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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Renewal of Contract for Agricultural and Home Extension Services for Oklahoma State University and Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1965-07-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_15_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1965 Contract Award Announcement: Bureau of Indian Affairs Grants Road Construction Project to Elliott Brothers, Inc.
- Date:
- 1965-12-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Correspondence Regarding Wyandotte Tribe's Land Claims
- Date:
- 1966-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Wyandotte Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Architectural and Engineering Contract for Concho Indian School Awarded to Sorey Hill Binnicker by Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1966-01-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Ed Edmondson's Letter to Winfield K. Denton on Budget Reductions for Oklahoma's Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1966-02-17
- Creator:
- Edmondson, Edmond Augustus, 1919-1990
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Cherokee Nation, Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Correspondence on Indian Affairs Funding Reductions in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1966-02-22
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Potential Elimination of Bureau of Indian Affairs Contract with Oklahoma State University
- Date:
- 1966-03-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Agriculture and Food, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Request for Restoration of Funding for Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service's Program for Indian Families
- Date:
- 1966-03-25
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Letter from Senate Committee on Appropriations Regarding Funding for Agricultural Extension and Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1966-04-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_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)
![["The text discusses the renewal of a negotiated contract between the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Oklahoma State University Extension Service for agricultural and home Extension services for Indians in Oklahoma. The contract is for the fiscal year starting July 1, 1965, and is in the amount of $136,565.00. There are concerns about potential budget cuts affecting the program, and coordination with other individuals is suggested to address the issue."]](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_0038_thumbnail.jpg "Renewal of Contract for Agricultural and Home Extension Services for Oklahoma State University and Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["On December 22, 1965, the Bureau of Indian Affairs awarded a contract to Elliott Brothers, Inc. for road construction in Cotton County, Oklahoma. The contract is for grading, drainage, soil-asphalt stabilization, and surfacing on 4.498 miles of road. The contract is worth $79,978 and was awarded to a small business on December 21, 1965."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1965 Contract Award Announcement: Bureau of Indian Affairs Grants Road Construction Project to Elliott Brothers, Inc.")
![["A letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Senator Fred R. Harris regarding Mrs. C. R. Cotter's inquiry about the claims of the Wyandotte Indians. The letter states that the Wyandotte Tribe has six cases pending before the Indian Claims Commission for fair payment for lands ceded under various treaties. The cases are complex as other tribes also ceded lands under the same treaties, and no decision has been made yet defining the areas ceded by the Wyandotte Tribe. The Bureau regrets that they cannot provide a more favorable response and returns Mrs. Cotter's letter."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Correspondence Regarding Wyandotte Tribe's Land Claims")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs has awarded a $39,000 contract to Sorey Hill Binnicker of Oklahoma City for architectural and engineering services on the design of Concho Indian School in Canadian County, Concho, Oklahoma. The contract was awarded on January 5, 1966."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Architectural and Engineering Contract for Concho Indian School Awarded to Sorey Hill Binnicker by Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The text is a letter written by Ed Edmondson, a member of the Committee on Public Works, to Winfield K. Denton, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Interior Department Appropriations, expressing concern about reductions in appropriations for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Oklahoma. Edmondson requests to testify before the subcommittee to advocate for funding for extension services for Indians in Oklahoma and the adult education program. He emphasizes the importance of these programs in the War on Poverty in the state."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Ed Edmondson's Letter to Winfield K. Denton on Budget Reductions for Oklahoma's Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The letter addresses concerns about reductions in appropriations for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Oklahoma, specifically regarding funding for extension services for Indians, construction of a new dormitory at Eufaula Indian School, and replacement of Claremore Indian Hospital. The writer urges for funds to be restored and additional appropriations to be made for these important projects. Senator Monroney responds, promising to bring up these points to the Subcommittee on the Department of the Interior appropriations."]](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_0040_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Correspondence on Indian Affairs Funding Reductions in Oklahoma")
![["The text is a letter from J.C. Evans, Dean and Director of the Cooperative Extension Service at Oklahoma State University, to Senator Fred R. Harris regarding the potential elimination of their contract with the Bureau of Indian Affairs to work with Indian people. Evans expresses willingness to help with the issue and provides additional details if needed."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Potential Elimination of Bureau of Indian Affairs Contract with Oklahoma State University")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris is concerned about the proposed budget cuts to the Interior Department, specifically affecting the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service's educational assistance program for less developed Indian families. He is requesting that appropriations be restored to fund this program, highlighting the benefits it has provided over the past 10 years to thousands of individuals and dedicated Extension agents."]](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_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Restoration of Funding for Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service's Program for Indian Families")
![["The letter is from Carl Hayden, chairman of the United States Senate Committee on Appropriations, in response to a letter from Senator Fred R. Harris regarding funding for agricultural extension and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Hayden assures Harris that the committee will carefully consider proposals to provide funds to prevent a reduction in the current programs."]](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_0035_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Letter from Senate Committee on Appropriations Regarding Funding for Agricultural Extension and Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["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")