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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Consumer Protection Center in South Providence
- Date:
- 1967-12-27
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_70_47_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Investigation of School Lunch Program for Indian Children in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- An Overview of the Indian Health Service Staffing and Appropriations for Fiscal Years 1968-1970
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1968 Report: Public Assistance Payments and Work Experience Programs under the Economic Opportunity Act
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Proceedings of the Womanpower-in-Action Forum: Towards the Reduction of Violence (1968)
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Higher--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Women for Change: A 1968 Newsletter on Addressing Violence, Extremism, and Famine
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Higher--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1968 Women in the War on Poverty Conference: List of Participating Organizations and Representatives
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Agriculture and Food
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Higher--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Summary and Feedback on the Second Annual Conference of Women in the War on Poverty, 1968: Programs, Insights, and Recommendations
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, African Americans
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1968 Emergency Relief Efforts and Calls for Unity Among Various Faith-Based Organizations
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- Snow, C.P.
- Topic:
- Higher--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Improving Community Involvement in Government Programs: A Report on the 1968 Community Representatives Advisory Council Meeting
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["The document is a series of letters between LaDonna Harris, Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, and Mrs. Irving Altman, Chairman of the Consumer Protection Center in South Providence. LaDonna Harris expresses interest in the work of the Consumer Protection Center and suggests collaboration to address consumer issues in low-income communities. Mrs. Altman provides information about the center's activities and offers to cooperate with LaDonna Harris in combatting poverty through consumer protection. LaDonna Harris acknowledges the importance of the center's work and suggests sharing information at a national conference. Both parties express mutual appreciation and support for each other's efforts."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Consumer Protection Center in South Providence")
![["The University of New Mexico School of Law is offering a special scholarship program for American Indians to attend law school. The program includes an eight-week summer session and support for the first year of law school. Students will receive grants to cover expenses, full tuition scholarships, travel funds, and book allowances. The program aims to encourage American Indians to pursue legal studies and provide them with the necessary skills for success in law school. Applicants must have completed at least three years of college and demonstrate aptitude for law. Approximately 15 scholarships will be awarded for the summer session, with selection based on college records, interest in the program, and Law School Admission Test scores. Students who continue in the program will enroll as regular law students in the following academic year. Additional opportunities for development and individualized attention will be provided to participants."]](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_70_47_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Education,%201968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_70_47_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Investigation of School Lunch Program for Indian Children in Oklahoma")
![["The document discusses the staffing and funding challenges faced by the Indian Health Service in fiscal years 1968, 1969, and 1970. It highlights the need for additional positions to meet staffing requirements for hospital facilities and addresses the appropriations provided by Congress. The document also provides data on the number of patients and the percent change in workload items for selected categories in Oklahoma and the Indian Health Service areas. Additionally, it includes tables analyzing the cost of additional employees and funds required for supplies and equipment for fiscal years 1970 and 1971."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Health,%201969-1971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0004_thumbnail.jpg "An Overview of the Indian Health Service Staffing and Appropriations for Fiscal Years 1968-1970")
![["The document provides statistics on public assistance payments in the United States from January 1967 to January 1968. It includes data on federally aided programs such as Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) and medical vendor payments. The Advance Release of Statistics on Public Assistance also includes information on work experience and training programs under Title V of the Economic Opportunity Act. The data shows the amount of assistance provided each month and the percentage change from the preceding month and the same month of the preceding year."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0006_thumbnail.jpg "1968 Report: Public Assistance Payments and Work Experience Programs under the Economic Opportunity Act")
![["The document provides information about a forum titled \"Womanpower-in-Action\" held on July 23-24, 1968, towards the reduction of violence. It includes a list of guest discussants, their biographical notes, and the agenda for the event. The guest discussants include individuals from various fields such as community leadership, academia, and government. The document also provides detailed biographical information about some of the key participants, including Ruth Atkins, Henry E. Bowes, and Attorney General Ramsey Clark."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Proceedings of the Womanpower-in-Action Forum: Towards the Reduction of Violence (1968)")
![["The newsletter \"Womanpower in Action\" is focused on empowering women to work towards creating a more humane society and combatting violence and extremism. The newsletter discusses the despair felt in 1968 and the need for private citizens to come together to work towards peace and change. It highlights the potential issues facing the world in 1969, such as war, civil unrest, and poverty. The newsletter also emphasizes the strength and courage of women in facing these challenges."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Women for Change: A 1968 Newsletter on Addressing Violence, Extremism, and Famine")
![["Various national organizations, government departments, and local areas responded to a questionnaire regarding the second annual conference of Women in the War on Poverty, held in May 1968. The organizations included B'nai B'rith, National Association of Women's Deans and Counsellors, National Council of Negro Women, and American Association of University Women, among others. Government departments such as Social Security Administration and Department of Agriculture also participated. Local areas represented included Child Development Center in Arlington, Virginia, and Change, Inc. The responses highlighted the involvement of women in addressing poverty and social issues."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0008_thumbnail.jpg "1968 Women in the War on Poverty Conference: List of Participating Organizations and Representatives")
![["The responses to a questionnaire on the Second Annual Conference of Women in the War on Poverty in 1968 highlighted various programs and initiatives to alleviate poverty in the United States, including Head Start, Job Corps, education, legislation, welfare, race relations, employment, health, and community planning. Participants found the conference useful for networking, learning, and discussing poverty-related issues, but also noted areas for improvement such as more practical suggestions, longer workshops, and better coordination of community efforts. Some felt there was too much focus on Negro problems and not enough on other minority groups."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Summary and Feedback on the Second Annual Conference of Women in the War on Poverty, 1968: Programs, Insights, and Recommendations")
![["The document discusses the state of despair and crisis in the world in 1968, as expressed by author C.P. Snow. Snow emphasizes the importance of working towards peace and addressing issues such as famine. The document also mentions the organization Womanpower-in-Action and lists the participating national organizations."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0040_thumbnail.jpg "1968 Emergency Relief Efforts and Calls for Unity Among Various Faith-Based Organizations")
![["The document discusses the criticism and suggestions from the Community Representatives Advisory Council (CRAC) regarding the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO). The CRAC feels that the involvement of the poor is not recognized or acted upon by OEO at the regional and community level. They suggest establishing regional CRACs to educate community representatives on OEO programs and funding. The Poor want a voice in program prioritization and evaluation, and more grants for low-income housing. They also recommend tapping retired Federal employees for poverty agency jobs and ensuring that representatives on CAP boards are actually from the Poor community."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20June-February,%201968-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Improving Community Involvement in Government Programs: A Report on the 1968 Community Representatives Advisory Council Meeting")