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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Survival of American Indians Association Newsletter: August-September 1966 Issue
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Determination of Mrs. Roberta Dotson's Tribal Affiliation: A Collection of Letters from 1965-1966
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Grant Funding Announced for Anti-Poverty Program, Mental Health Training, and Road Surfacing in Norman, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1967 Contract Renewal Between Bureau of Indian Affairs and Sequoyah Mills for Indian On-the-Job Training in Carpet Manufacturing
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0031
- 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 Involvement in the Debt Collection Case of Albert and Theresa Tahlequah
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Osage Oil Well Allowable Between the Department of the Interior and Senator Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- An Appeal Against Indian Land Grab: The Dispute over Wisconsin Senator Nelson's Bill 2498
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Ojibwa Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Senator Fred R. Harris: Advocacy for the American Indian Community and National Leadership, 1966
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- An Enigmatic Historical Correspondence from 1968
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Memorandum Summary: Interior K Airs T Braking and Fire Incident - United States Senate
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["The text discusses the oppression and mistreatment of American Indians, specifically the Choctaw Indian Nation and the Hopi Indians. It highlights the broken treaties, forced removal from their lands, and mistreatment by the white settlers and government. It also mentions the unity efforts among various Indian Nations and the prophecies they believe will come to pass. The text condemns the actions of the white settlers and government, particularly President Andrew Jackson, in their treatment of the indigenous peoples."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Survival of American Indians Association Newsletter: August-September 1966 Issue")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a request for assistance in determining the tribal affiliation of Mrs. Roberta Dotson, whose father was either Chickasaw or Choctaw Indian. The Bureau of Indian Affairs examined records but could not find information on Mrs. Dotson's father. Enrollment rolls for the tribes were closed in 1907, and no changes can be made. Senator Harris promised to stay in touch with Mrs. Dotson and provide updates on the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Determination of Mrs. Roberta Dotson's Tribal Affiliation: A Collection of Letters from 1965-1966")
![["Several grants and contracts have been awarded to organizations in Norman, Oklahoma, including a program development grant to Cleeland County Community Action Foundation, an in-service training grant in mental health to Griffin Memorial Hospital, and a contract awarded to Ken Richardson, Inc. for surfacing a section of the Little Axe Road in Cleveland County."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Grant Funding Announced for Anti-Poverty Program, Mental Health Training, and Road Surfacing in Norman, Oklahoma")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs has renewed a contract with Sequoyah Mills, Inc. in Anadarko for on-the-job training of 43 Indians in a carpet manufacturing plant for fiscal 1967. The contract is worth $36,450. A.S. Mike Monroney, USS Fred R. Harris, and USS Jed Johnson, Jr. have advised to send the message to the Anadarko Daily News in Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0020_thumbnail.jpg "1967 Contract Renewal Between Bureau of Indian Affairs and Sequoyah Mills for Indian On-the-Job Training in Carpet Manufacturing")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from J.V. Long, Manager of Nationwide Finance Company, regarding the indebtedness of Albert and Theresa Tahlequah. The Bureau of Indian Affairs provided a report stating that Albert Tahlequah, a member of the Comanche Tribe, has minimal income from trust Indian land. The Bureau cannot assist in debt collection unless authorized beforehand. Senator Harris forwarded the matter to the Anadarko Area Office for further investigation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris's Involvement in the Debt Collection Case of Albert and Theresa Tahlequah")
![["The text is a series of letters discussing the Osage oil well allowable and the decision to follow the allowable fixed by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. The Bureau of Indian Affairs granted the request of the Osage Tribal Council for an increase in the allowable, but later decided to follow the Commission's decision after further study. The letters express disappointment in the Chairman of the Corporation Commission for reversing his previous position and emphasize the need for cooperation between federal and state agencies to protect the interests of the Indians."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0033_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Osage Oil Well Allowable Between the Department of the Interior and Senator Fred R. Harris")
![["The text discusses Senator Nelson's Indian land grab bill 2498, which aims to take land from various Indian reservations in Wisconsin for conservation purposes. The Chippewa and Woodland Indians of Wisconsin are concerned about the impact this bill will have on their heritage and rights. They argue that the Department of Interior has already taken a significant amount of Indian land in the state, leaving them with limited space for burial and future generations. They urge the Senate to defeat the bill and respect their treaties and rights to the sacred earth."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0034_thumbnail.jpg "An Appeal Against Indian Land Grab: The Dispute over Wisconsin Senator Nelson's Bill 2498")
![["The letter expresses pride in the recipients (Senator Harris and his wife) and mentions the loss of a loved one. The writer hopes for a new destiny for American Indians and encourages the recipients to stand for what is right. They also express disagreement with the president and urge the recipients to think about these issues."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0036_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Fred R. Harris: Advocacy for the American Indian Community and National Leadership, 1966")
![["The text is a letter dated August 26, 1968, from Romma Sension Ford R. Harid in Washington. The letter is thanking the recipient for their advice given on May 16, 1966, and asking for further explanation on a picture invoiced in a letter form. The sender is seeking clarification on a particular matter and is expecting a response from the recipient."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0003_thumbnail.jpg "An Enigmatic Historical Correspondence from 1968")
![["The United States Senate received a memorandum on 8/29 regarding a call about a fire at the interior of the building."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Memorandum Summary: Interior K Airs T Braking and Fire Incident - United States Senate")