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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_39_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Revitalizing Eastern Oklahoma: A Three-Phase Development Project
- Date:
- 1967-07-18
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0087
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator's Wife Advocates for Indian Rights and Cultural Acceptance in 1971
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Names:
- Comanche Nation, Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- LaDonna Harris' Letter of Gratitude to Edgar Owens for Insight on Local Participation
- Date:
- 1976-02-11
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["The document outlines a development project for Eastern Oklahoma, focusing on addressing high unemployment rates, lack of education, underutilized resources, and lack of leadership. The project includes three phases: an Experimental Employment Program to provide jobs and training, a Human Resources Development Program to improve education and training opportunities, and a New Employment Opportunities Program focusing on developing fish farming and activated carbon industries. The goal is to improve the economy and provide job opportunities for the people in the area."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_63_39_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Chief,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_39_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Revitalizing Eastern Oklahoma: A Three-Phase Development Project")
![["LaDonna Harris, wife of Senator Fred Harris, believes that the sudden popularity of Indian culture is beneficial for the Indian community despite society's historical degradation. She discusses her own experiences of feeling ashamed of her heritage and the need for unity among different tribes. Harris praises a school in Dallas for its work with children from various ethnic backgrounds and advocates for greater tolerance and understanding."]](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_0087_thumbnail.jpg "Senator's Wife Advocates for Indian Rights and Cultural Acceptance in 1971")
![["LaDonna Harris expresses gratitude to Edgar Owens for his informative letter on local participation, stating that she plans to use some of the ideas in her speeches for Fred's campaign and AIO. She hopes to continue the discussion in the future but acknowledges their busy schedules."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%201966-1976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0030_thumbnail.jpg "LaDonna Harris' Letter of Gratitude to Edgar Owens for Insight on Local Participation")