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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_18_9_0000_896
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Carl Albert seated with President Josip B. Tito of Yugoslavia in Albert's office. November 1971
- Date:
- 1971-11-01
- Creator:
- O'Neill, Dev
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_18_92_0000_9123
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Thomas P. O'Neill, Carl Albert, and President Josip B. Tito of Yugoslavia with others sitting in Albert's office. November 1971
- Date:
- 1971-11-01
- Creator:
- O'Neill, Dev
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_067
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Mrs. L.D. Sherman and Senator Fred Harris regarding Quincy Dean Sittingdown's Educational Loan
- Date:
- 1971-11-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_069
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Assistance Request for Loan Cancellation through Indian Affairs Bureau
- Date:
- 1971-11-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- 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:
- c019_011_025_001
- Contributing Institution:
- Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
- Collection:
- Robert J. Dole Speeches Collection, 1958-1996
- Title:
- Sunflower Federation of the Blind, 6 November 1971
- Date:
- 1971-11-06
- Creator:
- Dole, Robert J., 1923-2021
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Names:
- Library of Congress, United States. Vocational Rehabilitation Act
- Topic:
- People with disabilities, Blind, Rehabilitation
- 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)
![["Black and white photograph print of Thomas P. O'Neill, Carl Albert, and President Josip B. Tito of Yugoslavia with others sitting in Albert's office. November 1971"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Photographs,%201910-1998%20-%20CAC_CC_001_18_1_0000_0000/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_18_9_0000_896_thumbnail.jpg "Carl Albert seated with President Josip B. Tito of Yugoslavia in Albert's office. November 1971")
![["Man receiving a standing ovation in House chamber. Carl Albert standing behind speaker. Oversized, color."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Photographs,%201910-1998%20-%20CAC_CC_001_18_1_0000_0000/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_18_OS_1_9123_thumbnail.jpg "Thomas P. O'Neill, Carl Albert, and President Josip B. Tito of Yugoslavia with others sitting in Albert's office. November 1971")
![["Mrs. L.D. Sherman is writing to Senator Fred Harris about Quincy Dean Sittingdown, a 32-year-old man with Cherokee Indian heritage, who is serving in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot. She is requesting assistance in canceling his educational loan due to new legislation regarding individuals with Native American ancestry. She provides details about Quincy's family history and academic and military achievements, emphasizing his hard work and deserving nature. Mrs. Sherman includes information about Quincy's grandfather and father, who owned tax-exempt lands in Oklahoma. She also mentions contacting individuals at Hardin Simmons University and the First Christian Church in Abilene for further information on Quincy's character."]](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_067_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Mrs. L.D. Sherman and Senator Fred Harris regarding Quincy Dean Sittingdown's Educational Loan")
![["Mrs. L.D. Sherman is seeking assistance for Quincy Dean Sittingdown in getting his educational loan cancelled due to new legislation regarding individuals with Native American heritage. Sittingdown is a 32-year-old Cherokee man serving in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot. His grandfather and father owned tax-exempt lands in Oklahoma. Sittingdown is a distinguished military graduate from Hardin Simmons University and is married with two children. Mrs. Sherman provides detailed information about Sittingdown's family background and education, and requests assistance from Senator Fred Harris in helping Sittingdown with his loan cancellation."]](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_069_thumbnail.jpg "Assistance Request for Loan Cancellation through Indian Affairs Bureau")
![["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")
![["Remarks of Senator Dole to the Sunflower Federation of the Blind's annual state convention. He discusses government efforts on disability, disability services in Kansas, and state and federal rehabilitation efforts."]](https://dolecollections.ku.edu/files/medium/80/c019_011_025_001/c019_011_025_001.jpg "Sunflower Federation of the Blind, 6 November 1971")
![["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")