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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_009
- 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 Roberta Goulden's Inquiry about Law School Scholarships for Indigenous Students
- Date:
- 1971-10-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Indians, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Education
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Request for Supplementary Funding for Indian Programs in California
- Date:
- 1971-11-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_062
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris' Letter to Mr. Carroll C. Swan Regarding Funding for the 'Free Drop-In School' Program
- Date:
- 1971-11-03
- 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_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_235_15_005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris' Letter to Mahlon Marshall Regarding California Indian Education Funding
- Date:
- 1971-11-09
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_089
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senate Memorandum Regarding Alleged Discrimination in Rapid City Public Schools
- Date:
- 1971-11-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_085
- 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 to Sherri Wender Regarding Research Assistance
- Date:
- 1971-11-17
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Ancestry Verification and Educational Assistance
- Date:
- 1971-11-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_072
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Response to Inquiry to Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-11-22
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_065
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator's Response to Inquiry about Quincy Dean Sittingdown's Loan Obligations
- Date:
- 1971-12-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The letter is a response to Ms. Roberta Goulden's inquiry about scholarships for attending law school. Senator Fred R. Harris provides her with information on sources of scholarships, including the Indian law student program at the University of New Mexico and the Indian Scholarship Service, Inc. He also includes a pamphlet with information on general Indian scholarship aid. Senator Harris encourages Ms. Goulden in her pursuit of a legal career and offers further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_009_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Response to Roberta Goulden's Inquiry about Law School Scholarships for Indigenous Students")
![["The writer, Mahlon Marshall, is requesting additional funding for Indian education programs in California. They have contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs and believe that California should receive its fair share of categorical funding. They are seeking the recipient's assistance in securing supplementary monies for these programs."]](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_007_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Supplementary Funding for Indian Programs in California")
![["Mr. Carroll C. Swan wrote a letter to Senator Fred R. Harris requesting funding for an education program called \"Free Drop-In School\" for students who have dropped out. Senator Harris expressed support for the program and contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs on Swan's behalf to inquire about the status of the application. Harris indicated his desire to see programs like this implemented and promised to follow up with Swan once he receives a response from BIA."]](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_062_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Letter to Mr. Carroll C. Swan Regarding Funding for the 'Free Drop-In School' Program")
![["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")
![["The letter is from Fred R. Harris to Mahlon Marshall, thanking him for providing information on California Indian Education projects. Harris acknowledges the importance of increasing Johnson-O'Malley funds for the educational benefit of Indian children in California and states that he is contacting the Bureau of Indian Affairs on the matter. Harris promises to update Marshall on any progress and signs the letter with kind regards."]](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_005_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Letter to Mahlon Marshall Regarding California Indian Education Funding")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris sent a letter to Ms. Muriel Waukazoo, Mr. Lehman L. Brightman, and Mr. Caroll C. Swan enclosing a reply from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding discrimination against Indian children in Rapid City public schools. The letter from the Bureau stated that they have tried to rectify the situation. Senator Harris expressed hope that improvements have been made and offered further assistance in any 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_089_thumbnail.jpg "Senate Memorandum Regarding Alleged Discrimination in Rapid City Public Schools")
![["The sender, Fred R. Harris, has enclosed material from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to help Sherri Wender with her research. He hopes the information is suitable and offers further assistance if needed. The letter is dated November 17, 1971, and is addressed to Miss Wender in Evanston, Illinois."]](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_085_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris's Letter to Sherri Wender Regarding Research Assistance")
![["The letter is from Mrs. K. M. Bangs to Senator Fred R. Harris requesting help in getting educational assistance for her grandchildren. She is instructed to gather documents proving their Cherokee heritage and send them to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Mrs. Bangs explains that her grandson, John, and granddaughter, Paula, need financial assistance for their education. She also mentions medical expenses and financial struggles her family is facing. Mrs. Bangs asks Senator Harris for help in getting educational assistance for her grandchildren."]](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_003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Ancestry Verification and Educational Assistance")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris sent a memorandum to Mr. Charles A. Tayrien enclosing a copy of the reply he received from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding Tayrien's inquiry. Harris expressed hope that the reply answers Tayrien's questions fully, and offered to make further inquiries if needed. Harris signed the memorandum with kind regards."]](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_072_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Inquiry to Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris sent a letter to Mrs. L. D. Sherman enclosing a response from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding her inquiry about the loan obligations of Quincy Dean Sittingdown. Senator Harris offered further assistance if needed."]](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_065_thumbnail.jpg "Senator's Response to Inquiry about Quincy Dean Sittingdown's Loan Obligations")