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- Identifier:
- c019_007_015_001
- Contributing Institution:
- Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
- Collection:
- Robert J. Dole Speeches Collection, 1958-1996
- Title:
- Mayor's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped - Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 28 November 1969
- Date:
- 1969-11-28
- Creator:
- Dole, Robert J., 1923-2021
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Names:
- Dole, Robert J., 1923-2021, Winston-Salem Journal, Inc., Kiser, Bill
- Topic:
- Rehabilitation, Education, Children with disabilities, People with disabilities--Employment
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Profile of Robert J. Havighurst: Director of the National Study of American Indian Education and Leading Educational Scholar
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_20_004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Scholarship Opportunities for American Indian Youth: A Guide by the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1972 Senate Bill S. 3230: Disposition of Funds in Favor of Assiniboine Tribes"
- Date:
- 1970-06-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education, Higher--United States, Armed Forces, United States
- Congress:
- 105th (1997-1999), 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Federal Funding for Navajo Community College: An Analysis of H.R. 5068"
- Date:
- 1970-06-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Education, Higher--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- National Study Recommends Greater Indian Control in Education: Major Findings and Recommendations from the National Study of American Indian Education
- Date:
- 1970-12-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Apache Indians, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Hopi Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences Regarding Denial of Special Scholarship Program for American Indian Law Student
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Education
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Letter from the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Regarding a Proposal for American Indian Education
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_046
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Request for Federal Funding Support for a Study on Art Education in Native American Communities
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Scholarship Inquiry for Indian College Students: A Letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Education
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["Remarks of Bob Dole to the Mayor's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped. He discusses the potential and capabilities of disabled Americans, employment of disabled Americans, and the barriers disabled Americans face."]](https://dolecollections.ku.edu/files/medium/80/c019_007_015_001/c019_007_015_001.jpg "Mayor's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped - Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 28 November 1969")
![["Professor Robert J. Havighurst is the Director of the National Study of American Indian Education and is well-known for his expertise in schools and school systems. He has a diverse background in education, human development, psychology, sociology, and anthropology. In addition to his work on American Indian education, he has conducted studies on public high schools, delinquent-prone youth, and child-rearing in Indian tribes. Some of his notable publications include books on educating gifted children, society and education in Brazil, and comparative perspectives on education."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Education,,%201970-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Profile of Robert J. Havighurst: Director of the National Study of American Indian Education and Leading Educational Scholar")
![["The document provides information about scholarships available for American Indian youth, including federal aids, state aids, and tribal aids. It highlights the contributions of Amanda H. Finley in increasing scholarship opportunities for Indian students. The pamphlet also discusses the application process for federal scholarships and working scholarships available at Federal boarding schools."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_20_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_20_004_thumbnail.jpg "Scholarship Opportunities for American Indian Youth: A Guide by the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The document is a bill introduced in the Senate to provide for the disposition of funds appropriated to pay a judgment in favor of the Assiniboine Tribes of Indians. The funds are to be divided between the Assiniboine Tribe of the Fort Peck Reservation and the Assiniboine Tribe of the Fort Belknap Reservation, and used for purposes authorized by the respective Assiniboine treaty committees. The bill also outlines the eligibility criteria for enrollment and distribution of funds to members of the tribes, as well as tax exemptions and regulations for the distribution process."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "\"1972 Senate Bill S. 3230: Disposition of Funds in Favor of Assiniboine Tribes\"")
![["H.R. 5068, introduced by Mr. Steiger of Arizona, Mr. Haley, and Mr. Rhodes, aims to authorize grants for the Navajo Community College to assist in its construction, operation, and maintenance. The college, which is the first of its kind on an Indian reservation, opened in January 1969 and is operated by the Navajo Tribe. The bill also includes provisions for federal operating grants and appropriations for the college."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0014_thumbnail.jpg "\"Federal Funding for Navajo Community College: An Analysis of H.R. 5068\"")
![["The National Study of American Indian Education, directed by Robert J. Havighurst, recommends that decision making about Indian education should be increasingly in the hands of Indians. The report suggests greater Indian influence on education programs, more Indian representation on school boards, and curriculum that is compatible with Indian needs. The study also emphasizes the importance of maintaining respect for Indian culture while preparing students to navigate both Indian and non-Indian societies. President Nixon's Message on Indian Affairs and the U.S. Senate Sub-Committee on Indian Education's recommendations are also endorsed in the report."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Education,,%201970-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0002_thumbnail.jpg "National Study Recommends Greater Indian Control in Education: Major Findings and Recommendations from the National Study of American Indian Education")
![["The letter is a response to Senator Harris regarding a student named Bentley Beams who was denied acceptance into a Special Scholarship Program in Law for American Indians at the University of New Mexico. The letter expresses concern and promises to provide more information once the matter is checked. Senator Harris had inquired on behalf of Mr. Beams, who had previously written a letter expressing disappointment over the denial. The University of New Mexico School of Law had received over 150 applicants for the program but could only accept 35, leading to the denial of Ms. Amelia A. Coleman, the student in question. The letter also mentions the possibility of financial assistance if Ms. Coleman is accepted at another law school for the fall semester. Ms. Coleman's resume details her educational background, career goals, and employment history."]](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_002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences Regarding Denial of Special Scholarship Program for American Indian Law Student")
![["The letter is from the Office of American Indian Affairs in response to Senator Harris' inquiry about a proposal for an innovative concept in the education of American Indians submitted by the Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts. The proposal is being reviewed and considered for funding by Dr. Paul Carnell, who administers a program for short-term higher education personnel training institutes. The Indian community of Oklahoma supports the proposal, which aims to involve Indian people with college instructors and professors to study Indian culture and develop Indian-oriented curricula. Applicants will be notified of the final decision by December 15. The director of the Office of American Indian Affairs, Helen M. Scheirbeck, offers 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_020_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Letter from the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Regarding a Proposal for American Indian Education")
![["The letter is from Peter O'Boyle, an Assistant Professor of Art Education at the University of Arizona, requesting help from Senator Fred Harris in obtaining federal funding for a study on art instruction for Indian students. O'Boyle believes that there is a need for improvement in Indian education to preserve their culture while also enabling them to integrate into mainstream society. He hopes to compare the values of teachers and students to determine the impact on art 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_046_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Federal Funding Support for a Study on Art Education in Native American Communities")
![["Katie Hawkins wrote to Senator Fred R. Harris inquiring about scholarships for her son to attend college and pursue a degree in engineering. The Bureau of Indian Affairs responded, providing information on available sources of aid for Indian college students and directing further questions to area or agency offices. Hawkins expressed gratitude for the help received in the past and emphasized the financial difficulties her son faces. The Bureau wished her son success in securing the training he desires."]](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_014_thumbnail.jpg "Scholarship Inquiry for Indian College Students: A Letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs")