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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0046
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris Proposes White House Conference on Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1966-10-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0034
- 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 University of Oklahoma's School of Music Regarding American Indian Music Research Projects
- Date:
- 1966-10-31
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris' Letter to Reaves Nahwooksy Regarding Indian Achievement Week and Updates on Office of Indian Opportunity
- Date:
- 1966-11-04
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0036
- 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 Mabry G. Blaylock Regarding the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Alaska
- Date:
- 1966-11-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Alaska Indian Arts and Crafts
- Date:
- 1966-11-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Extension of the Indian Claims Commission: Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and Mrs. Phoebe D. Gragg
- Date:
- 1966-11-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation to Participate in Summer Institute: A Letter from Associate Professor D. Ed Harrell to Mrs. LaDonna Harris
- Date:
- 1966-11-25
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0041
- 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 Alaska Indian Arts, Inc. and the Indian Arts and Crafts Board
- Date:
- 1966-11-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Letter Addressing Irregularities and Unfair Practices at the National Congress of American Indians
- Date:
- 1966-12-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Bureau of Indian Affairs' Statement on Creek Indians' Judgment Funds Distribution: Correspondence to Sim L. Liles
- Date:
- 1966-12-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["Senator Fred R. Harris introduced a bill for a White House conference on American Indians by June 30, 1968, with funding of $100,000. The purpose is to integrate Indians into American society, and Senator Harris is working on gathering information about programs under the Bureau of Indian Affairs based on feedback received from Mrs. J. L. Driskell."]](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_0046_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris Proposes White House Conference on Indian Affairs")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from the Director of the School of Music at the University of Oklahoma, informing him of proposed research projects and institutes related to American Indian music. The projects aim to study a collection of recorded American Indian music to better prepare musicologists and public school music teachers for teaching this literature. The Director seeks advice and suggestions from Senator Harris on developing and submitting the proposals to the United States Office of Education. The goal is to secure funding for the projects and institutes by January 1, 1967. Senator Harris and his wife are invited to review and provide feedback on the final programs before submission. The Director emphasizes the cultural importance of the proposed programs in educating youth and studying the heritage of the West."]](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_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and University of Oklahoma's School of Music Regarding American Indian Music Research Projects")
![["Fred R. Harris thanks Reaves Nahwooksy for his letter and comments about Indian Achievement Week. He mentions a successful meeting at Norman with Secretary John Gardner, and that Iola Taylor has taken over as Director of OIO. Harris promises to send more information about Indian Achievement Week and get Nahwooksy on the mailing list for newsletters. He expresses his desire to help in any way possible."]](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_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Letter to Reaves Nahwooksy Regarding Indian Achievement Week and Updates on Office of Indian Opportunity")
![["Mabry Blaylock wrote to Senator Fred Harris about his brother Morris's concerns regarding the efficiency and personnel of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Alaska. Morris is disturbed by the failure of the Bureau to fulfill promises made to personnel and its effects on morale. Blaylock asks Harris to review the materials and return them, and suggests that Morris give Harris a briefing on Eskimos and the reindeer industry in Alaska. Blaylock also compliments Harris on his representation of Oklahoma in the Senate. Harris responds with thanks and offers assistance to Blaylock and his brother."]](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_0036_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and Mabry G. Blaylock Regarding the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Alaska")
![["The sender, Fred R. Harris, received a report from Commissioner Bennett of the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding Indian arts and crafts in Alaska. He thanks Heinmiller for his letter and encouragement, expressing gratitude for his support and offering to help in the future."]](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_0042_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Alaska Indian Arts and Crafts")
![["Mrs. Phoebe D. Gragg wrote to Senator Fred R. Harris requesting support for legislation to extend the Indian Claims Commission. Senator Harris responded, stating that the legislation was not acted upon in the previous session of Congress but will likely be considered in the next session. He assured Mrs. Gragg that he would carefully consider her views on the matter."]](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_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Extension of the Indian Claims Commission: Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and Mrs. Phoebe D. Gragg")
![["The author, Dol Januel, is inviting Mrs. LaDonna Harris to be a part of a Summer Institute in Norman and hopes she will have the freedom to select a week for her lectures. The author is looking forward to a successful event and will be in touch with more details if LaDonna Harris accepts the invitation."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation to Participate in Summer Institute: A Letter from Associate Professor D. Ed Harrell to Mrs. LaDonna Harris")
![["Alaska Indian Arts, Inc. is a group of indigenous artisans who are unhappy with the Indian Arts and Crafts Board's programs and policies, which they believe benefit only a select few contemporary artists. They criticize the Board's focus on contemporary Scandinavian art and question the effectiveness and fairness of programs like the Sitka Demonstration Work Shop and the University Extension Center. They feel that their own organization, Alaska Indian Arts, Inc., has been overlooked and undervalued by the Board. They also express concerns about the Board's influence on technical assistance studies and funding allocations."]](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_0041_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Letter to Senator Harris Regarding Alaska Indian Arts, Inc. and the Indian Arts and Crafts Board")
![["The letter is addressing issues of corruption and misconduct at a recent Indian conference meeting. The writer describes how Indian Bureau officers controlled the meeting and manipulated delegate registration fees. They call for the Muskogee Oklahoma Indian office to be investigated and cleaned up."]](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_0038_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Letter Addressing Irregularities and Unfair Practices at the National Congress of American Indians")
![["The letter from Gary Dage, Legislative Assistant to Senator Fred R. Harris, informs Sim L. Liles that a report from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding his assistance to John Johnson is enclosed. It also states that if Senator Harris can be of further assistance in the future, Liles should not hesitate to ask. The letter also includes a news release from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the distribution of judgment funds to Creek Indians, clarifying that Congress has not yet authorized the preparation of a roll for distribution and warning against paying fees to join unofficial organizations claiming to prepare a roll. The Bureau will provide application forms for free once authorized."]](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_0039_thumbnail.jpg "Bureau of Indian Affairs' Statement on Creek Indians' Judgment Funds Distribution: Correspondence to Sim L. Liles")