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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Fear of Distressed Areas Hinders Volunteer Work in Negro Ghettos
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Environmental Protection
- 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_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Interest to the Council of Negro Women from Willie B. Carter
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- 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_23_0051
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- An Open Letter to Fred Harris on Poverty and Work Ethics
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Directory of Female Representatives in the War on Poverty Across U.S. States
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Agriculture and Food
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from B'nai B'rith Women Regarding the Use of Kerner Report Findings in the War on Poverty
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Memorandum Regarding Promotion of Film Agency, Dick Allen Films, for Job Corps Films Project
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--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_285_24_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Low-Income Communities: An Overview of the Community Self-Determination Act
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["Volunteers are afraid to work in Negro ghettos due to fear of going into distressed areas. The National Council of Jewish Women is seeking help in changing their attitudes and prejudices. Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson received a crime prevention kit and advised women not to avoid jury duty. Senator Wayne Morse emphasized obeying the law and not engaging in civil disobedience. The National Federation of Business and Professional Women reported difficulties finding volunteers to work in Negro areas. The Takoma Park Women's Club will hold a meeting and luncheon. Senator Robert Kennedy spoke against civil disobedience in the Senate."]](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_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Fear of Distressed Areas Hinders Volunteer Work in Negro Ghettos")
![["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")
![["Mrs. Willie B. Carter of ONLIX in Louisiana is writing to LaDonna Harris of the Council of Negro Women in Oklahoma City, expressing interest in the programs sponsored by the organization and requesting information on how she can be of service."]](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_0038_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Interest to the Council of Negro Women from Willie B. Carter")
![["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")
![["The writer, Chico Ramos, questions why poor women have so many children and suggests they should be taught how to prevent it. He also criticizes young men who prefer to live off their wits rather than work. Ramos believes that many urban poor people deserve the hardship they face."]](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_0051_thumbnail.jpg "An Open Letter to Fred Harris on Poverty and Work Ethics")
![["This text is a list of members of the Women in the War on Poverty organization, with names and addresses of women from various states who are involved in community organizations and advisory councils related to poverty and social welfare."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Directory of Female Representatives in the War on Poverty Across U.S. States")
![["B'nai B'rith Women in Washington, D.C. recommends using the Kerner Report in national programs, and provides a summary of the report to delegates at the Second Annual Conference on Women in the War on Poverty."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from B'nai B'rith Women Regarding the Use of Kerner Report Findings in the War on Poverty")
![["A memo from a member of the United States Senate mentions that a woman named LD was asked to put in a good word for a film agency called Dicle Allen Films that is working on Job Corps films. LD met the group in Los Angeles and is interested in supporting them. The memo instructs the recipient to contact Mr. Winston Lee of OEO Job Corps or handle it through Charlie. The memo is signed by Betty."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Memorandum Regarding Promotion of Film Agency, Dick Allen Films, for Job Corps Films Project")
![["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 Community Self-Determination Act promotes economic development in lower income communities through local self-help, ownership, and decision-making. It establishes Community Development Corporations (CDCs) owned by residents, which manage businesses and social service programs. The Act also creates Community Development Banks (CDBs) for financing, tax incentives for outside companies to invest in communities, and grants for management training. The Act is supported by bipartisan Congress members and has been implemented in various communities across the country."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Low-Income Communities: An Overview of the Community Self-Determination Act")