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- 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_15_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Bureau of Indian Affairs Policy Between U.S. Senator Fred R. Harris and District Commander John DeMontiney
- Date:
- 1966-04-21
- 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_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris's Letter on the Status of Wyandotte Claims
- Date:
- 1966-05-05
- 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_14_0028
- 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 Fred P. Schonwald Regarding Indian Art Speech
- Date:
- 1966-05-11
- 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_16_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Correspondence Regarding Lost Material and Treasure Search in Apache County, Arizona
- Date:
- 1966-06-14
- Creator:
- Yackeyonny, Kye
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Discrimination Case of Joseph L. Shankhamala
- Date:
- 1966-06-21
- 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_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Colorado River Basin Project and Indigenous Rights
- Date:
- 1966-08-11
- 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_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Indian Loan Policies in 1966
- Date:
- 1966-10-04
- 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_16_0049
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Dispute Over Estate Distribution: Memorandum from the Office of the Solicitor, Department of the Interior, to Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding the Estate of Flora Hamma
- Date:
- 1966-10-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["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 letter from DeMontiney to Senator Harris expresses appreciation for his speech on American Indians and discusses the need for reform within the Bureau of Indian Affairs. DeMontiney highlights the importance of tribal leaders having more autonomy in planning and programming, as well as the need for a training program for new Bureau of Indian Affairs employees. He also mentions the upcoming regional meetings with tribal leaders to discuss proposals for legislation. The letter emphasizes the importance of addressing the needs and concerns of American Indians."]](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_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Bureau of Indian Affairs Policy Between U.S. Senator Fred R. Harris and District Commander John DeMontiney")
![["Fred R. Harris, a U.S. Senator, is writing to Mrs. C. R. Cotter to inform her that he has received a letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the Wyandotte claims. He explains that the claims are still on hold and encloses a copy of the letter for her 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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris's Letter on the Status of Wyandotte Claims")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris thanks Schonwald for his recent letter and acknowledges his work as a speaker on Indian art. He shares information from a speech he gave in the Senate about the number of Indians living in Oklahoma, using data from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Public Health Service. Senator Harris offers further assistance if needed and sends his regards."]](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_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Response to Fred P. Schonwald Regarding Indian Art Speech")
![["Harris acknowledges receiving a letter from Yackeyonny regarding a search for treasure in Apache County, Arizona. He is unable to locate the brown envelope mentioned by Yackeyonny and asks for more information to help find it. Harris also mentions a previous letter sent to Yackeyonny regarding United States Treasury checks drawn by Indian Service Special Disbursing Agency. He asks for clarification on the nature of Yackeyonny's recent letter and looks forward to hearing back."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0011_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Correspondence Regarding Lost Material and Treasure Search in Apache County, Arizona")
![["The text is a series of letters concerning a discrimination case filed by Joseph L. Shankhamala. The Department of Interior closed the case based on procedural aspects and Shankhamala's rejection of a hearing. Senator Fred R. Harris expresses regret that a more favorable reply could not be given and advises Shankhamala of his right to appeal to the Civil Service Commission. There is also mention of Shankhamala's employment situation and desire for a transfer."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Discrimination Case of Joseph L. Shankhamala")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris sent a letter to Mrs. Zorah E. Sigg's enclosing a report from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the Colorado River Basin Project. The project aims to provide water support for the Hualapai Tribe and is currently before Congress for authorization. The bill, if enacted, would authorize the construction of Hualapai Dam, provide compensation to the Tribe, and grant them certain rights and access to resources. The letter from Mrs. Sigg's expressing support for the project was also enclosed in the correspondence."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Colorado River Basin Project and Indigenous Rights")
![["Mrs. Jimmie B. Glatfelter requested information about loans to Indians, specifically for small businesses and homes. The Bureau of Indian Affairs reported that the funds for loans are currently limited, pending legislation to increase the authorization. Loans are available for economic development purposes, with restrictions including applicants being at least one-quarter degree Indian blood and showing repayment capacity. Senator Fred R. Harris provided Mrs. Glatfelter with the information and encouraged her to keep in touch with the Area Director in Anadarko for updates on available funds."]](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_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Indian Loan Policies in 1966")
![["The Regional Solicitor in Tulsa received a letter from an attorney, Ed R. LeForce, objecting to the distribution of funds from an estate belonging to a deceased Cullblood Choctaw. The attorney, LeForce, is planning to file a lawsuit in the District Court of Stephens County, Oklahoma, to settle the matter of distribution and seek reimbursement for taxes paid and litigation costs. The Regional Solicitor recommends holding off on any disbursements until the court makes a decision on the matter. Copies of the letters and recommendations are being sent to all relevant parties for their information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0049_thumbnail.jpg "Dispute Over Estate Distribution: Memorandum from the Office of the Solicitor, Department of the Interior, to Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding the Estate of Flora Hamma")