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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_144_6B_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Letter Opposing Labor Bill S3526 and Advocating for Workers' Bargaining Rights
- Date:
- 1970-04-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_20_007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1970 Letter to Senator Harris Regarding Developments in the American Indian Law Center Program
- Date:
- 1970-04-15
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Resolution of Personnel Issues at Chilocco Indian School: Correspondence Between Patty C. Allen and U.S. Senate
- Date:
- 1970-04-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- FBI Investigation Finds No Evidence of Alleged Abuse at Chilocco Indian School
- Date:
- 1970-04-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_1_004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1970 Letter from NAACP Regarding Proposal for Indian Legal Defense Fund
- Date:
- 1970-04-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Taxation Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Assistance to American Indians - 1970
- Date:
- 1970-04-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_144_6B_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Opposition to S. 3526 Emergency Public Protection Act between Congressman Page Belcher and Charles Murphy, DRIVE Director of Teamsters Joint Council #92
- Date:
- 1970-04-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_1_005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for a National Fund for Indian Rights by the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund
- Date:
- 1970-04-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- St. Labre Indian School: Providing Opportunities, Not Charity
- Date:
- 1970-04-29
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on the Need for Indian Health Facilities in Urban Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1970-04-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["The document is addressing Bill S3526, expressing concerns that if the bill becomes law, working people will lose their right to bargain for better working conditions. The writer believes that bargaining is essential for improving working environments and that the government should not interfere in negotiations between employees and employers. The document urges Congressman Belcher to vote against the legislation in order to benefit the working majority."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Opposing Labor Bill S3526 and Advocating for Workers' Bargaining Rights")
![["The letter is expressing gratitude to Senator Fred R. Harris for his interest and support of the American Indian Law Center at the University of New Mexico. It mentions recent developments in the program, including the formation of an American Indian Law Students Association, and expresses optimism about the future impact of these students on the Indian cause. The director, Robert L. Bennett, signs off with well wishes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_20_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_20_007_thumbnail.jpg "1970 Letter to Senator Harris Regarding Developments in the American Indian Law Center Program")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from Patty C. Allen about difficulties she was facing at Chilocco Indian School. He contacted the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs for a report. The report stated that Mrs. Allen was having issues with her supervisor, Mrs. Leola Taylor, regarding educational leave for the summer. The Area Personnel Officer met with Mrs. Allen and her supervisor to resolve the issue. Mrs. Taylor assured cooperation, and a plan was developed to meet Mrs. Allen's certification needs and benefit the education program at Chilocco. Mrs. Allen was encouraged to support the school's objectives and continue good relationships with the staff."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Schools,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_016_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution of Personnel Issues at Chilocco Indian School: Correspondence Between Patty C. Allen and U.S. Senate")
![["The FBI has found no evidence to support allegations of brutality against students at the Chilocco, Oklahoma Indian School, following an investigation prompted by reports of physical abuse. The Justice Department concluded that the allegations were unfounded and that no civil rights violations had occurred."]](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_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0007_thumbnail.jpg "FBI Investigation Finds No Evidence of Alleged Abuse at Chilocco Indian School")
![["The document is a letter from the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. to Frank Cowan regarding a proposal for an Indian Legal Defense Fund. The letter also includes information about the organization's national officers, executive officers, and board of directors. Additionally, it mentions the \"Committee of 100\" which has been sponsoring the NAACP's appeal to promote desegregation in the United States since 1943."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Legal%20Defense%20and%20Education%20Fund,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_1_004_thumbnail.jpg "1970 Letter from NAACP Regarding Proposal for Indian Legal Defense Fund")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from Ms. Eileen Shanahan expressing her concern for the American Indian and her interest in aiding them. Senator Harris reached out to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for information on summer programs for Ms. Shanahan, but was informed that there were no temporary federal employment opportunities available. Instead, Ms. Shanahan was advised to contact Area Offices or eleemosynary organizations for potential opportunities to assist Indians. Senator Harris assured Ms. Shanahan that he would continue to look for suitable programs for her."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Vocational%20Training,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Assistance to American Indians - 1970")
![["The document is a letter from Congressman Page Belcher to Charles Murphy, DRIVE Director of Teamsters Joint Council #92, regarding Murphy's opposition to the Emergency Public Protection Act (S. 3526). Belcher mentions that no action has been scheduled on the measure and that it is unlikely to be enacted during the current session of Congress. He assures Murphy that his comments will be kept in mind if the measure comes before Congress for consideration. Murphy had previously written to Belcher asking him to vote against S. 3526 on behalf of organized labor in Oklahoma."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Opposition to S. 3526 Emergency Public Protection Act between Congressman Page Belcher and Charles Murphy, DRIVE Director of Teamsters Joint Council #92")
![["The document is a proposal for the establishment of a National Fund for Indian Rights by the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. It highlights the lack of adequate legal representation for American Indians and the need for specialized legal expertise. The proposed fund aims to protect and advance the rights of Indians through legal action on four levels, including preparing and prosecuting test cases of national importance, supporting Indian lawyers on reservations, conducting analyses of legislative and administrative actions, and informing Indians of developments that may affect their legal status."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Legal%20Defense%20and%20Education%20Fund,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_1_005_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for a National Fund for Indian Rights by the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund")
![["The document is a letter from Fred R. Harris, a U.S. Senator, thanking Carroll M. Ridgway for sending information about the St. Labre Indian School, which is focused on providing opportunities for Native American students to advance and improve themselves rather than relying on charity. The school has made significant progress in addressing poverty and providing education and job opportunities for the Northern Cheyenne tribe. The school is now seeking support to establish a trade school to further train young people and address the high unemployment rate on the reservation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Schools,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_018_thumbnail.jpg "St. Labre Indian School: Providing Opportunities, Not Charity")
![["The letter is discussing the lack of Indian health facilities in metropolitan areas such as Oklahoma City and Tulsa. It mentions a congressional limitation on public health services providing facilities in these areas, despite a large population of Indians living there. The letter emphasizes the need for health facilities in these areas due to the concentration of Indian people and their difficulties in accessing healthcare. It also praises the work of Representatives Camp and Edmondson in advocating for Indian health."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Health,%201969-1971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on the Need for Indian Health Facilities in Urban Oklahoma")