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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Minutes from the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty Meeting - June 4, 1968
- Date:
- 1968-06-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation for OEO Conference on 'Women in the War on Poverty'
- Date:
- 1968-06-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1968 Women's Advisory Council on Poverty: Feedback and Census Questionnaire
- Date:
- 1968-07-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senators' Joint Statement on the Community Self-Determination Act of 1968: A New Approach to Poverty Alleviation
- Date:
- 1968-07-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation to Join the Womanpower-in-Action Steering Committee at McCall's Magazine
- Date:
- 1968-08-13
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter Expressing Gratitude and Invitation to Mrs. Jeanne Lowe from Mrs. Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1968-09-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1968 Executive Committee Meeting Summary: Women's Advisory Council on Poverty
- Date:
- 1968-09-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Womanpower-in-Action Forum and Editorial Coverage in McCall's Magazine
- Date:
- 1968-09-23
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["The Executive Committee and Conference Planning Task Force of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty met to discuss follow-up actions from a previous conference. They decided to send follow-up letters to delegates and organization presidents to encourage action related to poverty programs. They also discussed the publication of a Conference Report and additional membership on the Council. Plans were made for future conferences and meetings."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20June-February,%201968-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Minutes from the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty Meeting - June 4, 1968")
![["The document is a letter dated June 13, 1968 from Violet E. Rudd, Executive Director of the American Baptist Convention, thanking LD and a Senator for organizing a conference on \"Women in the War on Poverty.\" Rudd expresses appreciation for the meeting and reception, and hopes for future collaboration."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20June-February,%201968-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation for OEO Conference on 'Women in the War on Poverty'")
![["The document is a questionnaire from the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, asking for feedback on a conference and suggestions for future improvement. It also asks for information on programs that could help alleviate poverty, and demographic information about the respondent's community."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20June-February,%201968-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1968 Women's Advisory Council on Poverty: Feedback and Census Questionnaire")
![["The document discusses the Community Self-Determination Act of 1968, which aims to address poverty in the United States by empowering local communities to manage their own business enterprises and social services. The act proposes the establishment of Community Development Corporations and Banks to provide financial assistance to impoverished areas. It emphasizes the importance of involving local residents in decision-making and tailoring solutions to the specific needs of each community. The act is seen as a comprehensive and innovative approach to combating poverty and promoting economic development."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20June-February,%201968-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Senators' Joint Statement on the Community Self-Determination Act of 1968: A New Approach to Poverty Alleviation")
![["The letter is inviting LaDonna Harris to join a steering committee for the Womanpower-in-Action program, which was created after the recent McCall Forum. The committee will be responsible for screening suggestions for action programs and selecting priorities. Action will be promoted through a newsletter and the magazines. The letter expresses hope that LaDonna Harris will join the committee."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation to Join the Womanpower-in-Action Steering Committee at McCall's Magazine")
![["The author expresses gratitude to Mrs. Jeanne Lowe for her help in Chicago and mentions a McCall Magazine invitation. They hope to get together soon and discuss the invitation further. The author also mentions plans for a dinner party and expresses appreciation for Mrs. Lowe's assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Expressing Gratitude and Invitation to Mrs. Jeanne Lowe from Mrs. Fred R. Harris")
![["The Executive Committee of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty met to prepare for an upcoming meeting. They discussed the possibility of a joint meeting with the Community Representatives Advisory Council, but it was not feasible at the time. They approved a meeting date for the Women's Council and planned for a wrap-up session to define the program for the coming year. They also discussed a round-table discussion with Mr. Harding to offer constructive criticisms and suggestions for improvement. Guest speakers and panelists were also selected for the meeting."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0023_thumbnail.jpg "1968 Executive Committee Meeting Summary: Women's Advisory Council on Poverty")
![["LaDonna Harris received a letter from McCall's editor, James F. Fixx, thanking her for participating in the McCall Forum on Womanpower-in-action. The letter informed her about the establishment of Womanpower-in-Action and provided her with an advance copy of the feature that would be published in the October issue of the magazine."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Womanpower-in-Action Forum and Editorial Coverage in McCall's Magazine")