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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Appointment of Mrs. LaDonna Harris as Chairman of Women's Advisory Council on Poverty
- Date:
- 1967-09-29
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Human Rights
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Minutes from the January 1969 Women's Advisory Council on Poverty Planning Committee Meeting
- Date:
- 1969-01-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- House Subcommittee Investigates $2 Million Damage to Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1972-12-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_26_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Encouraging Letter to Jim Edmondson Following His Political Race in 1972
- Date:
- 1972-12-09
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States, African Americans
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Termination of Pat Urrey by Creek Tribe
- Date:
- 1973-01-19
- Creator:
- Cox, Claude A., 1913-, Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, International Affairs
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Speeches, addresses, etc., Civil rights--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_27_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between A.J. Edwards, Jr. and Congressman James R. Jones in 1973
- Date:
- 1973-07-17
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress, Civil rights--United States, Political campaigns--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_34_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- 1973 Letter from James R. Jones on Tax Increase Concerns
- Date:
- 1973-09-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Civil rights--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_132_2_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Senate Rejects Amendment to Alter Bilingual Voting Rights Act
- Date:
- 1974-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_21_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Challenging Traditional Hierarchies: A Shift Towards a Decentralized Power Structure
- Date:
- 1974-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States, African Americans
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0052
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman James R. Jones's Response to Mrs. Wright's Support for a Day of Prayer Legislation
- Date:
- 1974-04-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States--History, Civil rights--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["Mrs. LaDonna Harris has been appointed as chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty by the Office of Economic Opportunity. The Council aims to increase women's involvement in the War on Poverty and strengthen efforts to help people move out of poverty. LaDonna Harris, an active member of the Comanche Indian Tribe, has a background in advocacy and community service. The Council has four main objectives, including coordinating efforts of women's groups and evaluating the impact of poverty programs on women. LaDonna Harris is also involved in other organizations and projects, such as recruiting American Indian youths for the Peace Corps. She and her husband, Senator Fred R. Harris, have three children and maintain homes in Oklahoma and Virginia."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Appointment of Mrs. LaDonna Harris as Chairman of Women's Advisory Council on Poverty")
![["The Women's Advisory Council on Poverty Planning Committee held a meeting on January 7, 1969 to discuss preparations for a conference on Women in the War on Poverty. The committee members were introduced and plans were made for workshops and presentations at the conference. Discussions were held on inviting various organizations, subsidizing registration fees, and the structure of the conference. The meeting concluded with plans for workshops and a plenary session for the conference."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20June-February,%201968-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Minutes from the January 1969 Women's Advisory Council on Poverty Planning Committee Meeting")
![["A House subcommittee has opened hearings to determine responsibility for $2 million in damage to the Bureau of Indian Affairs caused by a takeover by militant Indians. White House officials involved in negotiations have refused to testify, citing executive privilege. Some subcommittee members criticize both the Indians and the executive branch for the destruction. Interior Secretary Rogers C. B. Morton defends the negotiations and disagrees that the executive branch overstepped its powers."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Trail%20of%20Broken%20Treaties%20Caravan,%20Hearings,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0008_thumbnail.jpg "House Subcommittee Investigates $2 Million Damage to Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["James R. Jones congratulates Jim on his recent political race and encourages him to continue his interest in public service. Jones has recommended Jim for a position in the Administration to use his talents for the State of Oklahoma. He looks forward to seeing Jim again and sends his best wishes to his family."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_26_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Encouraging Letter to Jim Edmondson Following His Political Race in 1972")
![["A letter from U.S. Senator Dewey F. Bartlett to Bill Rose, Director of the Human Rights Division in Oklahoma, regarding a Creek Indian named Pat Urrey who was fired from her job as a community health representative by Chief Claude Cox. Urrey has been trying to obtain the specific reasons for her termination from Cox, but has not received a response. Bartlett is requesting information from Rose about any actions taken by his office in response to this situation."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Termination of Pat Urrey by Creek Tribe")
![["The document consists of a series of letters exchanged between James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, and A.J. Edwards, Jr. The documents express gratitude for kind remarks and support, mention plans to meet at Rotary meetings, and encourage continued communication and support. The overall tone is friendly and appreciative."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_27_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between A.J. Edwards, Jr. and Congressman James R. Jones in 1973")
![["The document is a letter from Mr. Gus Argrdale to Congressman James R. Jones expressing concern over a proposed tax increase. Argrdale believes that the tax increase would have a negative impact on the economy and on families already struggling to keep up with the cost of living. He praises Congress for holding down federal spending and expresses appreciation for Jones' attention to the matter. The document also includes a brief exchange about a flag decal."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_34_0013_thumbnail.jpg "1973 Letter from James R. Jones on Tax Increase Concerns")
![["Senator Henry Bellmon's amendment to exempt counties with dominant English-speaking Indian populations from bilingual elections under the Voting Rights Act was rejected by the Senate in a vote of 26-59. Bellmon argued that the act made false assumptions about the language dominance of American Indians and that without his amendment, certain counties in Oklahoma would be required to hold bilingual elections without assurance of necessity."]](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_132_2_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201975/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_132_2_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Senate Rejects Amendment to Alter Bilingual Voting Rights Act")
![["ML's are not satisfied with waiting in line for pealing orders and desire a faster process. This is also true in the US, where there is a dispersal of power and reduction of the senior system."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_21_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Challenging Traditional Hierarchies: A Shift Towards a Decentralized Power Structure")
![["The document is a letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Mrs. Mary Belle Wright, thanking her for her support of legislation proclaiming April 30th as a day of prayer. Jones expresses his own support for the concept outlined in Senate Resolution 193 and hopes to be able to support it when it comes to the House of Representatives for a vote."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0000-District%20Office,%20P%20%5B1%20of%202%5D/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0052_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman James R. Jones's Response to Mrs. Wright's Support for a Day of Prayer Legislation")