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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0051
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Advisory Panels Formed by the University of Oklahoma Board of Visitors
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
- Topic:
- Higher--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0093
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- LaDonna Harris Supports Elgin Indian Education Association at 'Indian Pride' Rally
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Comanche Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation to Methodist Church Consultations on Indian Affairs in Oklahoma, 1967
- Date:
- 1967-03-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Osage Nation, Creek Nation, Navajo Indians, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Cherokee Nation, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Shawnee Indians, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation Letter to LaDonna for a Speaking Engagement at Ponca City Business and Professional Women's Town Club
- Date:
- 1967-05-16
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Declined Invitation to Ponca City Business and Professional Women's Town Club
- Date:
- 1967-07-13
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0060
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation for Ladonna Harris to Attend Children's Artwork Presentation
- Date:
- 1967-09-23
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0059
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Apology Letter for Unable to Attend White Eagle Children's Awards Ceremony
- Date:
- 1967-10-16
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["The University of Oklahoma Board of Visitors has assigned 37 members to ad hoc committees focusing on various aspects of the university, such as graduate programs, minority groups, policy decision making, athletics and recreation, and resources. The purpose of these committees is to receive and study recommendations from visiting committees and conduct studies within their areas of responsibility. The Board of Visitors was formed to advise the university president and review long-range goals of the institution."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0051_thumbnail.jpg "Advisory Panels Formed by the University of Oklahoma Board of Visitors")
![["Mrs. Fred R. (LaDonna) Harris attended the Elgin Indian Pride Day rally, where she spoke in support of the Elgin Indian Education Association's demand for the removal of three school officials. The rally was held in protest of a supervised fight between Indian and white students at the Elgin school. LaDonna Harris emphasized the importance of quality education for Indian children and expressed pride in her heritage. She was presented with a blanket by the Indian Association and participated in an Indian dance before leaving for Oklahoma City and Washington, D.C. The Elgin school board has stated that they will not fire the teachers involved in the incident."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0093_thumbnail.jpg "LaDonna Harris Supports Elgin Indian Education Association at 'Indian Pride' Rally")
![["The Methodist Church is holding regional consultations on their work among Indians in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas. They are seeking counsel from Indian leadership on how to best serve the total life of Indians. The meetings will include representatives from 124 Methodist Indian churches and the National Division of the Board of Missions. The purpose of the consultations is to discuss how the Methodist Church can better serve the Indian community. They are inviting representatives from the organization Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity to attend the meetings. The consultations will take place in Oklahoma City and Muskogee on May 1st and 2nd."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20January-May,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation to Methodist Church Consultations on Indian Affairs in Oklahoma, 1967")
![["The author, Verna, invites LaDonna to be a speaker at the Ponca City Business and Professional Women's Town Club. She mentions the need for more Democratic representation in Kay County and suggests LaDonna's speech could be about the work of the OIO, her South American trip, or the history of the Indians. Verna expresses gratitude for LaDonna's potential visit and even extends the invitation to LaDonna's husband."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation Letter to LaDonna for a Speaking Engagement at Ponca City Business and Professional Women's Town Club")
![["LaDonna Harris received a letter inviting her to speak at the Ponca City Business and Professional Women's Town Club, but she is unable to commit due to the expenses of traveling back and forth to Oklahoma. She apologizes for the delay in responding and expresses her best wishes for the success of the programs. She will contact the sender if she is able to arrange something in the future. A copy of the letter was also sent to Margie to see if there is any chance of getting a commitment from the Senator at a later date."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Declined Invitation to Ponca City Business and Professional Women's Town Club")
![["The document is a letter from Marion J. Arnold, a VISTA Volunteer, inviting LaDonna Harris to attend a presentation of work done by children in the White Eagle community. The children worked hard to create pieces for a display at the Ponca Indian Free Fair and were awarded a blue ribbon. Mrs. Horton from the museum requested that their work be put on permanent exhibit. The event is planned for early next month and they are hoping LaDonna Harris can attend. Arnold asks for a response to make further plans."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0060_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation for Ladonna Harris to Attend Children's Artwork Presentation")
![["LaDonna Harris apologizes for being late in responding to an invitation to attend an awards ceremony in White Eagle. She regrets that she cannot attend due to prior commitments in Washington but hopes to be able to participate in the future. She offers her assistance with any projects in the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0059_thumbnail.jpg "Apology Letter for Unable to Attend White Eagle Children's Awards Ceremony")