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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_4_001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Fred R. Harris Senatorial Papers: Indian Affairs and Education - Indian Schools (1970)
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Resolution of Personnel Issues at Chilocco Indian School: Correspondence Between Patty C. Allen and U.S. Senate
- Date:
- 1970-04-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_010
- 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 Stance on Indian Boarding Schools: A Correspondence with Mr. Dick Paris
- Date:
- 1970-07-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred Harris Advocates for Local Schools and Increased Funding for Indian Boarding Schools in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1970-07-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Chilocco Indian School Concerns between Mr. Leon Wall and Senator Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1970-10-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- 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_23_006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- FBI Investigation Report on Assault Incident at Chilocco Indian School, 1971
- Date:
- 1971-11-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Senator Fred R. Harris to Mr. & Mrs. Donald Bunch Addressing Concerns about Native American Welfare and Education in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1972-01-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["This document is part of the Fred R. Harris Senatorial Papers, specifically Box 197, Folder 4. The folder is titled \"Indian Affairs\" and covers the topic of education in Indian schools, specifically the Chilocco Indian School in 1970. It includes information on various VIPS and corporate names related to the subject. The folder may contain documents such as books, publications, reports, or speeches. Special comments on the folder's contents include the code \"OU - 916.\""]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Schools,%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_4_001_thumbnail.jpg "Fred R. Harris Senatorial Papers: Indian Affairs and Education - Indian Schools (1970)")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from Patty C. Allen about difficulties she was facing at Chilocco Indian School. He contacted the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs for a report. The report stated that Mrs. Allen was having issues with her supervisor, Mrs. Leola Taylor, regarding educational leave for the summer. The Area Personnel Officer met with Mrs. Allen and her supervisor to resolve the issue. Mrs. Taylor assured cooperation, and a plan was developed to meet Mrs. Allen's certification needs and benefit the education program at Chilocco. Mrs. Allen was encouraged to support the school's objectives and continue good relationships with the staff."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Schools,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_016_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution of Personnel Issues at Chilocco Indian School: Correspondence Between Patty C. Allen and U.S. Senate")
![["The letter from Mr. Dick Paris expresses approval of Senator Fred R. Harris's proposal to build elementary schools for Indian children on reservations so they can live at home and attend school like non-Indian children. Mr. Paris also asks for clarification on whether the proposal allows for colleges and higher learning institutions to remain off-reservation. Senator Harris responds by stating that he is not in favor of closing schools like Chilocco and Bacone, but rather opposes transporting young children far from their homes to attend boarding schools. He also mentions his efforts to secure funding for the Eufaula Boarding School and increase funding for Indian schools for teachers and guidance personnel."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Schools,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_010_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris's Stance on Indian Boarding Schools: A Correspondence with Mr. Dick Paris")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from Mr. Dick Paris regarding Indian boarding schools. Senator Harris explained that he is against young Indian children being transported long distances to attend boarding schools, and believes they should have schools near their families. He mentioned his efforts in securing funding for the Eufaula Boarding School and increasing funding for Indian schools. Senator Harris also mentioned that he is not in favor of closing schools like Chilocco and Bacone."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Schools,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_011_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred Harris Advocates for Local Schools and Increased Funding for Indian Boarding Schools in Oklahoma")
![["Mr. Wall wrote a letter to Senator Fred Harris regarding the Chilocco Indian School. Senator Harris thanked Mr. Wall for his suggestions and said he would pass them along to the Interior Committee. Mr. Wall also requested a retraction of a report on Chilocco from the Congressional Record, which Senator Harris said he would look into."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Schools,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Chilocco Indian School Concerns between Mr. Leon Wall and Senator Fred R. Harris")
![["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 from J. Edgar Hoover of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to Senator Fred R. Harris discusses an investigation conducted at the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma. The investigation was based on an assault on a Bureau of Indian Affairs officer by students at the school. The Assistant United States Attorney declined to prosecute the case, suggesting that the school administration handle it. A group of adults later demanded that the officer be terminated and the suspended students reinstated."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_006_thumbnail.jpg "FBI Investigation Report on Assault Incident at Chilocco Indian School, 1971")
![["Senator Harris received a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bunch expressing concerns about the welfare of Native Americans, specifically those at the Chilocco Indian School. Senator Harris assured them of his continued interest in helping Native Americans and mentioned pending bills and projects to benefit them. He also mentioned a study commissioned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to address the problems of Indian education, including those at Chilocco. Eagleboy, on behalf of the Oklahoma Indian people, also requested Senator Harris' support in addressing the needs of the Chilocco Indian School and the Indian children it serves."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_003_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Senator Fred R. Harris to Mr. & Mrs. Donald Bunch Addressing Concerns about Native American Welfare and Education in Oklahoma")
