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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0043
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Letter from Otoe-Missouria Tribe to Senator Harris Requesting Restoration of Agricultural and Home Economics Services for Indians
- Date:
- 1966-04-13
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Contract Disputes and Postal Issues in the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1966-05-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0060
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Reflections on Oklahoma City and Indian Country
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Gordon, James L., 1939-
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Congressional Discussions and Debates over the Taos Indian Land Rights and Employee Transfers in the Department of Agriculture"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Agriculture and Food
- Topic:
- Armed Forces, United States, Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Analysis of H.R. 9702: Land Trust for the Summit Lake Paiute Tribe"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975), 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "The 1868 Treaty with the Sioux-Brul, Oglala, and Arapaho: Peace Agreement and Land Reservation Boundaries"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Agricultural laws and legislation, Armed Forces
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Opposition to the Steiger Bill: Resolutions from Navajo and Hopi Communities"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Armed Forces, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0075
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Justice for the First Americans: A Tale of Racism, Struggle, and Hope
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0082
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- LaDonna Crawford Harris: A Tireless Advocate for Native American Rights
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0089
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- LaDonna Harris: A Comanche Woman's Political Journey
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969)
![["The Otoe-Missouria Tribe in Red Rock, Oklahoma is requesting Senator Fred R. Harris and Senator A. S. Mike Monroney to help restore the Extension Service of Agriculture and Home Economics for Indians, which has been abruptly ended. The services provided by the Home Demonstration Agent have been beneficial to the community, including organizing 4-H Club work, arts and crafts instruction, cooking and dressmaking lessons, and promoting events such as an annual dress review and Indian Fair. The community members are requesting the Senators' help in reinstating these valuable services."]](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_0043_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Letter from Otoe-Missouria Tribe to Senator Harris Requesting Restoration of Agricultural and Home Economics Services for Indians")
![["Ralph White is concerned about a contract he bid on at an Indian Agency auction, which was lost in the mail and resulted in a higher bid being accepted. He is seeking help from Senator Fred R. Harris to resolve the issue and ensure that his original bid is honored. The matter is being looked into by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and communication between White, the Agency, and Senator Harris is ongoing."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Contract Disputes and Postal Issues in the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The document is a letter written to Mrs. Sula Saltsman Goodman from Carl Albert, discussing nostalgia for Oklahoma and reminiscing about a visit with a family in the Kiamichis. The document also mentions a conference for the Oklahoma Health and Welfare Association and updates on various individuals and their health conditions. Additionally, there is mention of a family friend in Oklahoma City and plans for deer hunting."]](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_0060_thumbnail.jpg "Reflections on Oklahoma City and Indian Country")
![["The document discusses the history and land rights of the Taos Indians, focusing on their efforts to recover land taken by the United States in 1906. It also addresses a bill aimed at facilitating the transfer of employees from county agricultural committees to the Department of Agriculture. Opposition to the bill is noted, citing concerns about special privileges and potential negative impacts on the Federal civil service system."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0014_thumbnail.jpg "\"Congressional Discussions and Debates over the Taos Indian Land Rights and Employee Transfers in the Department of Agriculture\"")
![["H.R. 9702 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to declare that certain public lands are held in trust by the United States for the Summit Lake Paiute Tribe. The bill donates 600 acres of Federal land to the Tribe, subject to an access right-of-way, and authorizes the Tribe to purchase an additional 40 acres of land owned by a non-Indian. The Indian Claims Commission is directed to consider the value of the donated land for set-off purposes in any claims award."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201970-1971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0017_thumbnail.jpg "\"Analysis of H.R. 9702: Land Trust for the Summit Lake Paiute Tribe\"")
![["The Treaty with the Sioux, Brul, Oglala, Miniconjou, Yanktonai, Hunkpapa, Blackfeet, Cuthead, Two Kettle, Sans Arcs, and Santee, as well as the Arapaho, was signed in 1868. The treaty aimed to establish peace and outlined provisions for dealing with offenders from both sides. It also defined reservation boundaries and allocated land for farming, as well as the construction of necessary buildings on the reservation. The treaty also specified the duties of the agent for the Indians and allowed individuals to select land for farming."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Wounded%20Knee,%201972-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0016_thumbnail.jpg "\"The 1868 Treaty with the Sioux-Brul, Oglala, and Arapaho: Peace Agreement and Land Reservation Boundaries\"")
![["The document contains resolutions from various Native American chapters opposing the Steiger Bill, which proposes to partition land between the Hopi and Navajo tribes. The resolutions highlight the impact of the bill on the livelihood and culture of the Navajo people, emphasizing the unfairness and hardship of eviction from their ancestral lands. The chapters urge the President and Congress to consider alternative solutions that are fair and just to both tribes. Additionally, the Hopi and Navajo traditional leaders express their opposition to the bill, emphasizing the importance of their sacred lands and peaceful coexistence."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "\"Opposition to the Steiger Bill: Resolutions from Navajo and Hopi Communities\"")
![["The document discusses a violent incident between a Native American boy named Bert and a white boy at a school in Oklahoma. The incident highlights the ongoing mistreatment and discrimination faced by Native Americans. The document also mentions efforts by LaDonna Harris to advocate for Native American rights and independence. Additionally, a conversation between two women, Martha and Candy, reveals their personal struggles and emotions related to loss and relationships."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0075_thumbnail.jpg "Justice for the First Americans: A Tale of Racism, Struggle, and Hope")
![["LaDonna Crawford Harris, wife of former Senator Fred R. Harris, is a strong advocate for Indian rights. She has a deep personal connection to the cause, being a member of the Comanche tribe. She has been praised for her fierce dedication and tireless efforts in fighting for the rights of Native Americans. LaDonna Harris has testified before Congress and founded organizations to support Indian self-help projects and lobbying efforts. Despite her busy schedule, she and her husband maintain a strong family life and socialize with friends in their home in Virginia. LaDonna Harris is known for her emotional commitment and strong identification with her Oklahoma roots."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0082_thumbnail.jpg "LaDonna Crawford Harris: A Tireless Advocate for Native American Rights")
![["The document discusses LaDonna Harris, a Comanche woman who is involved in politics and advocacy for American Indians. She grew up in poverty but married a U.S. senator and became active in promoting Indian opportunities and education. LaDonna is described as organized, humorous, and dedicated to her cause. She has faced discrimination and challenges but remains resilient in her efforts to support the Indian community."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0089_thumbnail.jpg "LaDonna Harris: A Comanche Woman's Political Journey")