee Cultural Foundation for the Performing and Creative Arts, Inc.
- Date:
- 1966-05-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0045
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Assistance with Bureau of Indian Affairs: Response from Senator Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1966-05-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- The House of Service: A Letter to Honorable Fred Harris
- Date:
- 1966-05-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Letter from Chairman Sam J. Ervin, Jr. to J. Big Heart Regarding Referral to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs
- Date:
- 1966-05-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Response from Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding inquiry
- Date:
- 1966-06-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for American Indians: A Letter from Senator Fred R. Harris to Mr. Rex Chandler
- Date:
- 1966-06-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0051
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Efforts to Secure Caddo County's Eligibility under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965
- Date:
- 1966-06-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Urban American Indians: A Letter to Senator Harris
- Date:
- 1966-06-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Support for the Indian Cultural Center at Gonzaga University
- Date:
- 1966-06-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["On May 20, 1966, the United States Senate received a memorandum regarding an Indian Health Contract for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes in Blaine County, Oklahoma. The contract was awarded to the Grave Drilling Company for $8,892.50 to drill 30 water wells to serve individual Indian homes in the Southern District of Blaine County."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Memorandum: Contract for Water Well Drilling in Blaine County for Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes")
![["The text outlines the plans and events organized by the Okmulgee Cultural Foundation for the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Creek Capital. The foundation has scheduled various events throughout the year, including one-man shows by Creek Indian artists, proclamation by the Mayor, a Chamber of Commerce dinner, a Wild Onion Dinner, and an Indian Pow-WOW. The foundation aims to promote art, music, and talent, especially of the American Indian, and educate the public about their culture. They also plan to raise funds for educational and developmental programs for Indian talent and establish a permanent cultural center."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0029_thumbnail.jpg "1966-1967 Anniversary Celebrations and Initiatives by the Okmulgee Cultural Foundation for the Performing and Creative Arts, Inc.")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris is responding to a letter from Mr. A. A. Hopkins-Dukes, the National Executive Director of The Tribal Indian Land Rights Association. Senator Harris states that he does not feel there is anything for a member of the Senate to do at this time regarding the association's activities, as the subject is already a matter of court action in Portland. He also mentions that he is open to considering any suggestions for legislation that Hopkins-Dukes may have."]](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_0045_thumbnail.jpg "Assistance with Bureau of Indian Affairs: Response from Senator Fred R. Harris")
![["Father Peter Jo Powell, director of St. Augustine's Center for American Indians in Chicago, writes to Senator Fred Harris expressing interest in his statements on national Indian policies. He highlights their work in community development projects and alcohol treatment programs for urban Indians. Father Powell looks forward to discussing their mutual concerns with Senator Harris."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "The House of Service: A Letter to Honorable Fred Harris")
![["The text is a letter from Sam J. Ervin, Jr., Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Constitutional Rights, in response to a letter from J. Big Heart. Ervin states that the matter in the letter is unrelated to legislation pending before the Subcommittee and has referred it to the Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs for a response. The letter is dated May 31, 1966."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Letter from Chairman Sam J. Ervin, Jr. to J. Big Heart Regarding Referral to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris thanks Mrs. Russell C. Hutton for her comments on his appearance on the \"Today\" show and sends her a copy of his recent speech from the \"Congressional Record.\" He mentions a new effort within the Bureau of Indian Affairs to improve Indian policy and forwards Mrs. Hutton's letter to the Bureau for a possible direct response to her comments and queries."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Response from Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding inquiry")
![["Stewart Alsop, Washington editor for The Saturday Evening Post, informs Jim Monroe, press secretary to Senator Fred R. Harris, that they have decided not to make an article out of Senator Harris' speech on the American-Indian policy. Alsop thanks Monroe for the opportunity to consider it."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for American Indians: A Letter from Senator Fred R. Harris to Mr. Rex Chandler")
![["Wallace Kidd called to inform Dr. William R. Carmack that Caddo County's application for eligibility under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 is based on language inserted by Senator Harris that allows counties with federal or state Indian reservations or restricted Indian lands to qualify. The application will be presented to the new Commissioner and then hand-carried to Washington. Wallace hopes Dr. Carmack will help push it through as Caddo County's industrialization efforts will suffer a setback without approval. Grady County was previously eligible under the program but was recently removed due to economic improvements."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0051_thumbnail.jpg "Efforts to Secure Caddo County's Eligibility under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965")
![["The Pacific Northwest Indian Center, Inc. is seeking support for the construction of an Indian Cultural Center on the Gonzaga University campus. They are asking for financial assistance and other forms of help from Senator Harris and others to help preserve and strengthen the heritage of the Native American peoples."]](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_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Urban American Indians: A Letter to Senator Harris")
![["The Pacific Northwest Indian Center is a cultural and research center located on the Gonzaga University Campus in Spokane, Washington. Its purpose is to promote Indian studies, preserve Indian cultures, and develop Indian leadership. The center will include a museum dedicated to Indian and Indian-related subjects, with exhibits emphasizing authenticity. A Board of Technical Advisors comprising members of various tribes will oversee the museum's policies. The center is organized as an independent corporation, with a self-sustaining board of trustees. The center's activities will not involve political campaigning or legislation influencing. The center's founders and board members come from diverse backgrounds, including tribal leaders, scholars, and community activists."]](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_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Support for the Indian Cultural Center at Gonzaga University")