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- 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_282_19_0073
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- La Donna Harris: A Tireless Advocate for Native American Rights and Opportunities
- Date:
- 1970-01-26
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Housing and Community Development
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Comanche Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["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")
![["LaDonna Harris, a Comanche activist and wife of Senator Fred R. Harris, has been working for over ten years to improve the living conditions and opportunities for American Indians. She founded Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity, which focuses on self-help programs for Indian youth and adults. Harris has also been involved in various committees and organizations advocating for Indian rights and empowerment. She hopes that her work will inspire similar efforts nationwide and is eager for the National Council for Indian Opportunity to become more active in addressing the issues faced by Indian communities."]](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_0073_thumbnail.jpg "La Donna Harris: A Tireless Advocate for Native American Rights and Opportunities")