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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Mrs. LaDonna Harris Appointed Chairman of Women's Advisory Council on Poverty
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- The 1968 Presidential Race: Fred R. Harris as Potential VP for Hubert Humphrey
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Book Reviews: 'The Dark Side of the Marketplace' and 'Alarms and Hopes'
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Congress Dispute Over President's National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders Report
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Higher--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- National Conference on Rural-to-Urban Population Shift Announced for May 17-18
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Higher--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Kingmakers' Choice of Nixon for Presidential Nominee Sparks Controversy
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Indigenous Community Faces Refusals from Hospitals: Senator's Wife Advocates for Change in Healthcare Discrimination
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0043
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator's Wife Encourages Young Native Americans to Engage in Politics
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Foreign relations, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0045
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Fred Harris: A Potential Vice Presidential Candidate and His Proud, Part-Indian Family
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Small Business, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0044
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Political Passion and Civic Engagement: The Harris Family's Dedication to Public Service
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Democratic Party U.S.
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["Mrs. LaDonna Harris, wife of Senator Fred R. Harris, has been appointed as the chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, which aims to increase the involvement of women in the War on Poverty and make efforts to reduce poverty more effective and understandable. The committee consists of twenty prominent American women from various backgrounds."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Mrs. LaDonna Harris Appointed Chairman of Women's Advisory Council on Poverty")
![["The article discusses potential vice presidential candidates for Hubert Humphrey in the 1968 presidential election, focusing on Fred R. Harris, a young and intelligent senator from Oklahoma. Other potential candidates, such as Edmund S. Muskie and Sargent Shriver, are also mentioned. The article highlights the challenges Humphrey faces in choosing a running mate who can appeal to various demographics and help him win the election. Southern Democrats are seen as a key element in the Humphrey coalition, and their support is important in the decision-making process. Ultimately, the article suggests that Humphrey's choice for vice president could impact his chances of winning the presidency."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0033_thumbnail.jpg "The 1968 Presidential Race: Fred R. Harris as Potential VP for Hubert Humphrey")
![["Two Senators, Warren G. Magnuson and Fred R. Harris, explore issues of poverty, racial discrimination, and exploitation in the United States. Harris emphasizes the need for planned priorities to address these problems, while Magnuson highlights the legal vulnerabilities of consumers in the marketplace. Both senators address the riots and civil unrest that have occurred in response to these issues. The book serves as a warning about the dangers of being taken advantage of by dishonest merchants and salesmen."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Book Reviews: 'The Dark Side of the Marketplace' and 'Alarms and Hopes'")
![["The President's National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders released a report finding white racism to be the main cause of riots and making recommendations to stop them. The report stirred controversy in Congress, with Senator Fred Roy Harris being a key figure in the matter. He is a stocky, brown-eyed man known for his care for people and expertise in urban black affairs. The full report, running to 1,400 pages, will be released soon. Senator Harris, a Democrat from Oklahoma, is known for his advocacy for social programs and his concern for the poor. He is married to a Comanche Indian woman and has three children. Senator Harris is close to Senator Robert F. Kennedy and President Johnson, and he manages to please diverse interests and individuals while maintaining conformity and respect for seniority in the Senate."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Congress Dispute Over President's National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders Report")
![["A national conference on rural-to-urban population shift will be held in Stillwater on May 17-18, organized by Senator Fred R. Harris. The conference will address the challenges faced by rural areas due to population migration to cities. Key participants include Agriculture Secretary Orville Freeman and other experts. The conference aims to find solutions to issues such as declining economy, lack of opportunity, and overcrowding in cities."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0034_thumbnail.jpg "National Conference on Rural-to-Urban Population Shift Announced for May 17-18")
![["State editors are criticizing the Kingmakers for nominating Richard Nixon as the Republican candidate for president. They argue that Nixon offers nothing new or different, and that his election will not give the American people much new choice on national affairs. The editors believe that other Republican candidates, such as Rockefeller, Reagan, Romney, Percy, or Thurston Morton, would have had a better chance of winning the election. They also criticize Nixon and Eisenhower for their failures in bringing American soldiers home from Korea and for their lack of reform of the New Deal. The editors predict that Nixon will not win the presidential election and that many Democrats cannot support him."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0041_thumbnail.jpg "Kingmakers' Choice of Nixon for Presidential Nominee Sparks Controversy")
![["Mrs. LaDonna Harris, wife of junior Oklahoma Senator Fred R. Harris, expressed concern over instances where Indians were turned away from hospitals due to lack of insurance. She encouraged people to report such incidents and offered her assistance as a member of various organizations working on Indian Opportunity and poverty issues. She highlighted the need for better health facilities in the Little Axe area and urged community members to reach out to her for help."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0042_thumbnail.jpg "Indigenous Community Faces Refusals from Hospitals: Senator's Wife Advocates for Change in Healthcare Discrimination")
![["Senator's wife, LaDonna Harris, encourages young Indians to participate in politics and take an active interest in political campaigns. She discusses the importance of Indians being involved in shaping their own future and highlights the influence they can have in elections. LaDonna Harris also promotes the idea of young Indians becoming Peace Corps representatives and emphasizes the cultural changes happening globally. The group she spoke to plans for Indian Achievement Week and to send out college scholarship applications."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0043_thumbnail.jpg "Senator's Wife Encourages Young Native Americans to Engage in Politics")
![["La Donna Harris and her daughter Katherine are excited about the possibility of Oklahoma Senator Fred Harris being mentioned as a running mate for Hubert Humphrey. Katherine is part Comanche Indian and part Irish, majoring in human relations and being considered for the position of 'Second Lady'. The Harris family is actively involved in politics and public service, with both parents being 37 years old and married for 19 years. They are supportive of Senator Harris's political career and are excited about the potential opportunity for him to be Vice President."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0045_thumbnail.jpg "Fred Harris: A Potential Vice Presidential Candidate and His Proud, Part-Indian Family")
![["The document discusses Kathy Harris, the daughter of Oklahoma Senator Fred Harris, and her active involvement in politics and social causes. She is dedicated to supporting Hubert Humphrey and advocating for Indian rights. Kathy is also focused on promoting women's roles in society and politics. La Donna Harris, Fred Harris' wife, is also active in politics and supports her husband's campaign. Both women are committed to making a positive impact on society and changing attitudes towards discrimination."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0044_thumbnail.jpg "Political Passion and Civic Engagement: The Harris Family's Dedication to Public Service")