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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_052
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter Addressed to W.S. Senate Concerning Disparities in Indian Affairs and Healthcare Services in 1970
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_053
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Senator Addressing Injustices and Problems Faced by Native Americans in 1970
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1970 Memorandum on BIA Dormitory Operation for Navajo Children in Flagstaff, Arizona
- Date:
- 1970-01-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Public Works--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Miss Edna A. Andrews' Request to Teach in an Indian School
- Date:
- 1970-03-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Resolution of Personnel Issues at Chilocco Indian School: Correspondence Between Patty C. Allen and U.S. Senate
- Date:
- 1970-04-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_1_004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1970 Letter from NAACP Regarding Proposal for Indian Legal Defense Fund
- Date:
- 1970-04-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Taxation Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Assistance to American Indians - 1970
- Date:
- 1970-04-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_1_005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for a National Fund for Indian Rights by the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund
- Date:
- 1970-04-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_5_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- The AIO Action Council: A History of Advocating for Native American Rights
- Date:
- 1970-05-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000_71
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Portrait of Lady Bird Johnson S M Schoenborn, photographer
- Date:
- 1970-06-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- International relations
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["The letter is written to a senator expressing frustration with the lack of clear communication and problems faced in obtaining dental services for adults and elderly individuals. The writer also mentions unfair treatment by the Bureau of Indian Affairs in a technical school program and requests the senator to investigate and improve the situation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_052_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Addressed to W.S. Senate Concerning Disparities in Indian Affairs and Healthcare Services in 1970")
![["The letter is addressed to a Senator expressing concerns about problems in 1970, particularly regarding access to dental services in Anadarko. The writer believes that emergency services should be available to both old and young individuals, and criticizes the system for not providing adequate care. The writer also mentions issues with eligibility for free services for Indian adults and requests the Senator's assistance in addressing these concerns."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_053_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Addressing Injustices and Problems Faced by Native Americans in 1970")
![["Mr. Kickingbird called to inform about a dormitory in Flagstaff, Arizona operated by the BIA for Navajo children attending public schools. The dormitory provides meals and food is purchased through the BIA Gallup Office. Contact Mr. Kickingbird for more information. No updates on a person named Sary guy."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Schools,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_019_thumbnail.jpg "1970 Memorandum on BIA Dormitory Operation for Navajo Children in Flagstaff, Arizona")
![["The letter is a response to Miss Edna A. Andrews' request for an \"Interchange Appointment\" to teach in an Indian school next year. The Bureau of Indian Affairs informed her that the NEA Project Interchange no longer makes provision for teacher exchanges and advised her to contact the Teacher Recruitment Office in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Senator Fred R. Harris also offered his assistance and suggested that she reach out to the BIA for further information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Schools,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_017_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Miss Edna A. Andrews' Request to Teach in an Indian School")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from Patty C. Allen about difficulties she was facing at Chilocco Indian School. He contacted the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs for a report. The report stated that Mrs. Allen was having issues with her supervisor, Mrs. Leola Taylor, regarding educational leave for the summer. The Area Personnel Officer met with Mrs. Allen and her supervisor to resolve the issue. Mrs. Taylor assured cooperation, and a plan was developed to meet Mrs. Allen's certification needs and benefit the education program at Chilocco. Mrs. Allen was encouraged to support the school's objectives and continue good relationships with the staff."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Schools,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_016_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution of Personnel Issues at Chilocco Indian School: Correspondence Between Patty C. Allen and U.S. Senate")
![["The document is a letter from the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. to Frank Cowan regarding a proposal for an Indian Legal Defense Fund. The letter also includes information about the organization's national officers, executive officers, and board of directors. Additionally, it mentions the \"Committee of 100\" which has been sponsoring the NAACP's appeal to promote desegregation in the United States since 1943."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Legal%20Defense%20and%20Education%20Fund,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_1_004_thumbnail.jpg "1970 Letter from NAACP Regarding Proposal for Indian Legal Defense Fund")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from Ms. Eileen Shanahan expressing her concern for the American Indian and her interest in aiding them. Senator Harris reached out to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for information on summer programs for Ms. Shanahan, but was informed that there were no temporary federal employment opportunities available. Instead, Ms. Shanahan was advised to contact Area Offices or eleemosynary organizations for potential opportunities to assist Indians. Senator Harris assured Ms. Shanahan that he would continue to look for suitable programs for her."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Vocational%20Training,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Assistance to American Indians - 1970")
![["The document is a proposal for the establishment of a National Fund for Indian Rights by the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. It highlights the lack of adequate legal representation for American Indians and the need for specialized legal expertise. The proposed fund aims to protect and advance the rights of Indians through legal action on four levels, including preparing and prosecuting test cases of national importance, supporting Indian lawyers on reservations, conducting analyses of legislative and administrative actions, and informing Indians of developments that may affect their legal status."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Legal%20Defense%20and%20Education%20Fund,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_1_005_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for a National Fund for Indian Rights by the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund")
![["AIO is a national Indian organization that strives to fulfill an advocacy role in favor of Indian people. Programs like the Native American Legal Defense and Education Fund and the American Indian Investment Opportunities, Inc. were mere dreams a short year ago, but are now programs that are funded and in the process of being launched into full-blown reality. On a short-range basis, AIO hopes to develop into a broad-based organization with broad financial support in order to continue the work of enabler for Indian groups. On a long-range basis, AIO seeks to be a leader in the effort to assist in creating a climate for the development of a national Indian development bank. This is a very important priority. AIO pledges to be a leader in the formation of a national American for Indian Housing Alliance which will seek to concern itself with the totally ignored Indian in the urban areas. Also, AIO pledges a concern and effort to develop educational groups to insure Indian participation and quality Indian"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_5_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%20Annual%20Report,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_5_0010_thumbnail.jpg "The AIO Action Council: A History of Advocating for Native American Rights")
![["Fred R. Harris reads the inscription on a plaque installed at the site of a well recently completed at San Felipe Teotlalcingo, Puebla, about 50 miles from Mexico City Funds to drill the well were made possible by an Alliance for Progress loan Shown in the foreground left to right are Miguel Perez Quiroz, president of the region's small farmers' union; Harris; LaDonna Harris; Pablo Saenz, an official of the Bank of London and Mexico which is supervising the loan; and Martin Garcia, a member of the Farmers Alliance; and a group of small land holders who formed an association to become eligible for the loan Photo courtesy of Tomas Moreno Arreola"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/Fred%20Harris%20Photograph%20Series%201963-1974-CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000_71_thumbnail.jpg "Portrait of Lady Bird Johnson S M Schoenborn, photographer")