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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Cheyenne Chief to Senator Harris on Indian Bureau's Inefficiencies and Potential Improvements
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter to the Senator: Mismanagement of O.E.O. Funds in Indian Reservations
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Senator Fred Harris from a Vista Volunteer in Arizona, 1966
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Abstract Text Compilation: An Artistic Experiment in Nonsense
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0024
- 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 Wyandotte Indian Tribe Claims
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Memorandum: NBC News Brew Manager, Bill Momoe's Work Schedule
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from a Texas Minister to Rev R Dennis Herd About His Ministry Work with the Indian People in Anadarko Church
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Restoration of Bureau of Indian Affairs Extension Contract Funding and Dorm Construction at Euphala
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1965 Report on Educational Assistance and Development Work with Indian Families in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Geographical Distribution of Indian Agents Across Counties in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["The author, Harvey Ever, writes to Senator Harris regarding his appointment as a chief of the Southern Cheyenne's. He mentions meeting the senator previously and expresses his willingness to help with issues concerning the Oklahoma Indian community. Ever also criticizes the Indian Bureau for focusing more on paperwork and statistics rather than providing actual benefits to individuals and families."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Cheyenne Chief to Senator Harris on Indian Bureau's Inefficiencies and Potential Improvements")
![["Ethel Stotesbury, a Vista Volunteer, expresses concern about the mismanagement of O.E.O. funds on Indian reservations. She criticizes the high salaries and administrative costs, and suggests more efficient use of funds to benefit the Navajo community. Stotesbury highlights the need for school buses and support for pre-schools, and emphasizes the importance of helping the younger generation. She plans to continue her work among the Indians in Oklahoma after leaving Arizona, seeking to make a positive impact despite the challenges faced due to waste and inefficiency in the O.E.O. system."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to the Senator: Mismanagement of O.E.O. Funds in Indian Reservations")
![["The letter is from a Vista Volunteer working on the Navajo reservation in Oklahoma, expressing frustration with the lack of cooperation from the Navajo people and the difficulty of their work. The volunteer mentions the positive impact of government programs on the reservation but also highlights the challenges they face in trying to help the community. They urge Senator Fred Harris to continue fighting for the Oklahoma Indians and express disappointment in the lack of support from Vista in allowing them to stay where they are needed."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Fred Harris from a Vista Volunteer in Arizona, 1966")
![["The text appears to be a mixture of random characters and words, making it difficult to summarize. It mentions something about a company or organization, a check, and a grander head. It also includes dates and numbers. The meaning of the text is unclear."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Abstract Text Compilation: An Artistic Experiment in Nonsense")
![["The letter is requesting information and help from Senator Harris regarding the settlement of claims by the Wyandotte Indian tribe. The writer, Mrs. C.R. Cotter, is seeking any information or assistance Senator Harris may have in resolving the claims of the tribe."]](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_0024_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Letter to Senator Harris Regarding Wyandotte Indian Tribe Claims")
![["Bill Momoe, a Brew Manager at NBC news, worked with his wife on Saturday at the United States Senate."]](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_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Memorandum: NBC News Brew Manager, Bill Momoe's Work Schedule")
![["The letter is from a retired nurse who is also a licensed minister from Texas, expressing their desire to help Indian people in Anadarko church. They have been working with Indian people for 1 1/2 years and have made several trips to help them. They are interested in intertribal mission and want to help build a comfortable church for worship. Their main interest is the welfare of the church and they are willing to work for the glory of God. They have papers with United Christian fellowship and are willing to assist any denomination. They have lived in Dallas for 42 years and have experience in home missions. They express their willingness to help in any way possible and have requested a copy of a position drawn up by the church members regarding building a church for Indian people."]](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_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from a Texas Minister to Rev R Dennis Herd About His Ministry Work with the Indian People in Anadarko Church")
![["The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Indian Affairs restored $100,000 for the Bureau of Indian Affairs extension contract with OSU, which had been deleted in the Administration budget. This is $25,000 less per year than before, but it salvages most of the program. Edmondson released a statement about this and mentioned that both Senators had requested similar action in the Senate. The Subcommittee also restored $75,000 for planning and construction of a dorm at Euphala. It is mentioned that Senator Harris had written to Senator Hayden and Commissioner Bennett about the Bureau of Indian Affairs extension contract."]](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_0036_thumbnail.jpg "Restoration of Bureau of Indian Affairs Extension Contract Funding and Dorm Construction at Euphala")
![["The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service has been working with Indian families for the past ten years, providing educational assistance to help improve their social, cultural, and economic conditions. The program aims to establish communication, encourage use of educational services, develop resources, involve leadership, improve family food supply, clothing, health, housing, and safety, promote family business management, agricultural production, and marketing, as well as engage in resource development and public affairs. 4-H club work is also a key focus of the program. The report highlights the challenges and successes of the Extension work with Indian families in Oklahoma."]](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_0039_thumbnail.jpg "1965 Report on Educational Assistance and Development Work with Indian Families in Oklahoma")
![["This text provides a map showing the location and areas of Indian Agents in Oklahoma. It lists the counties in each agent's territory and includes the names of the agents in charge of each area."]](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_0041_thumbnail.jpg "Geographical Distribution of Indian Agents Across Counties in Oklahoma")