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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_043
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris Responds to Assistant Professor Peter O'Boyle's Inquiry to the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-01-04
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Higher--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_079
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris Addresses Funding Inquiry for Indian Children's Education Program
- Date:
- 1971-01-06
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_083
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Request for Funding for Bilingual Program in Tulsa Public Schools for Indian Students: A Letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-01-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Public Works--United States, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_084
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Harris Responds to Inquiry About Funding for Education Program for Indian Children
- Date:
- 1971-01-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Title: Update on Fort Sill Indian School Situation
- Date:
- 1971-01-07
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Senate Referral for Investigation into Misuse of Indian Funds
- Date:
- 1971-01-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Architectural Drafting School for Indian People: A Vision for Prosperity
- Date:
- 1971-01-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence from Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Investigation into Indian Funds
- Date:
- 1971-01-25
- Creator:
- Sockey, Emmitt
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_047
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from U.S. Senate to Mr. Virgil Queton Regarding His Inquiry to the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-02-11
- Creator:
- Quetone, Virgil
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_048
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris's Response to Mr. Virgil Queton's Inquiry to the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-02-11
- Creator:
- Quetone, Virgil
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["Fred R. Harris, a U.S. Senator, is responding to Peter O'Boyle, an Assistant Professor of Art Education at the University of Arizona, regarding an inquiry about the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Harris enclosed a copy of the Bureau's reply and offered further assistance if needed."]](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_043_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris Responds to Assistant Professor Peter O'Boyle's Inquiry to the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["George Truka received a letter from Fred R. Harris regarding funds for implementing a program for Indian children. Harris enclosed a copy of a letter he wrote to George Scott at the Bureau of Indian Affairs about Truka's inquiry. Harris will follow up with Truka once he receives a reply from Scott."]](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_079_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris Addresses Funding Inquiry for Indian Children's Education Program")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris is writing to Mr. George Scott, Acting Director of Education Programs at the Bureau of Indian Affairs, regarding a request for funds for a special bilingual program for Indian students in the Tulsa Public Schools. The request is for funds for one teacher, with the school system already having materials to be used. Senator Harris emphasizes the importance of providing special attention to Indian students in Tulsa, many of whom have moved from rural areas. He requests a prompt response from Mr. Scott on the matter."]](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_083_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Funding for Bilingual Program in Tulsa Public Schools for Indian Students: A Letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from George W. Truka, the Director of Special Education at Tulsa Public Schools, regarding funds for implementing a program for Indian children. Senator Harris forwarded the inquiry to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and will inform Mr. Truka of their response."]](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_084_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Harris Responds to Inquiry About Funding for Education Program for Indian Children")
![["The document is from Senator Fred Harris' administrative assistant, Jim Monroe, responding to a letter from the Half Moon Staff at Riverdale Junior High School who wanted to donate $135 from a cake sale to a school on an Indian reservation. The Americans For Indian Opportunity recommended the donation be sent to the Rough Rock Demonstration School on a Navaho Indian Reservation. The document assures that Senator Harris will read the letter upon his return. Another letter enclosed in The document is from the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, responding to a program review conducted at Fort Sill Indian School in Lawton, Oklahoma, and informing that some alterations are in order. Senator Harris also sent a letter to Tom Howery, a teacher at Fort Sill School, thanking him for his support and assuring that any action taken will be in the best interests of the education program."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs.%20Indian%20Schools,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_006_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Update on Fort Sill Indian School Situation")
![["A letter from A.R. Morrison regarding the misuse of Indian funds has been referred to the Congressional Liaison at the Bureau of Indian Affairs for consideration and a report."]](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_023_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Senate Referral for Investigation into Misuse of Indian Funds")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from Mr. Jordan Yackeski regarding an incident at the Ft. Sill Indian School involving employees Mr. Cookson and Mrs. Suminski. The Anadarko Area Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs addressed the issue and provided counseling to the employees involved. The Muskogee Area Office also received correspondence and requested action be taken on the matter. Mr. Yackeski's letter detailed the incident where Mr. Cookson acted rudely towards Mrs. Suminski in front of students, causing concern among the students about the behavior of school employees."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs.%20Indian%20Schools,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_014_thumbnail.jpg "Architectural Drafting School for Indian People: A Vision for Prosperity")
![["A letter from Senator Fred R. Harris to Mrs. Eddie J. Sockey thanking her for sending a newspaper clipping about Indian funds being probed. Senator Harris states that he will contact the Bureau of Indian Affairs for a report on the findings and will write to Mrs. Sockey again once he receives a reply."]](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_026_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence from Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Investigation into Indian Funds")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris sent a letter to Mr. Virgil Quetone enclosing a copy of the reply from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding his recent inquiry. Senator Harris expressed hope that the information would be helpful and offered further assistance if needed."]](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_047_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from U.S. Senate to Mr. Virgil Queton Regarding His Inquiry to the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Fred R. Harris, a U.S. Senator, has sent Mr. Virgil Quetone a copy of the reply from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding a recent inquiry. Harris hopes the information will be helpful and offers further assistance if needed."]](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_048_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris's Response to Mr. Virgil Queton's Inquiry to the Bureau of Indian Affairs")