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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty and Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity
- Date:
- 1967-12-29
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Small Business, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty and the Southwest Regional Office of Economic Opportunity
- Date:
- 1967-12-29
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1968 Report: Public Assistance Payments and Work Experience Programs under the Economic Opportunity Act
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Proceedings of the Womanpower-in-Action Forum: Towards the Reduction of Violence (1968)
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Higher--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Women for Change: A 1968 Newsletter on Addressing Violence, Extremism, and Famine
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Higher--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Subterranean News from the Summer of 1968: A Collection of Activist Correspondences
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1968 Women in the War on Poverty Conference: List of Participating Organizations and Representatives
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Agriculture and Food
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Higher--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Summary and Feedback on the Second Annual Conference of Women in the War on Poverty, 1968: Programs, Insights, and Recommendations
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, African Americans
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Women to Fight Poverty: Insights from the 1968 National Council of Women of the U.S. Bulletin
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1968 Western Union Telegram Urging Action Against Anti-Missile System Appropriation
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["LaDonna Harris has been appointed as the Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty and expresses gratitude for the support and assistance offered by Walter H. Richter. She also mentions her resignation from Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity but maintains her interest in its activities. LaDonna Harris offers to help Walter H. Richter and his work in return and expresses warm regards."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty and Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity")
![["The letter is from LaDonna Harris, Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, thanking Walter H. Richter, Director of the Southwest Regional Office of Economic Opportunity, for his cooperation and support. She expresses a desire to meet with the Regional Directors at a conference in May and appreciates the kind words about her husband. Richter responds by praising Harris's leadership and offering assistance from the Southwest Regional Office."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty and the Southwest Regional Office of Economic Opportunity")
![["The document provides statistics on public assistance payments in the United States from January 1967 to January 1968. It includes data on federally aided programs such as Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) and medical vendor payments. The Advance Release of Statistics on Public Assistance also includes information on work experience and training programs under Title V of the Economic Opportunity Act. The data shows the amount of assistance provided each month and the percentage change from the preceding month and the same month of the preceding year."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0006_thumbnail.jpg "1968 Report: Public Assistance Payments and Work Experience Programs under the Economic Opportunity Act")
![["The document provides information about a forum titled \"Womanpower-in-Action\" held on July 23-24, 1968, towards the reduction of violence. It includes a list of guest discussants, their biographical notes, and the agenda for the event. The guest discussants include individuals from various fields such as community leadership, academia, and government. The document also provides detailed biographical information about some of the key participants, including Ruth Atkins, Henry E. Bowes, and Attorney General Ramsey Clark."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Proceedings of the Womanpower-in-Action Forum: Towards the Reduction of Violence (1968)")
![["The newsletter \"Womanpower in Action\" is focused on empowering women to work towards creating a more humane society and combatting violence and extremism. The newsletter discusses the despair felt in 1968 and the need for private citizens to come together to work towards peace and change. It highlights the potential issues facing the world in 1969, such as war, civil unrest, and poverty. The newsletter also emphasizes the strength and courage of women in facing these challenges."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Women for Change: A 1968 Newsletter on Addressing Violence, Extremism, and Famine")
![["The document discusses various issues and events in New York City in 1968, including tensions between different groups, such as hippies and karate experts, and the Black Panther Benefit. It also touches on the concept of guerrilla fighters and the role of gypsy guerrillas in liberation movements. The document criticizes black racism and calls for a more humanitarian and individualistic approach to activism. The RAT publication staff is listed, along with information on subscriptions and contact details."]](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_0039_thumbnail.jpg "Subterranean News from the Summer of 1968: A Collection of Activist Correspondences")
![["Various national organizations, government departments, and local areas responded to a questionnaire regarding the second annual conference of Women in the War on Poverty, held in May 1968. The organizations included B'nai B'rith, National Association of Women's Deans and Counsellors, National Council of Negro Women, and American Association of University Women, among others. Government departments such as Social Security Administration and Department of Agriculture also participated. Local areas represented included Child Development Center in Arlington, Virginia, and Change, Inc. The responses highlighted the involvement of women in addressing poverty and social issues."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0008_thumbnail.jpg "1968 Women in the War on Poverty Conference: List of Participating Organizations and Representatives")
![["The responses to a questionnaire on the Second Annual Conference of Women in the War on Poverty in 1968 highlighted various programs and initiatives to alleviate poverty in the United States, including Head Start, Job Corps, education, legislation, welfare, race relations, employment, health, and community planning. Participants found the conference useful for networking, learning, and discussing poverty-related issues, but also noted areas for improvement such as more practical suggestions, longer workshops, and better coordination of community efforts. Some felt there was too much focus on Negro problems and not enough on other minority groups."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Summary and Feedback on the Second Annual Conference of Women in the War on Poverty, 1968: Programs, Insights, and Recommendations")
![["The document discusses the ways in which women can get involved in addressing poverty, including visiting impoverished areas, reading relevant literature, and taking action in their communities. It highlights the importance of personal connections and understanding the realities of poverty, as well as the need for collective action and addressing issues like racism. The document also reflects on a meeting where women discussed strategies and initiatives to combat poverty and inequality."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Women to Fight Poverty: Insights from the 1968 National Council of Women of the U.S. Bulletin")
![["The document is a telegram urging recipients to delay a vote on a fifty billion dollar anti-missile system, as it could have negative domestic and international implications. The steering committee of a womanpower program is asking participants to wire their senators to postpone the vote until the voices of forty million women can be heard."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0024_thumbnail.jpg "1968 Western Union Telegram Urging Action Against Anti-Missile System Appropriation")