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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0047
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Investigating Financial Difficulties at Anadarko Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1966-04-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Report on Dependent and Neglected Indian Children in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1966-04-06
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0007
- 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 Regarding a U.S. Direct Loan Inquiry
- Date:
- 1966-04-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Concerns regarding Care and Supervision of Indian Children in Canton Jail
- Date:
- 1966-04-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Restoration of the Home Demonstration Agent for Pawnee, Otoe, and Ponca Communities: A Communication Exchange
- Date:
- 1966-04-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969), 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Training Proposal for Contract between BIA and Lear Siegler, Inc.
- Date:
- 1966-04-12
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris' Letters Regarding His Speech on American Indian Affairs, 1966
- Date:
- 1966-04-20
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- 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_14_0023
- 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 Inquiry About Wyandotte Indians
- Date:
- 1966-04-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Wyandotte Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0050
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Commendation for Senator Fred Harris's Speech on American Indians
- Date:
- 1966-04-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0056
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- The Importance of the Indian Preference Act: A Letter to Senator Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1966-04-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["Senator Fred R. Harris is sending a recording tape about the Yuchi people to Commissioner Robert L. Bennett of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and requests a report. Harris expresses gratitude for Bennett's time and assistance. The document is also copied to Eugene Maxie at a Washington D.C. address."]](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_0047_thumbnail.jpg "Investigating Financial Difficulties at Anadarko Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The document is a response to a concern raised by Mrs. Russell C. Hutton about the well-being of Native American communities. It discusses the efforts being made by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to improve housing conditions on reservations and provide educational opportunities for Indian children. The document also includes information about government programs and projects for Native Americans and suggests contacting the Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions for information about the Saint Christopher Mission. The Bureau expresses optimism about the future for Native American communities."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Report on Dependent and Neglected Indian Children in Oklahoma")
![["The letter is from Senator Fred R. Harris to Walker Myers, enclosing a report from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding Myers' efforts to obtain a U.S. Direct loan. Senator Harris expresses regret that he cannot provide more assistance, as it is outside his jurisdiction, but offers help in the future if needed."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding a U.S. Direct Loan Inquiry")
![["The document from the Department of the Interior's Office of the Solicitor to Senator Fred R. Harris discusses the issue of dependent and neglected Indian children in Oklahoma. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs has looked into the problem and the report indicates that local agencies and the Bureau of Indian Affairs are working towards a solution. The document 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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns regarding Care and Supervision of Indian Children in Canton Jail")
![["Mrs. Thelma Hudson, president of the Wa-pe-he Home Demonstration Club in Red Rock, Oklahoma, wrote to Senator Harris requesting the restoration of the Home Demonstration Agent for the Pawnee, Otoe, and Ponca community. She received a positive response from Member of Congress Page Belcher, who informed her that the Agent had been restored. Belcher also provided information regarding the Indian Home Economics program and explained the reduction in the Extension program due to funding limitations. The document from the Bureau of Indian Affairs highlighted the importance of housing programs but assured that the need for Extension services to Indian people had not been reduced. The Wa Pe' He Home Demonstration Club members expressed their appreciation for the Extension services and requested the support of Senator Harris and Senator Monroney in restoring the services."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/89th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_8_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965-1966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Restoration of the Home Demonstration Agent for Pawnee, Otoe, and Ponca Communities: A Communication Exchange")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris is writing to Mr. Robert Bennett, Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to express his support for a proposed training program for Oklahoma Indians by Lear Siegler, Inc. Harris asks Bennett to explore the possibility of establishing a contract between BIA and Lear Siegler, Inc. Harris emphasizes the importance of providing training opportunities for Oklahoma Indians and requests a prompt response on the matter."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Training Proposal for Contract between BIA and Lear Siegler, Inc.")
![["Fred R. Harris, a U.S. Senator, is sending speeches to various government officials regarding the sense of urgency, direction, and purpose needed in the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He requests that they review the speech and be present for a discussion on the matter."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Letters Regarding His Speech on American Indian Affairs, 1966")
![["Fred R. Harris, a member of the U.S. Senate, is responding to a letter from Mrs. C. R. Cotter requesting information on the Wyandotte Indians. He states that he has contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs for further material and will be in touch with her again once he has the 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_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Response to Inquiry About Wyandotte Indians")
![["The document is a response to Senator Harris regarding negotiations between the Amphenol Corporation and the Watonga Chamber of Commerce for the expansion of the company. The document clarifies that the Amphenol Corporation chose a location in Florida for their initial expansion, but may consider Oklahoma for future expansion. The Bureau of Indian Affairs assisted in the negotiations and denies advising the company to select a site in Florida. The Watonga Chamber of Commerce's efforts in preparing material for the negotiations are appreciated and may be useful for future prospects."]](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_0050_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Commendation for Senator Fred Harris's Speech on American Indians")
![["The document addresses concerns raised by Mr. Pete Shepherd regarding the construction of schools for socially and educationally disadvantaged Indian youth. It explains the criteria used for construction, including the absence of swimming pools due to budget constraints. It also clarifies the title of Mr. Shepherd's position, stating that \"Principal\" is the correct designation according to organizational changes within the Concho Agency."]](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_0056_thumbnail.jpg "The Importance of the Indian Preference Act: A Letter to Senator Fred R. Harris")