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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0079
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Declining an Invitation Due to Schedule Conflict: Correspondence Between Oklahoma Community Action Director's Association and Mrs. Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1967-12-05
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Small Business, Land use--Planning, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Mrs. Mabel R. McClanahan and Mrs. Fred R. Harris Regarding Women's Advisory Council on Poverty
- Date:
- 1967-12-08
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Consumer Protection Center in South Providence
- Date:
- 1967-12-27
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty and Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity
- Date:
- 1967-12-29
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Small Business, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Women's Advisory Council on Poverty and Office of Navajo Economic Opportunity
- Date:
- 1968-01-12
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Appointment of Mrs. Fred R. Harris as Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty
- Date:
- 1968-01-18
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation and Agenda for the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty Meeting
- Date:
- 1968-02-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation and Support for the Chairwoman of Women's Advisory Council on Poverty
- Date:
- 1968-02-07
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation for Volunteer Suggestions from Women's Advisory Council
- Date:
- 1968-02-26
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Mrs. Fred R. Harris to LaDonna, March 5, 1968
- Date:
- 1968-03-05
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["LaDonna Harris regrets that she cannot accept an invitation to speak at the Oklahoma Community Action Director's Association meeting due to a scheduling conflict. The association had rescheduled the meeting to January 11th and 12th, and LaDonna Harris had a prior commitment. The association had originally invited Senator Fred Harris, but upon learning of LaDonna Harris's new appointment as Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, they extended the invitation to her instead. They express regret that Senator Harris cannot attend and hope that LaDonna Harris can make it."]](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_0079_thumbnail.jpg "Declining an Invitation Due to Schedule Conflict: Correspondence Between Oklahoma Community Action Director's Association and Mrs. Fred R. Harris")
![["Mrs. Mabel R. McClanahan, President of the Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., congratulates LaDonna Harris on her appointment as Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty. LaDonna Harris expresses gratitude for the encouragement and looks forward to working together to make an impact on poverty in America. They both anticipate their next meeting and wish each other a happy holiday season."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Mrs. Mabel R. McClanahan and Mrs. Fred R. Harris Regarding Women's Advisory Council on Poverty")
![["The document is a series of letters between LaDonna Harris, Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, and Mrs. Irving Altman, Chairman of the Consumer Protection Center in South Providence. LaDonna Harris expresses interest in the work of the Consumer Protection Center and suggests collaboration to address consumer issues in low-income communities. Mrs. Altman provides information about the center's activities and offers to cooperate with LaDonna Harris in combatting poverty through consumer protection. LaDonna Harris acknowledges the importance of the center's work and suggests sharing information at a national conference. Both parties express mutual appreciation and support for each other's efforts."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Consumer Protection Center in South Providence")
![["LaDonna Harris has been appointed as the Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty and expresses gratitude for the support and assistance offered by Walter H. Richter. She also mentions her resignation from Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity but maintains her interest in its activities. LaDonna Harris offers to help Walter H. Richter and his work in return and expresses warm regards."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty and Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity")
![["The letter is from Peter MacDonald, Executive Director of the Office of Navajo Economic Opportunity, congratulating LaDonna Harris on her appointment as Chairman of the Women's Council on Poverty. MacDonald expresses admiration for the work being done and hopes to collaborate on programs to help the Navajo people. LaDonna Harris, in response, expresses her admiration for the work being done by MacDonald and his team and offers support from the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Women's Advisory Council on Poverty and Office of Navajo Economic Opportunity")
![["LaDonna Harris has been named the Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty by R. Sargent Shriver. The council includes twenty prominent American women from various backgrounds who have been working with the Office of Economic Opportunity on the War on Poverty. LaDonna Harris is actively involved in advocating for American Indian youths and is a member of various health and welfare associations. The Speakers Bureau is also mentioned, with a reminder to request speakers in advance to avoid overburdening them."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Appointment of Mrs. Fred R. Harris as Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty")
![["The document is a letter inviting LaDonna Harris to attend a two-day meeting of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty in Washington on January 31 - February 1, 1968. The meeting will discuss important business related to the new amendments to the anti-poverty bill. The letter also includes a tentative agenda for the meeting and expresses good wishes for the holiday season. It also provides details on the structure of the council, the role of the Executive Committee, and plans for the May conference."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation and Agenda for the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty Meeting")
![["LaDonna Harris thanks Lucy Benson for her support and assistance at the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty meetings. She expresses appreciation for her friendship and looks forward to seeing her at the next meeting. Lucy also mentions a future event at the White House and offers to help in any way needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation and Support for the Chairwoman of Women's Advisory Council on Poverty")
![["The letter is from LaDonna Harris to Mrs. Elizabeth Forsling Harris, thanking her for a book and her suggestions on volunteers. LaDonna Harris discusses the challenges of her Chairman's role and mentions her daughter's interest in joining the Blue Birds. She expresses gratitude for LaDonna Harris' support and suggestions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation for Volunteer Suggestions from Women's Advisory Council")
![["LaDonna Harris thanks LaDonna for her encouragement and expresses pride in their partnership, stating that she will continue to rely on LaDonna's leadership in the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0041_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Mrs. Fred R. Harris to LaDonna, March 5, 1968")