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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Ed Edmondson's Letter to Winfield K. Denton on Budget Reductions for Oklahoma's Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1966-02-17
- Creator:
- Edmondson, Edmond Augustus, 1919-1990
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Cherokee Nation, Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- An Ongoing Conversation: Indian Affairs and Collaboration
- Date:
- 1966-07-02
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.), Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Education
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0062
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Senator Fred R. Harris to Mrs. Martha R. Siegel
- Date:
- 1966-09-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation, Kickapoo Nation, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Quapaw Nation, Potawatomi Tribe, Sac and Fox Nation, Ponca Nation, Tonkawa Nation, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Shawnee Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Directory of Female Representatives in the War on Poverty Across U.S. States
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Agriculture and Food
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Low-Income Communities: An Overview of the Community Self-Determination Act
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- 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_8_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 33rd Annual Cattlemen's Convention and Ranch Tour by Osage County Cattlemen's Association
- Date:
- 1967-06-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Banks and banking--United States
- 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_285_24_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1968 Women's Advisory Council on Poverty: Feedback and Census Questionnaire
- Date:
- 1968-07-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0062
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Political Rivalries and Patronage in Oklahoma: A Close Look at the 1969 Political Landscape
- Date:
- 1969-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians, Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Small Business
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["The text is a letter written by Ed Edmondson, a member of the Committee on Public Works, to Winfield K. Denton, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Interior Department Appropriations, expressing concern about reductions in appropriations for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Oklahoma. Edmondson requests to testify before the subcommittee to advocate for funding for extension services for Indians in Oklahoma and the adult education program. He emphasizes the importance of these programs in the War on Poverty in the state."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Ed Edmondson's Letter to Winfield K. Denton on Budget Reductions for Oklahoma's Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Ed Edmondson is the congressman for Oklahoma's 2nd district. He serves on the House of Representatives' Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, and is the chairman of the subcommittee on Mines and Mining. He is pushing for the passage of the Chilocco bill, which would provide funding for the Cherokee Nation. However, due to changes made by the Senate and the upcoming Labor Day recess, he does not expect the bill to pass until September."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "An Ongoing Conversation: Indian Affairs and Collaboration")
![["The University of Oklahoma is seeking to establish an Institute of Indian Education to serve the Indian population in the United States. The population of Indians in Oklahoma is significant, making it an ideal location for the institute. Education for Indian youth is a priority, as there is a demand for more comprehensive courses of study. The institute would also address social and health issues faced by the Indian population. Oklahoma has a cooperative educational environment and a large Indian population that would benefit from the proposed institute."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0062_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Senator Fred R. Harris to Mrs. Martha R. Siegel")
![["This text is a list of members of the Women in the War on Poverty organization, with names and addresses of women from various states who are involved in community organizations and advisory councils related to poverty and social welfare."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20June-February,%201968-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Directory of Female Representatives in the War on Poverty Across U.S. States")
![["The Community Self-Determination Act promotes economic development in lower income communities through local self-help, ownership, and decision-making. It establishes Community Development Corporations (CDCs) owned by residents, which manage businesses and social service programs. The Act also creates Community Development Banks (CDBs) for financing, tax incentives for outside companies to invest in communities, and grants for management training. The Act is supported by bipartisan Congress members and has been implemented in various communities across the country."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20June-February,%201968-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Low-Income Communities: An Overview of the Community Self-Determination Act")
![["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")
![["The document is a welcome message and itinerary for the Osage County Cattlemen's Convention and Ranch Tour. It includes information about various points of interest in the area, the schedule for the tour, and a message from the president of the Osage County Cattlemen's Association. The tour includes visits to different ranches and a barbecue, as well as the Ben Johnson Memorial Steer Roping event. The document encourages collaboration and pride in the beef cattle industry."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "33rd Annual Cattlemen's Convention and Ranch Tour by Osage County Cattlemen's Association")
![["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 document is a questionnaire from the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, asking for feedback on a conference and suggestions for future improvement. It also asks for information on programs that could help alleviate poverty, and demographic information about the respondent's community."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20June-February,%201968-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1968 Women's Advisory Council on Poverty: Feedback and Census Questionnaire")
![["Political currents are churning in Oklahoma, with key figures such as Governor McNair and Senator Harris making moves on both national and local levels. There is also a focus on the role of women in politics, with LaDonna Harris and Mrs. Key actively involved in political activities. The turnover in patronage after the Republican Presidential victory is impacting families and creating competition for jobs. Senator Bellmon and other Republicans are facing challenges from Democratic Senators with heavy seniority. Overall, the political landscape in Oklahoma is complex and competitive."]](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_0062_thumbnail.jpg "Political Rivalries and Patronage in Oklahoma: A Close Look at the 1969 Political Landscape")
