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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Native American Action: A Call for Indigenous Influence in Policy, Legislation, and Social Justice
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development, Native Americans
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1967 Congressional Wives Orientation Program Invitation and Schedule
- Date:
- 1967-01-03
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Land use--Planning, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred Harris' Response to Invitation to Speak at National Convention of Coed Affiliates Pershing Rifles
- Date:
- 1967-02-08
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation and Regret: Outstanding Indian Student Banquet Correspondence
- Date:
- 1967-03-04
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Business--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Harkness Ballet Performance and Native Pecan Project in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1967-03-08
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation to Promote American Indian Arts and Crafts at the All Nations Day Festival
- Date:
- 1967-03-09
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Sac and Fox Nation
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0062
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences on Southwestern Cooperative Laboratory Meetings and Educational Research
- Date:
- 1967-05-08
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Inaugural Red Cross Orientation Program at Lawton Indian Hospital
- Date:
- 1967-06-06
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Participation in Children's Rights Conference
- Date:
- 1967-06-08
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Apology for Absence and Commitment to Support Christ Child Society: A Correspondence Between Abigail and Mrs. Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1967-06-12
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["The document discusses the need for Native American input in legislation and regulations that affect their lives, as they are currently the most deprived and powerless group in the United States. It highlights the historical influences on Indian policy, such as economic interests, organized religion, and government agencies. The document introduces Native American Action, a lobbying organization formed to provide expert witnesses on Indian legislation, research upcoming legislation, and serve as a political voice for Indian organizations. The organization aims to have a full-time lobbyist-director to directly contact legislators and advocate for Native American interests."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Native American Action: A Call for Indigenous Influence in Policy, Legislation, and Social Justice")
![["The 88th Congressional Club is organizing a series of meetings for the wives of Members of Congress to orient them to Washington. The program includes sessions on the Department of Defense, the Congress, the Capitol, the Executive Branch, the Department of State, the Office of Protocol, the Judiciary, and places of interest in and around Washington. LaDonna Harris is invited to attend these meetings."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20January-May,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1967 Congressional Wives Orientation Program Invitation and Schedule")
![["The document is a correspondence between Lieutenant Shelia M. Davenport and Senator Fred Harris regarding the invitation for LaDonna Harris to be the keynote speaker at the National Convention of Coed Affiliates Pershing Rifles. Senator Harris expresses his regret that they will be out of town on the weekend of the convention but commends the organization for their work in unifying drill teams. Senator Harris offers his best wishes and assistance to the organization."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20January-May,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred Harris' Response to Invitation to Speak at National Convention of Coed Affiliates Pershing Rifles")
![["LaDonna Harris was invited to be the guest speaker at a banquet honoring the Outstanding Indian Student of Lawton, but she regretfully declined due to other commitments. She extended her congratulations to the recipient and best wishes to all attendees."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20January-May,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation and Regret: Outstanding Indian Student Banquet Correspondence")
![["LaDonna Harris thanks Mrs. Kauley for her support of the Harkness Ballet performance and expresses regret for not being able to attend the upcoming pecan growing project tour. Mrs. Kauley extends an invitation to LaDonna Harris for the tour and highlights the positive impact of the project on the community. Mrs. Kauley also thanks LaDonna Harris for her involvement in promoting the project."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20January-May,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Harkness Ballet Performance and Native Pecan Project in Oklahoma")
![["The letter is discussing an opportunity for American Indian arts and crafts to be displayed and sold at the All Nations Day Festival in Baltimore. The festival is a \"world's fair\" that aims to bring people of different nationalities together. The letter suggests that the Indian group should start preparing early to bring in wares from Reservations for sale. The writer, Edna G. Sloan, also mentions that her sister will be in Washington soon and would like to meet with LaDonna Harris to discuss the festival. Sloan expresses a strong desire for the Indian display to be the best and asks for help in obtaining Indian things for the festival."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation to Promote American Indian Arts and Crafts at the All Nations Day Festival")
![["Two letters are exchanged between Dr. Hope Ross and LaDonna Harris, discussing a recent meeting of the Southwestern Cooperative Laboratory and educational research on children of different backgrounds. Dr. Ross expresses gratitude for LaDonna Harris's communication and updates on the meeting."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20January-May,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0062_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences on Southwestern Cooperative Laboratory Meetings and Educational Research")
![["The document is a correspondence between LaDonna Harris and Dr. William J. Atkinson regarding a volunteer program at the Lawton Indian Hospital. LaDonna Harris expresses her admiration for the program and regrets not being able to attend the capping ceremony for the first volunteers. Dr. Atkinson provides details about the program and invites LaDonna Harris to present the caps to the volunteers during the ceremony."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Inaugural Red Cross Orientation Program at Lawton Indian Hospital")
![["Mrs. Virginia Sloan, Chairman of the Committee on Children's Rights, invited LaDonna Harris to participate in the Oklahoma Health and Welfare State Conference program on \"Children's Rights\" on November 14, 1967. LaDonna Harris expressed interest but was unable to make a definite commitment at that time. Mrs. Sloan confirmed LaDonna Harris's participation and requested a biographical sketch for the program. Both parties expressed pleasure at LaDonna Harris's involvement in highlighting and emphasizing the Rights of Children."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Participation in Children's Rights Conference")
![["LaDonna Harris apologizes for missing a coffee party at the Christ Child Opportunity Shop and expresses interest in helping with emotionally disturbed children. Mrs. McCarthy invites LaDonna Harris to a coffee party to support the Christ Child Society, which provides services for needy children in the Washington area regardless of race, creed, or color. The party will feature hostesses from various embassies and aims to raise awareness and support for the Society."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Apology for Absence and Commitment to Support Christ Child Society: A Correspondence Between Abigail and Mrs. Fred R. Harris")