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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_45_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Black Moon: Paintings by Leonard Riddles Exhibition
- Date:
- 1970-05-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Comanche Indian Tribe, Ottawa Tribe, Caddo Nation, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_5_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- The AIO Action Council: A History of Advocating for Native American Rights
- Date:
- 1970-05-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_15_9_4_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Dispute Over Proposed Golf Course at Beavers Bend
- Date:
- 1970-05-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Water Resources Development, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States.
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0081
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- La Donna Harris: A Senate Wife Championing the American Indian Cause
- Date:
- 1970-05-24
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Names:
- Comanche Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_45_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Preserving America's Natural Heritage: A Call for Indian Custodianship
- Date:
- 1970-05-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_37_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Interoffice Communication Regarding OIO Grant Approval
- Date:
- 1970-05-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kickapoo Nation, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_58_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Invitation and Correspondence Between Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and Congressman Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1970-06-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000_71
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Portrait of Lady Bird Johnson S M Schoenborn, photographer
- Date:
- 1970-06-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- International relations
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- https://hdl.handle.net/10524/71725
- Contributing Institution:
- Hawaiʻi Congressional Papers Collection, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Library, Honolulu, HI
- Collection:
- Senator Daniel K. Inouye Papers
- Title:
- Message - Disabled American Veterans
- Date:
- June 2, 1970
- Creator:
- Inouye, Daniel K., 1924-2012
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["The document is a call to make American Indians the official custodians of the country's natural heritage in order to restore their dignity and self-respect. It suggests various ways to implement this idea, including working with forest and park rangers, educating Indian children and adults, and involving corporations in supporting Indian communities. The document emphasizes the importance of preserving Indian culture and customs and calls for a united effort to achieve these goals by the nation's 200th Anniversary in 1976."]](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_82_45_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_45_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Black Moon: Paintings by Leonard Riddles Exhibition")
![["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")
![["AIO is a national Indian organization that strives to fulfill an advocacy role in favor of Indian people. Programs like the Native American Legal Defense and Education Fund and the American Indian Investment Opportunities, Inc. were mere dreams a short year ago, but are now programs that are funded and in the process of being launched into full-blown reality. On a short-range basis, AIO hopes to develop into a broad-based organization with broad financial support in order to continue the work of enabler for Indian groups. On a long-range basis, AIO seeks to be a leader in the effort to assist in creating a climate for the development of a national Indian development bank. This is a very important priority. AIO pledges to be a leader in the formation of a national American for Indian Housing Alliance which will seek to concern itself with the totally ignored Indian in the urban areas. Also, AIO pledges a concern and effort to develop educational groups to insure Indian participation and quality Indian"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_5_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%20Annual%20Report,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_5_0010_thumbnail.jpg "The AIO Action Council: A History of Advocating for Native American Rights")
![["The Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce is requesting approval for a proposed 9 hole golf course at Beavers Bend, but it has been disapproved by the Corps of Engineers due to environmental concerns. The Chamber is seeking assistance and exploring alternative sites for the golf course. There is ongoing discussion and negotiation between local officials and the Corps of Engineers regarding access roads and land use."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Projects,%201947-1975-CAC_CC_001_15_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_15_9_4_0000-Broken%20Bow%20Reservoir,%201970-1972/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_15_9_4_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Dispute Over Proposed Golf Course at Beavers Bend")
![["La Donna Harris, the wife of Senator Fred R. Harris, is actively involved in advocating for American Indians through her organization Americans for Indian Opportunity. Despite her efforts, there has been a lack of response from the government, leading to frustration and a decision to step down from the National Council on Indian Opportunity. Harris is determined to push for action and change, even if it means being more assertive towards the administration."]](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_0081_thumbnail.jpg "La Donna Harris: A Senate Wife Championing the American Indian Cause")
![["Harvey E. West, Director of the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission, wrote to Secretary of Interior Walter J. Hickel inquiring about Indian fishing and hunting rights in Oklahoma. He requested clarification on whether there is a Congressional Mandate regarding Indian Bill of Rights and if Indians have the right to fish and hunt on certain lands without a license. West expressed concerns about the lack of clarity on this issue and requested official documentation for the protection of Indian people. In response, Congressman Carl Albert acknowledged the inquiry and assured that Secretary Hickel would consider the questions raised."]](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_82_45_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_45_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Preserving America's Natural Heritage: A Call for Indian Custodianship")
![["Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity Inc. is a non-profit organization working to improve conditions for Oklahoma Indians and integrate them into the economy and culture. They have developed various programs, including a Rural Development Program in eastern Oklahoma Indian communities. This program aims to show that Indian communities can successfully plan, develop, own, control, and operate their own economic enterprises. The target area includes two of the \"Five Civilized Tribes\" - the Choctaw and Cherokee Tribes. These tribes have faced historical injustices, including losing land and economic opportunities. OIO's program seeks to address these challenges and empower Indian communities in the region."]](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_91_37_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Osage%20Agency,%201971/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_37_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Interoffice Communication Regarding OIO Grant Approval")
![["The document is a letter from William C. Wantland, Attorney General of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, inviting the Honorable Carl Albert to address the General Council of the Seminole Nation at their meeting on June 6, 1970. Carl Albert expresses regret that he cannot attend on June 6 due to a prior commitment, but agrees to meet with the Council in Wewoka on June 27. Wantland provides Albert with information on the topics the Seminole Nation is concerned about, including legislation affecting Indians and the Five Civilized Tribes. Albert is asked to be prepared to discuss and answer questions on these topics at the meeting."]](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_82_58_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Seminole,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_58_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation and Correspondence Between Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and Congressman Carl Albert")
![["Fred R. Harris reads the inscription on a plaque installed at the site of a well recently completed at San Felipe Teotlalcingo, Puebla, about 50 miles from Mexico City Funds to drill the well were made possible by an Alliance for Progress loan Shown in the foreground left to right are Miguel Perez Quiroz, president of the region's small farmers' union; Harris; LaDonna Harris; Pablo Saenz, an official of the Bank of London and Mexico which is supervising the loan; and Martin Garcia, a member of the Farmers Alliance; and a group of small land holders who formed an association to become eligible for the loan Photo courtesy of Tomas Moreno Arreola"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/Fred%20Harris%20Photograph%20Series%201963-1974-CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000_71_thumbnail.jpg "Portrait of Lady Bird Johnson S M Schoenborn, photographer")
