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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Congressional Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs: Notice of Reports Ready for Filing, 1971"
- Date:
- 1971-11-03
- Creator:
- Aspinall, Wayne N.
- Names:
- Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Chippewa Indians, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, United States, Armed Forces, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Letter from California Superintendent of Public Instruction Requesting Increased Funding for Indian Education
- Date:
- 1971-11-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Education, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris' Correspondence to Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts President Regarding American Indian Educational Program Proposal
- Date:
- 1971-11-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_062
- 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 Mr. Carroll C. Swan Regarding Funding for the 'Free Drop-In School' Program
- Date:
- 1971-11-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Correspondence between Carolyn Campbell and U.S. Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Information on Native American Schools
- Date:
- 1971-11-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- United States, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- FBI Investigation Report on Assault Incident at Chilocco Indian School, 1971
- Date:
- 1971-11-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Overview of Subcommittee on Indian Affairs Hearings on Tribes Judgment Funds Legislation
- Date:
- 1971-11-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Apache Indians, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_005
- 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 Mahlon Marshall Regarding California Indian Education Funding
- Date:
- 1971-11-09
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_089
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senate Memorandum Regarding Alleged Discrimination in Rapid City Public Schools
- Date:
- 1971-11-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Phillip Martin, Chairman of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, and U.S. Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Support for Direct Funding to Indian
- Date:
- 1971-11-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["This text is a memorandum from Chairman Wayne N. Aspinall to all members of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs regarding reports on various bills that are ready for filing. The bills include topics such as judgment funds for Native American tribes, land grants, acquisition of village sites, longer term leases of Indian lands, and grants for Navajo Community College. Members are advised to review the reports in the Committee office."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201970-1971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0001_thumbnail.jpg "\"Congressional Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs: Notice of Reports Ready for Filing, 1971\"")
![["Wilson Riles, Superintendent of Public Instruction in California, wrote a letter to Senator Fred Harris requesting assistance in securing more funding for Indian education in California. Riles explained that the current funding from the Johnson O'Malley Act is inadequate to meet the educational needs of Native American students in the state. He noted that California has a significant Native American population and that many projects aimed at meeting vital needs cannot be funded due to lack of funds. Riles emphasized the importance of properly administering funds to have a positive impact on the lives of Native American communities. He also mentioned that the Indian Education Unit is currently housed within the Bilingual-Bicultural Task Force."]](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_006_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Letter from California Superintendent of Public Instruction Requesting Increased Funding for Indian Education")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris informs Mr. Robert L. Martin, President of Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts, that the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare is reviewing his proposal for an educational program for American Indians. Senator Harris expresses hope that Martin will secure the grant he has applied for and offers further assistance if needed."]](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_019_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Correspondence to Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts President Regarding American Indian Educational Program Proposal")
![["Mr. Carroll C. Swan wrote a letter to Senator Fred R. Harris requesting funding for an education program called \"Free Drop-In School\" for students who have dropped out. Senator Harris expressed support for the program and contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs on Swan's behalf to inquire about the status of the application. Harris indicated his desire to see programs like this implemented and promised to follow up with Swan once he receives a response from BIA."]](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_062_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Letter to Mr. Carroll C. Swan Regarding Funding for the 'Free Drop-In School' Program")
![["Miss Carolyn Campbell wrote a letter to Senator Edward Kennedy requesting information about federal and state-run schools on reservations for a report she is working on. Senator Fred R. Harris responded to Miss Campbell's letter, thanking her for reaching out and offering further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_008_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Correspondence between Carolyn Campbell and U.S. Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Information on Native American Schools")
![["The letter from J. Edgar Hoover of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to Senator Fred R. Harris discusses an investigation conducted at the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma. The investigation was based on an assault on a Bureau of Indian Affairs officer by students at the school. The Assistant United States Attorney declined to prosecute the case, suggesting that the school administration handle it. A group of adults later demanded that the officer be terminated and the suspended students reinstated."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_006_thumbnail.jpg "FBI Investigation Report on Assault Incident at Chilocco Indian School, 1971")
![["The document describes a series of hearings held by the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs on various bills related to judgment funds for different Native American tribes. The bills include provisions for lands held in trust for specific tribes, as well as the disposition of funds appropriated to pay judgments in favor of different tribes. The document also mentions an executive session for mark-up of additional bills related to judgment funds for various tribes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Schedule%20of%20Meetings,%201971-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Overview of Subcommittee on Indian Affairs Hearings on Tribes Judgment Funds Legislation")
![["The letter is from Fred R. Harris to Mahlon Marshall, thanking him for providing information on California Indian Education projects. Harris acknowledges the importance of increasing Johnson-O'Malley funds for the educational benefit of Indian children in California and states that he is contacting the Bureau of Indian Affairs on the matter. Harris promises to update Marshall on any progress and signs the letter with kind regards."]](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_005_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Letter to Mahlon Marshall Regarding California Indian Education Funding")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris sent a letter to Ms. Muriel Waukazoo, Mr. Lehman L. Brightman, and Mr. Caroll C. Swan enclosing a reply from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding discrimination against Indian children in Rapid City public schools. The letter from the Bureau stated that they have tried to rectify the situation. Senator Harris expressed hope that improvements have been made and offered further assistance in any matter."]](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_089_thumbnail.jpg "Senate Memorandum Regarding Alleged Discrimination in Rapid City Public Schools")
![["Mr. Phillip Martin, Chairman of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, sent a letter to Honorable Fred Harris of the U.S. Senate requesting support for direct funding to Indian Tribes for the Occupational Education Act. In response, Fred Harris expressed gratitude for the letter and telegram sent to the House Committee on Education and Labor, stating that he will consider the feelings of the Choctaw Tribe when it comes time to vote and will do what he believes is right to help the cause of the Indians."]](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_017_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Phillip Martin, Chairman of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, and U.S. Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Support for Direct Funding to Indian")