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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0047
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Honorable Fred R. Harris Regarding American Indian Education and Conditions
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Inter-Tribal Council's Appeal for Continuation of Neighborhood Youth Corps
- Date:
- 1965-08-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Northwest Indian Center: Preserving Indigenous Cultures and Leadership
- Date:
- 1966-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter Expressing Concern for the Shawnee and Wyandotte Indians
- Date:
- 1966-01-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Wyandotte Nation, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Expanding Nutrition and Health Services for Native Americans
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Older people--Medical care--United States, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0052
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- PHS Indian Health Directory: Oklahoma City Area and Service Units
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Cherokee Nation, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_25_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Public Housing Program for Indians and the Bryan Hotel: A Discussion
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Housing--Law and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_41_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Exploring Contemporary Indian Metalwork in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_41_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Directory of Native American Arts and Crafts Organizations
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Energy, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Nation's Water Rights and Power Facilities"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Kaw Nation, Osage Tribe, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
![["Vivianne G. Driskell, a Cherokee woman living in Omaha, writes to Senator Fred R. Harris expressing gratitude for his efforts in advocating for Native American rights. She suggests including Native American educators in discussions about improving conditions for Indigenous peoples, emphasizing the importance of education and training. Driskell also criticizes the mismanagement of funds within tribal communities and proposes creating scholarships for Native American students at state universities. She concludes by sharing her personal experiences and passion for supporting Native American causes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0047_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Honorable Fred R. Harris Regarding American Indian Education and Conditions")
![["The Inter-Tribal Council, comprised of members of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma, is seeking assistance for youth programs in Eastern Oklahoma that are being cut back. They highlight the success of the Neighborhood Youth Corps program in helping low-income children, with statistics showing high rates of college enrollment and reduced juvenile delinquency. They request the President's support in continuing these programs to benefit all children in need."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/89th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_8_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965-1966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Inter-Tribal Council's Appeal for Continuation of Neighborhood Youth Corps")
![["The document is a personal, emotional message expressing admiration for Fred Harris and his wife LaDonna, particularly for Fred's speech on the conditions of Indian people. The writer offers their support and assistance, recalling their first meeting and the strength and purpose they felt from the couple. The writer praises Fred's speech for its logic and lack of cliches, and expresses pride in standing with LaDonna to honor deceased individuals."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Northwest Indian Center: Preserving Indigenous Cultures and Leadership")
![["The text is a letter from Fred R. Harris, a U.S. Senator, to Otis Bennett regarding concern for the Shawnee and Wyandotte Indians. Harris provides names and addresses of individuals who may be helpful in addressing the concern. The text also includes various announcements and historical information related to American Indians. Harris encourages support for the American Indians and acknowledges the efforts of Christians in Lawrence County who are helping them. The text ends with a call to make the country better by supporting the First Americans."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Expressing Concern for the Shawnee and Wyandotte Indians")
![["The document discusses the expansion of public health nutrition services in the Indian Health Area, particularly with the addition of a new Public Health Nutritionist for the Talihina Service Unit. The nutritionist, Miss Agnes Schulz, brings experience and expertise to address the issue of poor nutrition among the Indian population. The document also highlights the collaboration between nutritionists and dietitians in improving the nutrition and dietary departments in hospitals to better serve the community. Personalized editorial content will focus on providing informative and newsy updates for readers."]](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_12_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-Sula%20Goodman,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Expanding Nutrition and Health Services for Native Americans")
![["The document is an Information Services Directory from October 1967 for the Oklahoma City Area Office of Indian Health. It provides a list of personnel, their titles, and the services they provide in various service units such as Cherokee, N.C., Claremore, Clinton, and Kansas. The directory includes information on the Area Director, Executive Officer, Public Information Specialist, Program Planning & Evaluation Office, Administration Office, Environmental Health Office, Program Services Office, and Tribal Affairs Office. It also includes contact information for medical officers, dental officers, pharmacists, nurses, and other staff members in different service units."]](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_12_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-Sula%20Goodman,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0052_thumbnail.jpg "PHS Indian Health Directory: Oklahoma City Area and Service Units")
![["The document discusses the possibility of using the Bryan Hotel in Durant for public housing, particularly for Indian tribes. It includes information on the public housing program for Indians, which offers conventional low-rent housing and mutual-help housing options. The program allows for the construction of housing projects with financial assistance from the Housing Assistance Administration. The document suggests contacting Assistant Secretary Don Hummel for further information."]](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_25_0000-Housing%20and%20Urban%20Development-Indian%20Housing,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_25_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Public Housing Program for Indians and the Bryan Hotel: A Discussion")
![["The document from Carl Albert to Robert G. Hart expresses gratitude for the copy of SMOKE SIGNALS featuring Oklahoma Indian craftsmen and requests additional copies to send to Indian leaders in Oklahoma. The publication explores contemporary Indian metalworking, specifically focusing on the work of Indian metalworkers in Oklahoma who create jewelry from \"German silver.\" The article discusses the unique aesthetic concepts and production methods used by these craftsmen."]](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_41_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Arts%20and%20Crafts%20Board,%201967/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_41_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Exploring Contemporary Indian Metalwork in Oklahoma")
![["The document is a Fact Sheet from the Indian Arts and Crafts Board listing various Indian and Eskimo owned and operated arts and crafts organizations in the United States. It provides information on the products offered by each organization, their location, operating hours, contact details, and whether they offer mail-order services. Additional copies of the Fact Sheet can be obtained upon request."]](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_41_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Arts%20and%20Crafts%20Board,%201967/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_41_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Directory of Native American Arts and Crafts Organizations")
![["The letter is discussing water rights owned by American Indian Tribes, specifically the Cherokees, and the potential threat to these rights posed by the Grand River Dam Authority's plan to purchase power facilities on the Arkansas River. The letter requests advice and assistance from attorney Bill Veeter, who has expertise in water rights, in order to safeguard the Cherokees' ownership of these rights. The letter also mentions the United States' obligation to protect and develop property rights for the tribes, as well as the need for further discussions and information on the Eagle River Case from Colorado."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20General%20Correspondence,%201969-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0005_thumbnail.jpg "\"Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Nation's Water Rights and Power Facilities\"")