1. LaDonna Harris: A Comanche Woman's Political Journey Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0089 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Fred R. Harris Collection Title: LaDonna Harris: A Comanche Woman's Political Journey Date: 1967-01-01 Creator: Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024 Policy Area: Native Americans Names: Comanche Nation Topic: Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Agricultural laws and legislation Congress: 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969)
![["The document discusses LaDonna Harris, a Comanche woman who is involved in politics and advocacy for American Indians. She grew up in poverty but married a U.S. senator and became active in promoting Indian opportunities and education. LaDonna is described as organized, humorous, and dedicated to her cause. She has faced discrimination and challenges but remains resilient in her efforts to support the Indian community."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0089_thumbnail.jpg "LaDonna Harris: A Comanche Woman's Political Journey")