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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0021
- 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 Letter on the Status of Wyandotte Claims
- Date:
- 1966-05-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Wyandotte Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Letter Discussing Indian Population in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1966-05-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Investigation into Alleged Misconduct at Indian Agency in Anadarko
- Date:
- 1966-05-10
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Response to Senator Harris Regarding Welfare Concerns in Lafayette, Indiana
- Date:
- 1966-05-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0043
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Response Regarding Rental Collection: Letter from United States Senator Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1966-05-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0028
- 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 Fred P. Schonwald Regarding Indian Art Speech
- Date:
- 1966-05-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator's Speech on American Indian Policy Shared with NBC News
- Date:
- 1966-05-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Contract Disputes and Postal Issues in the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1966-05-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Response to Comments on 'Today' Show Appearance
- Date:
- 1966-05-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Improving Conditions for Indian Children in Canton: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1966-05-17
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["Fred R. Harris, a U.S. Senator, is writing to Mrs. C. R. Cotter to inform her that he has received a letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the Wyandotte claims. He explains that the claims are still on hold and encloses a copy of the letter for her information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris's Letter on the Status of Wyandotte Claims")
![["The writer, Fred P. Schonwald, is requesting updated information from Senator Fred R. Harris regarding the percentage of Indians living in Oklahoma. He mentions giving a talk on Indian art and Indians at the Library and being asked to speak at a university class on the subject. Schonwald also references a recent statement made by Senator Harris on the topic."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0029_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Letter Discussing Indian Population in Oklahoma")
![["The document from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Mrs. Marcell Freeman addresses her concerns about damages to her property near Webb City. The Bureau states that she has already been compensated for location fees and allowances through the Osage Agency. The damages she is concerned about were incurred during road construction in 1955, and it is believed that the owner of the construction company paid for these damages. The Bureau expresses regret that the record is vague and doubts that a new settlement could be obtained after so many years."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0039_thumbnail.jpg "Investigation into Alleged Misconduct at Indian Agency in Anadarko")
![["Mrs. Marcell Freeman wrote a letter to Senator Fred R. Harris regarding property damages near Webb City. The Senator received a report from the Department of the Interior and informed Mrs. Freeman that she will receive a full report on the matter. Senator Harris expressed his apologies for the unfavorable report and offered further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0038_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Senator Harris Regarding Welfare Concerns in Lafayette, Indiana")
![["The document is from the Bureau of Indian Affairs in response to a letter from Senator Fred R. Harris regarding a rental collection issue. They acknowledge receipt of the letter and enclosures and state that they will be contacting their Area Director for a report on the matter before writing to the Senator again."]](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_0043_thumbnail.jpg "Response Regarding Rental Collection: Letter from United States Senator Fred R. Harris")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris thanks Schonwald for his recent letter and acknowledges his work as a speaker on Indian art. He shares information from a speech he gave in the Senate about the number of Indians living in Oklahoma, using data from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Public Health Service. Senator Harris offers further assistance if needed and sends his regards."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Response to Fred P. Schonwald Regarding Indian Art Speech")
![["The letter is informing Bill Monroe, Bureau Manager of NBC News, that a copy of the Senator's recent speech on American Indian policy has been sent to him. The speech was also discussed on the NBC Today show on April 27. Enclosed with the letter is a Congressional Record reprint of the speech, along with comments by Senator Mansfield and others. The sender, Jim Monroe, hopes that this information is both interesting and useful. He offers further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Senator's Speech on American Indian Policy Shared with NBC News")
![["Ralph White is concerned about a contract he bid on at an Indian Agency auction, which was lost in the mail and resulted in a higher bid being accepted. He is seeking help from Senator Fred R. Harris to resolve the issue and ensure that his original bid is honored. The matter is being looked into by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and communication between White, the Agency, and Senator Harris is ongoing."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Contract Disputes and Postal Issues in the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The author, Fred R. Harris, is responding to a letter from Mr. Bill Pitner regarding a recent speech on the American Indian. Harris appreciates Pinter's views and is pleased with the new direction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He mentions the loss of an Administrative Assistant but expresses confidence in the new Assistant Commissioner. Harris thanks Pitner for sharing his views on the important subject and signs off with kind regards."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Comments on 'Today' Show Appearance")
![["The document discusses the provision of care and supervision for Indian children in Canton whose parents are in jail. Meetings have been held between Bureau staff and town officials to address this issue, and suggestions have been made to utilize resources at the County, State, and Federal levels. The Blaine County Welfare Department has agreed to provide emergency care for children in need, and efforts are being made to develop an emergency shelter program. The Concho Agency is working with the Blaine County Development Foundation to address this issue, and social workers are investigating cases of child neglect in Canton. The Bureau staff are willing to collaborate with local and State agencies to address the problem of neglected Indian children in Oklahoma communities. It is emphasized that these issues should be seen as community problems rather than solely \"Indian\" problems."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Improving Conditions for Indian Children in Canton: A Call to Action")