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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- FBI Investigation Finds No Evidence of Alleged Abuse at Chilocco Indian School
- Date:
- 1970-04-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Assistance to American Indians - 1970
- Date:
- 1970-04-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_1_005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for a National Fund for Indian Rights by the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund
- Date:
- 1970-04-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- St. Labre Indian School: Providing Opportunities, Not Charity
- Date:
- 1970-04-29
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution Against Choctaw Termination Act: Eight Tribes Inter-Tribal Council Meeting
- Date:
- 1970-05-08
- Creator:
- Whitebird, Robert A., 1913-2005
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_45_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Black Moon: Paintings by Leonard Riddles Exhibition
- Date:
- 1970-05-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Comanche Indian Tribe, Ottawa Tribe, Caddo Nation, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_90_54_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Mutual Help Housing Contracts: A Letter Exchange
- Date:
- 1970-05-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Housing and Community Development
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_45_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Preserving America's Natural Heritage: A Call for Indian Custodianship
- Date:
- 1970-05-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_37_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Interoffice Communication Regarding OIO Grant Approval
- Date:
- 1970-05-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kickapoo Nation, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000_71
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Portrait of Lady Bird Johnson S M Schoenborn, photographer
- Date:
- 1970-06-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- International relations
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["The FBI has found no evidence to support allegations of brutality against students at the Chilocco, Oklahoma Indian School, following an investigation prompted by reports of physical abuse. The Justice Department concluded that the allegations were unfounded and that no civil rights violations had occurred."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0007_thumbnail.jpg "FBI Investigation Finds No Evidence of Alleged Abuse at Chilocco Indian School")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from Ms. Eileen Shanahan expressing her concern for the American Indian and her interest in aiding them. Senator Harris reached out to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for information on summer programs for Ms. Shanahan, but was informed that there were no temporary federal employment opportunities available. Instead, Ms. Shanahan was advised to contact Area Offices or eleemosynary organizations for potential opportunities to assist Indians. Senator Harris assured Ms. Shanahan that he would continue to look for suitable programs for her."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Vocational%20Training,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Assistance to American Indians - 1970")
![["The document is a proposal for the establishment of a National Fund for Indian Rights by the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. It highlights the lack of adequate legal representation for American Indians and the need for specialized legal expertise. The proposed fund aims to protect and advance the rights of Indians through legal action on four levels, including preparing and prosecuting test cases of national importance, supporting Indian lawyers on reservations, conducting analyses of legislative and administrative actions, and informing Indians of developments that may affect their legal status."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Legal%20Defense%20and%20Education%20Fund,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_1_005_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for a National Fund for Indian Rights by the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund")
![["The document is a letter from Fred R. Harris, a U.S. Senator, thanking Carroll M. Ridgway for sending information about the St. Labre Indian School, which is focused on providing opportunities for Native American students to advance and improve themselves rather than relying on charity. The school has made significant progress in addressing poverty and providing education and job opportunities for the Northern Cheyenne tribe. The school is now seeking support to establish a trade school to further train young people and address the high unemployment rate on the reservation."]](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_018_thumbnail.jpg "St. Labre Indian School: Providing Opportunities, Not Charity")
![["The Inter-Tribal Council of the Eight Tribes of Northeastern Oklahoma passed a resolution expressing concern for the Choctaw tribe in light of the Choctaw Termination Act of 1959. They petitioned Congress to repeal the act and sent copies of the resolution to various government officials. Cases/Acts: Termination Act"]](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_82_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20-%20Choctaw%20Termination%20Act,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution Against Choctaw Termination Act: Eight Tribes Inter-Tribal Council Meeting")
![["The document is a call to make American Indians the official custodians of the country's natural heritage in order to restore their dignity and self-respect. It suggests various ways to implement this idea, including working with forest and park rangers, educating Indian children and adults, and involving corporations in supporting Indian communities. The document emphasizes the importance of preserving Indian culture and customs and calls for a united effort to achieve these goals by the nation's 200th Anniversary in 1976."]](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_82_45_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_45_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Black Moon: Paintings by Leonard Riddles Exhibition")
![["The document consists of a series of letters commending Mr. Gordon E. Pegs for his work in Indian housing programs. Congressman Carl Albert and others express their appreciation for Pegs' dedication and the positive impact of his efforts on Indian families. Leonard F. Ball also praises Pegs and acknowledges the success of the Indian housing program in Oklahoma."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Mutual Help Housing Contracts: A Letter Exchange")
![["Harvey E. West, Director of the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission, wrote to Secretary of Interior Walter J. Hickel inquiring about Indian fishing and hunting rights in Oklahoma. He requested clarification on whether there is a Congressional Mandate regarding Indian Bill of Rights and if Indians have the right to fish and hunt on certain lands without a license. West expressed concerns about the lack of clarity on this issue and requested official documentation for the protection of Indian people. In response, Congressman Carl Albert acknowledged the inquiry and assured that Secretary Hickel would consider the questions raised."]](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_82_45_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_45_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Preserving America's Natural Heritage: A Call for Indian Custodianship")
![["Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity Inc. is a non-profit organization working to improve conditions for Oklahoma Indians and integrate them into the economy and culture. They have developed various programs, including a Rural Development Program in eastern Oklahoma Indian communities. This program aims to show that Indian communities can successfully plan, develop, own, control, and operate their own economic enterprises. The target area includes two of the \"Five Civilized Tribes\" - the Choctaw and Cherokee Tribes. These tribes have faced historical injustices, including losing land and economic opportunities. OIO's program seeks to address these challenges and empower Indian communities in the region."]](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_37_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Osage%20Agency,%201971/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_37_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Interoffice Communication Regarding OIO Grant Approval")
![["Fred R. Harris reads the inscription on a plaque installed at the site of a well recently completed at San Felipe Teotlalcingo, Puebla, about 50 miles from Mexico City Funds to drill the well were made possible by an Alliance for Progress loan Shown in the foreground left to right are Miguel Perez Quiroz, president of the region's small farmers' union; Harris; LaDonna Harris; Pablo Saenz, an official of the Bank of London and Mexico which is supervising the loan; and Martin Garcia, a member of the Farmers Alliance; and a group of small land holders who formed an association to become eligible for the loan Photo courtesy of Tomas Moreno Arreola"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/Fred%20Harris%20Photograph%20Series%201963-1974-CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000_71_thumbnail.jpg "Portrait of Lady Bird Johnson S M Schoenborn, photographer")