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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0046
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Mrs. Carter and Ladonna Harris Regarding Community Service Programs in 1968
- Date:
- 1968-03-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Response to Mrs. Barry Silverman's Inquiry on How to Help in the War Against Poverty
- Date:
- 1968-03-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0045
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Genevieve Blatt and LaDonna Harris on the Presentation for OEO Meeting
- Date:
- 1968-03-18
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0047
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Activism and Legislative Response to Dr. King's Death: A Letter from 1968
- Date:
- 1968-04-08
- Creator:
- Martin Luther King Jr. Suggestions
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Albuquerque Tribune Newspaper Excerpt from April 26, 1968
- Date:
- 1968-04-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Labor Unions--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1968 Correspondence and Memorandum Regarding Women's Advisory Council on Poverty
- Date:
- 1968-06-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senators' Joint Statement on the Community Self-Determination Act of 1968: A New Approach to Poverty Alleviation
- Date:
- 1968-07-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Clarification of CAP Mission and Objectives for CAP Grantees: Office of Economic Opportunity Instruction 1105-1
- Date:
- 1968-08-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Gun Control
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Information Gathering for Poverty Alleviation Services in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1968-08-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Indians
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1968 Memorandum: Follow-up on the Second Annual Conference on Women in the War on Poverty
- Date:
- 1968-08-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["Mrs. Willie B. Carter, a neighborhood youth counselor in Louisiana, wrote to LaDonna Harris, Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, expressing interest in the programs sponsored by her organization. LaDonna Harris responded, thanking Mrs. Carter for her letter and suggesting ways for her to be of service, such as working with local community action agencies and involving her community in anti-poverty programs. Harris also expressed interest in learning more about Mrs. Carter's programs with young people in Shreveport."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0046_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Mrs. Carter and Ladonna Harris Regarding Community Service Programs in 1968")
![["The letter is from LaDonna Harris, the Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, to Mrs. Barry Silverman, thanking her for her interest in helping to eliminate poverty. Harris suggests ways Silverman can get involved in programs for needy children, such as volunteering at Community Action agencies. Harris provides contact information for OEO agencies in Connecticut and encourages Silverman to reach out to them for opportunities to help. The letter also includes a response from Mrs. Silverman expressing her interest in adopting a needy child and asking for ways to help in the poverty war."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0040_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Mrs. Barry Silverman's Inquiry on How to Help in the War Against Poverty")
![["Mrs. Genevieve Blatt, Assistant Director at the Executive Office of the President, sent a letter to Mrs. LaDonna Harris of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty regarding a presentation of \"our problem\" at an OEO meeting in May. Mrs. Blatt expressed hope that something could be arranged and thanked LaDonna Harris for her interest and concern."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0045_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Genevieve Blatt and LaDonna Harris on the Presentation for OEO Meeting")
![["The document discusses the national concern and response to the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Suggestions are made for concrete actions to be taken, such as circulating petitions among women's groups and advocating for equal opportunity legislation. The letter expresses a sense of urgency and a desire to turn grief into meaningful change."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0047_thumbnail.jpg "Activism and Legislative Response to Dr. King's Death: A Letter from 1968")
![["The Albuquerque Tribune newspaper from April 26, 1968, features a local forecast, political cartoons about Senator Robert F. Kennedy and his wife Ethel, an Indian family reunion in Albuquerque, and news about the upcoming New York Democratic primary. The newspaper also includes information about interest rates, a spelling bee, an AEC blast, and the Indiana primary."]](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_0036_thumbnail.jpg "Albuquerque Tribune Newspaper Excerpt from April 26, 1968")
![["The document is a series of correspondences related to the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, discussing plans for a meeting, drafting reports, and follow-up actions from a conference. The Council is seeking input from delegates on strategy for addressing poverty, providing guidelines, a list of registrants, a questionnaire, and information on volunteer opportunities. The document also mentions the use of the Report of the National Commission on Civil Disorders as a guide for addressing poverty issues."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1968 Correspondence and Memorandum Regarding Women's Advisory Council on Poverty")
![["The document discusses the Community Self-Determination Act of 1968, which aims to address poverty in the United States by empowering local communities to manage their own business enterprises and social services. The act proposes the establishment of Community Development Corporations and Banks to provide financial assistance to impoverished areas. It emphasizes the importance of involving local residents in decision-making and tailoring solutions to the specific needs of each community. The act is seen as a comprehensive and innovative approach to combating poverty and promoting economic development."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Senators' Joint Statement on the Community Self-Determination Act of 1968: A New Approach to Poverty Alleviation")
![["The document outlines the mission and objectives of the Community Action Programs (CAP) in addressing poverty and social problems. It emphasizes the importance of self-help efforts by the poor, private and voluntary involvement, and collaboration between public and private groups to effectively tackle poverty. The guidelines apply to all CAP grantees and are to be used in planning, conducting, and evaluating Community Action Programs."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Clarification of CAP Mission and Objectives for CAP Grantees: Office of Economic Opportunity Instruction 1105-1")
![["Mrs. Arnold Fagin is compiling information on services available to women in poverty in her area. She has been recommended to contact the OEO Regional Director for the Southwest, Walter H. Richter, for more information on available services. The Women's Advisory Council on Poverty is supporting Mrs. Fagin's project and has provided her with sample letters to send to OEO and CAP offices in Oklahoma. The Council hopes that Mrs. Fagin's project will serve as a model for similar projects in other cities."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Information Gathering for Poverty Alleviation Services in Oklahoma")
![["The memo is a follow-up on the Second Annual Conference on Women in the War on Poverty. It acknowledges the feedback received from attendees and highlights the productive nature of the conference. It also mentions the Community Representatives Advisory Council and their recommendations for improving local Community Action Program projects. Additionally, it suggests the formation of Volunteer Service Boards to enhance services and prevent duplication in volunteer efforts."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "1968 Memorandum: Follow-up on the Second Annual Conference on Women in the War on Poverty")