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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0061
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Meeting Notes: Plant Design & Construction Proposal
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.)
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Summary of Bureau of Indian Affairs Budget Cuts and its Impact on Indian Employment Opportunities
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Jed Reynolds to Hon Fred Harris on Politics, Religion, and Community Service
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Letter from Harold Heifetz to Senator Fred Harris Regarding Research for Indian Story
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Cheyenne Chief to Senator Harris on Indian Bureau's Inefficiencies and Potential Improvements
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter to the Senator: Mismanagement of O.E.O. Funds in Indian Reservations
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Senator Fred Harris from a Vista Volunteer in Arizona, 1966
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Abstract Text Compilation: An Artistic Experiment in Nonsense
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Letter to Senator Harris Regarding Wyandotte Indian Tribe Claims
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0025
- 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 Regarding Indigenous Claims Information, May 1966
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["The document contains a letter from GBP to W.W. Keeler, discussing the Chilocco Bill. The bill would give the Cherokee Nation title to a piece of extra-territorial land, and the Senate Sub-Committee Report of August 21, 1967 noted that the land is located many miles away from other lands of the Cherokee Nation. GBP informs Keeler that their delegation did a good job in convincing their colleagues of the merit of the bill, and that they are already working on steps for future use of the land."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0061_thumbnail.jpg "Meeting Notes: Plant Design & Construction Proposal")
![["The text discusses budget cuts in various areas, including a $40,000 cut in extension, a $36,000 cut in adult education, a $250,000 cut in road construction, and a reduction in Oklahoma Indian money from $16,500,000 to $14,000,000. There is also an increased national expenditure by $7,000,000, with a focus on construction. The text suggests that if there is a significant cut in construction, roads should be built for Indian employment, potentially creating 25-50 jobs with an additional $258,000."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Summary of Bureau of Indian Affairs Budget Cuts and its Impact on Indian Employment Opportunities")
![["Jed Reynolds writes a letter to Fred Harris discussing his past missionary work and upcoming anniversary celebrations. He mentions the proposed Indian project for Little Axe and expresses amusement at the antics of others. Reynolds also mentions his upcoming 60th birthday and hopes for a visit from Harris and his family."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Jed Reynolds to Hon Fred Harris on Politics, Religion, and Community Service")
![["Harold Heifetz, a writer, is seeking information from Senator Fred Harris about his experiences helping the Indian community. He is preparing a story about an Indian who becomes a lawyer and returns to the reservation to help his people, facing suspicion, obstacles, and problems before succeeding. He wants the story to end with hope and is seeking authentic sources to make the story as accurate as possible. He asks Senator Harris to share his own experiences with helping the Indians."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0006_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Letter from Harold Heifetz to Senator Fred Harris Regarding Research for Indian Story")
![["The author, Harvey Ever, writes to Senator Harris regarding his appointment as a chief of the Southern Cheyenne's. He mentions meeting the senator previously and expresses his willingness to help with issues concerning the Oklahoma Indian community. Ever also criticizes the Indian Bureau for focusing more on paperwork and statistics rather than providing actual benefits to individuals and families."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Cheyenne Chief to Senator Harris on Indian Bureau's Inefficiencies and Potential Improvements")
![["Ethel Stotesbury, a Vista Volunteer, expresses concern about the mismanagement of O.E.O. funds on Indian reservations. She criticizes the high salaries and administrative costs, and suggests more efficient use of funds to benefit the Navajo community. Stotesbury highlights the need for school buses and support for pre-schools, and emphasizes the importance of helping the younger generation. She plans to continue her work among the Indians in Oklahoma after leaving Arizona, seeking to make a positive impact despite the challenges faced due to waste and inefficiency in the O.E.O. system."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to the Senator: Mismanagement of O.E.O. Funds in Indian Reservations")
![["The letter is from a Vista Volunteer working on the Navajo reservation in Oklahoma, expressing frustration with the lack of cooperation from the Navajo people and the difficulty of their work. The volunteer mentions the positive impact of government programs on the reservation but also highlights the challenges they face in trying to help the community. They urge Senator Fred Harris to continue fighting for the Oklahoma Indians and express disappointment in the lack of support from Vista in allowing them to stay where they are needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Fred Harris from a Vista Volunteer in Arizona, 1966")
![["The text appears to be a mixture of random characters and words, making it difficult to summarize. It mentions something about a company or organization, a check, and a grander head. It also includes dates and numbers. The meaning of the text is unclear."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Abstract Text Compilation: An Artistic Experiment in Nonsense")
![["The letter is requesting information and help from Senator Harris regarding the settlement of claims by the Wyandotte Indian tribe. The writer, Mrs. C.R. Cotter, is seeking any information or assistance Senator Harris may have in resolving the claims of the tribe."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0024_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Letter to Senator Harris Regarding Wyandotte Indian Tribe Claims")
![["The letter is thanking Senator Harris for providing information about the Unmandated Indians Claims. The author expresses gratitude for the Senator's time and effort in obtaining the information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Indigenous Claims Information, May 1966")