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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation to a Fashion Show Honoring the Oklahoma Cherokees by The Bureau of Indian Affairs and The Sequoyah Weaver's Association
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0057
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation Decline and Symposium Agenda for The Society for Applied Anthropology's 26th Annual Meeting
- Date:
- 1967-04-19
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Housing and Community Development
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Ojibwa Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, 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_1_197_20_002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Annual Report on Indian Education: Fiscal Year 1969 - United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1969-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Navajo Indians, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Hopi Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Helen Dee Smith's Employment with the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Defending the Cherokee Bilingual Education Program: A Letter to Margaret Moore
- Date:
- 1970-05-07
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_068
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Profile of Quincy D. Sittingdown: A Cherokee Soldier's Dedication to Duty and Education
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Military education, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Miss Karla Scruggs' Application for Educational Assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Enrollment of Anastasia Stiles at Sequoyah High School
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Research Assistance on Indian Education
- Date:
- 1971-08-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Sequoyah Weaver's Association are hosting a fashion show honoring the Oklahoma Cherokees on January 12, 1967 at Northeastern State College Auditorium in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. There will be a reception following the event in the Practical Arts Building."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation to a Fashion Show Honoring the Oklahoma Cherokees by The Bureau of Indian Affairs and The Sequoyah Weaver's Association")
![["LaDonna Harris expresses regret for not being able to attend a symposium on Indian education due to prior commitments. She extends her apologies and expresses interest in future discussion groups. The document also includes details about the 26th Annual Meeting of The Society for Applied Anthropology, including the schedule of events and speakers."]](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_0057_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation Decline and Symposium Agenda for The Society for Applied Anthropology's 26th Annual 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")
![["The document provides statistics and information regarding Indian education in the United States in fiscal year 1969. It discusses the different types of schools Indian children attend, the history of Indian education in the US, the objectives of federal schools for Indian children, and the role of states in providing education for Indian children. It also mentions federal aid programs and contracts aimed at supporting the education of Indian children."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_20_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_20_002_thumbnail.jpg "Annual Report on Indian Education: Fiscal Year 1969 - United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The document is a series of letters and communications regarding Mrs. Helen Dee Smith's desire to obtain employment with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Senator Fred R. Harris is contacted by Mrs. Smith and her desire for a job is expressed due to financial and personal reasons. Senator Harris reaches out to the Bureau of Indian Affairs to inquire about potential job opportunities for Mrs. Smith."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Vocational%20Training,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Helen Dee Smith's Employment with the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Willard Walker receives a letter from Stuart Trapp regarding the Cherokee bilingual education program and a proposal for a Rumor Aid Project. Walker responds to accusations made by W.W. Keeler in a letter to Miss Margaret Moore, denying allegations of promoting violence and division within the tribe. He mentions a Senate investigation on the activities of outside do-gooders in the Cherokee area. Walker expresses willingness to provide information on Cherokee language and education programs. He also requests a true copy of a letter allegedly written by Keeler. Walker cc's the letter to Trapp, Sol Tax, Bob Thomas, and Al Wahrhaftig."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Schools,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_014_thumbnail.jpg "Defending the Cherokee Bilingual Education Program: A Letter to Margaret Moore")
![["The article is about Quincy D. Sittingdown, a former sergeant who has returned to the military as the new battalion commander of the Army ROTC at Hardin Simmons University. He expresses his belief in serving the government and his duty to serve. He is married with two daughters and his wife supports his decision to return to the armed forces. Sittingdown was chosen for the top job in the ROTC due to his leadership qualities. He also discusses his Native American heritage and family background. Additionally, the article mentions his involvement in a political campaign and his plans for the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_068_thumbnail.jpg "Profile of Quincy D. Sittingdown: A Cherokee Soldier's Dedication to Duty and Education")
![["The letter is from Fred R. Harris, a U.S. Senator, to Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Scruggs regarding their daughter Karla Scruggs' application for a grant to attend college. The Department of the Interior responded stating that Karla is 11/64 Choctaw and does not have the required one-fourth degree or more Indian blood quantum to be eligible for financial assistance. They suggest resubmitting the application with information on her Cherokee lineage. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is looking into the matter and will provide further information. The Scruggs express their disappointment with the lack of progress and request assistance from Senator Harris."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Miss Karla Scruggs' Application for Educational Assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Daniel N. Stiles writes to Senator Fred Harris requesting assistance in enrolling his adopted Eskimo daughter, Anastasia, in Sequoyah High School. Anastasia had previously been denied admission by the Muskogee Area Office, citing her need for special education classes. Stiles believes this is unjust and seeks help in securing her enrollment. Senator Harris forwards the request to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, who ultimately enrolls Anastasia in the school. Stiles expresses gratitude for the assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Indian%20Schools,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Enrollment of Anastasia Stiles at Sequoyah High School")
![["Alan R. Herrin, a doctoral student at Nova University, is conducting research on American Indian education. He has a personal connection to the Cherokee Nation and is seeking assistance from Senator Fred Harris in obtaining materials and information for his dissertation. Herrin is particularly interested in Indian students' attitudes towards science and is looking for research on Indian education to inform his work. He is hopeful that Harris can provide him with guidance and resources to further his research."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_018_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Research Assistance on Indian Education")
