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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1967 Correspondence from Southwestern Cooperative Educational Laboratory to Mrs. LaDonna Harris
- Date:
- 1966-04-23
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Letter Discussing Indian Population in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1966-05-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for Training Program for Indians at Tinker Air Field
- Date:
- 1966-06-14
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0049
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- An Overview of the Southwest Center for Educational Leadership (SWCEL): Planning, Leadership, and Financial Support
- Date:
- 1966-06-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Overview of the Southwestern Cooperative Educational Laboratory and Its Programs
- Date:
- 1966-06-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Indians, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Expansion of Public Health Services in Talihina, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1966-07-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Older people--Medical care--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1965 Correspondence Regarding Alleged Misconduct and Discrimination at Ft. Sill Indian School
- Date:
- 1966-10-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and University of Oklahoma's School of Music Regarding American Indian Music Research Projects
- Date:
- 1966-10-31
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_45_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Status of Projects in the Choctaw Nation Southeastern Oklahoma: A Comprehensive Overview
- Date:
- 1966-12-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Energy, Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Indian Health Traffic Safety Promotion and Education
- Date:
- 1966-12-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["The Southwestern Cooperative Educational Laboratory, Inc. has sent materials to Mrs. LaDonna Harris explaining how their organization is set up and functions. The materials include a brochure, newsletters, and articles of incorporation and by-laws. The letter is signed by Iva Wilsey on behalf of the Director Paul V. Petty."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1967 Correspondence from Southwestern Cooperative Educational Laboratory to Mrs. LaDonna Harris")
![["The writer, Fred P. Schonwald, is requesting updated information from Senator Fred R. Harris regarding the percentage of Indians living in Oklahoma. He mentions giving a talk on Indian art and Indians at the Library and being asked to speak at a university class on the subject. Schonwald also references a recent statement made by Senator Harris on the topic."]](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_0029_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Letter Discussing Indian Population in Oklahoma")
![["Fred is proposing a training program but emphasizes that the actual cost breakdown has not been estimated yet. He suggests that if trainees have a high school education and some background knowledge, they can receive advanced training quickly. Fred hopes that the BIA will convert an existing facility for the program to save costs. He also mentions that resumes of training personnel will be sent soon and asks what type of trainee the Bureau wants trained in order to provide a detailed cost section per trainee."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for Training Program for Indians at Tinker Air Field")
![["SWCEL has received broad support from educators, community leaders, and other stakeholders in the four-state region it serves. The facility is locally controlled and funded, with private financial support also contributing to its programs. The Regional Council, made up of various members from the education and community sectors, oversees the facility's governance. The Laboratory program aims to involve citizens at the local level in addressing educational and social issues in their communities. SWCEL's financial support comes from the U.S. Office of Education."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20January-May,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0049_thumbnail.jpg "An Overview of the Southwest Center for Educational Leadership (SWCEL): Planning, Leadership, and Financial Support")
![["The Southwestern Cooperative Educational Laboratory, Inc. was established under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to address educational needs in Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, and New Mexico. The Laboratory has a decentralized structure with Area Directors in each state, and its programs focus on research, innovation, and addressing regional education challenges. The Laboratory operates workshops for teachers and school board members, and plans to address issues such as cultural diversity and teacher training. Dr. Paul V. Petty, with extensive experience in education, serves as the Laboratory Director. The Laboratory aims to work collaboratively with various educational agencies and groups to improve education in the region."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Overview of the Southwestern Cooperative Educational Laboratory and Its Programs")
![["The document is a letter from Carl Albert to Sula Goodman discussing a County Health Department Program Plan for Latimer County. Albert provides names of contacts in the county and expresses interest in being interviewed. The document also includes information about the addition of a nutritionist at Talihina Service Unit and plans for the publication \"Talking Leaves.\""]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-Sula%20Goodman,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Expansion of Public Health Services in Talihina, Oklahoma")
![["Mrs. Bonnie Turner wrote to Congressman Page Belcher expressing concerns about the deteriorating educational program at Fort Sill Indian School, discrimination against Indian employees, improper conduct by staff members, and fear of retaliation for speaking out. The Bureau of Indian Affairs responded, stating that the complaints were largely unfounded or overdrawn, and that there are well-defined grievance procedures in place for employees. The Bureau also explained that the school is now serving students with severe educational needs and that employee rights are protected. Mrs. Turner's letter was returned with the Bureau's response."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/89th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_8_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965-1966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1965 Correspondence Regarding Alleged Misconduct and Discrimination at Ft. Sill Indian School")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from the Director of the School of Music at the University of Oklahoma, informing him of proposed research projects and institutes related to American Indian music. The projects aim to study a collection of recorded American Indian music to better prepare musicologists and public school music teachers for teaching this literature. The Director seeks advice and suggestions from Senator Harris on developing and submitting the proposals to the United States Office of Education. The goal is to secure funding for the projects and institutes by January 1, 1967. Senator Harris and his wife are invited to review and provide feedback on the final programs before submission. The Director emphasizes the cultural importance of the proposed programs in educating youth and studying the heritage of the West."]](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_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and University of Oklahoma's School of Music Regarding American Indian Music Research Projects")
![["The document provides a summary of the status of various projects within the Choctaw Nation in southeastern Oklahoma, including education, housing, and other branches. It includes information on scholarship grants for higher education, housing projects in various counties, and the status of specific housing projects in the Third National District. Key points include the number of grants approved for higher education, the types of housing projects in progress, and the status of specific housing projects within the Choctaw Nation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_63_45_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Choctaw,%201967/CAC_CC_001_4_63_45_0001.pdf "Status of Projects in the Choctaw Nation Southeastern Oklahoma: A Comprehensive Overview")
![["The document is from Raymond J. Stoll, a construction engineer and safety consultant, to Mr. Frank Lyon of the Oklahoma Highway Commission. Stoll discusses the traffic safety promotion efforts being done through Indian Health activities and Area publications. He mentions the importance of safety education among Indians and provides examples of these initiatives. Stoll also mentions his collaboration with Sula Goodman, a Public Information Specialist, in promoting safety. He expresses appreciation for Lyon's interest in Indian Health and offers further assistance in advancing traffic safety education in Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-Sula%20Goodman,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Health Traffic Safety Promotion and Education")