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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0048
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Misuse of Indian Bureau Funds and Allegations of Corruption
- Date:
- 1966-12-08
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation to Methodist Church Consultations on Indian Affairs in Oklahoma, 1967
- Date:
- 1967-03-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Osage Nation, Creek Nation, Navajo Indians, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Cherokee Nation, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Shawnee Indians, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0060
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Declining an Invitation to the National League of American Pen Women Luncheon: A 1967 Correspondence
- Date:
- 1967-04-12
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--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_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_235_14_006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Amelia A. Coleman's Application to the Special Scholarship Program in Law for American Indians
- Date:
- 1971-05-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0086
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- LaDonna Harris Advocates for Urban Indian Rights and Recognition in 1970s America
- Date:
- 1971-08-14
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Immigrants--Legal status
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Native American Representation in Higher Education Programs, 1971
- Date:
- 1971-09-07
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris' Response to Roberta Goulden's Inquiry about Law School Scholarships for Indigenous Students
- Date:
- 1971-10-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Indians, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Education
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Phillip Martin, Chairman of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, and U.S. Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Support for Direct Funding to Indian
- Date:
- 1971-11-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The letter addressed to Senator Fred R. Harris on December 8, 1966, highlights the issue of the Indian Bureau acting as a collection agency for lawyers and grafters, specifically in the case of John Johnson. Johnson, who is disabled and in poor health, is being pressured by the Indian Bureau to pay an attorney's fees and debt without any legal attachment or garnishment. The letter also mentions a similar case in the United States District Court involving a larger sum of money, but emphasizes that Johnson is suffering due to lack of shelter, food, and medical care. The author calls for a federal grand jury investigation into the actions of the Indian Bureau and the lawyer, Ed R. LeForce, involved in the case."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0048_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Misuse of Indian Bureau Funds and Allegations of Corruption")
![["The Methodist Church is holding regional consultations on their work among Indians in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas. They are seeking counsel from Indian leadership on how to best serve the total life of Indians. The meetings will include representatives from 124 Methodist Indian churches and the National Division of the Board of Missions. The purpose of the consultations is to discuss how the Methodist Church can better serve the Indian community. They are inviting representatives from the organization Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity to attend the meetings. The consultations will take place in Oklahoma City and Muskogee on May 1st and 2nd."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation to Methodist Church Consultations on Indian Affairs in Oklahoma, 1967")
![["Vivian McCullough invites LaDonna Harris to speak at a National League of American Pen Women luncheon, mentioning her previous speaking engagements and suggesting she dress in Indian attire. She also mentions doing public relations work for LaDonna's senator and includes a newspaper article about a recent event. Vivian reminisces about their past interactions and praises LaDonna's rise to national prominence."]](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_0060_thumbnail.jpg "Declining an Invitation to the National League of American Pen Women Luncheon: A 1967 Correspondence")
![["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 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")
![["The document is a letter from Senator Fred R. Harris to Mr. Bentley Beams regarding a reply received from the Bureau of Indian Affairs in relation to Miss Amelia A. Coleman's application for a Special Scholarship Program in Law for American Indians at the University of New Mexico. The Bureau stated that Miss Coleman, who is one-eighth degree Choctaw, did not meet the blood quantum requirement for eligibility. They suggested alternative financial aid opportunities and programs she could apply for. Additionally, a letter from the University of New Mexico School of Law to Miss Coleman informed her that she was not accepted for the summer session of the program, but may receive financial assistance if accepted at another law school. Miss Coleman's educational and career background is also provided in The document."]](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_006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Amelia A. Coleman's Application to the Special Scholarship Program in Law for American Indians")
![["LaDonna Harris, a half Comanche, half Irish woman, is fighting for the rights of American Indians, particularly urban Indians who face discrimination and poverty. She believes in educating the public about Indian culture and history, and is working to raise funds and promote reforms for the Indian community. She emphasizes the need for solidarity among Indians, despite being often misunderstood by the general public."]](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_0086_thumbnail.jpg "LaDonna Harris Advocates for Urban Indian Rights and Recognition in 1970s America")
![["The Director of Special Services for Indian Students at Utah State University is concerned about the lack of representation for Indian students in the Special Services program. Despite forming a National Association of Indian Project Directors, they feel ignored and marginalized. They are seeking support from Senator Fred Harris to ensure equitable representation for all ethnic groups in Washington."]](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_010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Native American Representation in Higher Education Programs, 1971")
![["The letter is a response to Ms. Roberta Goulden's inquiry about scholarships for attending law school. Senator Fred R. Harris provides her with information on sources of scholarships, including the Indian law student program at the University of New Mexico and the Indian Scholarship Service, Inc. He also includes a pamphlet with information on general Indian scholarship aid. Senator Harris encourages Ms. Goulden in her pursuit of a legal career and offers further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_009_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Response to Roberta Goulden's Inquiry about Law School Scholarships for Indigenous Students")
![["Mr. Phillip Martin, Chairman of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, sent a letter to Honorable Fred Harris of the U.S. Senate requesting support for direct funding to Indian Tribes for the Occupational Education Act. In response, Fred Harris expressed gratitude for the letter and telegram sent to the House Committee on Education and Labor, stating that he will consider the feelings of the Choctaw Tribe when it comes time to vote and will do what he believes is right to help the cause of the Indians."]](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_017_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Phillip Martin, Chairman of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, and U.S. Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Support for Direct Funding to Indian")
