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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred Harris Advocates for Local Schools and Increased Funding for Indian Boarding Schools in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1970-07-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Eric H. Poggenpohl's Interest in Spending a College Term on an Indian Reservation
- Date:
- 1970-10-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Funding for American Indian Students at Stanford University
- Date:
- 1970-10-28
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Bureau of Indian Affairs on Higher Education Program for American Indians
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_055
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Request for Financial Assistance for Graduate Program Focusing on Minorities: A Letter to Senator Fred Harris
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- 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_16_001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Financial Aid Support for Claude Archiquette
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_003
- 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 Environmental Health Survey Report and Repairs at Kayenta Boarding School
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Memo Regarding Katie Empie's Invitation to LD's Meeting
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_25_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Guidelines and Criteria for the National Bicentennial Program: American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, 1971
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Land use--Planning, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_054
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Indian Health Service: Addressing Dental Care Needs and Prioritization
- Date:
- 1971-02-26
- Creator:
- Quetone, Virgil
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from Mr. Dick Paris regarding Indian boarding schools. Senator Harris explained that he is against young Indian children being transported long distances to attend boarding schools, and believes they should have schools near their families. He mentioned his efforts in securing funding for the Eufaula Boarding School and increasing funding for Indian schools. Senator Harris also mentioned that he is not in favor of closing schools like Chilocco and Bacone."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Schools,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_011_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred Harris Advocates for Local Schools and Increased Funding for Indian Boarding Schools in Oklahoma")
![["The document includes a series of letters between Mr. Eric H. Poggenpohl and Senator Fred R. Harris regarding Poggenpohl's interest in spending his spring term on an Indian reservation. Senator Harris contacts the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs to gather information on available positions for Poggenpohl. Poggenpohl is advised to contact the Area Director for the location he is interested in working to explore possibilities of getting an assignment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Vocational%20Training,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Eric H. Poggenpohl's Interest in Spending a College Term on an Indian Reservation")
![["The document is a series of letters between Senator Fred Harris and Stanford University's American Indian Program Director, Chris McNeil, regarding the difficulties in obtaining scholarships and financial aid for American Indian students at Stanford University. Senator Harris offers his assistance and forwards information from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding obtaining copies of the Code of Federal Regulations. The letters highlight the challenges faced in securing funding for American Indian students and emphasize the importance of providing support for their education."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Funding for American Indian Students at Stanford University")
![["The letter is from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Senator Harris, thanking him for his interest in advancing higher education for American Indians. It includes information on the Bureau's Higher Education Program and U.S. Office of Education sponsored financial assistance programs. The letter advises American Indians to contact institutions for admittance and financial aid consideration, as well as to establish their Indian blood quantum and begin the application process with the appropriate Area Office scholarship representative."]](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_039_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Bureau of Indian Affairs on Higher Education Program for American Indians")
![["The letter is a follow-up to a previous request for financial assistance in pursuing a graduate program focused on minorities, specifically Blacks, Chicano, and Indians. The author, Elliott T. Round-Tree, explains his need for further knowledge in working with culturally deprived and disadvantaged individuals, especially in a predominantly white school in Tulsa. He asks Senator Fred Harris for assistance in obtaining grants for minorities and requests a response as soon as possible."]](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_055_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Financial Assistance for Graduate Program Focusing on Minorities: A Letter to Senator Fred Harris")
![["Bob L. Archiquette wrote a letter to Senator Fred Harris seeking assistance for his son, Claude, who is attending college and in need of financial aid. Bob explains that he can no longer afford to provide financial assistance to Claude due to his own financial situation, and Claude is struggling to save money from his summer job to cover his expenses. Despite applying for aid from the school and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Claude has not received enough support to continue his education. Bob is concerned about the lack of understanding from the school's Student Aids Committee and hopes Senator Harris can provide assistance or advice. Senator Harris forwarded Bob's letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for reevaluation and informed Bob that he will follow up with any updates."]](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_001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Financial Aid Support for Claude Archiquette")
![["The letter is in response to Senator Harris's inquiry about the Environmental Health Survey Report for Kayenta Boarding School in Arizona. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has corrected most recurring repair items and added larger issues to the backlog for future funding. They are working to address all deficiencies and prevent similar issues in the future. The delay in corrective action was attributed to the field office not receiving a copy of the report."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Indian%20Schools,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_003_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Senator Harris Regarding Environmental Health Survey Report and Repairs at Kayenta Boarding School")
![["A memo from the United States Senate about a woman named Katie Empie who is interested in attending a meeting in Kansas City. The dates of the meeting have been changed to Feb. 18-19 and the memo requests that a packet with all necessary information, including an invitation and hotel reservations, be sent to Katie. The memo also mentions that a previous memo provided Katie's address."]](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_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Memo Regarding Katie Empie's Invitation to LD's Meeting")
![["The American Revolution Bicentennial Commission has developed criteria for evaluating public and private activities for the National Bicentennial Program in 1976. Activities must meet basic criteria, including national scope, relation to the Bicentennial era, and contribution to principles on which the nation was founded. Additional specific criteria are also provided for evaluation. Organizations and individuals can submit proposals for consideration to the Commission."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_25_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Project,%20Bicentennial,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_25_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Guidelines and Criteria for the National Bicentennial Program: American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, 1971")
![["The letter from the Indian Health Service addresses concerns about dental care for Mr. Virgil Queton of Carnegie, Oklahoma. It explains that due to limited resources, dental services are prioritized for children and emergency cases. Mr. Queton's dental needs were not considered an emergency, so he was not able to receive services immediately. The letter assures that Mr. Queton can make arrangements for dental services in the future."]](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_054_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Health Service: Addressing Dental Care Needs and Prioritization")