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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0055
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Regional Council Election Ballot for Southwestern Cooperative Educational Laboratory, Inc.
- Date:
- 1967-04-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Mescalero Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Public Works--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- 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_012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Establishing a National Advisory Commission of Indian Education
- Date:
- 1970-07-17
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_080
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Request for Funding and Support for Special Education Program for Indian Children in Tulsa Public Schools
- Date:
- 1970-12-15
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Public Works--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_081
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Proposed Indian Education Program for Tulsa Public Schools in 1971
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Public Works--United States, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_082
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Addressing the Educational Needs of Native American Children in Oklahoma: A Proposal for a Specialized Remediation Program
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Public Works--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_091
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Discrimination in Rapid City Public Schools and the Fight for Equal Educational Opportunities
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_083
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Request for Funding for Bilingual Program in Tulsa Public Schools for Indian Students: A Letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-01-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Public Works--United States, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Improving Educational Opportunities for Indian Students in Arizona: A Proposal from International Marketing Corporation
- Date:
- 1971-08-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Allegations of Discrimination Against Indian Children in Rapid City Public Schools: Correspondence and Actions Taken
- Date:
- 1971-09-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Public Works--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The document provides information about the election of Regional Council Members for the Southwestern Cooperative Educational Laboratory, Inc. A total of seven council members are to be elected, with nominees listed by position, state, category, name, and address. The document also includes information about Corporate Members and their categories. Ballots must be returned by a specific date and must be postmarked by a certain deadline to be counted."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20January-May,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0055_thumbnail.jpg "Regional Council Election Ballot for Southwestern Cooperative Educational Laboratory, Inc.")
![["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 document is a letter from Fred R. Harris to C. L. Harp, thanking him for his support of a bill to establish a National Advisory Commission of Indian Education. Harp, who has experience with Indian children and education, expresses his agreement with the need for the legislation and suggests integrating Indian children into public schools for better education. He also criticizes the inefficiencies of Indian schools and advocates for more effective measures to improve education for Native American children."]](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_012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Establishing a National Advisory Commission of Indian Education")
![["The Director of Special Education in Tulsa Public Schools is reaching out to Senator Fred Harris to propose a pilot program to provide individualized instruction to Indian children who are behind academically. The program would involve taking children out of regular classrooms for small group instruction and could be implemented with the resources already available in the school system. The Director is seeking funding or assistance from Senator Harris to support this program."]](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_080_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Funding and Support for Special Education Program for Indian Children in Tulsa Public Schools")
![["George W. Truka, Director of Special Education at Tulsa Public Schools, sent a letter to Senator Fred H. Harris thanking him for his prompt response to a proposal for an Indian education program. Truka enclosed a tentative proposal and offered to create a budget if funds are made available. He expressed gratitude for Harris' interest in the program."]](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_081_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Proposed Indian Education Program for Tulsa Public Schools in 1971")
![["The document discusses the need for a specialized remediation program for Indian children in Tulsa, Oklahoma, who struggle with the academic transition due to their cultural and bilingual backgrounds. It proposes implementing a program similar to the Title VI Material and Educational Resource Center (MERC) to provide individualized curriculum and support for these children. The success of this program could lead to the establishment of similar programs statewide or nationally."]](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_082_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing the Educational Needs of Native American Children in Oklahoma: A Proposal for a Specialized Remediation Program")
![["A letter from U.S. Senator Fred R. Harris acknowledges receipt of a fact sheet about discrimination against Indians in Rapid City public schools and promises to take action. The fact sheet highlights the lack of transportation services for Indian students living in low-income areas, citing safety concerns and disparities in funding allocation. The letter argues that the school district's refusal to provide transportation services is unjust and discriminatory, particularly towards economically disadvantaged Indian families. It also questions the district's handling of Title I funds meant for culturally deprived students."]](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_091_thumbnail.jpg "Discrimination in Rapid City Public Schools and the Fight for Equal Educational Opportunities")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris is writing to Mr. George Scott, Acting Director of Education Programs at the Bureau of Indian Affairs, regarding a request for funds for a special bilingual program for Indian students in the Tulsa Public Schools. The request is for funds for one teacher, with the school system already having materials to be used. Senator Harris emphasizes the importance of providing special attention to Indian students in Tulsa, many of whom have moved from rural areas. He requests a prompt response from Mr. Scott on the matter."]](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_083_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Funding for Bilingual Program in Tulsa Public Schools for Indian Students: A Letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The document is a correspondence between Charles Bisbee of International Marketing Corporation and Senator Fred Harris regarding a proposal to improve educational opportunities for Indian students in Arizona. The proposal includes providing motivational kits to classrooms, focusing on improving reading skills, increasing awareness of Indian cultures, and involving teachers, students, and parents in school programs. The proposal has been approved for funding and aims to address the needs of Indian students by improving teacher understanding, student motivation, and academic achievement."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Improving Educational Opportunities for Indian Students in Arizona: A Proposal from International Marketing Corporation")
![["The United States Senate received a reply from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding alleged discrimination against Indian children in Rapid City public schools. The Bureau arranged for the transfer of two school buses to assist with transportation for Indian students. The Senator forwarded the concerns to the Department of Health, Education and Welfare for further action. The Lakota Homes Community has been trying to get transportation services for their children, but the School District claims they do not qualify based on distance. The community is advocating for equal educational opportunities for their children."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Fred+R.+Harris+Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian+Affairs,+Education,+B-Z,+1971+(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_001_thumbnail.jpg "Allegations of Discrimination Against Indian Children in Rapid City Public Schools: Correspondence and Actions Taken")