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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0046
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation Letter to Mrs. Fred Harris from Association of Women Students at Central State College
- Date:
- 1967-08-10
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Declined Invitation to Speak at Federated Women's Clubs Meeting
- Date:
- 1967-08-22
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0068
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Speaker Request for DAR Oklahoma City Chapter Meeting
- Date:
- 1967-08-22
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Hopi Nation, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Environmental Protection, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Declined Invitation and Recommendation for a Speaker at the Woman's Society of Christian Service Meeting
- Date:
- 1967-08-31
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0060
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation for Ladonna Harris to Attend Children's Artwork Presentation
- Date:
- 1967-09-23
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Appointment of Mrs. LaDonna Harris as Chairman of Women's Advisory Council on Poverty
- Date:
- 1967-09-29
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Human Rights
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0073
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Declination of Speaking Invitation to Bartlesville Indian Women's Club by Mrs. Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1967-09-30
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Shawnee Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0056
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Guest Lecture Invitation for Sociology Class at the University of Texas at Arlington
- Date:
- 1967-10-04
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0058
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Declined Invitation to the Annual Luncheon for Women's Council of National Association of Real Estate Boards
- Date:
- 1967-10-04
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Establishment and Purpose of the Women's Advisory Committee on Poverty: A Letter to Mrs. Fred Harris
- Date:
- 1967-10-05
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["The Association of Women Students at Central State College is inviting LaDonna Harris to speak at their fall All-Women Convocation and be honored at a dinner in the new Student Center. They hope to expand their programs and involve prominent women speakers to inspire the young women on campus. They are requesting a response from LaDonna Harris through the Dean of Women."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0046_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation Letter to Mrs. Fred Harris from Association of Women Students at Central State College")
![["LaDonna Harris regrets that she is unable to accept an invitation to speak at the Federated Women's Clubs in Elk City due to other commitments. She suggests contacting Mrs. Iola Taylor for program ideas related to Indian youth, and offers assistance in developing a program. LaDonna Harris also mentions sending annual reports and brochures from OIO for reference."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0038_thumbnail.jpg "Declined Invitation to Speak at Federated Women's Clubs Meeting")
![["LaDonna Harris regrets that she cannot commit to speaking at the Oklahoma City Chapter of the DAR at this time, but suggests contacting other capable speakers from the OIO staff. The DAR chapter expresses disappointment but remains optimistic about having LaDonna Harris speak at their meeting in June 1968. They request a photo and biography for publicity and invite Senator Harris to join for lunch as well."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0068_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Speaker Request for DAR Oklahoma City Chapter Meeting")
![["Mrs. Phillip Dye from the Putnam City Methodist Church in Oklahoma City invited LaDonna Harris to speak at their monthly meeting in March 1968 on the topic of \"The American Indian-His Heritage and Emerging Identity.\" LaDonna Harris declined the invitation due to scheduling conflicts but recommended contacting Mrs. Iola Taylor for a suitable speaker. Mrs. Dye requested assistance in finding a speaker for their event, focusing on the challenges and progress of Native Americans. LaDonna Harris offered to help in any way she could and shared information on the work of the OIO."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0041_thumbnail.jpg "Declined Invitation and Recommendation for a Speaker at the Woman's Society of Christian Service Meeting")
![["The document is a letter from Marion J. Arnold, a VISTA Volunteer, inviting LaDonna Harris to attend a presentation of work done by children in the White Eagle community. The children worked hard to create pieces for a display at the Ponca Indian Free Fair and were awarded a blue ribbon. Mrs. Horton from the museum requested that their work be put on permanent exhibit. The event is planned for early next month and they are hoping LaDonna Harris can attend. Arnold asks for a response to make further plans."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0060_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation for Ladonna Harris to Attend Children's Artwork Presentation")
![["Mrs. LaDonna Harris has been appointed as chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty by the Office of Economic Opportunity. The Council aims to increase women's involvement in the War on Poverty and strengthen efforts to help people move out of poverty. LaDonna Harris, an active member of the Comanche Indian Tribe, has a background in advocacy and community service. The Council has four main objectives, including coordinating efforts of women's groups and evaluating the impact of poverty programs on women. LaDonna Harris is also involved in other organizations and projects, such as recruiting American Indian youths for the Peace Corps. She and her husband, Senator Fred R. Harris, have three children and maintain homes in Oklahoma and Virginia."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Appointment of Mrs. LaDonna Harris as Chairman of Women's Advisory Council on Poverty")
![["Mrs. Helen Guymon invited LaDonna Harris to speak at the Bartlesville Indian Women's Club annual luncheon on February 14, 1968. LaDonna Harris regretfully declined the invitation due to prior commitments, but recommended other speakers who would be well-versed in the topic. She also sent copies of her letter to the recommended speakers."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0073_thumbnail.jpg "Declination of Speaking Invitation to Bartlesville Indian Women's Club by Mrs. Fred R. Harris")
![["Mrs. Leonard Rosenthal, an instructor of Sociology at the University of Texas at Arlington, invited LaDonna Harris, President of the University of Texas at Arlington, to speak to her class on minorities. LaDonna Harris expressed her interest in speaking to the class, but explained that she did not have plans to visit the area at that time. She recommended contacting Mrs. Iola Taylor as a potential speaker. Mrs. Rosenthal expressed her desire to have LaDonna Harris speak to her class and hoped for the opportunity to meet her in the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0056_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Guest Lecture Invitation for Sociology Class at the University of Texas at Arlington")
![["LaDonna Harris received an invitation to the Annual Luncheon for Women's Council of National Association of Real Estate Boards in Washington, D.C. on November 15, but regretfully declined due to other commitments. The Women's Council of the National Association of Real Estate Boards in Oklahoma expressed their desire for LaDonna Harris to attend the luncheon as their guest and hoped to hear back from her soon."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0058_thumbnail.jpg "Declined Invitation to the Annual Luncheon for Women's Council of National Association of Real Estate Boards")
![["The letter is thanking LaDonna Harris for her participation in the Women's Advisory Committee on Poverty meeting and outlining the recommendations and purposes of the committee. The letter expresses excitement for the upcoming year and willingness to work together."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Establishment and Purpose of the Women's Advisory Committee on Poverty: A Letter to Mrs. Fred Harris")