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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0072
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation to a Reception at the White House: A Note on the Women's Speakers Bureau for the Great Society
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Southwestern Cooperative Educational Laboratory: Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- New Staff Appointments and Educational Laboratory Roles: A SWCEL Newsletter
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- SWCEL's Innovative Classroom and School-Community Programs: A Focus on Teachers and Beacon Schools
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0007
- 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 Spanish-Speaking Students: Recommendations from a Pueblo Educator
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Program Goals and Modules for the Southwestern Cooperative Educational Laboratory, Inc.: Addressing Language Learning Challenges for Culturally Diverse Students
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation to Judge the Annual Miss (Indian) America Pageant
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Missed Invitation and Communication with Miss India America Event Organizers
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation for Ladonna Harris to Judge the Miss Indian America Pageant
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Memorandum Regarding All Nations Day and American Indian Art Display Discussion with Mrs. Sloan
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["Mrs. Johnson is inviting guests to a reception at The White House on May 16, 1967. There is a mention of contacting Liz Carpenter for assistance with a project related to the Women's Speakers Bureau for the Great Society."]](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_0072_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation to a Reception at the White House: A Note on the Women's Speakers Bureau for the Great Society")
![["The document outlines the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Southwestern Cooperative Educational Laboratory, a non-profit corporation based in Texas. The purpose of the corporation is to conduct educational research, training programs for educators, develop curriculum, disseminate findings, and manage funds. The initial Board of Directors consists of three individuals from educational institutions in New Mexico and Texas. The Bylaws detail the offices, members, qualifications for membership, and rights and duties of members."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Southwestern Cooperative Educational Laboratory: Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws")
![["The SWCEL newsletter announces the appointment of three new staff members, including a business manager, an education administrator, and an instructional researcher. The newsletter discusses the unique structure of regional laboratories and the need for developing teaching strategies. It also highlights workshops conducted by SWCEL on classroom teaching and research progress. The newsletter emphasizes the importance of independence and innovation in the laboratory program to address old problems and ensure a successful future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0006_thumbnail.jpg "New Staff Appointments and Educational Laboratory Roles: A SWCEL Newsletter")
![["The SWCEL Beacon Schools program focuses on developing innovative classroom practices and materials for teachers. The program aims to identify and support research-oriented teachers and disseminate their methods to other schools. Beacon schools will serve as demonstration centers for new practices, with a focus on improving student achievement and aspiration levels. The program also includes training for first-grade teachers and para-professionals. Additionally, SWCEL is working on projects to develop new materials for junior high school American History curriculum. The program emphasizes contingency contracting and local problem-solving, with involvement from Area Directors and school administrators. The goal is to improve education in the Southwest region through innovative practices and research-oriented teaching."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0008_thumbnail.jpg "SWCEL's Innovative Classroom and School-Community Programs: A Focus on Teachers and Beacon Schools")
![["The SWCEL Newsletter discusses the challenges faced by Spanish-speaking students in achieving academic success in school districts in the SWCEL region. Recommendations include reevaluating reading methods, improving relationships between home and school, training teachers in bi-cultural teaching, and recognizing the talents of Spanish-speaking students. A program theme focused on language arts with an emphasis on traditional culture was developed through extensive planning meetings. Student testing is being conducted in beacon schools to provide baseline data for program evaluation. Members of SWCEL attended a briefing in New Orleans to discuss regional educational laboratory programs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing the Educational Needs of Spanish-Speaking Students: Recommendations from a Pueblo Educator")
![["The Southwestern Cooperative Educational Laboratory, Inc. focuses on addressing learning problems in English language arts for children from diverse cultural backgrounds. The program includes modules on culturally-based learning styles, language arts materials development, expectations for student and teacher success, and pre-reading programs. Corporate members are expected to support the program's objectives and have privileges such as voting on council members and participating in policy decisions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Program Goals and Modules for the Southwestern Cooperative Educational Laboratory, Inc.: Addressing Language Learning Challenges for Culturally Diverse Students")
![["The letter invites LaDonna Harris to serve as a judge for the MISS (INDIAN) AMERICA Pageant during the All American Indian Days event. The judges are tasked with selecting a young lady who embodies the qualities of a true Indian and can promote the purpose of the event. The letter emphasizes that the position is voluntary and does not offer any compensation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation to Judge the Annual Miss (Indian) America Pageant")
![["The memo discusses an invitation that was not received and suggests contacting the Executive Secretary of the group, Miss Haddie de Lapp, to explain the reason for declining. It mentions that the invitation had come from Mr. Jack Mullinax, but Miss de Lapp would be the best person to reach. It also provides information about the upcoming announcement of Miss India: America by a panel of judges and the competition involving contestants with various backgrounds and titles."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Missed Invitation and Communication with Miss India America Event Organizers")
![["Norma received a call from Scott Henderson of the BIA informing her that the All American Indian Days of Sheridan, Wyoming had invited LaDonna Harris to be a judge for Miss Indian America on Aug. 4-6. LaDonna Harris would not be back until July 6 and typically went to Oklahoma on weekends, so it was unlikely she could attend. Norma transferred the call to the recipient, who was at lunch, and took down the details for them. The All American Indian Days expressed their interest in having LaDonna Harris present for the event and hoped she would be able to attend in the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation for Ladonna Harris to Judge the Miss Indian America Pageant")
![["The memo discusses a conversation with Mrs. Sloan about All Nations Day and an upcoming Indian Art display at the Smithsonian. Mrs. Sloan mentioned working closely with the American Indian and Eskimo Cultural Foundation and hopes to connect with her sister in the future. It also mentions arranging a phone call with Mr. Williams."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Memorandum Regarding All Nations Day and American Indian Art Display Discussion with Mrs. Sloan")