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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Mrs. Gertrude L. Ray to Senator Fred Harris Regarding American Indian Poverty and Government Spending
- Date:
- 1966-01-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_14_0000_3_130
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Keystone Dam and Reservoir, Feyodi Creek Area
- Date:
- 1966-02-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Ed Edmondson's Letter to Winfield K. Denton on Budget Reductions for Oklahoma's Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1966-02-17
- Creator:
- Edmondson, Edmond Augustus, 1919-1990
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Cherokee Nation, Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Correspondence on Indian Affairs Funding Reductions in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1966-02-22
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris' Letter to Reverend Ted Reynolds Regarding Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1966-02-23
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Potential Elimination of Bureau of Indian Affairs Contract with Oklahoma State University
- Date:
- 1966-03-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Agriculture and Food, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Exploring Opportunities for an Indian Folk Ballet at the Western Heritage Center
- Date:
- 1966-03-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_24_0043
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- 1974 House of Representatives Report on Veterans' Education and Rehabilitation Amendments
- Date:
- 1966-03-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Community health services--United States, Education, Higher--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Exploring Opportunities: Lear Siegler's Training Program
- Date:
- 1966-03-04
- Creator:
- Exendine, Joe N.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_18_34_0000_3395
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Carl Albert, Ed Edmondson, and Secretary of Commerce John T. Conner watching Frank Lyons, Oklahoma State Highway director, sign a proclamation designating the Ozark Economic Development region. March 5, 1966
- Date:
- 1966-03-05
- Creator:
- O'Neill, Dev
- Topic:
- United States--Armed Forces
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["Mrs. Gertrude L. Ray of Norman, Oklahoma, wrote a letter to Senator Fred Harris expressing concern about the poverty among American Indians, specifically the Northern Cheyenne Indians in Montana. She questioned why the federal government was sending funds to foreign countries while neglecting the needs of Native Americans in the United States. Mrs. Ray also criticized President Lyndon B. Johnson for not addressing the issue of Indian poverty and urged for a focus on domestic affairs before international involvement. She emphasized the importance of helping Native Americans and expressed worry about the rising cost of living and financial burden on future generations."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Mrs. Gertrude L. Ray to Senator Fred Harris Regarding American Indian Poverty and Government Spending")
![["This document outlines a proposal by the City of Cleveland, featuring an area plan depicted on a map using orthographic projection. The map is a diazotype, blueline print, measuring 23 15/16 by 36 1/8 inches."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968%2FMaps,%201928-1967-CAC_CC_038_14_0000_0000_0000%2FCAC_CC_038_14_0000_3_130.pdf "Keystone Dam and Reservoir, Feyodi Creek Area")
![["The text is a letter written by Ed Edmondson, a member of the Committee on Public Works, to Winfield K. Denton, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Interior Department Appropriations, expressing concern about reductions in appropriations for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Oklahoma. Edmondson requests to testify before the subcommittee to advocate for funding for extension services for Indians in Oklahoma and the adult education program. He emphasizes the importance of these programs in the War on Poverty in the state."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Ed Edmondson's Letter to Winfield K. Denton on Budget Reductions for Oklahoma's Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The letter addresses concerns about reductions in appropriations for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Oklahoma, specifically regarding funding for extension services for Indians, construction of a new dormitory at Eufaula Indian School, and replacement of Claremore Indian Hospital. The writer urges for funds to be restored and additional appropriations to be made for these important projects. Senator Monroney responds, promising to bring up these points to the Subcommittee on the Department of the Interior appropriations."]](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_0040_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Correspondence on Indian Affairs Funding Reductions in Oklahoma")
![["The text is a letter from Fred R. Harris, a U.S. Senator, thanking Reverend Ted Reynolds for his interest and work in Indian Affairs, specifically the Little Ax project. Harris commends Reynolds for his sustained interest in the welfare of Indian people and expresses his intention to visit Reynolds in the future to see his work firsthand."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Letter to Reverend Ted Reynolds Regarding Indian Affairs")
![["The text is a letter from J.C. Evans, Dean and Director of the Cooperative Extension Service at Oklahoma State University, to Senator Fred R. Harris regarding the potential elimination of their contract with the Bureau of Indian Affairs to work with Indian people. Evans expresses willingness to help with the issue and provides additional details if needed."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Potential Elimination of Bureau of Indian Affairs Contract with Oklahoma State University")
![["A call was made to Joe Exendine regarding plans for a meeting in Oklahoma City to discuss funding for training operations for Indians through OIO. Warren Cardwell from the Indian Section of OEO is interested in the plan and believes it can be funded. The project aims to obtain money to buy equipment and train a certain number of people, potentially transitioning them to on-the-job training over time. More detailed proposals can be provided upon request."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Exploring Opportunities for an Indian Folk Ballet at the Western Heritage Center")
![["The document is a report from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs regarding a bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase rates of vocational rehabilitation, educational assistance, and special training allowances for eligible veterans and other persons. The bill aims to make improvements in educational assistance programs and has been recommended to pass by unanimous voice vote without amendment. The report highlights the history of increases in rates of allowances and other liberalizations in the \"GI Bill\" program since its enactment in 1966."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_24_0043_thumbnail.jpg "1974 House of Representatives Report on Veterans' Education and Rehabilitation Amendments")
![["The document discusses the idea of organizing an Indian Folk Ballet at the Western Heritage Center, with potential financial help from the Office of Economic Opportunity. Various individuals and organizations are mentioned as being involved in the planning process, including members of the YWCA, the Western Heritage Center, and staff at OU. The document also mentions the possibility of involving a Job Corps and seeking federal funds for the project. Agnes DeMille is suggested as a potential consultant for the project. The document concludes with a request for feedback on the idea."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Exploring Opportunities: Lear Siegler's Training Program")
![["Black and white photograph print of Carl Albert and Secretary of Commerce John T. Conner. March 5, 1966"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Photographs,%201910-1998%20-%20CAC_CC_001_18_1_0000_0000/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_18_34_0000_3395_thumbnail.jpg "Carl Albert, Ed Edmondson, and Secretary of Commerce John T. Conner watching Frank Lyons, Oklahoma State Highway director, sign a proclamation designating the Ozark Economic Development region. March 5, 1966")