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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Dispute Over Tuition Waivers for Indian Students at Fort Lewis College in 1971
- Date:
- 1971-03-18
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Education, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Promotion of Special Scholarship Program in Law for American Indians at The University of New Mexico School of Law
- Date:
- 1971-04-02
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Education, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Funding for the American Indian Program at Harvard University Graduate School of Education
- Date:
- 1971-04-16
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris' Letter to Patrick Dion Melendy Regarding the Continuation of C.I.S.C.O's Operations
- Date:
- 1971-12-23
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The document discusses a situation at Fort Lewis College in Colorado where a bill has been introduced to cut off tuition waivers for American Indian students, breaking a 1910 agreement. The letter urges Senator Harris to take prompt action to support the students and their struggle for equal education. A response from the Colorado Attorney General's office is also included, stating that the state is in compliance with the terms of the grant."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_008_thumbnail.jpg "Dispute Over Tuition Waivers for Indian Students at Fort Lewis College in 1971")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from Professor Frederick M. Hart requesting assistance in promoting a Special Scholarship Program in Law for American Indians offered by the University of New Mexico School of Law. Senator Harris agreed to help and forwarded the brochures to relevant organizations."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_012_thumbnail.jpg "Promotion of Special Scholarship Program in Law for American Indians at The University of New Mexico School of Law")
![["Senator Fred Harris received a letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the American Indian Program at Harvard University. The program is being funded for the upcoming year through joint funding from the Office of Economic Opportunity, Office of Education, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The program aims to provide education opportunities to American Indian students, with a focus on supporting married students with families. The program has been successful in its first year, with plans to admit more students in the future. The letter urges Senator Harris to contact the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to secure funding for the program at a level above the Bureau of Indian Affairs average to ensure its continuation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Funding for the American Indian Program at Harvard University Graduate School of Education")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris enclosed a copy of a reply from the Department of Health, Education and Welfare to the Chicano Indian Study Center of Oregon (C.I.S.C.O) Director, Patrick Dion Melendy. Senator Harris expressed hope for a satisfactory arrangement between C.I.S.C.O and the Department so that C.I.S.C.O may continue to operate. Senator Harris also offered further assistance and sent best wishes for the holiday season."]](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_009_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Letter to Patrick Dion Melendy Regarding the Continuation of C.I.S.C.O's Operations")