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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0088
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- LaDonna Harris: A Voice for American Indian Rights and Reforms
- Date:
- 1971-11-29
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Small Business
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Letter to Senator Harris Regarding the Chicano Indian Study Center of Oregon
- Date:
- 1971-12-02
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris's Letter to Patrick Dion Melendy about the C.I.S.C.O Project
- Date:
- 1971-12-08
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_012
- 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 on Support for Chicano Indian Study Center of Oregon
- Date:
- 1971-12-08
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_060
- 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 Indian Affairs and Education Funding
- Date:
- 1971-12-08
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_059
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Request for Additional Funding for Pine Ridge and Rosebud College Centers
- Date:
- 1971-12-20
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_009
- 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 Patrick Dion Melendy Regarding the Continuation of C.I.S.C.O's Operations
- Date:
- 1971-12-23
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation to Discuss the Americans for Indian Opportunity Action at Luncheon Hosted by Senator Harris's Office
- Date:
- 1972-04-18
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["LaDonna Harris, wife of Oklahoma Senator Fred Harris, is a Commanche Indian who is advocating for reform in government policies affecting American Indians. She believes that Indian culture has been suffocated by missions and government policies, and that more attention should be paid to their history and heritage. LaDonna Harris is president of Americans for Indian Opportunity and is working to raise awareness about the issues facing American Indians."]](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_0088_thumbnail.jpg "LaDonna Harris: A Voice for American Indian Rights and Reforms")
![["The letter is from the director of the Chicano Indian Study Center of Oregon to Senator Fred R. Harris, requesting his support in contacting key H.E.W. officials to encourage funding for the program. The director emphasizes the importance of support for the center in order to help marginalized communities improve their future."]](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_013_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Letter to Senator Harris Regarding the Chicano Indian Study Center of Oregon")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris expresses support for the Chicano Indian Study Center of Oregon and hopes they receive sufficient funding. He acknowledges the long list of names provided but states he may not be able to contact all of them. He plans to contact the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare to express interest in the project and will provide updates on any news regarding the proposal."]](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_010_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris's Letter to Patrick Dion Melendy about the C.I.S.C.O Project")
![["Fred R. Harris, a U.S. Senator, thanks Patrick Dion Melendy for his letter regarding the Chicano Indian Study Center of Oregon and expresses support for the project. Harris mentions that he may not be able to contact all the names provided but will reach out to the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare to express interest in the project and hopes for positive results. Harris promises to keep Melendy updated on any news related to the proposal."]](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_012_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris Letter on Support for Chicano Indian Study Center of Oregon")
![["The letter from Fred R. Harris to Carroll C. Swan informs him that the Bureau of Indian Affairs could not act favorably on his application at the present time, but expresses hope that funding will be available for his proposed educational program in the future. Harris 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_060_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Letter to Mr. Carroll C. Swan Regarding Indian Affairs and Education Funding")
![["Fred R. Harris, a U.S. Senator, is urging Phillip Sanchez, the Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity, to approve a request for $55,000 in funding for the Pine Ridge and Rosebud college Centers in South Dakota. Harris highlights the importance of providing higher educational opportunities for Native Americans and stresses the need for additional financial support for the project."]](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_059_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Additional Funding for Pine Ridge and Rosebud College Centers")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris enclosed a copy of a reply from the Department of Health, Education and Welfare to the Chicano Indian Study Center of Oregon (C.I.S.C.O) Director, Patrick Dion Melendy. Senator Harris expressed hope for a satisfactory arrangement between C.I.S.C.O and the Department so that C.I.S.C.O may continue to operate. Senator Harris also offered further assistance and sent best wishes for the holiday season."]](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_009_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Letter to Patrick Dion Melendy Regarding the Continuation of C.I.S.C.O's Operations")
![["Senator Harris's office is inviting various individuals to a luncheon at the Congressional Hotel on April 18, 1972 to discuss the Americans for Indian Opportunity Action Trux fraud Council. Several individuals from different labor unions and organizations are invited, but some are unable to attend. Contact information for each individual is provided."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation to Discuss the Americans for Indian Opportunity Action at Luncheon Hosted by Senator Harris's Office")