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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence and Records of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes, 1950-1966
- Date:
- 1950-02-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 85th (1957-1959), 86th (1959-1961), 87th (1961-1963), 88th (1963-1965), 81st (1949-1951), 84th (1955-1957), 89th (1965-1967), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Disappearance of Cleveland Taylor
- Date:
- 1959-04-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0023
- 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 David F. Byers Regarding American Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1963-08-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- 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_15_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Determination of Mrs. Roberta Dotson's Tribal Affiliation: A Collection of Letters from 1965-1966
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Grant Funding Announced for Anti-Poverty Program, Mental Health Training, and Road Surfacing in Norman, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1967 Contract Renewal Between Bureau of Indian Affairs and Sequoyah Mills for Indian On-the-Job Training in Carpet Manufacturing
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris's Involvement in the Debt Collection Case of Albert and Theresa Tahlequah
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Osage Oil Well Allowable Between the Department of the Interior and Senator Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Recouping Federal Income Tax Paid on Restricted Trust Property: Bureau of Indian Affairs Correspondence from 1966
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["The text is a series of letters from the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes expressing appreciation and thanks to various individuals for their contributions to programs for the Indian people. The council also acknowledges the dedication and leadership of the recipients and sends best wishes for their future endeavors."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence and Records of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes, 1950-1966")
![["Leslie Taylor's brother, Cleveland Taylor, disappeared from the State Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio in 1961. Various agencies have been involved in the search for him, but no specific information has been found. Efforts to locate Taylor are ongoing, and the case has not been closed. The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the U.S. Senate are working together to try and find more information about Taylor's whereabouts."]](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_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Disappearance of Cleveland Taylor")
![["The letter from David F. Byers to Senator Fred R. Harris praises Harris for his comprehensive statement on Indian Affairs and expresses support for including American Indians in all community activities. Byers also highlights the success of the Employment Assistance Branch of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in helping Indian families integrate into established communities. Byers emphasizes the importance of empowering American Indians to raise their own standards and become active members of society. He concludes by applauding Harris for his accurate portrayal of the challenges faced by American Indians and expresses confidence that with understanding legislators like Harris, progress can be made in assisting American Indians to take their proper place in society."]](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_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and David F. Byers Regarding American Indian Affairs")
![["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")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a request for assistance in determining the tribal affiliation of Mrs. Roberta Dotson, whose father was either Chickasaw or Choctaw Indian. The Bureau of Indian Affairs examined records but could not find information on Mrs. Dotson's father. Enrollment rolls for the tribes were closed in 1907, and no changes can be made. Senator Harris promised to stay in touch with Mrs. Dotson and provide updates on the matter."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Determination of Mrs. Roberta Dotson's Tribal Affiliation: A Collection of Letters from 1965-1966")
![["Several grants and contracts have been awarded to organizations in Norman, Oklahoma, including a program development grant to Cleeland County Community Action Foundation, an in-service training grant in mental health to Griffin Memorial Hospital, and a contract awarded to Ken Richardson, Inc. for surfacing a section of the Little Axe Road in Cleveland 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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Grant Funding Announced for Anti-Poverty Program, Mental Health Training, and Road Surfacing in Norman, Oklahoma")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs has renewed a contract with Sequoyah Mills, Inc. in Anadarko for on-the-job training of 43 Indians in a carpet manufacturing plant for fiscal 1967. The contract is worth $36,450. A.S. Mike Monroney, USS Fred R. Harris, and USS Jed Johnson, Jr. have advised to send the message to the Anadarko Daily News in Oklahoma."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "1967 Contract Renewal Between Bureau of Indian Affairs and Sequoyah Mills for Indian On-the-Job Training in Carpet Manufacturing")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from J.V. Long, Manager of Nationwide Finance Company, regarding the indebtedness of Albert and Theresa Tahlequah. The Bureau of Indian Affairs provided a report stating that Albert Tahlequah, a member of the Comanche Tribe, has minimal income from trust Indian land. The Bureau cannot assist in debt collection unless authorized beforehand. Senator Harris forwarded the matter to the Anadarko Area Office for further investigation."]](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_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris's Involvement in the Debt Collection Case of Albert and Theresa Tahlequah")
![["The text is a series of letters discussing the Osage oil well allowable and the decision to follow the allowable fixed by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. The Bureau of Indian Affairs granted the request of the Osage Tribal Council for an increase in the allowable, but later decided to follow the Commission's decision after further study. The letters express disappointment in the Chairman of the Corporation Commission for reversing his previous position and emphasize the need for cooperation between federal and state agencies to protect the interests of the Indians."]](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_0033_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Osage Oil Well Allowable Between the Department of the Interior and Senator Fred R. Harris")
![["The text is a series of memoranda from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, regarding steps to be taken to recoup amounts paid to the Internal Revenue Service as Federal income tax on income derived from restricted trust property belonging to individual Indians. The memoranda provide instructions on how claims for tax refunds will be prepared and presented, including the necessary supporting documents. The Bureau will work to secure refunds only for income sources that have been judicially determined to be non-taxable."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Recouping Federal Income Tax Paid on Restricted Trust Property: Bureau of Indian Affairs Correspondence from 1966")