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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Federal Funding for Bunch Industrial Project in Oklahoma, 1966
- Date:
- 1966-10-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Appreciation Letter to Bureau of Indian Affairs from Carnegie Industrial Development Committee
- Date:
- 1966-10-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0046
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris Proposes White House Conference on Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1966-10-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0036
- 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 Mabry G. Blaylock Regarding the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Alaska
- Date:
- 1966-11-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Alaska Indian Arts and Crafts
- Date:
- 1966-11-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Extension of the Indian Claims Commission: Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and Mrs. Phoebe D. Gragg
- Date:
- 1966-11-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Letter to Senator Harris Regarding Alaska Indian Arts, Inc. and the Indian Arts and Crafts Board
- Date:
- 1966-11-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Letter Addressing Irregularities and Unfair Practices at the National Congress of American Indians
- Date:
- 1966-12-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Bureau of Indian Affairs' Statement on Creek Indians' Judgment Funds Distribution: Correspondence to Sim L. Liles
- Date:
- 1966-12-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Alaska Indian Arts and Crafts Report
- Date:
- 1966-12-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["Myrtle Johnson writes to Senator Fred R. Harris requesting federal grant assistance for the Bunch Industrial project in Oklahoma. Senator Harris responds, expressing his support for the project and commitment to promoting it to help alleviate poverty conditions in Adair 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_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Federal Funding for Bunch Industrial Project in Oklahoma, 1966")
![["The letter expresses gratitude to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for assistance in securing the Midwest Furniture Manufacturing Co. for Carnegie, Oklahoma. The benefits of this plant will be felt by the entire community."]](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_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Appreciation Letter to Bureau of Indian Affairs from Carnegie Industrial Development Committee")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris introduced a bill for a White House conference on American Indians by June 30, 1968, with funding of $100,000. The purpose is to integrate Indians into American society, and Senator Harris is working on gathering information about programs under the Bureau of Indian Affairs based on feedback received from Mrs. J. L. Driskell."]](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_0046_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris Proposes White House Conference on Indian Affairs")
![["Mabry Blaylock wrote to Senator Fred Harris about his brother Morris's concerns regarding the efficiency and personnel of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Alaska. Morris is disturbed by the failure of the Bureau to fulfill promises made to personnel and its effects on morale. Blaylock asks Harris to review the materials and return them, and suggests that Morris give Harris a briefing on Eskimos and the reindeer industry in Alaska. Blaylock also compliments Harris on his representation of Oklahoma in the Senate. Harris responds with thanks and offers assistance to Blaylock and his brother."]](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_0036_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and Mabry G. Blaylock Regarding the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Alaska")
![["The sender, Fred R. Harris, received a report from Commissioner Bennett of the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding Indian arts and crafts in Alaska. He thanks Heinmiller for his letter and encouragement, expressing gratitude for his support and offering to help in the future."]](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_0042_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Alaska Indian Arts and Crafts")
![["Mrs. Phoebe D. Gragg wrote to Senator Fred R. Harris requesting support for legislation to extend the Indian Claims Commission. Senator Harris responded, stating that the legislation was not acted upon in the previous session of Congress but will likely be considered in the next session. He assured Mrs. Gragg that he would carefully consider her views on the matter."]](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_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Extension of the Indian Claims Commission: Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and Mrs. Phoebe D. Gragg")
![["Alaska Indian Arts, Inc. is a group of indigenous artisans who are unhappy with the Indian Arts and Crafts Board's programs and policies, which they believe benefit only a select few contemporary artists. They criticize the Board's focus on contemporary Scandinavian art and question the effectiveness and fairness of programs like the Sitka Demonstration Work Shop and the University Extension Center. They feel that their own organization, Alaska Indian Arts, Inc., has been overlooked and undervalued by the Board. They also express concerns about the Board's influence on technical assistance studies and funding allocations."]](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_0041_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Letter to Senator Harris Regarding Alaska Indian Arts, Inc. and the Indian Arts and Crafts Board")
![["The letter is addressing issues of corruption and misconduct at a recent Indian conference meeting. The writer describes how Indian Bureau officers controlled the meeting and manipulated delegate registration fees. They call for the Muskogee Oklahoma Indian office to be investigated and cleaned up."]](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_0038_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Letter Addressing Irregularities and Unfair Practices at the National Congress of American Indians")
![["The letter from Gary Dage, Legislative Assistant to Senator Fred R. Harris, informs Sim L. Liles that a report from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding his assistance to John Johnson is enclosed. It also states that if Senator Harris can be of further assistance in the future, Liles should not hesitate to ask. The letter also includes a news release from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the distribution of judgment funds to Creek Indians, clarifying that Congress has not yet authorized the preparation of a roll for distribution and warning against paying fees to join unofficial organizations claiming to prepare a roll. The Bureau will provide application forms for free once authorized."]](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_0039_thumbnail.jpg "Bureau of Indian Affairs' Statement on Creek Indians' Judgment Funds Distribution: Correspondence to Sim L. Liles")
![["The letter acknowledges receipt of a letter from Heinmiller regarding the report on Indian Arts and Crafts Board and Alaska Indian arts. It states that Senator Harris will be informed of the letter upon his return and appreciates Heinmiller's views on the matter."]](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_0040_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Alaska Indian Arts and Crafts Report")