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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_095
- 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 Response to Dr. Karen Zumbrunn's Interest in Indian Education
- Date:
- 1971-03-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_16_15_65_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Speaker Albert Admires Indian Painting by Solomon McCombs
- Date:
- 1971-03-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_074
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Preservation of Osage Languages and Customs: A Plea for Government Support
- Date:
- 1971-04-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Financial Assistance for Barbara Harrington's University Education
- Date:
- 1971-04-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Harris's Correspondence Regarding Fort Sill Indian School Personnel Issues
- Date:
- 1971-04-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred Harris Assisting with Inquiry on Financial Assistance for Native American Student's Education
- Date:
- 1971-04-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Educational Aid for Descendants of Native American Ancestors
- Date:
- 1971-04-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Introduction of the Indian Business Development Program Act in the 92nd Congress"
- Date:
- 1971-05-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Proposal for the Transfer of Federal Programs and Services to Indian Control: A Memorandum from the Ninety-Second Congress"
- Date:
- 1971-05-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Official Referral Letter to Bureau of Indian Affairs by U.S. Senate Assistant Secretary Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1971-05-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["Senator Fred R. Harris is responding to Dr. Karen Zumbrunn's letter expressing interest in the education of Indians. He is contacting the Bureau of Indian Affairs to request a complete report and will follow up with Dr. Zumbrunn once he receives a reply."]](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_095_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris's Response to Dr. Karen Zumbrunn's Interest in Indian Education")
![["Congressman Carl Albert announced his plans to seek the enactment of three bills in the field of Indian affairs in the next Congress. The first bill aims to extend restrictions on members of the Five Civilized Tribes. The second bill will reopen the right to file claims before the Indian Claims Commission. The third bill seeks to promote the rehabilitation of members of the Five Civilized Tribes and other Indians of eastern Oklahoma. Albert emphasized the urgency of passing the first bill before the restrictions expire in April 1956 to avoid confusion and hardships for Oklahoma Indians. He also highlighted the importance of finishing the job of resolving outstanding claims through the Indian Claims Commission. Additionally, Albert hopes to get favorable consideration for the 1951 Stigler Bill in the next Congress."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Speeches%20and%20Press%20Releases,%201927-1976%20-%20CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_16_15_65_0000-Press%20Releases-Indian%20Affairs.%20March%2024,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_16_15_65_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Speaker Albert Admires Indian Painting by Solomon McCombs")
![["A letter written to Senator Fred R. Harris from Charles A. Taylon in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, requesting government funding to help preserve the Osage language and culture. Taylon explains that a small group of Osage Indians are learning the language with limited resources and support, and expresses a need for a school to teach young people about Osage culture. Taylon also mentions the importance of preserving other aspects of Osage traditions before they are lost forever."]](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_074_thumbnail.jpg "Preservation of Osage Languages and Customs: A Plea for Government Support")
![["The document includes correspondence between Miss Barbara Harrington and Senator Fred R. Harris regarding her request for financial assistance to attend the University of Tulsa. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has been contacted and it appears that Miss Harrington's application for financial aid is in order. She has been advised to request a financial need analysis from the University of Tulsa. Senator Harris is impressed with Miss Harrington's academic achievements and her desire to offer legal assistance to Indigenous peoples. He has contacted the BIA on her behalf and offers to assist her in any way possible. Miss Harrington expresses her gratitude for the support and requests a reference letter from Senator Harris for her BIA grant application. She plans to attend law school and hopes to provide legal assistance to Indigenous communities in the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_013_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Financial Assistance for Barbara Harrington's University Education")
![["The letter is from Senator Fred R. Harris to Mr. Lee Motah regarding a resolution requesting the removal of four personnel from the Fort Sill Indian School. The resolution has not been acted upon as requested, leading to dissatisfaction among Tribal Leaders. The letter outlines the reasons for requesting the removal of the personnel and expresses the urgency for action to be taken to prevent further deterioration of the school. The Senator assures Mr. Motah that he is working on the matter and asks for his support in pursuing the resolution."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_004_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Harris's Correspondence Regarding Fort Sill Indian School Personnel Issues")
![["The document is a series of letters between Mrs. Vanda Halford, Senator Fred R. Harris, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding financial assistance for Mrs. Halford's daughter's education. Senator Harris reached out to the Bureau of Indian Affairs to inquire about scholarships and financial aid for Mrs. Halford's daughter, who is a member of the Iowa tribe of Kansas and Nebraska. The Bureau of Indian Affairs provided information on available scholarships and educational aids for Indian youth and suggested contacting the Bureau of Health Manpower Education for additional assistance. Senator Harris also received a letter from the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes opposing an amendment to a Senate bill."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_015_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred Harris Assisting with Inquiry on Financial Assistance for Native American Student's Education")
![["Mrs. Agnes J. Barron wrote to Senator Fred E. Harris inquiring about educational aid for children of Indian ancestry. She mentioned her daughter's relation to an original allottee and requested information on scholarships. Senator Harris forwarded the inquiry to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for further consideration. The Bureau responded, requesting more information to determine eligibility for educational aid. Senator Harris then sent Mrs. Barron a copy of the Bureau's reply and pamphlets on Indian educational scholarships. He also suggested contacting the Scholarship Office for more information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Educational Aid for Descendants of Native American Ancestors")
![["This bill, introduced in the House of Representatives in 1971, aims to establish an Indian business development program within the Department of the Interior to stimulate Indian entrepreneurship and employment by providing grants to Indians and Indian tribes to establish and expand profit-making enterprises on or near reservations. The bill defines terms such as \"Indian\" and \"reservation\" and sets guidelines for grant amounts and eligibility. It also authorizes appropriations and gives the Secretary of the Interior the authority to create necessary rules and regulations for the program."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0017_thumbnail.jpg "\"Introduction of the Indian Business Development Program Act in the 92nd Congress\"")
![["The memo discusses proposed legislation to transfer control and operation of certain programs and services from the federal government to Indian tribes and communities. The proposal allows tribes to assume control within 120 days of submitting a plan, with oversight from the Secretary of the appropriate department. The Secretary can reassume control if necessary and provide assistance to tribes as needed. The proposal does not affect the existing trust responsibility of the United States towards Indians. Members are invited to co-sponsor the legislation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20General%20Correspondence,%201969-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0019_thumbnail.jpg "\"Proposal for the Transfer of Federal Programs and Services to Indian Control: A Memorandum from the Ninety-Second Congress\"")
![["A communication from the United States Senate's Assistant Secretary, dated May 25, 1971, is being referred to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for consideration and a report. The communication is requesting a response to be provided in duplicate."]](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_030_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Official Referral Letter to Bureau of Indian Affairs by U.S. Senate Assistant Secretary Fred R. Harris")