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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter: Fred Harris to a member of the Cherokee Nation, thanking them for their testimony in support of a bill that would provide for the US to hold certain lands in trust for the Cherokee Nation.
- Date:
- 1967-08-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.)
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Declined Invitation to Speak at Federated Women's Clubs Meeting
- Date:
- 1967-08-22
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0068
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Speaker Request for DAR Oklahoma City Chapter Meeting
- Date:
- 1967-08-22
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Hopi Nation, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Environmental Protection, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- The Senate Interior and Insular Affairs Committee Has Reported a Considerably Altered Chilocco Bill
- Date:
- 1967-08-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Ed Edmondson's Response to the Cherokee Nation's Request for Congressional Action on the Chilocco Bill
- Date:
- 1967-08-25
- Creator:
- Edmondson, Edmond Augustus, 1919-1990
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Education
- Names:
- Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.), Cherokee Nation
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0048
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- University of Oklahoma's Prestigious Collection of American Indian Art Embarks on Tour
- Date:
- 1967-08-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Declined Invitation and Recommendation for a Speaker at the Woman's Society of Christian Service Meeting
- Date:
- 1967-08-31
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0052
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation Decline to Sequoyah Circle's First Annual All Indian Exposition and Banquet
- Date:
- 1967-09-09
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Names:
- Hopi Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0043
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Apology for Missed Meeting and Request for Address Update from Tulsa Indian Women's Club Member
- Date:
- 1967-09-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0050
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Apology Letter for Missed Art Exhibition Opening
- Date:
- 1967-09-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["The author is discussing the Chilocco Bill, which would give the federal government control of some land currently owned by a Native American tribe. The author says that the Senate has appointed conferees to negotiate the bill, but that the House has not yet done so. The author urges the reader to call the Senate conferees and stress the importance of keeping the tribe's mineral rights, as giving them up would impede the tribe's development."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0000-Legislation,%20S.%201848,%20Land%20Held%20in%20Trust%20for%20Cherokee%20Nation,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Letter: Fred Harris to a member of the Cherokee Nation, thanking them for their testimony in support of a bill that would provide for the US to hold certain lands in trust for the Cherokee Nation.")
![["LaDonna Harris regrets that she is unable to accept an invitation to speak at the Federated Women's Clubs in Elk City due to other commitments. She suggests contacting Mrs. Iola Taylor for program ideas related to Indian youth, and offers assistance in developing a program. LaDonna Harris also mentions sending annual reports and brochures from OIO for reference."]](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_0038_thumbnail.jpg "Declined Invitation to Speak at Federated Women's Clubs Meeting")
![["LaDonna Harris regrets that she cannot commit to speaking at the Oklahoma City Chapter of the DAR at this time, but suggests contacting other capable speakers from the OIO staff. The DAR chapter expresses disappointment but remains optimistic about having LaDonna Harris speak at their meeting in June 1968. They request a photo and biography for publicity and invite Senator Harris to join for lunch as well."]](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_0068_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Speaker Request for DAR Oklahoma City Chapter Meeting")
![["University of Oklahoma Alumni luncheon featuring astronaut Owen K Garriott Among those pictured are Garriott, Page Belcher, and Fred R. Harris"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0000-Legislation,%20S.%201848,%20Land%20Held%20in%20Trust%20for%20Cherokee%20Nation,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0009_thumbnail.jpg "The Senate Interior and Insular Affairs Committee Has Reported a Considerably Altered Chilocco Bill")
![["The document describes Senator Fred Harris's support for a bill concerning the Chilocco Indian school. He has written to the Senate conferees urging them to accept the position of Ed Edmondson, who is representing the Cherokee Nation. Senator Harris enclosed copies of his letter to Senator McGovern and Senator McGovern's reply to him."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0000-Legislation,%20S.%201848,%20Land%20Held%20in%20Trust%20for%20Cherokee%20Nation,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Ed Edmondson's Response to the Cherokee Nation's Request for Congressional Action on the Chilocco Bill")
![["The University of Oklahoma Museum of Art's collection of American Indian paintings will be on display at the Oklahoma Art Center from September 23 to October 1. The collection, considered prestigious, has been exhibited in Europe multiple times. In addition to the paintings, the center will also feature steel sculptures by OU graduates and works by other artists. The paintings have been shown in various countries through exhibitions organized by the U.S. Information Agency and other cultural organizations."]](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_0048_thumbnail.jpg "University of Oklahoma's Prestigious Collection of American Indian Art Embarks on Tour")
![["Mrs. Phillip Dye from the Putnam City Methodist Church in Oklahoma City invited LaDonna Harris to speak at their monthly meeting in March 1968 on the topic of \"The American Indian-His Heritage and Emerging Identity.\" LaDonna Harris declined the invitation due to scheduling conflicts but recommended contacting Mrs. Iola Taylor for a suitable speaker. Mrs. Dye requested assistance in finding a speaker for their event, focusing on the challenges and progress of Native Americans. LaDonna Harris offered to help in any way she could and shared information on the work of the OIO."]](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_0041_thumbnail.jpg "Declined Invitation and Recommendation for a Speaker at the Woman's Society of Christian Service Meeting")
![["LaDonna Harris expresses regret that she cannot attend the Sequoyah Circle event honoring American Indian traditions and heritage on October 22, 1967, due to prior commitments. However, she offers to assist in any way she can and extends kind regards. In a separate letter, Harvey R. Wells invites Mrs. La Donna Harris to attend the First Annual All Indian Exposition and Banquet at the California Institution for Men, as part of the efforts of the Sequoyah Circle to preserve American Indian culture. Wells hopes for a convergence of Indian leaders at the event and requests her presence."]](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_0052_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation Decline to Sequoyah Circle's First Annual All Indian Exposition and Banquet")
![["LaDonna Harris apologizes for missing the first meeting of the Tulsa Indian Women's Club and requests a change of address. She expresses pride in being a member and asks to be kept informed of future activities. Mrs. Zufall sends a reminder about the next meeting and encourages members to participate in the program."]](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_0043_thumbnail.jpg "Apology for Missed Meeting and Request for Address Update from Tulsa Indian Women's Club Member")
![["LaDonna Harris received an invitation to the opening tea for Mr. Buryl Southerland's oil and acrylic paintings, which was delayed due to being missent to the wrong address. She appreciated the invitation and expressed confidence in the success of the event due to Mr. Southerland's hard work."]](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_0050_thumbnail.jpg "Apology Letter for Missed Art Exhibition Opening")