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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0064
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity: A Journey Towards Unity and Self-Help
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0065
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Profile: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author LaDonna N. Scott Momaday's Life and Work
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Navajo Indians, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0066
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Pulitzer Prize Winning Author, N. Scott Momaday, to Participate in Indian Achievement Week in His Native Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Navajo Indians, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0070
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- LaDonna Harris: Advocacy and Activism for Native American Rights in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians, Navajo Indians, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0075
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Justice for the First Americans: A Tale of Racism, Struggle, and Hope
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0076
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- LaDonna Harris Announces Formation of National Organization to Support American Indians, Eskimos, and Aleuts
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Education, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0077
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator's Wife Advocates for Red Power and Indian Rights in Washington
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Osage Nation, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0079
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- LaDonna Harris Announces Formation of New National Organization to Promote Native American Opportunities
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0078
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Political Controversies Subside as Washington Celebrates Cherry Blossom Season
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Small Business
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0082
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- LaDonna Crawford Harris: A Tireless Advocate for Native American Rights
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969)
![["LaDonna Harris and Iola Hayden founded Oklahoma for Indian Opportunity (OIO) to promote unity and self-help among American Indians in Oklahoma. The organization provides various programs and services to empower Indians and address their needs. Despite criticism and challenges, OIO has been successful in reaching and serving the Indian population in the state."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0064.jpg "Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity: A Journey Towards Unity and Self-Help")
![["N. Scott Momaday is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author born in Oklahoma and raised on Indian reservations. He is now a professor and is working on a non-fiction book about the southwest."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0065.jpg "Profile: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author LaDonna N. Scott Momaday's Life and Work")
![["Pulitzer Prize winning author N. Scott Momaday will be participating in Indian Achievement Week activities in Oklahoma City and Tulsa for book signing parties. Momaday, a Kiowa Indian, received the Indian of the Year Award and is an associate professor at the University of California at Berkeley. He was born in Lawton in 1934 and has a background in poetry and creative writing."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0066.jpg "Pulitzer Prize Winning Author, N. Scott Momaday, to Participate in Indian Achievement Week in His Native Oklahoma")
![["LaDonna Harris, a member of the Comanche Indian Tribe and wife of Senator Fred R. Harris, is fighting for the rights of Native Americans, particularly those in boarding schools. She is quoted extensively in an article in Redbook magazine, discussing the negative effects of separating children from their families and culture. LaDonna is working towards eliminating prejudice and discrimination against Native Americans, and advocating for more inclusive education policies."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0070.jpg "LaDonna Harris: Advocacy and Activism for Native American Rights in Oklahoma")
![["The document discusses a violent incident between a Native American boy named Bert and a white boy at a school in Oklahoma. The incident highlights the ongoing mistreatment and discrimination faced by Native Americans. The document also mentions efforts by LaDonna Harris to advocate for Native American rights and independence. Additionally, a conversation between two women, Martha and Candy, reveals their personal struggles and emotions related to loss and relationships."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0075.jpg "Justice for the First Americans: A Tale of Racism, Struggle, and Hope")
![["LaDonna Harris, wife of Senator Fred R. Harris, has founded Americans for Indian Opportunity (AIO), a national organization to support American Indians. AIO will focus on obtaining foundation funds and government assistance for Indian groups, as well as college recruiting and scholarship programs for Indian youth. The organization will be privately funded and tax-exempt, with plans to remain lean and hungry. LaDonna Harris has enlisted the support of prominent Indian leaders and plans to work closely with the federal government to address Indian issues. The organization will not engage in lobbying but may explore political activities in the future."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0076.jpg "LaDonna Harris Announces Formation of National Organization to Support American Indians, Eskimos, and Aleuts")
![["The document discusses LaDonna Harris, who heads the Indian agency Americans for Indian Opportunity in Washington. She is a strong advocate for Indian causes and hopes to develop 'Red Power' in Washington by guiding Indians through the federal bureaucracy. Harris, a Comanche, grew up learning about her heritage from her grandparents and has been a longtime champion of Indian rights. She plans to help organize Indian communities, secure funds for projects, and advocate for Indian interests at the federal level."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0077.jpg "Senator's Wife Advocates for Red Power and Indian Rights in Washington")
![["LaDonna Harris, wife of Senator Fred R. Harris, announced the formation of a new national organization called Americans for Indian Opportunity (AIO) to promote the cause of American Indians, Eskimos, and Aleuts. AIO aims to improve conditions and opportunities for Native Americans through job development, education, and other programs. The organization will be headquartered in Washington D.C. and will rely on private contributions and foundation grants to support its activities. The Board of Directors, consisting mainly of Indians, will hold its first meeting in April 1970 to elect officers and approve detailed plans for the year's activities. AIO's goal is to work with local Indian organizations and tribes to ensure that all Native Americans have access to the full promise of America."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0079.jpg "LaDonna Harris Announces Formation of New National Organization to Promote Native American Opportunities")
![["The document discusses the political activities and social engagements of Marvella Harris, wife of Senator Fred Harris from Oklahoma. It mentions her involvement in Indian affairs, formation of a new organization, and her role in her husband's political career. The document also highlights the involvement of other prominent individuals in the political scene."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0078.jpg "Political Controversies Subside as Washington Celebrates Cherry Blossom Season")
![["LaDonna Crawford Harris, wife of former Senator Fred R. Harris, is a strong advocate for Indian rights. She has a deep personal connection to the cause, being a member of the Comanche tribe. She has been praised for her fierce dedication and tireless efforts in fighting for the rights of Native Americans. LaDonna Harris has testified before Congress and founded organizations to support Indian self-help projects and lobbying efforts. Despite her busy schedule, she and her husband maintain a strong family life and socialize with friends in their home in Virginia. LaDonna Harris is known for her emotional commitment and strong identification with her Oklahoma roots."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0082.jpg "LaDonna Crawford Harris: A Tireless Advocate for Native American Rights")