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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_007_2_13_42_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lyle H. Boren Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Improved Indian Housing in Oklahoma: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967), 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Opportunities for Indian Employment and Development
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Commerce, Education
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Summary of Bureau of Indian Affairs Budget Cuts and its Impact on Indian Employment Opportunities
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter to the Senator: Mismanagement of O.E.O. Funds in Indian Reservations
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1965 Report on Educational Assistance and Development Work with Indian Families in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0047
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Governor Henry Bellmon Criticizes Anti-Poverty Program, Calls for More Responsible Jobs for Indian School Students
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- Bellmon, Henry
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Interior Secretary Udall Orders Complete Review of Federal Government's Indian Services to Improve Living Standards
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Grant Funding Announced for Anti-Poverty Program, Mental Health Training, and Road Surfacing in Norman, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Senator Fred Harris: A Plea for Assistance and Education from a Comanche Parent
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Housing Discrimination Inquiry at Chilocco Indian School
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["The project in Okfuskee County aims to improve school buildings and perform related work throughout various school districts in the county. The project is sponsored by the County Superintendent of Schools and has legal authority to operate in the designated areas. Headquarters for supervision is located in Okemah."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lyle%20H.%20Boren%20Collection/Subject%20Files,%201935-1946-CAC_CC_007_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_007_2_13_42_0000-Works%20Progress%20Administration%20(WPA),%20Okfuskee%20County,%20Okemah%20Pecan%20Bowl%20Association,%20Projects,%20Roads,%20Schools,%20and%20Women/thumbnails/CAC_CC_007_2_13_42_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Improved Indian Housing in Oklahoma: A Call to Action")
![["The Oklahoma City Air Materiel Area (OCAMA) is facing a worker crisis and is implementing a crash educational program to fill 1,931 new jobs. General McNickle is working to recruit more highly trained technicians to meet the shortage of skilled workers. Eunice Shriver, wife of Sargent Shriver, will visit Oklahoma to support the mentally retarded. The transfer of the aircraft instrument workload to OCAMA will create additional jobs and increase the annual payroll. The Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce is assisting with the transition. Sen. and Mrs. Harris are actively involved in supporting Mrs. Shriver's visit to Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Opportunities for Indian Employment and Development")
![["The text discusses budget cuts in various areas, including a $40,000 cut in extension, a $36,000 cut in adult education, a $250,000 cut in road construction, and a reduction in Oklahoma Indian money from $16,500,000 to $14,000,000. There is also an increased national expenditure by $7,000,000, with a focus on construction. The text suggests that if there is a significant cut in construction, roads should be built for Indian employment, potentially creating 25-50 jobs with an additional $258,000."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Summary of Bureau of Indian Affairs Budget Cuts and its Impact on Indian Employment Opportunities")
![["Ethel Stotesbury, a Vista Volunteer, expresses concern about the mismanagement of O.E.O. funds on Indian reservations. She criticizes the high salaries and administrative costs, and suggests more efficient use of funds to benefit the Navajo community. Stotesbury highlights the need for school buses and support for pre-schools, and emphasizes the importance of helping the younger generation. She plans to continue her work among the Indians in Oklahoma after leaving Arizona, seeking to make a positive impact despite the challenges faced due to waste and inefficiency in the O.E.O. system."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to the Senator: Mismanagement of O.E.O. Funds in Indian Reservations")
![["The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service has been working with Indian families for the past ten years, providing educational assistance to help improve their social, cultural, and economic conditions. The program aims to establish communication, encourage use of educational services, develop resources, involve leadership, improve family food supply, clothing, health, housing, and safety, promote family business management, agricultural production, and marketing, as well as engage in resource development and public affairs. 4-H club work is also a key focus of the program. The report highlights the challenges and successes of the Extension work with Indian families in Oklahoma."]](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_0039_thumbnail.jpg "1965 Report on Educational Assistance and Development Work with Indian Families in Oklahoma")
![["Governor Henry Bellmon defended the administration of the federal anti-poverty program in Oklahoma, stating that it is not being administered on a partisan basis. He approved grants for youth corps programs in Guthrie, Midwest City-Del City, and Lawton-Fort Sill, but criticized the latter for only offering menial tasks to Indian youngsters. Bellmon recommended assigning them to jobs with higher responsibility and intellectual stimulus."]](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_0047_thumbnail.jpg "Governor Henry Bellmon Criticizes Anti-Poverty Program, Calls for More Responsible Jobs for Indian School Students")
![["Interior Secretary Udall announced a complete review of the federal government's Indian services with the aim of drafting new legislation to improve Indian living standards. He suggested separating economic development from political development for tribes and allowing Indians to mortgage their land and move towards ending government wardship. Udall also mentioned plans to appoint a new deputy commissioner for Indian education programs and work with states to improve the position of Indians in American society. Senator Harris' plea for American Indians was supported by Senator Mondale and Senator Mansfield, who highlighted the high levels of poverty and substandard housing among Indians in their states. They called for private initiative to help Indians raise themselves out of poverty."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Interior Secretary Udall Orders Complete Review of Federal Government's Indian Services to Improve Living Standards")
![["Several grants and contracts have been awarded to organizations in Norman, Oklahoma, including a program development grant to Cleeland County Community Action Foundation, an in-service training grant in mental health to Griffin Memorial Hospital, and a contract awarded to Ken Richardson, Inc. for surfacing a section of the Little Axe Road in Cleveland County."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Grant Funding Announced for Anti-Poverty Program, Mental Health Training, and Road Surfacing in Norman, Oklahoma")
![["The author, William Reynolds, writes a letter to the senator Fred Harris in Washington D.C. seeking help and advice regarding his financial struggles in providing for his family. He expresses his desire to go to college and pursue his interests in Zoology and Art, but has been unable to do so due to lack of funds. He also mentions his unsuccessful attempts to secure loans and assistance from various agencies. Reynolds emphasizes the importance of proper housing and education for his children, and asks for the senator's help in improving his situation."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Fred Harris: A Plea for Assistance and Education from a Comanche Parent")
![["Mrs. N.L. Thornton inquired about housing discrimination on the Chalaco campus. The response from Dr. Leon Wall, Superintendent, Chalaco Indian School, explained the housing policies at Chalaco. The school has limited quarters available and a specific allocation process based on job responsibilities and contributions to the school. The Thorntons had experienced difficulties with neighbors in the past, and the school had delayed approving Thornton's trial period. The school expressed regret that the Thorntons were unhappy but stated they had no other alternative."]](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_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Housing Discrimination Inquiry at Chilocco Indian School")