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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Native American Action: A Call for Indigenous Influence in Policy, Legislation, and Social Justice
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development, Native Americans
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_144_6B_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences Regarding Proposed Amendments to S. 2182 for Recognition and Extension of Interest Payment on HUD Act Loans, 1970
- Date:
- 1969-06-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0073
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- La Donna Harris: A Tireless Advocate for Native American Rights and Opportunities
- Date:
- 1970-01-26
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Housing and Community Development
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Comanche Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_90_54_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Mutual Help Housing Contracts: A Letter Exchange
- Date:
- 1970-05-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Housing and Community Development
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["The document discusses the need for Native American input in legislation and regulations that affect their lives, as they are currently the most deprived and powerless group in the United States. It highlights the historical influences on Indian policy, such as economic interests, organized religion, and government agencies. The document introduces Native American Action, a lobbying organization formed to provide expert witnesses on Indian legislation, research upcoming legislation, and serve as a political voice for Indian organizations. The organization aims to have a full-time lobbyist-director to directly contact legislators and advocate for Native American interests."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%20Action%20Council,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Native American Action: A Call for Indigenous Influence in Policy, Legislation, and Social Justice")
![["The document is a series of letters regarding S. 2182, a bill related to loan guarantees for hospitals. Mr. Eddie and Mr. Rose are advocating for an amendment to the bill to extend interest payment provisions to loans placed under the HUD Act. Congressman Page Belcher responds to their letters, explaining the status of the bill and advising them to contact Oklahoma's senators for further action. Belcher also forwards Mr. Rose's letter to Chairman Ralph Yarborough for consideration. Mr. Eddie expresses concerns about the financial burden on St. Anthony Hospital due to high interest rates on loans, highlighting the hospital's charitable work and the pressures it faces."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_144_6B_0000-Labor%20and%20Public%20Welfare%20Legislative,%201969-1970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_144_6B_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences Regarding Proposed Amendments to S. 2182 for Recognition and Extension of Interest Payment on HUD Act Loans, 1970")
![["LaDonna Harris, a Comanche activist and wife of Senator Fred R. Harris, has been working for over ten years to improve the living conditions and opportunities for American Indians. She founded Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity, which focuses on self-help programs for Indian youth and adults. Harris has also been involved in various committees and organizations advocating for Indian rights and empowerment. She hopes that her work will inspire similar efforts nationwide and is eager for the National Council for Indian Opportunity to become more active in addressing the issues faced by Indian communities."]](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_0073_thumbnail.jpg "La Donna Harris: A Tireless Advocate for Native American Rights and Opportunities")
![["The document consists of a series of letters commending Mr. Gordon E. Pegs for his work in Indian housing programs. Congressman Carl Albert and others express their appreciation for Pegs' dedication and the positive impact of his efforts on Indian families. Leonard F. Ball also praises Pegs and acknowledges the success of the Indian housing program in Oklahoma."]](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_90_54_0000-Housing%20and%20Urban%20Development%20-%20Indian%20Housing,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_90_54_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Mutual Help Housing Contracts: A Letter Exchange")