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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Amelia A. Coleman's Application to the Special Scholarship Program in Law for American Indians
- Date:
- 1971-05-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Official Senate Correspondence Regarding Bertha Medell's Case Referred to the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-05-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_18_003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Legislative Inquiries and Testimony Requests from Native American Church Leaders
- Date:
- 1971-06-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Adult Education Proposal for the Turtle Mountain Tribal Council: Correspondence and Responses
- Date:
- 1971-06-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ojibwa Indians, Hopi Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Foreign relations
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Interim Report Response to Mrs. Bertha Medell from U.S. Senate Regarding Inquiry with Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-06-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Interim Report Response Letter to Mrs. Bertha Medell from Senator Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1971-06-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_038
- 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 Mrs. Bertha Medell's Inquiry to the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-06-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_14_016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Job Opportunities in Indian Education
- Date:
- 1971-06-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The document is a letter from Senator Fred R. Harris to Mr. Bentley Beams regarding a reply received from the Bureau of Indian Affairs in relation to Miss Amelia A. Coleman's application for a Special Scholarship Program in Law for American Indians at the University of New Mexico. The Bureau stated that Miss Coleman, who is one-eighth degree Choctaw, did not meet the blood quantum requirement for eligibility. They suggested alternative financial aid opportunities and programs she could apply for. Additionally, a letter from the University of New Mexico School of Law to Miss Coleman informed her that she was not accepted for the summer session of the program, but may receive financial assistance if accepted at another law school. Miss Coleman's educational and career background is also provided in The document."]](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_006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Amelia A. Coleman's Application to the Special Scholarship Program in Law for American Indians")
![["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")
![["Bertha Medell of Bennington, Oklahoma sent a communication to the United States Senate on May 25, 1971, which was referred to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for consideration and a report. Fred R. Harris directed this 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_033_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Official Senate Correspondence Regarding Bertha Medell's Case Referred to the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a reply from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the construction of new facilities at Riverside Indian School. The Bureau informed him that money was appropriated in Fiscal Year 1971 for planning new facilities at Riverside. They expressed hope for the project to be accelerated if more construction funds become available. Miss Julia Mahseet, a Comanche representative on the Riverside Advisory School Board, had previously appealed to Senator Harris for support in improving facilities at the school, citing critical needs for adequate dormitory space and academic facilities. Senator Harris had brought this appeal to the attention of the Bureau of Indian Affairs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs.%20Indian%20Schools,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_003_thumbnail.jpg "Legislative Inquiries and Testimony Requests from Native American Church Leaders")
![["The document consists of correspondence between Senator Fred R. Harris and Mr. Gregory LaVallie, Chairman of the Turtle Mountain Tribal Council, regarding an Adult Education Proposal for the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has provided funding for the program, which includes services for academic and practical knowledge, counseling, community information, and testing. Senator Harris expresses his support for the proposal and indicates that funding is contingent on availability."]](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_017_thumbnail.jpg "Adult Education Proposal for the Turtle Mountain Tribal Council: Correspondence and Responses")
![["Mrs. Bertha Medell received an interim report from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs in response to her inquiry. Fred R. Harris, a U.S. Senator, informed her that he will be in touch with her again once he receives more information."]](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_031_thumbnail.jpg "Interim Report Response to Mrs. Bertha Medell from U.S. Senate Regarding Inquiry with Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Mrs. Bertha Medell received an interim report from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs in response to her inquiry. Senator Fred R. Harris will provide further information to her once he receives additional details."]](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_032_thumbnail.jpg "Interim Report Response Letter to Mrs. Bertha Medell from Senator Fred R. Harris")
![["Bertha Medell received a final reply from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs in response to her recent inquiry. Senator Fred R. Harris enclosed a copy of the reply and offered further assistance if 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_038_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Response to Mrs. Bertha Medell's Inquiry to the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Mr. Jones, the Education Director at Panhandle State College, requested information from Senator Fred R. Harris regarding job opportunities in Indian education for his students. Senator Harris contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs on Mr. Jones' behalf, and they provided information on teaching positions in Bureau schools, recruitment efforts, and resources for potential applicants. The Bureau also offered to provide additional information and assistance to Mr. Jones and his students."]](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_016_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Job Opportunities in Indian Education")