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- 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_285_24_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Directory of the National Association for Community Development Board of Directors
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Indians, Menominee Indians, Ojibwa Indians
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Business--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Community Action and Economic Opportunity: A Chronicle of the War on Poverty in Vermont
- Date:
- 1967-05-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Biography--Political aspects, Agricultural laws and legislation, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Women to Fight Poverty: Insights from the 1968 National Council of Women of the U.S. Bulletin
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- 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_285_24_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Minutes from the January 1969 Women's Advisory Council on Poverty Planning Committee Meeting
- Date:
- 1969-01-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0081
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- La Donna Harris: A Senate Wife Championing the American Indian Cause
- Date:
- 1970-05-24
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Names:
- Comanche Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Struggling Family's Plea for Higher Education Opportunities
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Community health services--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter Seeking Financial Assistance for Daughters' College Education
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["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 document lists various individuals and organizations involved in community development and economic opportunity initiatives across different states in the United States. The National Association for Community Development is a private, nonprofit organization established in 1965 to provide all citizens with opportunities to realize their full potential. The list includes board members, executive directors, and organizations working towards community development and economic empowerment."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Directory of the National Association for Community Development Board of Directors")
![["The document discusses the impact of the Office of Economic Opportunity's Community Action program in Raleigh County, West Virginia. Residents share their positive experiences with programs such as medical care and hot lunches for schools, and highlight the effectiveness of lobbying for legislation to benefit the community, such as a strip mining law. The document emphasizes the importance of community involvement and hope for the future."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Community Action and Economic Opportunity: A Chronicle of the War on Poverty in Vermont")
![["The document discusses the ways in which women can get involved in addressing poverty, including visiting impoverished areas, reading relevant literature, and taking action in their communities. It highlights the importance of personal connections and understanding the realities of poverty, as well as the need for collective action and addressing issues like racism. The document also reflects on a meeting where women discussed strategies and initiatives to combat poverty and inequality."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Women to Fight Poverty: Insights from the 1968 National Council of Women of the U.S. Bulletin")
![["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")
![["The Women's Advisory Council on Poverty Planning Committee held a meeting on January 7, 1969 to discuss preparations for a conference on Women in the War on Poverty. The committee members were introduced and plans were made for workshops and presentations at the conference. Discussions were held on inviting various organizations, subsidizing registration fees, and the structure of the conference. The meeting concluded with plans for workshops and a plenary session for the conference."]](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_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Minutes from the January 1969 Women's Advisory Council on Poverty Planning Committee Meeting")
![["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")
![["La Donna Harris, the wife of Senator Fred R. Harris, is actively involved in advocating for American Indians through her organization Americans for Indian Opportunity. Despite her efforts, there has been a lack of response from the government, leading to frustration and a decision to step down from the National Council on Indian Opportunity. Harris is determined to push for action and change, even if it means being more assertive towards the administration."]](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_0081_thumbnail.jpg "La Donna Harris: A Senate Wife Championing the American Indian Cause")
![["The writer, Siba Bennington, is writing to Mr. Harris to explain that their two daughters want to enroll in college at Eastern State in Witherow's, Oklahoma to study Business, but they do not have the means to send them. The family has faced financial difficulties due to the husband's illness and inability to work. The writer is hopeful that their neighbors will help out during the difficult times."]](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_035_thumbnail.jpg "Struggling Family's Plea for Higher Education Opportunities")
![["Mrs. Bertha Medell is writing to Mr. Harris to seek advice on how to help her two daughters, Mary Sue and Martha Lau, enroll in college at Eastern State in Wilburton's, Oklahoma. She explains that they have no way to send them to college and mentions that her husband has been sick, making it difficult for them to farm. Mrs. Medell mentions that her daughters have good grades and expresses her desire to not see their potential wasted. She asks Mr. Harris for any advice or assistance he can provide, as her husband is of Chactaw descent and their grandmother has a roll number."]](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_037_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Seeking Financial Assistance for Daughters' College Education")
