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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from LaDonna Harris, Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, to Mrs. Louis J. Robbins, President of the National Council of Women of the
- Date:
- 1968-01-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0014
- 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 Office of Navajo Economic Opportunity
- Date:
- 1968-01-12
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Appointment of Mrs. Fred R. Harris as Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty
- Date:
- 1968-01-18
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0043
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences on Addressing the Plight of the Elderly Poor in 1968
- Date:
- 1968-01-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation and Agenda for the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty Meeting
- Date:
- 1968-02-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Chairman of Women's Advisory Council on Poverty to the Director of Southwest Region, Office of Economic Opportunity
- Date:
- 1968-02-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation and Support for the Chairwoman of Women's Advisory Council on Poverty
- Date:
- 1968-02-07
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1968 Memorandum and Correspondence Regarding OEO Funding
- Date:
- 1968-02-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation for Volunteer Suggestions from Women's Advisory Council
- Date:
- 1968-02-26
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Endorsement for OEO Funding Statement from Women's Advisory Council on Poverty
- Date:
- 1968-02-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["LaDonna Harris, Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, thanks Mrs. Robbins for her support and looks forward to working with her to address poverty in America. Mrs. Robbins will not be able to attend the next Council meeting, but LaDonna Harris wishes her well on her trip. Mrs. Robbins expresses her excitement about LaDonna Harris becoming the Chairman of the Council and looks forward to working together."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from LaDonna Harris, Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, to Mrs. Louis J. Robbins, President of the National Council of Women of the")
![["The letter is from Peter MacDonald, Executive Director of the Office of Navajo Economic Opportunity, congratulating LaDonna Harris on her appointment as Chairman of the Women's Council on Poverty. MacDonald expresses admiration for the work being done and hopes to collaborate on programs to help the Navajo people. LaDonna Harris, in response, expresses her admiration for the work being done by MacDonald and his team and offers support from the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Women's Advisory Council on Poverty and Office of Navajo Economic Opportunity")
![["LaDonna Harris has been named the Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty by R. Sargent Shriver. The council includes twenty prominent American women from various backgrounds who have been working with the Office of Economic Opportunity on the War on Poverty. LaDonna Harris is actively involved in advocating for American Indian youths and is a member of various health and welfare associations. The Speakers Bureau is also mentioned, with a reminder to request speakers in advance to avoid overburdening them."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Appointment of Mrs. Fred R. Harris as Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty")
![["In The document, LaDonna Harris, Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, discusses the issue of elderly poverty and the need to raise awareness about it. She suggests launching programs similar to Operation Reason in Baltimore and encourages private groups to take action without federal funding. Genevieve Blatt, Assistant Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity, highlights the challenges faced by elderly women in poverty and emphasizes the need for support from women's organizations. She also mentions the limited government aid available for the elderly poor. Additionally, a letter from Mr. John R. O'Donnell expresses admiration for the VISTA program and discusses the upcoming Conference on Women in the War on Poverty. Harris expresses interest in O'Donnell's experience in bridging the communication gap between the poor and nonpoor."]](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_0043_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences on Addressing the Plight of the Elderly Poor in 1968")
![["The document is a letter inviting LaDonna Harris to attend a two-day meeting of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty in Washington on January 31 - February 1, 1968. The meeting will discuss important business related to the new amendments to the anti-poverty bill. The letter also includes a tentative agenda for the meeting and expresses good wishes for the holiday season. It also provides details on the structure of the council, the role of the Executive Committee, and plans for the May conference."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation and Agenda for the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty Meeting")
![["The letter is a thank you note from Lulama Hand, the Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, to Walter H. Richter for his support and offers of assistance. Hand also mentions her resignation from Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity and expresses continued interest in its activities. She offers to help Richter in any way possible and looks forward to discussing matters further in Washington."]](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_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Chairman of Women's Advisory Council on Poverty to the Director of Southwest Region, Office of Economic Opportunity")
![["LaDonna Harris thanks Lucy Benson for her support and assistance at the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty meetings. She expresses appreciation for her friendship and looks forward to seeing her at the next meeting. Lucy also mentions a future event at the White House and offers to help in any way needed."]](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_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation and Support for the Chairwoman of Women's Advisory Council on Poverty")
![["The document includes a memorandum from Norma to Charlie regarding a telegram to the President endorsing his statement on OEO funding, as well as a letter from Genevieve Blatt discussing the issue of older women living in poverty and the need for support and assistance from women's organizations."]](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_0034_thumbnail.jpg "1968 Memorandum and Correspondence Regarding OEO Funding")
![["The letter is from LaDonna Harris to Mrs. Elizabeth Forsling Harris, thanking her for a book and her suggestions on volunteers. LaDonna Harris discusses the challenges of her Chairman's role and mentions her daughter's interest in joining the Blue Birds. She expresses gratitude for LaDonna Harris' support and suggestions."]](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_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation for Volunteer Suggestions from Women's Advisory Council")
![["The Women's Advisory Council on Poverty congratulates the LD Committees on their statement on OEO funding, which is endorsed by the President."]](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_0036_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Endorsement for OEO Funding Statement from Women's Advisory Council on Poverty")