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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0056
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity Organization
- Date:
- 1967-04-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_14_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution of Endorsement for John Spaan by Tulsa Council of American Indians
- Date:
- 1967-04-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_14_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Support for Mr. John Spaan in Filling the Executive Officer Position
- Date:
- 1967-04-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0060
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Declining an Invitation to the National League of American Pen Women Luncheon: A 1967 Correspondence
- Date:
- 1967-04-12
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0062
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences on Southwestern Cooperative Laboratory Meetings and Educational Research
- Date:
- 1967-05-08
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_14_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Support for John Spaan: Appointment as Executive Officer, Oklahoma City Area Office, Division of Indian Health
- Date:
- 1967-05-15
- Creator:
- Rabeau, E.S. (1969-2004)
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Quapaw Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1968 Fiscal Year Summary of Federal Poverty Programs and Funding
- Date:
- 1967-05-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation Letter to LaDonna for a Speaking Engagement at Ponca City Business and Professional Women's Town Club
- Date:
- 1967-05-16
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_47_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for an Indian Health Center in Hugo, Oklahoma - A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1967-05-17
- Creator:
- Whitebird, Robert A., 1913-2005
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0066
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation Letter for Mental Health Services Division Committee Meeting and Dinner Event
- Date:
- 1967-05-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["LaDonna Harris expresses gratitude for the kind words and support from Howard Walkingstick and declines an invitation to speak at a meeting due to scheduling conflicts and expenses. Howard Walkingstick shares information about Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity and encourages Miss Laura Dester to join the organization. He also praises the work of the organization and its director, Mrs. Iola Taylor."]](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_0056_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity Organization")
![["The Tulsa Council of American Indians endorsed Mr. John Spaan for the Executive Officer position in the Public Health Service's Indian Health Division in Oklahoma City. They believe he is qualified for the position and would be dedicated to serving the Oklahoma Indian community. Congressman Carl Albert thanked them for their endorsement and assured them of his support."]](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_13_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-John%20Spaan%20Appointment,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_14_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution of Endorsement for John Spaan by Tulsa Council of American Indians")
![["Mrs. Woodrow W. King wrote a letter to Congressman Carl Albert recommending Mr. John Spaan for the Executive Officer position in the Public Health Service's Indian Health Division in Oklahoma City. Congressman Albert responded, thanking Mrs. King for her endorsement and assuring her that he will continue to support the Indian Health program in the state."]](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_13_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-John%20Spaan%20Appointment,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_14_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Mr. John Spaan in Filling the Executive Officer Position")
![["Vivian McCullough invites LaDonna Harris to speak at a National League of American Pen Women luncheon, mentioning her previous speaking engagements and suggesting she dress in Indian attire. She also mentions doing public relations work for LaDonna's senator and includes a newspaper article about a recent event. Vivian reminisces about their past interactions and praises LaDonna's rise to national prominence."]](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_0060_thumbnail.jpg "Declining an Invitation to the National League of American Pen Women Luncheon: A 1967 Correspondence")
![["Two letters are exchanged between Dr. Hope Ross and LaDonna Harris, discussing a recent meeting of the Southwestern Cooperative Laboratory and educational research on children of different backgrounds. Dr. Ross expresses gratitude for LaDonna Harris's communication and updates on the meeting."]](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_0062_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences on Southwestern Cooperative Laboratory Meetings and Educational Research")
![["The document is a series of letters and resolutions in support of John Spaan's appointment as Executive Officer in the Oklahoma City Area Office of the Division of Indian Health. Various organizations and individuals, including Congressman Carl Albert and the American Indian Center, express their support and confidence in Spaan's dedication to serving and improving the health and welfare of Indian people. They urge government officials to appoint Spaan to the position."]](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_13_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-John%20Spaan%20Appointment,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_14_0036_thumbnail.jpg "Support for John Spaan: Appointment as Executive Officer, Oklahoma City Area Office, Division of Indian Health")
![["The document provides a summary of various poverty programs and initiatives funded by the federal government in 1968, including Community Action, Project Upward Bound, Project Head Start, Legal Services programs, Job Corps, VISTA, and more. It also discusses efforts by private groups and agencies to support poor communities, such as providing day care for migrant children and reducing food prices for low-income families. Additionally, it mentions the involvement of foundations like the Ford Foundation in funding projects aimed at helping the poor and minorities."]](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_0029_thumbnail.jpg "1968 Fiscal Year Summary of Federal Poverty Programs and Funding")
![["The author, Verna, invites LaDonna to be a speaker at the Ponca City Business and Professional Women's Town Club. She mentions the need for more Democratic representation in Kay County and suggests LaDonna's speech could be about the work of the OIO, her South American trip, or the history of the Indians. Verna expresses gratitude for LaDonna's potential visit and even extends the invitation to LaDonna's husband."]](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_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation Letter to LaDonna for a Speaking Engagement at Ponca City Business and Professional Women's Town Club")
![["The document is from A.P. Matthews to man Carl Albert endorsing the proposal for an Indian Health Center in Hugo, Oklahoma. Matthews highlights the importance of such a center for medically indigent Indians and expresses support for Mrs. Wallace Jefferson's efforts in advocating for the center. He offers his assistance in any way possible to help make the center a reality. man Albert responds, thanking Matthews for his support and acknowledging the importance of the center."]](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_47_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Health,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_47_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for an Indian Health Center in Hugo, Oklahoma - A Call to Action")
![["The document is an invitation to attend a dinner at the home of an artist in the Haight-Ashbury District, followed by a tour of the district. There is also an invitation to attend a meeting at the Hillcrest Juvenile Center with adolescents from San Mateo County high schools to discuss narcotics. The writer suggests arriving at San Francisco Airport before 12:30 p.m. on Friday to participate in the meeting. A return airmail card is enclosed for RSVP."]](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_0066_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation Letter for Mental Health Services Division Committee Meeting and Dinner Event")