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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Enrollment of Anastasia Stiles at Sequoyah High School
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Response to Senator Harris Regarding Environmental Health Survey Report and Repairs at Kayenta Boarding School
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_5_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- AIO Annual Report 1971
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education, Native Americans, Families
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_083
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Request for Funding for Bilingual Program in Tulsa Public Schools for Indian Students: A Letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-01-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Public Works--United States, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_084
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Harris Responds to Inquiry About Funding for Education Program for Indian Children
- Date:
- 1971-01-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_001_4_90_54_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution on Section 235 Housing Loans for Five Civilized Tribes
- Date:
- 1971-01-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Senate Referral for Investigation into Misuse of Indian Funds
- Date:
- 1971-01-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Architectural Drafting School for Indian People: A Vision for Prosperity
- Date:
- 1971-01-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_90_54_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Delayed Indian Housing Project in Mill Creek: A Call for Expedited Action
- Date:
- 1971-01-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1972 Subcommittee on Indian Affairs: Review of Legislation Pertaining to Native American Land Rights and Trusts"
- Date:
- 1971-02-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Armed Forces, United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["Daniel N. Stiles writes to Senator Fred Harris requesting assistance in enrolling his adopted Eskimo daughter, Anastasia, in Sequoyah High School. Anastasia had previously been denied admission by the Muskogee Area Office, citing her need for special education classes. Stiles believes this is unjust and seeks help in securing her enrollment. Senator Harris forwards the request to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, who ultimately enrolls Anastasia in the school. Stiles expresses gratitude for the assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Indian%20Schools,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Enrollment of Anastasia Stiles at Sequoyah High School")
![["The letter is in response to Senator Harris's inquiry about the Environmental Health Survey Report for Kayenta Boarding School in Arizona. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has corrected most recurring repair items and added larger issues to the backlog for future funding. They are working to address all deficiencies and prevent similar issues in the future. The delay in corrective action was attributed to the field office not receiving a copy of the report."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Indian%20Schools,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_003_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Senator Harris Regarding Environmental Health Survey Report and Repairs at Kayenta Boarding School")
![["The American Indian Organization (AIO) is a youth program designed to help Indian young people cope with their problems and to foster a sense of pride in being Indian. The program includes tutoring, summer school programs, individual counseling, referral to social services, and conferences on educational and other topics of interest."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_5_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%20Annual%20Report,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_5_0002_thumbnail.jpg "AIO Annual Report 1971")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris is writing to Mr. George Scott, Acting Director of Education Programs at the Bureau of Indian Affairs, regarding a request for funds for a special bilingual program for Indian students in the Tulsa Public Schools. The request is for funds for one teacher, with the school system already having materials to be used. Senator Harris emphasizes the importance of providing special attention to Indian students in Tulsa, many of whom have moved from rural areas. He requests a prompt response from Mr. Scott on the matter."]](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_083_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Funding for Bilingual Program in Tulsa Public Schools for Indian Students: A Letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from George W. Truka, the Director of Special Education at Tulsa Public Schools, regarding funds for implementing a program for Indian children. Senator Harris forwarded the inquiry to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and will inform Mr. Truka of their response."]](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_084_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Harris Responds to Inquiry About Funding for Education Program for Indian Children")
![["The document discusses the progress and delays in the Oklahoma 47-4 project for HUD Indian housing in Chickasaw areas of Byng, Allen, and Stonewall. There are issues with paperwork being sent to Washington for final processing, but steps are being taken to resolve them. The projects are at different stages of completion, with Byng almost finished and ready to be rented out. The Chickasaw Housing Authority wants to purchase the complexes. There are also discussions about a sewer problem and the need for additional paperwork to be sent to Washington."]](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_90_54_0000-Housing%20and%20Urban%20Development%20-%20Indian%20Housing,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_90_54_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution on Section 235 Housing Loans for Five Civilized Tribes")
![["A letter from A.R. Morrison regarding the misuse of Indian funds has been referred to the Congressional Liaison at the Bureau of Indian Affairs for consideration and a report."]](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_023_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Senate Referral for Investigation into Misuse of Indian Funds")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from Mr. Jordan Yackeski regarding an incident at the Ft. Sill Indian School involving employees Mr. Cookson and Mrs. Suminski. The Anadarko Area Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs addressed the issue and provided counseling to the employees involved. The Muskogee Area Office also received correspondence and requested action be taken on the matter. Mr. Yackeski's letter detailed the incident where Mr. Cookson acted rudely towards Mrs. Suminski in front of students, causing concern among the students about the behavior of school employees."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs.%20Indian%20Schools,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_014_thumbnail.jpg "Architectural Drafting School for Indian People: A Vision for Prosperity")
![["The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma sent letters to various government officials regarding the eligibility of Indian applicants for Section 235 housing loans. The documents requested that the requirement of having less than $2,000 in assets be waived for the Five Civilized Tribes. The Department of Housing and Urban Development provided a response stating that the value of \"restricted land\" owned by individuals of an Indian tribe would not be considered an asset for eligibility under Section 235. The Council expressed gratitude for the consideration and hoped that the decision would benefit Indian applicants."]](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_90_54_0000-Housing%20and%20Urban%20Development%20-%20Indian%20Housing,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_90_54_0004_thumbnail.jpg "The Delayed Indian Housing Project in Mill Creek: A Call for Expedited Action")
![["The document outlines various bills related to Native American land rights and ownership, specifically focusing on the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, the Hopi and Navajo Tribes, and Paiute Indians. The bills aim to declare title to certain federal lands in Oregon for the Warm Springs tribe, authorize partition of surface and subsurface rights between the Hopi and Navajo tribes, and provide allotments of land rights to Paiute Indians. The bills also authorize necessary appropriations to carry out the provisions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0017_thumbnail.jpg "\"1972 Subcommittee on Indian Affairs: Review of Legislation Pertaining to Native American Land Rights and Trusts\"")