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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0040
- 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 Report
- Date:
- 1966-12-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0044
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Response from Bureau of Indian Affairs to Mrs. J. L. Driskell's Comments
- Date:
- 1966-12-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0048
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Misuse of Indian Bureau Funds and Allegations of Corruption
- Date:
- 1966-12-08
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0050
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Harris' Response to Mrs. Boudinot's Inquiry about Unpaid Land Compensation
- Date:
- 1966-12-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0048
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Bud Wilkinson to Evaluate Ladonna Harris ' Indian Plan as White House Aide
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Indians
- Topic:
- Democratic Party U.S., Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0050
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Social and Political Life in Washington: An Inside Look
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0051
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Advisory Panels Formed by the University of Oklahoma Board of Visitors
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
- Topic:
- Higher--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0053
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator's Wife, Mrs. Fred R. Harris, to Deliver Keynote Address at Nutrition and Child Development Conference in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Biography--Political aspects, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0055
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for Expansion of Food Stamp Program in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0057
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Nixon Administration Accused of Being 'Anti-Women'; Democrats Take Over Fundraising
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["The letter acknowledges receipt of a letter from Heinmiller regarding the report on Indian Arts and Crafts Board and Alaska Indian arts. It states that Senator Harris will be informed of the letter upon his return and appreciates Heinmiller's 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_0040_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Alaska Indian Arts and Crafts Report")
![["The letter is from Gary Dage, a Legislative Assistant to Senator Fred R. Harris, to Mrs. J. L. Driskell in Omaha, Nebraska. Dage is enclosing a reply from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding specific Indian matters and Bureau policy that Mrs. Driskell had commented on. He mentions that Senator Harris is temporarily away from the office and offers assistance in the future if needed."]](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_0044_thumbnail.jpg "Response from Bureau of Indian Affairs to Mrs. J. L. Driskell's Comments")
![["The letter addressed to Senator Fred R. Harris on December 8, 1966, highlights the issue of the Indian Bureau acting as a collection agency for lawyers and grafters, specifically in the case of John Johnson. Johnson, who is disabled and in poor health, is being pressured by the Indian Bureau to pay an attorney's fees and debt without any legal attachment or garnishment. The letter also mentions a similar case in the United States District Court involving a larger sum of money, but emphasizes that Johnson is suffering due to lack of shelter, food, and medical care. The author calls for a federal grand jury investigation into the actions of the Indian Bureau and the lawyer, Ed R. LeForce, involved in the case."]](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_0048_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Misuse of Indian Bureau Funds and Allegations of Corruption")
![["Mrs. Boudinot inquired about not receiving payment for land included in the Camp Gruber project. Senator Fred R. Harris enclosed a report from the Director of Real Estate, Department of the Army regarding the matter. He expressed regret for not being able to provide a more favorable reply and offered assistance 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_0050_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Harris' Response to Mrs. Boudinot's Inquiry about Unpaid Land Compensation")
![["President-elect Nixon has hired Bud Wilkinson as a White House aide to investigate LaDonna Harris and conduct a study of government boards and commissions. Wilkinson's main job will be to assess the National Council for Indian Opportunity. Meanwhile, Representative Happy Camp jokes about the lack of lamp factories in Oklahoma and Representative Tom Steed moves offices to get a better view of the Capitol dome."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0048_thumbnail.jpg "Bud Wilkinson to Evaluate Ladonna Harris ' Indian Plan as White House Aide")
![["The document discusses various political and social events in Oklahoma and Washington, D.C., including a charity auction organized by the House Majority and Minority leaders, the leadership of LaDonna Harris in various committees, and the controversy surrounding the publication of a book about Lyndon Johnson. It also mentions the salary increase of House Majority Leader Carl Albert, the involvement of Marvin Watson in Occidental Petroleum International Corp., and a conversation with Watson about a controversial book. Additionally, it highlights a failed art auction organized by the O.U. alumni club, the future of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, and interactions with Oklahoma Congressional delegation members."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0050_thumbnail.jpg "Social and Political Life in Washington: An Inside Look")
![["The University of Oklahoma Board of Visitors has assigned 37 members to ad hoc committees focusing on various aspects of the university, such as graduate programs, minority groups, policy decision making, athletics and recreation, and resources. The purpose of these committees is to receive and study recommendations from visiting committees and conduct studies within their areas of responsibility. The Board of Visitors was formed to advise the university president and review long-range goals of the institution."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0051_thumbnail.jpg "Advisory Panels Formed by the University of Oklahoma Board of Visitors")
![["LaDonna Harris, the wife of the senior senator from Oklahoma, will be giving the keynote address at a Conference on Nutrition, Growth and Development of North American Children at the University of Oklahoma. The conference is sponsored by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Indian Health Service, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. LaDonna Harris will be speaking on the topic of the \"Heritage of North American Indians.\""]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0053_thumbnail.jpg "Senator's Wife, Mrs. Fred R. Harris, to Deliver Keynote Address at Nutrition and Child Development Conference in Oklahoma")
![["LaDonna Harris will testify to the Senate agriculture committee about expanding the food stamp program, with legislation pending to extend it to new areas and increase its scope. Oklahoma currently does not use the food stamp program, instead providing commodities to those in need."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0055_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for Expansion of Food Stamp Program in Oklahoma")
![["The document discusses various political and social events in Oklahoma and Washington, including fundraising dinners, the involvement of prominent figures such as Carl Albert and Malvina Stephenson, and conflicts with transportation and scheduling. There is also mention of a press party visiting Oklahoma and participating in various activities. Overall, The document highlights the political and social dynamics in Oklahoma and Washington during this time period."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0057_thumbnail.jpg "Nixon Administration Accused of Being 'Anti-Women'; Democrats Take Over Fundraising")