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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Allegations of Misuse of Federal Funds Meant for Indian Schoolchildren
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Scholarship Aid, 1971
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_049
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Response Letter to Senator Harris Regarding Adult Education and Dental Care Issues in the Indian Community
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- Quetone, Virgil
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_050
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Letter from U.S. Senate to Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding Virgil Queton
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_061
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Response to Senator Harris Regarding the Proposed 'Free Drop-In School' by the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_066
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Correspondence from Bureau of Indian Affairs to Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Quincy Dean Sittingdown
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- Sittingdown, Quincy Dean, 1938-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_075
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Preservation Efforts for the Osage Indian Language and Culture: A Letter to Senator Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_078
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Bureau of Indian Affairs' Response to Proposed Bilingual Program for Indian Students in Tulsa Public Schools
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_086
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Response to Senator Harris' Inquiry on Indian Education
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_090
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Efforts to Address Discrimination Against Indian Students in Rapid City Public Schools: A Letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Senator Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["Two legal groups accused federal officials of misusing millions of dollars intended for poor Indian schoolchildren, claiming the funds were being used for other purposes. State and local officials denied these accusations and criticized the report. A new legal effort was announced to stop the misuse of funds, with plans to file federal suits and press for the firing of two Bureau of Indian Affairs officials. The report covered 60 districts in seven states and New York, with more than 50% of the $66 million in special federal funds for the 1969-70 school year allegedly misused."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_029_thumbnail.jpg "Allegations of Misuse of Federal Funds Meant for Indian Schoolchildren")
![["The document is a letter from the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, in response to an inquiry from Senator Fred R. Harris regarding scholarship aid for Mrs. Bertha Medell. The department has requested information from their field office and will forward it to the Senator once received."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_034_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Scholarship Aid, 1971")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs received a letter from Senator Harris regarding issues with adult education and dental care for Mr. Virgil Queton. Steps have been taken to reimburse Mr. Queton for his course fees, and the responsibility for dental care for Indian people has been transferred to the U.S. Public Health Service. The letter has been referred to the Director of the Indian Health Service for further action."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_049_thumbnail.jpg "Response Letter to Senator Harris Regarding Adult Education and Dental Care Issues in the Indian Community")
![["A letter from Virgil Queton, addressed to the United States Senate, is being referred to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for consideration and a report. The letter is dated January 11, 1971 and is signed by Fred R. Harris, a member of the U.S. Senate."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_050_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Letter from U.S. Senate to Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding Virgil Queton")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs received a proposal for a \"Free Drop-In School\" from the Rapid City Indian Service Council, Inc. They are unable to provide assistance at this time due to budget constraints, but are interested in following the progress of the project and have made recommendations for possible funding sources. They will keep Senator Harris advised if they are able to provide assistance in the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_061_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Senator Harris Regarding the Proposed 'Free Drop-In School' by the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs is investigating a situation on behalf of Quincy Dean Sittingdown in response to a communication from Senator Fred R. Harris. A report will be sent to the Senator once the investigation is completed. The letter is signed by Commissioner Louis R. Bruse."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_066_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Correspondence from Bureau of Indian Affairs to Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Quincy Dean Sittingdown")
![["A letter from Charles A. Tayrien to Senator Fred R. Harris requesting government funds to help preserve the Osage Indian language and customs. The Bureau of Indian Affairs responded, stating that funds had already been allocated to the University of Oklahoma for community development and adult education programs, including Osage language classes. The class had been meeting regularly and efforts were being made to continue the program. The Bureau expressed willingness to provide a follow-up report once a class was established and funding secured. Senator Harris was thanked for his inquiry and promised further updates on the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_075_thumbnail.jpg "Preservation Efforts for the Osage Indian Language and Culture: A Letter to Senator Fred R. Harris")
![["The letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs responds to a request for funding for a bilingual program for Indian students in Tulsa public schools. The Bureau states that it is not their policy to fund such programs, but suggests that the United States Office of Education may be able to provide funding through Titles I, III, and VII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The letter encourages Dr. Truka to contact the Oklahoma State Department of Education and Dr. Albar Pina at the U.S. Office of Education for assistance. The Commissioner commends Dr. Truka for his efforts to improve education for Indian students."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_078_thumbnail.jpg "Bureau of Indian Affairs' Response to Proposed Bilingual Program for Indian Students in Tulsa Public Schools")
![["The United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, responded to an inquiry from Senator Fred R. Harris regarding Indian education on behalf of Sherri Wender. They provided materials to assist with research and thanked the Senator for the opportunity to respond."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_086_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Senator Harris' Inquiry on Indian Education")
![["The letter provides additional information to Senator Harris regarding discrimination against Indian students in Rapid City Public Schools. It explains that the schools do not provide bus transportation within the city limits, but the Bureau of Indian Affairs was able to transfer two buses to the Community Action Program in Rapid City to help meet the immediate need. The letter also states that Title I funds are being used to benefit low-income students, including Indian students, in Rapid City. The Bureau of Indian Affairs will continue to monitor the situation and provide assistance as needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_090_thumbnail.jpg "Efforts to Address Discrimination Against Indian Students in Rapid City Public Schools: A Letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Senator Fred R. Harris")