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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Interim Report Response Letter to Mrs. Bertha Medell from Senator Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1971-06-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_094
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Request for Guidance on Dissertation Regarding American Indian Education Legislation
- Date:
- 1971-06-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_093
- 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 Inquiry about Federal Legislation on the Education of American Indians
- Date:
- 1971-06-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_038
- 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 Mrs. Bertha Medell's Inquiry to the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-06-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Job Opportunities in Indian Education
- Date:
- 1971-06-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_088
- 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 Providing Educational Resources for Native American Study
- Date:
- 1971-06-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding BIA Higher Education Assistance for Edith Scott Deere
- Date:
- 1971-07-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Improving Educational Opportunities for Indian Students in Arizona: A Proposal from International Marketing Corporation
- Date:
- 1971-08-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Assistance for Teaching Indian Children: Correspondence with United States Department of the Interior
- Date:
- 1971-08-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Navajo Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- 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)
![["Mrs. Bertha Medell received an interim report from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs in response to her inquiry. Senator Fred R. Harris will provide further information to her once he receives additional details."]](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_032_thumbnail.jpg "Interim Report Response Letter to Mrs. Bertha Medell from Senator Fred R. Harris")
![["Lilian R. Winer, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Maryland, is writing to Senator Fred Harris to request assistance with her dissertation on federal legislation about the education of American Indians. She is specifically interested in the history of American Indian federal legislation on education in the past 10 years and hopes to contribute to the general fund of knowledge on the topic."]](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_094_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Guidance on Dissertation Regarding American Indian Education Legislation")
![["Ms. Lilian R. Winer requested information on \"Federal Legislation about the Education of American Indians\" in a letter dated June 12. Fred R. Harris, a U.S. Senator, acknowledged the request and mentioned that he has requested the Library of Congress to compile material for her dissertation. He assured her that he would forward the information to her as soon as he receives it."]](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_093_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Response to Inquiry about Federal Legislation on the Education of American Indians")
![["Bertha Medell received a final reply from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs in response to her recent inquiry. Senator Fred R. Harris enclosed a copy of the reply and offered further assistance if needed."]](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_038_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Response to Mrs. Bertha Medell's Inquiry to the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Mr. Jones, the Education Director at Panhandle State College, requested information from Senator Fred R. Harris regarding job opportunities in Indian education for his students. Senator Harris contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs on Mr. Jones' behalf, and they provided information on teaching positions in Bureau schools, recruitment efforts, and resources for potential applicants. The Bureau also offered to provide additional information and assistance to Mr. Jones and his students."]](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_016_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Job Opportunities in Indian Education")
![["Fred R. Harris, a member of the U.S. Senate, has sent Ms. Lilian R. Winer material from the Library of Congress regarding Federal legislation to aid in the education of American Indians. He hopes the material will be helpful for her dissertation and offers further assistance if needed."]](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_088_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris's Letter Providing Educational Resources for Native American Study")
![["Luther Deere's daughter, Edith Scott Deere, applied for financial aid from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Higher Education Program but was declared ineligible due to their family income exceeding the threshold. The Bureau believes in assisting students based on financial need and provided a booklet listing scholarships for American Indian youth. Senator Fred R. Harris is following up on Mr. Deere's request for assistance."]](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_006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding BIA Higher Education Assistance for Edith Scott Deere")
![["The document is a correspondence between Charles Bisbee of International Marketing Corporation and Senator Fred Harris regarding a proposal to improve educational opportunities for Indian students in Arizona. The proposal includes providing motivational kits to classrooms, focusing on improving reading skills, increasing awareness of Indian cultures, and involving teachers, students, and parents in school programs. The proposal has been approved for funding and aims to address the needs of Indian students by improving teacher understanding, student motivation, and academic achievement."]](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_004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Improving Educational Opportunities for Indian Students in Arizona: A Proposal from International Marketing Corporation")
![["The document includes letters from Senator Fred Harris to Mrs. June Z. Stagner and Mr. Louis R. Bruce regarding support for legislation to further Indian education and the urgent need for planning funds for schools on Indian reservations. Senator Harris expresses his support for legislation and promises to give careful attention to the issue. He also inquires about expediting the request for planning funds for the Ramah Navajo School in New Mexico."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs.%20Indian%20Schools,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_018_thumbnail.jpg "Assistance for Teaching Indian Children: Correspondence with United States Department of the Interior")
![["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")