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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_29_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- 1974 Correspondence Regarding the Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Letter to Commissioner Bruce Regarding Contract Protest by Ramah Navaho High School Directors
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_8_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Department of Health, Education, and Welfare's Response to Request for Views on H.R. 7421 and Proposed Amendments for Menominee Indian Tribe's Federal Recognition and
- Date:
- 1970-07-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Progress and Support of Ramah Navajo School
- Date:
- 1970-07-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Democratic Party U.S., Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Establishing a National Advisory Commission of Indian Education
- Date:
- 1970-07-17
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Harris's Efforts to Assist Miss Berdena Sue Willey in Obtaining Scholarship Assistance
- Date:
- 1970-07-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1970 Correspondence Regarding Indian Education Programs and Reforms"
- Date:
- 1970-07-28
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Request for Commentary on Indian Education Reforms
- Date:
- 1970-07-28
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred Harris Advocates for Local Schools and Increased Funding for Indian Boarding Schools in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1970-07-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Establishment of the American Indian Education Council: California Senate Bill No. 872
- Date:
- 1970-09-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Campaign management--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["The Chairman of the United States Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs is requesting tribal leaders to review and respond to proposed legislation regarding the Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act. The proposed amendment to the Johnson-O'Malley Act of 1934 includes limitations on funds, direct contracting with the Secretary of the Interior, establishment of local Indian parental committees, and an increase in funds for education support for Indian children. The legislation must be responded to by March 25, 1974."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_29_29_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20Legislation,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201977%20Nov.,%201973-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_29_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1974 Correspondence Regarding the Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act")
![["The letter from Ramah Navajo High School to Commissioner Louis Bruce expresses their concerns about the contract signed under the \"Buy Indian Act\" for education services. They believe education should not be treated as a commodity and that contracts should be drawn up using the Johnson O'Malley law specifically for education. They also argue for the inclusion of an arbitration clause in the contract to resolve disputes between the school board and the government."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_041_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Letter to Commissioner Bruce Regarding Contract Protest by Ramah Navaho High School Directors")
![["The Department of Health, Education, and Welfare supports the enactment of H.R. 7421, a bill related to the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, if amended as suggested. The Department highlights the importance of maintaining the special relationship between Native Americans and the Federal government and provides estimated costs for providing health services to the Menominee people. They recommend amendments to the bill to ensure eligibility for Indian Health Service programs and the delivery of Federal services to the tribe. The Office of Management and Budget has no objections to the report."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_8_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Menominee%20Tribe%20Bills%20(H.R.%207421,%20H.R.%209078),%20Background,%20Analysis,%20Amendments,%20Summary%20of%20Hearings/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_8_0010_thumbnail.jpg "\"Department of Health, Education, and Welfare's Response to Request for Views on H.R. 7421 and Proposed Amendments for Menominee Indian Tribe's Federal Recognition and")
![["The letter is a correspondence between Michael P. Gross, Coordinator of the Ramah Navajo School Board, and Fred A. Gipson, Legislative Assistant to Senator Fred Harris. Gross updates Gipson on the progress of the school, including hiring staff and seeking accreditation. Gipson expresses appreciation for the update and offers assistance."]](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_013_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Progress and Support of Ramah Navajo School")
![["The document is a letter from Fred R. Harris to C. L. Harp, thanking him for his support of a bill to establish a National Advisory Commission of Indian Education. Harp, who has experience with Indian children and education, expresses his agreement with the need for the legislation and suggests integrating Indian children into public schools for better education. He also criticizes the inefficiencies of Indian schools and advocates for more effective measures to improve education for Native American children."]](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_012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Establishing a National Advisory Commission of Indian Education")
![["The document is from Dillon Platero, the Director of Rough Rock Demonstration School, to Senator Fred R. Harris, informing him of their efforts to obtain a high school facility for the Navajo community. The school board wants a school that reflects Navajo culture and provides vocational training, and they are involving the community in the planning and construction process. The school will be controlled by the Navajo School Board and offer personalized instruction with a low student-teacher ratio. They are seeking funds from the federal government and private initiatives to make their dream a reality. Senator Harris expresses interest in supporting their efforts."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs.%20Indian%20Schools,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_010_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Harris's Efforts to Assist Miss Berdena Sue Willey in Obtaining Scholarship Assistance")
![["The document is a series of correspondence between Honorable Carl Albert and Happy Camp regarding Indian education programs. Happy Camp thanks Carl Albert for sharing a letter from constituents involved in the Pennsylvania State University Indian Principalship Training program, which includes suggestions for improving Indian education. The constituents suggest a more comprehensive adult education program in southeastern Oklahoma and turning Bureau of Indian Affairs schools over to recognized tribal councils. Carl Albert expresses appreciation for the suggestions and promises to consider them when education programs come before the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20General%20Correspondence,%201969-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0006_thumbnail.jpg "\"1970 Correspondence Regarding Indian Education Programs and Reforms\"")
![["The memo is about returning a manuscript and discussing the possibility of LaDonna Harris writing a special article on Indian education for the American Heritage Magazine. The magazine is interested in her perspective on the topic and requests a response as soon as possible."]](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_009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Request for Commentary on Indian Education Reforms")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from Mr. Dick Paris regarding Indian boarding schools. Senator Harris explained that he is against young Indian children being transported long distances to attend boarding schools, and believes they should have schools near their families. He mentioned his efforts in securing funding for the Eufaula Boarding School and increasing funding for Indian schools. Senator Harris also mentioned that he is not in favor of closing schools like Chilocco and Bacone."]](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_011_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred Harris Advocates for Local Schools and Increased Funding for Indian Boarding Schools in Oklahoma")
![["Senate Bill No. 872, Chapter 1420, was approved on September 18, 1970, and added Chapter 4.5 to the Education Code in California. This chapter focuses on American Indian education and establishes a Bureau of Indian Education within the Department of Education. It also creates an American Indian Education Council consisting of 16 Indian members who will recommend programs and services to improve education for American Indian children in the state. The council members will serve without compensation but will receive travel expenses. The bill defines \"Indian\" as a person descended from an Indian tribe native to the US and of at least one-fourth Indian ancestry."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_008_thumbnail.jpg "Establishment of the American Indian Education Council: California Senate Bill No. 872")