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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_58_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Meeting Arrangements and Logistics for Seminole Meeting at Interior Department
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Armed Forces, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0073
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- La Donna Harris: A Tireless Advocate for Native American Rights and Opportunities
- Date:
- 1970-01-26
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Housing and Community Development
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Comanche Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0081
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- La Donna Harris: A Senate Wife Championing the American Indian Cause
- Date:
- 1970-05-24
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Names:
- Comanche Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Happy Camp and Dora Ortega's Correspondence on Tribal Affairs
- Date:
- 1970-08-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Sac and Fox Nation, Shawnee Tribe, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Transforming Indian Affairs: A New Era of Service and Self-Determination
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Government Operations and Politics, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973), 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Hearings on the Disposition of Funds for Various Indian Claims
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Ojibwa Indians, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, 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_109_5_1_5_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Matrix showing the Applicability of Assistance Programs to Drought Problems
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_5_1_5_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Trout Ponds for Recreation booklet; United States Department of Agriculture Farmers' Bulletin No. 2249
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["A meeting is scheduled for July 16th at 11:00 a.m. at the Interior Building with Assistant Secretary Harrison Loesch and someone from the Solicitor's Office. Hotel reservations have been made for Jimmy Rodgers and Charlie Grounds at the Statler-Hilton for the night of July 15th. Confirmation will be sent to the office."]](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_82_58_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Seminole,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_58_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Meeting Arrangements and Logistics for Seminole Meeting at Interior Department")
![["LaDonna Harris, a Comanche activist and wife of Senator Fred R. Harris, has been working for over ten years to improve the living conditions and opportunities for American Indians. She founded Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity, which focuses on self-help programs for Indian youth and adults. Harris has also been involved in various committees and organizations advocating for Indian rights and empowerment. She hopes that her work will inspire similar efforts nationwide and is eager for the National Council for Indian Opportunity to become more active in addressing the issues faced by Indian communities."]](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_0073_thumbnail.jpg "La Donna Harris: A Tireless Advocate for Native American Rights and Opportunities")
![["La Donna Harris, the wife of Senator Fred R. Harris, is actively involved in advocating for American Indians through her organization Americans for Indian Opportunity. Despite her efforts, there has been a lack of response from the government, leading to frustration and a decision to step down from the National Council on Indian Opportunity. Harris is determined to push for action and change, even if it means being more assertive towards the administration."]](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_0081_thumbnail.jpg "La Donna Harris: A Senate Wife Championing the American Indian Cause")
![["The document is a series of letters and news articles regarding the Sac and Fox Tribal Business Committee's trip to Washington, D.C. They received compliments for their participation and presentations, and thanked Congressman Happy Camp for his hospitality. The committee also discussed tribal issues and future plans. Additionally, there is a mention of a new livestock market opening in Holdenville, Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Sac%20and%20Fox%20Indians,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Happy Camp and Dora Ortega's Correspondence on Tribal Affairs")
![["The document discusses the positive changes being made in the Bureau of Indian Affairs under Commissioner Bruce, who is working to make the Bureau more responsive to the needs of Indian tribes. These changes include improving hatchery techniques for lobster breeding, increasing career opportunities for educated Indians, and promoting self-determination for tribes. The document also highlights the challenges and obstacles faced in implementing these changes, and the need for continued efforts to improve Indian affairs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_28_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek%20Nation,%201971%20Sept.%20-%201978%20June.,%201971-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Transforming Indian Affairs: A New Era of Service and Self-Determination")
![["The document provides information on hearings held by the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs in March 1971 regarding various bills related to the disposition of funds appropriated to pay judgments in favor of different Native American tribes. Witnesses included congressmen, tribal council members, and officials from the Department of the Interior. The bills discussed included H.R. 1100, H.R. 1444, H.R. 3830, H.R. 3333, H.R. 6072, H.R. 3148, and H.R. 4353. Opposition witnesses also presented their arguments during the hearings."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Schedule%20of%20Meetings,%201971-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Hearings on the Disposition of Funds for Various Indian Claims")
![["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")
![["Matrix showing the Applicability of Assistance Programs to Drought Problems"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_5_1_5_0000-Agriculture,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_5_1_5_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Matrix showing the Applicability of Assistance Programs to Drought Problems")
![["Trout Ponds for Recreation booklet; United States Department of Agriculture Farmers' Bulletin No. 2249"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_5_1_5_0000-Agriculture,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_5_1_5_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Trout Ponds for Recreation booklet; United States Department of Agriculture Farmers' Bulletin No. 2249")