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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Allegations of Misuse of Federal Funds Meant for Indian Schoolchildren
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Scholarship Aid, 1971
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Struggling Family's Plea for Higher Education Opportunities
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Community health services--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter Seeking Financial Assistance for Daughters' College Education
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter Requesting Advice and Assistance for Indian School Attendance
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Bureau of Indian Affairs on Higher Education Program for American Indians
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, 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_15_049
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Response Letter to Senator Harris Regarding Adult Education and Dental Care Issues in the Indian Community
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- Quetone, Virgil
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_055
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Request for Financial Assistance for Graduate Program Focusing on Minorities: A Letter to Senator Fred Harris
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_061
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Response to Senator Harris Regarding the Proposed 'Free Drop-In School' by the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["Two legal groups accused federal officials of misusing millions of dollars intended for poor Indian schoolchildren, claiming the funds were being used for other purposes. State and local officials denied these accusations and criticized the report. A new legal effort was announced to stop the misuse of funds, with plans to file federal suits and press for the firing of two Bureau of Indian Affairs officials. The report covered 60 districts in seven states and New York, with more than 50% of the $66 million in special federal funds for the 1969-70 school year allegedly misused."]](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_029_thumbnail.jpg "Allegations of Misuse of Federal Funds Meant for Indian Schoolchildren")
![["The document is a letter from the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, in response to an inquiry from Senator Fred R. Harris regarding scholarship aid for Mrs. Bertha Medell. The department has requested information from their field office and will forward it to the Senator once received."]](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_034_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Scholarship Aid, 1971")
![["The writer, Siba Bennington, is writing to Mr. Harris to explain that their two daughters want to enroll in college at Eastern State in Witherow's, Oklahoma to study Business, but they do not have the means to send them. The family has faced financial difficulties due to the husband's illness and inability to work. The writer is hopeful that their neighbors will help out during the difficult times."]](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_035_thumbnail.jpg "Struggling Family's Plea for Higher Education Opportunities")
![["Mrs. Bertha Medell is writing to Mr. Harris to seek advice on how to help her two daughters, Mary Sue and Martha Lau, enroll in college at Eastern State in Wilburton's, Oklahoma. She explains that they have no way to send them to college and mentions that her husband has been sick, making it difficult for them to farm. Mrs. Medell mentions that her daughters have good grades and expresses her desire to not see their potential wasted. She asks Mr. Harris for any advice or assistance he can provide, as her husband is of Chactaw descent and their grandmother has a roll number."]](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_037_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Seeking Financial Assistance for Daughters' College Education")
![["The document is a letter from Mrs. Bertha Medell requesting advice for her daughters, Mary Sue Medell and Martha Law, who have been told they need to be a quarter Indian before they can go to school. She asks for help and advice in this matter."]](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_036_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Requesting Advice and Assistance for Indian School Attendance")
![["The letter is from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Senator Harris, thanking him for his interest in advancing higher education for American Indians. It includes information on the Bureau's Higher Education Program and U.S. Office of Education sponsored financial assistance programs. The letter advises American Indians to contact institutions for admittance and financial aid consideration, as well as to establish their Indian blood quantum and begin the application process with the appropriate Area Office scholarship representative."]](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_039_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Bureau of Indian Affairs on Higher Education Program for American Indians")
![["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")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs received a letter from Senator Harris regarding issues with adult education and dental care for Mr. Virgil Queton. Steps have been taken to reimburse Mr. Queton for his course fees, and the responsibility for dental care for Indian people has been transferred to the U.S. Public Health Service. The letter has been referred to the Director of the Indian Health Service for further 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_049_thumbnail.jpg "Response Letter to Senator Harris Regarding Adult Education and Dental Care Issues in the Indian Community")
![["The letter is a follow-up to a previous request for financial assistance in pursuing a graduate program focused on minorities, specifically Blacks, Chicano, and Indians. The author, Elliott T. Round-Tree, explains his need for further knowledge in working with culturally deprived and disadvantaged individuals, especially in a predominantly white school in Tulsa. He asks Senator Fred Harris for assistance in obtaining grants for minorities and requests a response as soon as possible."]](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_055_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Financial Assistance for Graduate Program Focusing on Minorities: A Letter to Senator Fred Harris")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs received a proposal for a \"Free Drop-In School\" from the Rapid City Indian Service Council, Inc. They are unable to provide assistance at this time due to budget constraints, but are interested in following the progress of the project and have made recommendations for possible funding sources. They will keep Senator Harris advised if they are able to provide assistance in the future."]](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_061_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Senator Harris Regarding the Proposed 'Free Drop-In School' by the Bureau of Indian Affairs")