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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Mrs. Fred R. Harris Approves Use of Camp Fire Girls Photo
- Date:
- 1967-10-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0059
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Apology Letter for Unable to Attend White Eagle Children's Awards Ceremony
- Date:
- 1967-10-16
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0072
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation to Address the Falls Church Society on Native American Issues
- Date:
- 1967-10-16
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0069
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Declination of Speaking Invitation by Mrs. Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1967-10-25
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0071
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Declining an Invitation to Speak at the Falls Church Society Event: A Letter from Mrs. Fred R. Harris to Mrs. Patrick Sandlin
- Date:
- 1967-10-25
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter: Earl Bey Pierce to Ed Edmondson discussing the matter of the Chilocco School property.
- Date:
- 1967-11-06
- Creator:
- Pierce, Earl Boyd (1904-1983)
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Education
- Names:
- Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.), Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0075
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence regarding Extension Homemakers Groups and Holiday Festival Promotion
- Date:
- 1967-11-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- The Senate and House Disagree on the Chilocco Bill
- Date:
- 1967-11-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans, Education
- Names:
- Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.), Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0077
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation: First Annual Banquet of Tulsa Indian Center, 1967
- Date:
- 1967-12-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Women's Advisory Council on Poverty and Camp Fire Girls, Inc.
- Date:
- 1967-12-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["The governor of Oklahoma has proclaimed October 15-21 to be Indian Achievement Week, during which time a series of activities will be held statewide to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of the state's Indian citizens. On Thursday of that week, Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity will present awards to individuals and communities who have worked to improve communication between Indians and non-Indians. A conference on Indian Achievement will be held on October 21, and Dean Krekel will give a address at a Town Hall event."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Mrs. Fred R. Harris Approves Use of Camp Fire Girls Photo")
![["LaDonna Harris apologizes for being late in responding to an invitation to attend an awards ceremony in White Eagle. She regrets that she cannot attend due to prior commitments in Washington but hopes to be able to participate in the future. She offers her assistance with any projects in the future."]](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_0059_thumbnail.jpg "Apology Letter for Unable to Attend White Eagle Children's Awards Ceremony")
![["Mrs. Sherry Sandlin, Senior President of The Falls Church Society of the Children of the American Revolution, is inviting LaDonna Harris to speak to their group about present day Indian Americans, specifically focusing on Oklahoma Indians. Mrs. Sandlin has a personal interest in Indian Americans and has had experiences with Navajo and related groups. She hopes that LaDonna Harris will agree to speak to the Society and is willing to schedule her for November, December, January, or February. Mrs. Sandlin also mentions their efforts to support Indian children through donations and visits to Indian schools. She expresses her desire for the group to learn about the current and future prospects of Indians. Mrs. Sandlin hopes LaDonna Harris will consider their invitation and suggests inviting another CAR Society to join the meeting if she agrees to speak."]](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_0072_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation to Address the Falls Church Society on Native American Issues")
![["LaDonna Harris regrets that she is unable to accept an invitation to speak on Indians at the Freedom Hill Chapter of the D.A.R. in November or January due to other commitments. She suggests that it may be possible for her to speak in March or April instead."]](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_0069_thumbnail.jpg "Declination of Speaking Invitation by Mrs. Fred R. Harris")
![["Mrs. Sandlin received a letter from LaDonna Harris regretting that she could not accept the invitation to speak at the Falls Church Society of the Children of the American Revolution due to prior commitments. LaDonna Harris expressed appreciation for the invitation and indicated a hope to meet in the spring when her schedule is less busy."]](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_0071_thumbnail.jpg "Declining an Invitation to Speak at the Falls Church Society Event: A Letter from Mrs. Fred R. Harris to Mrs. Patrick Sandlin")
![["The document is from Bill Keeler, the principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, to Senator Fred Harris. Keeler thanks Harris for introducing a bill to provide that certain lands of the Chilocco Indian School be held in trust. Keeler says he appreciates all the help Harris is giving the Cherokees."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0000-Legislation,%20S.%201848,%20Land%20Held%20in%20Trust%20for%20Cherokee%20Nation,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Letter: Earl Bey Pierce to Ed Edmondson discussing the matter of the Chilocco School property.")
![["Mrs. Anne Belle Wiedmann from Piedmont, Oklahoma wrote to LaDonna Harris about promoting Extension Homemakers Groups and clubs through a Holiday Festival. She expressed interest in Indians and requested assistance from Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity. Another letter from Mrs. Wiedmann to SaDonna Harris discussed promoting clubs and organizing a Holiday Festival, including demonstrations and programs. Mrs. Wiedmann also requested SaDonna Harris to participate in a program during 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_0075_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence regarding Extension Homemakers Groups and Holiday Festival Promotion")
![["The document contains a letter from Earl Bey Pierce to Ed Edmondson discussing the matter of the Chilocco School property. Pierce explains that the Cherokee people desperately need the property and have been without its use for many years. He says that they would be willing to accept less than the full value of the property if it is not possible to obtain it all. Pierce also discusses the loss of the mineral rights to the property, saying that it is a difficult concession to make but that the Cherokee people are willing to accept it if it means they can keep the property."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0000-Legislation,%20S.%201848,%20Land%20Held%20in%20Trust%20for%20Cherokee%20Nation,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0006_thumbnail.jpg "The Senate and House Disagree on the Chilocco Bill")
![["The Tulsa Indian Center is hosting its first annual banquet on December 4, 1967 at Hillcrest Medical Center. Reservations are requested by December 1, 1967 and the cost is $1.50 per person. Contact information for RSVP is 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_0077_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation: First Annual Banquet of Tulsa Indian Center, 1967")
![["The document is a correspondence between Mrs. Hester Turner, National Executive Director of Camp Fire Girls, Inc., and LaDonna Harris, Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty. LaDonna Harris expresses gratitude for information on Camp Fire Girls' activities in poverty areas and looks forward to working together. Camp Fire Girls has collaborated with local programs and the Office of Economic Opportunity to provide camping experiences, leadership development, and community support in deprived areas. Mrs. Turner also mentions Camp Fire Girls' work on Indian reservations and wishes LaDonna Harris good fortune."]](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_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Women's Advisory Council on Poverty and Camp Fire Girls, Inc.")