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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Indian Affairs and the Prisoner Rehabilitation Program in 1971
- Date:
- 1970-10-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, 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_197_3_005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Establishment of the Carlisle Indian School National Monument
- Date:
- 1970-10-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Foreign relations, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Harris' Correspondence with the Urban Indian Federation about the Pine Point Experimental Community School
- Date:
- 1970-11-27
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Ojibwa Indians, Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Crime--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_080
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Request for Funding and Support for Special Education Program for Indian Children in Tulsa Public Schools
- Date:
- 1970-12-15
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Public Works--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_226_16_008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Funding for Indian Student Transportation and Integration in Ardmore, Oklahoma Schools, 1971
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Political corruption, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_226_16_007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Report: Coalition of Indian Controlled School Boards' Trip to Washington, D.C.
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Menominee Indians, Navajo Indians, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences Regarding Denial of Special Scholarship Program for American Indian Law Student
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Education
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senate Correspondence Regarding Job Assistance for Teaching on an Indian Reservation in 1971
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["Reverend Arthur Stoneking wrote to Senator Fred Harris expressing concerns about the Indian Center, Inc. and their involvement in a prison parolee program. Stoneking outlined various allegations against the Indian Center, including misuse of funds and lack of community acceptance. He also raised suspicions about conflicts of interest involving individuals associated with the Indian Center. Stoneking questioned the credibility of the Bureau of Indian Affairs' decision to award the program contract to the Indian Center and requested further investigation into the matter."]](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_010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Indian Affairs and the Prisoner Rehabilitation Program in 1971")
![["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 Sylvester J. Tinker, Principal Chief of the Osage Tribe of Indians, expressing support for the establishment of the Carlisle Indian School National Monument in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The letter was acknowledged by Frank Cowan, Jr., Legislative Assistant to Senator Fred R. Harris, who promised to bring the matter to the Senator's attention. The proposed legislation is currently pending in the House Armed Services Committee."]](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_005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Establishment of the Carlisle Indian School National Monument")
![["The Urban Indian Federation of Minnesota expresses support for the Pine Point Experimental Community School in response to negative news articles. They believe the school is necessary for the development of Indian students and criticize those who express negative attitudes towards Indian communities. They request support from Senator Fred Harris for the school and express concerns about law enforcement and community issues in Ponsford, Minnesota."]](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_002_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Harris' Correspondence with the Urban Indian Federation about the Pine Point Experimental Community School")
![["The Director of Special Education in Tulsa Public Schools is reaching out to Senator Fred Harris to propose a pilot program to provide individualized instruction to Indian children who are behind academically. The program would involve taking children out of regular classrooms for small group instruction and could be implemented with the resources already available in the school system. The Director is seeking funding or assistance from Senator Harris to support this program."]](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_080_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Funding and Support for Special Education Program for Indian Children in Tulsa Public Schools")
![["The letter is addressing the issue of transportation funds for Indian students from Carter Seminary to participate in school activities. It mentions legislation that could allow for such funding, and requests support from government officials to address the issue. The letter also highlights the importance of student involvement in extracurricular activities for their integration and success."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_226_16_0000-Education,%20Indian%20Education,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_226_16_008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Funding for Indian Student Transportation and Integration in Ardmore, Oklahoma Schools, 1971")
![["In November 1971, the Coalition of Indian Controlled School Boards traveled to Washington, D.C. to address issues with funding for Indian controlled schools and legal obstacles. They presented a position paper with five key points to government officials. The trip included meetings with BIA officials and congressional aides to discuss their concerns and seek support for their cause."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_226_16_0000-Education,%20Indian%20Education,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_226_16_007_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Report: Coalition of Indian Controlled School Boards' Trip to Washington, D.C.")
![["The letter is a response to Senator Harris regarding a student named Bentley Beams who was denied acceptance into a Special Scholarship Program in Law for American Indians at the University of New Mexico. The letter expresses concern and promises to provide more information once the matter is checked. Senator Harris had inquired on behalf of Mr. Beams, who had previously written a letter expressing disappointment over the denial. The University of New Mexico School of Law had received over 150 applicants for the program but could only accept 35, leading to the denial of Ms. Amelia A. Coleman, the student in question. The letter also mentions the possibility of financial assistance if Ms. Coleman is accepted at another law school for the fall semester. Ms. Coleman's resume details her educational background, career goals, and employment history."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences Regarding Denial of Special Scholarship Program for American Indian Law Student")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from Mary Anne Corman requesting help in obtaining a teaching job on an Indian reservation. Senator Harris wrote to the Bureau of Indian Affairs on her behalf and received a reply indicating that they will be accepting applications for the upcoming school year. Miss Corman's name was placed on a mailing list to receive the necessary forms for filing. Senator Harris wished Miss Corman luck in getting the job she wanted and offered further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_007_thumbnail.jpg "Senate Correspondence Regarding Job Assistance for Teaching on an Indian Reservation in 1971")