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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Letter from Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men to the United States Senate
- Date:
- 1966-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation for John H. Spaan as Executive Officer
- Date:
- 1966-01-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Older people--Medical care--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Mrs. Gertrude L. Ray to Senator Fred Harris Regarding American Indian Poverty and Government Spending
- Date:
- 1966-01-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris' Letter to Reverend Ted Reynolds Regarding Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1966-02-23
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred Harris' Letter on Indian Affairs and Research Recommendations
- Date:
- 1966-04-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for Senator Harris' Column on American Indian Policy in The Saturday Evening Post
- Date:
- 1966-04-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris' Response to Harvey E. West Regarding Indian Opportunities in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1966-04-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris's Response to Mrs. Jack Howard on Indian Welfare
- Date:
- 1966-04-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Harris' Correspondence with VISTA Volunteer Ethel Stokesbury Regarding Navajo Reservation Work
- Date:
- 1966-04-27
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between and Mrs. Jack Howard and Senator Fred Harris
- Date:
- 1966-05-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["The Great Council of the United States of the Improved Order of Red Men is concerned about the complexity of the government and believes that fraternal organizations should take a more active interest in governmental affairs. They have sent a resolution to the Honorable Fred R. Harris and Larry W. Heringer of the United States Senate, urging them to consider the importance of Americanism and the need for citizens to better understand their liberties and freedom."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Letter from Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men to the United States Senate")
![["The document is a series of letters recommending John H. Spaan for the position of Executive Officer in the Oklahoma City Area Office. Mrs. Dolorosa Spooner, a registered nurse, and A. D. Hogan, Chairman of Precinct 50, Ward 3, both highly recommend Mr. Spaan for his dedication, work ethic, and loyalty to the administration. They believe he is the best candidate for the position and urge Dr. Rabeau and others to seriously consider him. They also highlight Mr. Spaan's involvement in political affairs and support for the President."]](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_14_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-John%20Spaan%20Appointment,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation for John H. Spaan as Executive Officer")
![["Mrs. Gertrude L. Ray of Norman, Oklahoma, wrote a letter to Senator Fred Harris expressing concern about the poverty among American Indians, specifically the Northern Cheyenne Indians in Montana. She questioned why the federal government was sending funds to foreign countries while neglecting the needs of Native Americans in the United States. Mrs. Ray also criticized President Lyndon B. Johnson for not addressing the issue of Indian poverty and urged for a focus on domestic affairs before international involvement. She emphasized the importance of helping Native Americans and expressed worry about the rising cost of living and financial burden on future generations."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Mrs. Gertrude L. Ray to Senator Fred Harris Regarding American Indian Poverty and Government Spending")
![["The text is a letter from Fred R. Harris, a U.S. Senator, thanking Reverend Ted Reynolds for his interest and work in Indian Affairs, specifically the Little Ax project. Harris commends Reynolds for his sustained interest in the welfare of Indian people and expresses his intention to visit Reynolds in the future to see his work firsthand."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Letter to Reverend Ted Reynolds Regarding Indian Affairs")
![["Fred R. Harris, a member of the U.S. Senate, is interested in Indian matters and recommends contacting Harold Cameron for information on modern Indian attitudes and problems. Harris's wife is a member of the Comanche Indian tribe and is involved in a non-profit organization to help Oklahoma Indians. Harris suggests reaching out to Cameron at the Southwest Center for Human Relations Studies at the University of Oklahoma for source material on the topic."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred Harris' Letter on Indian Affairs and Research Recommendations")
![["The letter is from Jim Monroe to Stewart Alsop, enclosing a Congressional Record clipping of Senator Harris' speech on American Indian policy and suggesting that Senator Harris write a Speaking Out column for the Saturday Evening Post on the subject. Monroe believes that Harris' knowledge of the problems and proposed solutions would be of interest to readers."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for Senator Harris' Column on American Indian Policy in The Saturday Evening Post")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris thanks Harvey E. West for his letter regarding the treatment of Indians. He has added West's name to the membership list of an organization for Indian opportunity and has sent him a brochure for more information. Senator Harris also offers his assistance in the future."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Response to Harvey E. West Regarding Indian Opportunities in Oklahoma")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris thanks Mrs. Jack Howard for her letter expressing interest in the welfare of Indians. He encloses a copy of his speech on the topic and includes her on the membership list of Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity, an organization led by his wife. Senator Harris encourages Mrs. Howard to reach out to him in the future and expresses gratitude for her interest."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris's Response to Mrs. Jack Howard on Indian Welfare")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris responds to a letter from VISTA volunteer Ethel Stokesbury, expressing interest in her work on the Navajo reservation and offering assistance. He also mentions forwarding her letter to Senator Paul Fannin."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Harris' Correspondence with VISTA Volunteer Ethel Stokesbury Regarding Navajo Reservation Work")
![["The text is a letter from and Mrs. Jack Howard to Senator Fred Harris thanking him for his work on important legislative bills and offering their congratulations and best wishes. They express appreciation for his efforts to improve the lives of both humans and animals, and hope he will continue to work towards correcting the wrongs that exist."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between and Mrs. Jack Howard and Senator Fred Harris")
