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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0070
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- LaDonna Harris: Advocacy and Activism for Native American Rights in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians, Navajo Indians, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris's Stance on Indian Boarding Schools: A Correspondence with Mr. Dick Paris
- Date:
- 1970-07-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["LaDonna Harris, a member of the Comanche Indian Tribe and wife of Senator Fred R. Harris, is fighting for the rights of Native Americans, particularly those in boarding schools. She is quoted extensively in an article in Redbook magazine, discussing the negative effects of separating children from their families and culture. LaDonna is working towards eliminating prejudice and discrimination against Native Americans, and advocating for more inclusive education policies."]](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_0070_thumbnail.jpg "LaDonna Harris: Advocacy and Activism for Native American Rights in Oklahoma")
![["The letter from Mr. Dick Paris expresses approval of Senator Fred R. Harris's proposal to build elementary schools for Indian children on reservations so they can live at home and attend school like non-Indian children. Mr. Paris also asks for clarification on whether the proposal allows for colleges and higher learning institutions to remain off-reservation. Senator Harris responds by stating that he is not in favor of closing schools like Chilocco and Bacone, but rather opposes transporting young children far from their homes to attend boarding schools. He also mentions his efforts to secure funding for the Eufaula Boarding School and increase funding for Indian schools for teachers and guidance personnel."]](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_010_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris's Stance on Indian Boarding Schools: A Correspondence with Mr. Dick Paris")