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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Training Programs in Oklahoma City: Opportunities with Lear Siegler, Inc.
- Date:
- 1966-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Contact Information for David Lester
- Date:
- 1966-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Chickasaw Nation, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Indian Tribe
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971), 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Mrs. Gertrude L. Ray to Senator Fred Harris Regarding American Indian Poverty and Government Spending
- Date:
- 1966-01-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Memorandum: Contract for Water Well Drilling in Blaine County for Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Date:
- 1966-05-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- The House of Service: A Letter to Honorable Fred Harris
- Date:
- 1966-05-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0062
- 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 Mrs. Martha R. Siegel
- Date:
- 1966-09-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation, Kickapoo Nation, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Quapaw Nation, Potawatomi Tribe, Sac and Fox Nation, Ponca Nation, Tonkawa Nation, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Shawnee Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["The writer is thanking Ladonna for a tour and discussing potential opportunities for Indian people to receive training and employment through Lear Siegler. They also mention the Cheyenne people's interest in rebuilding Fort Reno and establishing a village and businesses there. The writer expresses frustration with proposed programs for the Cheyenne's and emphasizes the need for education and training opportunities instead of per capita payments."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Training Programs in Oklahoma City: Opportunities with Lear Siegler, Inc.")
![["AIO is an American Indian-led national organization that stands for compensatory attention to the needs of American Indians, Eskimos, and Aleuts, and for their self-determination. AIO works with all other Indian organizations and tribes in the common cause. It is governed by a twenty-six member Board of Directors, a majority of whom are Indians."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Contact Information for David Lester")
![["Mrs. Gertrude L. Ray of Norman, Oklahoma, wrote a letter to Senator Fred Harris expressing concern about the poverty among American Indians, specifically the Northern Cheyenne Indians in Montana. She questioned why the federal government was sending funds to foreign countries while neglecting the needs of Native Americans in the United States. Mrs. Ray also criticized President Lyndon B. Johnson for not addressing the issue of Indian poverty and urged for a focus on domestic affairs before international involvement. She emphasized the importance of helping Native Americans and expressed worry about the rising cost of living and financial burden on future generations."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Mrs. Gertrude L. Ray to Senator Fred Harris Regarding American Indian Poverty and Government Spending")
![["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")
![["On May 20, 1966, the United States Senate received a memorandum regarding an Indian Health Contract for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes in Blaine County, Oklahoma. The contract was awarded to the Grave Drilling Company for $8,892.50 to drill 30 water wells to serve individual Indian homes in the Southern District of Blaine County."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Memorandum: Contract for Water Well Drilling in Blaine County for Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes")
![["Father Peter Jo Powell, director of St. Augustine's Center for American Indians in Chicago, writes to Senator Fred Harris expressing interest in his statements on national Indian policies. He highlights their work in community development projects and alcohol treatment programs for urban Indians. Father Powell looks forward to discussing their mutual concerns with Senator Harris."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "The House of Service: A Letter to Honorable Fred Harris")
![["The University of Oklahoma is seeking to establish an Institute of Indian Education to serve the Indian population in the United States. The population of Indians in Oklahoma is significant, making it an ideal location for the institute. Education for Indian youth is a priority, as there is a demand for more comprehensive courses of study. The institute would also address social and health issues faced by the Indian population. Oklahoma has a cooperative educational environment and a large Indian population that would benefit from the proposed institute."]](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_0062_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Senator Fred R. Harris to Mrs. Martha R. Siegel")