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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Harkness Ballet Performance and Native Pecan Project in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1967-03-08
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation to Promote American Indian Arts and Crafts at the All Nations Day Festival
- Date:
- 1967-03-09
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Sac and Fox Nation
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Request for Assistance in Promoting Indian Arts and Crafts Display at All Nations Day Festival
- Date:
- 1967-03-21
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation to Methodist Church Consultations on Indian Affairs in Oklahoma, 1967
- Date:
- 1967-03-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Osage Nation, Creek Nation, Navajo Indians, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Cherokee Nation, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Shawnee Indians, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Declining Attendance to Regional Consultations on Indian Mission Conference
- Date:
- 1967-04-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- LaDonna Invited to Appear on New Television Program 'Controversy' Discussing Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1967-04-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Declined Invitation to Indian Dress Fashion Show at National Cowboy Hall of Fame
- Date:
- 1967-04-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Higher--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0056
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity Organization
- Date:
- 1967-04-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding First Annual National Indian Trade Fair
- Date:
- 1967-04-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0060
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Declining an Invitation to the National League of American Pen Women Luncheon: A 1967 Correspondence
- Date:
- 1967-04-12
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["LaDonna Harris thanks Mrs. Kauley for her support of the Harkness Ballet performance and expresses regret for not being able to attend the upcoming pecan growing project tour. Mrs. Kauley extends an invitation to LaDonna Harris for the tour and highlights the positive impact of the project on the community. Mrs. Kauley also thanks LaDonna Harris for her involvement in promoting the project."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20January-May,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Harkness Ballet Performance and Native Pecan Project in Oklahoma")
![["The letter is discussing an opportunity for American Indian arts and crafts to be displayed and sold at the All Nations Day Festival in Baltimore. The festival is a \"world's fair\" that aims to bring people of different nationalities together. The letter suggests that the Indian group should start preparing early to bring in wares from Reservations for sale. The writer, Edna G. Sloan, also mentions that her sister will be in Washington soon and would like to meet with LaDonna Harris to discuss the festival. Sloan expresses a strong desire for the Indian display to be the best and asks for help in obtaining Indian things for the festival."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation to Promote American Indian Arts and Crafts at the All Nations Day Festival")
![["Edna Gold Sloan is following up on a previous letter regarding an opportunity for displaying and selling Indian arts and crafts at the All Nations Day Festival. Her sister, Mrs. Edith Williams, will be in town and would like to meet with LaDonna Harris to discuss the Indian display and program. She provides contact information and asks for assistance in enhancing the project."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Assistance in Promoting Indian Arts and Crafts Display at All Nations Day Festival")
![["The Methodist Church is holding regional consultations on their work among Indians in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas. They are seeking counsel from Indian leadership on how to best serve the total life of Indians. The meetings will include representatives from 124 Methodist Indian churches and the National Division of the Board of Missions. The purpose of the consultations is to discuss how the Methodist Church can better serve the Indian community. They are inviting representatives from the organization Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity to attend the meetings. The consultations will take place in Oklahoma City and Muskogee on May 1st and 2nd."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20January-May,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation to Methodist Church Consultations on Indian Affairs in Oklahoma, 1967")
![["LaDonna Harris, President of Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity, regrets that she cannot attend the regional consultations on the Methodist Church's work among Indians in Oklahoma. She suggests sending Mrs. Iola Taylor in her place and expresses her best wishes for the event."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20January-May,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Declining Attendance to Regional Consultations on Indian Mission Conference")
![["Evelyn has arranged for LaDonna to be on a TV program called \"Controversy\" on April 10, moderated by Sherwood Ross. Other guests include Congressman Ben Reifel and Cato Valandra. LaDonna will be back in town on Sunday evening and the program will be live from 10 p.m.-11:30 p.m. The topic is \"Indian Affairs\" and the moderator likes controversial topics. Congressman Reifel has accepted, but LaDonna's participation is pending."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20January-May,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0031_thumbnail.jpg "LaDonna Invited to Appear on New Television Program 'Controversy' Discussing Indian Affairs")
![["LaDonna Harris received an invitation from Ms. Katherine Binkley to attend a luncheon and style show featuring Indian dresses on April 14. LaDonna Harris regrets that she cannot attend due to prior commitments, but thanks Ms. Binkley for the invitation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20January-May,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0033_thumbnail.jpg "Declined Invitation to Indian Dress Fashion Show at National Cowboy Hall of Fame")
![["LaDonna Harris expresses gratitude for the kind words and support from Howard Walkingstick and declines an invitation to speak at a meeting due to scheduling conflicts and expenses. Howard Walkingstick shares information about Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity and encourages Miss Laura Dester to join the organization. He also praises the work of the organization and its director, Mrs. Iola Taylor."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20January-May,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0056_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity Organization")
![["LaDonna Harris received an invitation to speak at the First Annual National Indian Trade Fair at Salt River on May 5th, 1967. She expressed her regret that she could not attend and suggested contacting Mrs. Iola Taylor as a possible speaker. The invitation also included other events such as a pageant, a stage revue, a bar-b-q, and a two-day rodeo."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20January-May,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0039_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding First Annual National Indian Trade Fair")
![["Vivian McCullough invites LaDonna Harris to speak at a National League of American Pen Women luncheon, mentioning her previous speaking engagements and suggesting she dress in Indian attire. She also mentions doing public relations work for LaDonna's senator and includes a newspaper article about a recent event. Vivian reminisces about their past interactions and praises LaDonna's rise to national prominence."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20January-May,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0060_thumbnail.jpg "Declining an Invitation to the National League of American Pen Women Luncheon: A 1967 Correspondence")