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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1967 All American Indian Days and Miss (Indian) America Pageant in Sheridan, Wyoming
- Date:
- 1967-06-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Miss (Indian) America Pageant and All-American Indian Days: A Historical Snapshot
- Date:
- 1967-06-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Declining an Invitation to Attend an Exhibit of Indian Paintings at Hills Business University
- Date:
- 1967-06-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Inaugural Red Cross Orientation Program at Lawton Indian Hospital
- Date:
- 1967-06-06
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0054
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1967 Seminar on American Indian Culture and Education at Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts
- Date:
- 1967-06-23
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- United States Senate Memorandum Palm Beach Life July, 1967
- Date:
- 1967-07-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Comanche Indian Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Mrs. Fred R. Harris Appreciates Mrs. Hazel Markel's Column
- Date:
- 1967-07-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Mrs. Fred R. Harris, President of LH, Visits with Joan Larson, Acting Director of Community Relations for VISTA
- Date:
- 1967-07-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chippewa Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- The Office of Economic Opportunity. and the American Indian: A Plea for Support
- Date:
- 1967-08-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation to Address the Unitarian Women's Day Alliance on Native American Community Concerns
- Date:
- 1967-08-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["The document discusses the All-American Indian Days event in Sheridan, Wyoming, including the Miss (Indian) America pageant. It highlights the accomplishments of Wahleah Lujan, the previous title holder, and the importance of the pageant in promoting understanding and goodwill between Indian and non-Indian communities. It also outlines the rules and requirements for contestants, emphasizing the need for authenticity and dedication to the advancement of Native American communities."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "1967 All American Indian Days and Miss (Indian) America Pageant in Sheridan, Wyoming")
![["The document discusses the All American Indian Days event held in Sheridan, Wyoming, and the Miss (Indian) America pageant. It highlights Wahleah Lujan, the 20-year-old full-blood Taos Pueblo Indian who was Miss Indian America XIII. Lujan is described as a talented artist and advocate for Native American people, traveling extensively to educate others about their culture. The pageant was started to promote better relations between Native Americans and the surrounding community, with contestants required to have knowledge of their culture and a dedication to their advancement."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Miss (Indian) America Pageant and All-American Indian Days: A Historical Snapshot")
![["Mrs. Dorothy Jones invited LaDonna Harris to an exhibit of Indian paintings by Lee Tsa-toke to benefit the Hills Business University Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. LaDonna Harris regretted that she couldn't attend but praised the fundraising idea. The letter also includes information about the exhibit, the artist, and the benefits of attending Hills Business University. Additionally, The document mentions Roy J. Turner being elected chairman of the board of trustees at Hill's Business University, the school's transition to a non-profit organization, and the appointment of Charles R. Hansard as Dean."]](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_0040_thumbnail.jpg "Declining an Invitation to Attend an Exhibit of Indian Paintings at Hills Business University")
![["The document is a correspondence between LaDonna Harris and Dr. William J. Atkinson regarding a volunteer program at the Lawton Indian Hospital. LaDonna Harris expresses her admiration for the program and regrets not being able to attend the capping ceremony for the first volunteers. Dr. Atkinson provides details about the program and invites LaDonna Harris to present the caps to the volunteers during the ceremony."]](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_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Inaugural Red Cross Orientation Program at Lawton Indian Hospital")
![["The document discusses a seminar on the American Indian and Education sponsored by the Student Education Association and the International Relations Club at the Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts. The seminar will be held on November 3rd and 4th, with various activities including speakers, discussions, and a banquet. Senator Fred R. Harris was invited to be the keynote speaker at the seminar banquet, but he regretfully declined due to prior commitments. The document also mentions plans for the seminar and extends an invitation for Senator Harris and his wife to attend the other events."]](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_0054_thumbnail.jpg "1967 Seminar on American Indian Culture and Education at Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts")
![["The document discusses the work of LaDonna Harris and her organization, Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity (Oklahoman's for Indian Opportunity). The organization is designed to help Native Americans in Oklahoma participate in existing state and federal benefit programs. It also provides training and education opportunities for young people. Harris believes that many agencies designed to help alleviate poverty have become ineffective and need to be reformed."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "United States Senate Memorandum Palm Beach Life July, 1967")
![["LaDonna Harris, wife of Oklahoma senator Harris, recently gave a speech urging support for the programs sponsored by the Office of Economic Opportunity (Office of Economic Opportunity.). Ladonna Harris spoke of her personal experiences observing the positive effects of the programs, particularly on young people and minorities. She concluded by saying that people can support the Office of Economic Opportunity. by becoming involved in its programs."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Mrs. Fred R. Harris Appreciates Mrs. Hazel Markel's Column")
![["The wives of two U.S. senators are touring Minnesota Indian reservations as part of a three-day tour. They visited Prairie Island Monday, where they saw the new housing project and asked about educational and health conditions. They also met with some of the families living on the reservation and heard about some of the challenges they face."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Mrs. Fred R. Harris, President of LH, Visits with Joan Larson, Acting Director of Community Relations for VISTA")
![["Bill Glover, an Oklahoma Native American, spoke out against discrimination against Native Americans at a vocational guidance institute sponsored by the Tulsa Employers' Association. He said that many Native Americans are held back by poverty and poor health, and that the image of Native Americans as drunken and lazy is unfair. Some of Glover's audience disagreed with him, but others said they had never heard of discrimination against Native Americans until Glover spoke about it."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "The Office of Economic Opportunity. and the American Indian: A Plea for Support")
![["Mrs. Jerrell, as chairman of the Unitarian Women's Day Alliance, is inviting LaDonna Harris to address their group on the work she is doing with Indians on October 19th or November 16th at noon. They are willing to accommodate a date after the first of the year if needed. Mrs. Jerrell emphasizes the importance of the Indian community and the need for more and better help to be provided."]](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_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation to Address the Unitarian Women's Day Alliance on Native American Community Concerns")