1. Senator's Wife Advocates for Indian Rights and Cultural Acceptance in 1971 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)
![["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")