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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Investigation into Allegations of Confidentiality Breach in Mrs. Murdock's Individual Indian Money Account
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- 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_001_4_52_33_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Indian Communities: Vocational Training and Economic Success
- Date:
- 1965-06-04
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chippewa Nation, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Comanche Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation, Seminole Nation, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns over Transfer of Virgil N. Harrington to Alaska
- Date:
- 1965-10-26
- Creator:
- Edmondson, Edmond Augustus, 1919-1990
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--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_026_1_41_13_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Title: Support for the American Indian: A Letter from Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1966-06-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["Mrs. Betty Murdock wrote to Fred R. Harris requesting assistance with her account at the Indian Agency in Anadarko. She expressed concerns about unauthorized information being shared about her account and requested action be taken. In response, Fred R. Harris assured Mrs. Murdock that he had contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs for a full report and would provide further information once available. Mrs. Murdock also mentioned a gas well on her property that pays a small dividend monthly, but she had not received the money she requested from her account since September 1965. She expressed frustration with the lack of communication from the agency and requested that Mr. Harris intervene on her behalf."]](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_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Investigation into Allegations of Confidentiality Breach in Mrs. Murdock's Individual Indian Money Account")
![["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 Bureau of Indian Affairs has renewed contracts with six manufacturers to provide on-the-job training for 236 American Indians in various industrial skills. The training is part of the Employment Assistance Program to help reservation Indians find jobs. The companies involved include Harry Winston, Inc., Mitchell Furniture Industries, Inc., Northern Cedarcraft Products, Inc., Sequoyah Mills, Inc., Systems Engineering Electronics, Inc., and Venride, Inc. The total contract amount is over $150,000."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0000-Interior%20-%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Indian Communities: Vocational Training and Economic Success")
![["The document is a series of letters and resolutions recommending Houston Bus Hill, a Choctaw Indian attorney, for the position of Assistant Secretary of the Interior in charge of Indian Affairs or Public Land Management. Various individuals and tribal councils express their support for Hill's appointment, citing his qualifications, experience, and loyalty to the Democratic party. The documents highlight Hill's legal expertise, experience with Indian affairs, and endorsement from the Choctaw Tribal Council."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0000-Interior%20-%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns over Transfer of Virgil N. Harrington to Alaska")
![["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")
![["The article discusses the life story of William Karty, a Comanche Indian who overcame challenges to become successful. He emphasizes the importance of perseverance, education, and motivation in achieving success. Karty also discusses the slow progress of integration and the need for careful screening of individuals working with minority groups. He believes that economic adjustment and education will be key for the future success of Native Americans."]](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_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Support for the American Indian: A Letter from Fred R. Harris")