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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1972 Letter from LaDonna Harris to Harold J. Buoy Discussing AIO Action Council's Legislative Activities and Funding Needs
- Date:
- 1972-04-25
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0046
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Request for Financial Support from the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association by the AIO Action Council
- Date:
- 1972-04-25
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0045
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Request for Support for AIO Action Council from Marine Engineers Beneficial Association
- Date:
- 1972-04-25
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0048
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1972 Correspondence between LaDonna Harris and Hunter P. Wharton Regarding Support for the AIO Action Council
- Date:
- 1972-04-25
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_25_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Planning Participation in Women's Bicentennial Program Task Force
- Date:
- 1972-05-05
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from AIO Action Council Seeking Additional Funding for Advocacy and Representation of American Indians
- Date:
- 1972-06-19
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Religion, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Resignation and Recommendations Letter from LaDonna Harris to Peterson Zah
- Date:
- 1972-06-20
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Business--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Agenda for Americans for Indian Opportunity Executive Committee Meeting, September 18, 1972
- Date:
- 1972-07-21
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Topic:
- Campaign management--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The letter is from LaDonna Harris, representing Americans for Indian Opportunity, to Harold J. Buoy, President of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers. Harris discusses the work of the AIO Action Council in advocating for Indian self-improvement and legislative issues affecting American Indians. She requests financial support from the International Brotherhood and highlights the importance of their alliance in addressing issues such as minimum wage and welfare reform. Harris emphasizes the urgent need for funding to support their activities, particularly in advocating for government services and tribal recognition for the Menominee Indians of Wisconsin."]](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_0042_thumbnail.jpg "1972 Letter from LaDonna Harris to Harold J. Buoy Discussing AIO Action Council's Legislative Activities and Funding Needs")
![["The letter is from LaDonna Harris, representing the AIO Action Council, to Jesse M. Calhoun of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. The AIO Action Council advocates on Indian affairs and met with international unions to discuss legislative activities and budget needs. They support Indian self-improvement and lobby on issues affecting American Indians and organized labor. They are seeking financial support and assistance from the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association."]](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_0046_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Financial Support from the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association by the AIO Action Council")
![["The letter is from Ladonna Harris to Joe Miller, discussing a recent luncheon meeting to discuss lobbying on Indian affairs. Harris has enclosed a letter soliciting a contribution for the AIO Action Council budget from Miller's Association. She also includes a copy of the budget and annual report for Americans for Indian Opportunity. She asks Miller to follow up on the letter with Jesse M. Calhoun and to contact her or Margaret Gover as soon as possible."]](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_0045_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Support for AIO Action Council from Marine Engineers Beneficial Association")
![["LaDonna Harris, on behalf of the AIO Action Council, is requesting financial support from the International Union of Operating Engineers for their work advocating for Indian affairs and related legislative issues. The AIO Action Council focuses on supporting Indian self-help and development programs, and believes that improving the economic and social status of American Indians will benefit the entire economy. They are seeking financial contributions to continue their advocacy work, particularly in the current session of Congress."]](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_0048_thumbnail.jpg "1972 Correspondence between LaDonna Harris and Hunter P. Wharton Regarding Support for the AIO Action Council")
![["The American Revolution Bicentennial Commission is seeking women's organizations to define a Bicentennial program. They are organizing a meeting in Washington, D.C. and are asking for LaDonna Harris' participation. The meeting will include discussions and meetings with ARBC program staff. Travel and lodging expenses will be covered by ARBC. LaDonna Harris is asked to reply with her availability for the meeting dates listed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_25_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Project,%20Bicentennial,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_25_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Planning Participation in Women's Bicentennial Program Task Force")
![["LaDonna Harris, on behalf of the AIO Action Council, expresses gratitude for the $5,000 grant received for the Menominee legislation. They are in need of additional funds to represent American Indians on various issues and are unable to receive tax-exempt funds. The organization lobbies on legislative issues, publishes a Legislative Alert, and wants to move into voter registration. Funds are urgently needed for travel expenses for American Indians to testify before Congressional committees. The focus is on restoring government services and tribal recognition for the Menominee Indians of Wisconsin. Harris expresses gratitude for past support and looks forward to continued collaboration."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%201966-1976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from AIO Action Council Seeking Additional Funding for Advocacy and Representation of American Indians")
![["LaDonna Harris, President of Americans for Indian Opportunity, is resigning as President of the Policy Council of the AIO Action Council due to a requirement by the Ford Foundation. She recommends that Bill Gover be chosen as Acting President and that the name of the AIO Action Council be changed to Native American Lobby. Harris expresses appreciation for the continued support and looks forward to working together."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%201966-1976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Resignation and Recommendations Letter from LaDonna Harris to Peterson Zah")
![["The document outlines the agenda for a meeting of the Americans for Indian Opportunity (AIO) Executive Committee on September 18, 1972. The agenda includes introductions, approval of minutes, committee reports, discussion on past and current activities, and new business items related to the organization's development and expansion. The meeting is chaired by Mrs. LaDonna Harris."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%201966-1976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Agenda for Americans for Indian Opportunity Executive Committee Meeting, September 18, 1972")
