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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Bureau of Indian Affairs Policy Between U.S. Senator Fred R. Harris and District Commander John DeMontiney
- Date:
- 1966-04-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- America's Unstated Truth: The Worst Mistake the American Indians Ever Made
- Date:
- 1966-04-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Provision for Care and Supervision of Indian Children in Canton
- Date:
- 1966-04-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Editorial Response to Senator Harris' Speech on American-Indian Policy
- Date:
- 1966-04-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0060
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Request for Information and Support: Concho School Upgrades and Concerns
- Date:
- 1966-05-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris's Letter on the Status of Wyandotte Claims
- Date:
- 1966-05-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Wyandotte Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_123_25_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Clarification on Sac and Fox Indian Judgment Fund Distribution
- Date:
- 1966-05-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Sac and Fox Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0043
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Response Regarding Rental Collection: Letter from United States Senator Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1966-05-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris' Response to Fred P. Schonwald Regarding Indian Art Speech
- Date:
- 1966-05-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Contract Disputes and Postal Issues in the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1966-05-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["The letter from DeMontiney to Senator Harris expresses appreciation for his speech on American Indians and discusses the need for reform within the Bureau of Indian Affairs. DeMontiney highlights the importance of tribal leaders having more autonomy in planning and programming, as well as the need for a training program for new Bureau of Indian Affairs employees. He also mentions the upcoming regional meetings with tribal leaders to discuss proposals for legislation. The letter emphasizes the importance of addressing the needs and concerns of American Indians."]](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_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Bureau of Indian Affairs Policy Between U.S. Senator Fred R. Harris and District Commander John DeMontiney")
![["The Absentee-Shawnee Housing Authority is breaking ground on a new development, and Americans for Indian Opportunity sends their congratulations. They regret not being able to attend the ceremony, but extend their greetings to all those who are."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "America's Unstated Truth: The Worst Mistake the American Indians Ever Made")
![["The document, written by Buck Cook, Commissioner of the Department of Charities and Corrections in Oklahoma, addresses the deplorable conditions faced by Indians in Canton, Oklahoma. The town's jail is overcrowded with Indian alcoholics, leading to children running the streets day and night. The document requests an investigation and long-term program to address the situation, emphasizing the need for prevention of crime and delinquency."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Provision for Care and Supervision of Indian Children in Canton")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris expresses his appreciation for Mr. Schoenberg's letter and booklet outlining plans for an Indian Cultural Center at Gonzaga University. He has forwarded the information to the Executive Director of Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity and enclosed a copy of a speech he made on behalf of the American Indian. Senator Harris expresses his admiration for Mr. Schoenberg's efforts and offers further assistance if needed."]](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_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Editorial Response to Senator Harris' Speech on American-Indian Policy")
![["Fred Harris enjoyed discussing Indian affairs with Ivy Coffey and is looking forward to her series of articles on the subject. Ivy Coffey appreciated the time spent with Fred and LaDonna Harris and looks forward to continuing work on Indian activities. Both parties expressed gratitude for the opportunity to collaborate on this important topic."]](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_0060_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Information and Support: Concho School Upgrades and Concerns")
![["Fred R. Harris, a U.S. Senator, is writing to Mrs. C. R. Cotter to inform her that he has received a letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the Wyandotte claims. He explains that the claims are still on hold and encloses a copy of the letter for her information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris's Letter on the Status of Wyandotte Claims")
![["The document discusses the distribution of judgment funds to the Sac and Fox Indians of Oklahoma and clarifies the criteria for individuals to receive per capita payments. It also outlines the process for disenrolling individuals who were enrolled in the tribe through error or fraud. Additionally, it mentions that tribes often do not attempt to recover funds received by disenrolled individuals."]](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_123_25_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Sac%20and%20Fox,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_123_25_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Clarification on Sac and Fox Indian Judgment Fund Distribution")
![["The document is from the Bureau of Indian Affairs in response to a letter from Senator Fred R. Harris regarding a rental collection issue. They acknowledge receipt of the letter and enclosures and state that they will be contacting their Area Director for a report on the matter before writing to the Senator again."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0043_thumbnail.jpg "Response Regarding Rental Collection: Letter from United States Senator Fred R. Harris")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris thanks Schonwald for his recent letter and acknowledges his work as a speaker on Indian art. He shares information from a speech he gave in the Senate about the number of Indians living in Oklahoma, using data from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Public Health Service. Senator Harris offers further assistance if needed and sends his regards."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Response to Fred P. Schonwald Regarding Indian Art Speech")
![["Ralph White is concerned about a contract he bid on at an Indian Agency auction, which was lost in the mail and resulted in a higher bid being accepted. He is seeking help from Senator Fred R. Harris to resolve the issue and ensure that his original bid is honored. The matter is being looked into by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and communication between White, the Agency, and Senator Harris is ongoing."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Contract Disputes and Postal Issues in the Bureau of Indian Affairs")