Search
Search Results
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_90_54_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- HUD Indian Housing Project Updates: Byng, Allen, and Stonewall
- Date:
- 1971-08-26
- 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_14_018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Research Assistance on Indian Education
- Date:
- 1971-08-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_098
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris Responds to Frank Tipton's Termination Concerns at Ft. Sill Indian School
- Date:
- 1971-08-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_36_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Correspondence Regarding Support for Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-09-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Ancestry Inquiry: The Case of Mrs. Blanche Jernigan
- Date:
- 1971-09-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Progress Report on Ramah Navajo School Project
- Date:
- 1971-09-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.)
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Bureau of Indian Affairs Scholarship Program for Native American Students, 1971
- Date:
- 1971-09-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_30_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Meeting with Deputy Assistant John Crow of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Discuss BIA Problems
- Date:
- 1971-10-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_24_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Funding for Chilocco Indian School in 1971
- Date:
- 1971-10-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris' Correspondence Regarding the Support for Higher Education for Native American Students
- Date:
- 1971-10-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["Margaret Cates called to inquire about the delay in her mother, Mrs. Carrie Davis Roberts' application for Indian Housing. Mrs. Davis wanted a home but needed a relative to live with her. The inspector initially reported that Mrs. Davis could not live alone, causing a delay in the application process. However, the issue was resolved and the application was approved. Mrs. Cates requested the office to contact Leland Keel to expedite the process."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "HUD Indian Housing Project Updates: Byng, Allen, and Stonewall")
![["Alan R. Herrin, a doctoral student at Nova University, is conducting research on American Indian education. He has a personal connection to the Cherokee Nation and is seeking assistance from Senator Fred Harris in obtaining materials and information for his dissertation. Herrin is particularly interested in Indian students' attitudes towards science and is looking for research on Indian education to inform his work. He is hopeful that Harris can provide him with guidance and resources to further his research."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_018_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Research Assistance on Indian Education")
![["The letter is from Senator Fred R. Harris to Mr. Frank Tipton, regarding Tipton's termination at Ft. Sill Indian School. Harris expresses concern and states that he will contact the Bureau of Indian Affairs for a complete report on the matter. He promises to be in touch with Tipton once he receives a reply."]](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_098_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris Responds to Frank Tipton's Termination Concerns at Ft. Sill Indian School")
![["The document includes letters and resolutions from the Osage Tribal Council supporting various legislative actions and appointments related to Indian Affairs. The council expresses support for S. 2408, extending the Indian Claims Commission, as well as the appointment of Miss Wilma Victor as Special Assistant on Indian Affairs and the Honorable John O. Crow as Deputy Commissioner of Indian Affairs. The documents highlight the council's approval and respect for these individuals and urge the recipients to support their appointments and legislative measures."]](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_91_36_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Oklahomans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_36_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Correspondence Regarding Support for Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Mrs. Blanche Jernigan contacted Honorable Page Belcher for help in tracing her family tree on her father's side, suspecting Cherokee ancestry. The Bureau of Indian Affairs responded that they could not find any information on her ancestors in the Cherokee enrollment records, suggesting that her ancestors may have severed their tribal affiliations. Mrs. Jernigan requested roll numbers for her ancestors, including Levi Casey, and provided a brief history of the Casey family's journey from Tennessee to Arkansas and Missouri."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Ancestry Inquiry: The Case of Mrs. Blanche Jernigan")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a response from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma. The Bureau is conducting a study on off-reservation boarding schools to determine the future direction of these schools and the support from the Indian community. The Bureau has not requested facility planning monies for Chilocco at this time. Senator Harris assures David Daulton of the Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce that he will work to have the school restored in the 1973 fiscal budget."]](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_002_thumbnail.jpg "Progress Report on Ramah Navajo School Project")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from Mrs. Ruth E. Rains inquiring about scholarship programs for Indian children who wish to attend college. Senator Harris wrote to the Bureau of Indian Affairs to request information for Mrs. Rains. The Bureau of Indian Affairs responded to Senator Harris, providing information on the Scholarship Program and suggesting that Mrs. Rains contact Mr. Leroy Falling for more information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Bureau of Indian Affairs Scholarship Program for Native American Students, 1971")
![["Mr. Charles E. Black wrote a letter expressing his concerns about communication issues between the Department of Interior and Tribal Councils. He requested that the Indian People have input in decisions that affect their lives and have a say in who leads them. The response from the Department of Interior stated that his letter would be brought to Speaker Albert's attention for consideration."]](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_91_30_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_30_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Meeting with Deputy Assistant John Crow of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Discuss BIA Problems")
![["David H. Daulton, the Executive Vice President of the Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce, wrote to Honorable Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, expressing concern about the lack of planning appropriation money for the Chilocco Indian School in fiscal year 1973. Belcher forwarded the inquiry to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare for further action. The Chamber of Commerce is worried about the school's progress and the need for funding to support the educational facilities for its students."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_24_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_24_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Funding for Chilocco Indian School in 1971")
![["Mrs. Addie McCracken wrote to Senator Fred Harris regarding difficulties in obtaining funds for her daughter's education at Oklahoma State University. Senator Harris contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs to look into the matter. The Bureau responded, explaining the challenges with funding delays but assuring that Miss McCracken would receive financial assistance. They also mentioned that many Indian students are receiving aid through the Higher Education Program. The Bureau assured that Miss McCracken's Social Security benefits and their assistance would enable her to attend college without financial strain."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_001_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Correspondence Regarding the Support for Higher Education for Native American Students")