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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Seneca Indians: Resources and Assistance from Senator Fred Harris
- Date:
- 1971-02-22
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Meeting Schedule for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-03-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ojibwa Indians, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Meeting Schedule and Agenda for the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-03-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, Ojibwa Indians, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Democratic Party U.S.
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_022
- 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 Mr. A.R. Morrison's Inquiry Regarding Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-03-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Concerning Barbara Harrington's Application for a Bureau of Indian Affairs Grant
- Date:
- 1971-03-15
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Meeting Schedule for the Ninety-Second Congress Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-03-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Communication Regarding Allan Torralba's Educational Struggles: Interactions between the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Education Specialists, and Family
- Date:
- 1971-03-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_095
- 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 Dr. Karen Zumbrunn's Interest in Indian Education
- Date:
- 1971-03-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_16_15_65_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Speaker Albert Admires Indian Painting by Solomon McCombs
- Date:
- 1971-03-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_074
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Preservation of Osage Languages and Customs: A Plea for Government Support
- Date:
- 1971-04-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The document is thanking Senator Fred R. Harris for acting on a request to appropriate money for building a new school for the Ramah Navajo people. The writer expresses the need for a written commitment and updates on progress. Enclosed is a copy of a telegram sent to BIA officials in Albuquerque, indicating that work is ongoing but no written commitment has been received. The writer expresses skepticism but hopes for continued support from Senator Harris."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs.%20Indian%20Schools,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_011_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Seneca Indians: Resources and Assistance from Senator Fred Harris")
![["The memo outlines the meeting schedule for the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, including consideration of the committee budget, meetings with Secretary Morton to discuss legislative recommendations, and hearings on various bills related to Indian affairs. It also includes an orientation meeting with the Assistant Secretary of the Interior to discuss the Federal reclamation program."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Meeting Schedule for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs")
![["The memo outlines the meeting schedule for the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, including hearings on various bills related to Indian affairs and an orientation meeting with the Assistant Secretary of the Interior. The schedule includes specific dates and times for meetings, with no further meetings scheduled beyond March 24."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Meeting Schedule and Agenda for the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris has received an interim report from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding Mr. A. R. Morrison's recent inquiry. He has enclosed a copy of the report for Mr. Morrison's review and will be in touch with him again once he receives more information."]](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_022_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Response to Mr. A.R. Morrison's Inquiry Regarding Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a reply from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding a grant application for Miss Barbara Harrington. The Bureau is looking into her request for financial assistance for her intended major in law at the University of Tulsa. They are contacting various Area Offices to determine if they have a record of her request. Harris is asked to reach out if further assistance is needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Concerning Barbara Harrington's Application for a Bureau of Indian Affairs Grant")
![["The memo outlines the meeting schedule for the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, chaired by Wayne N. Aspinall. The schedule includes subcommittee meetings on various topics such as Indian Affairs, irrigation, and national parks. The memo also includes dates for full committee meetings and hearings on specific bills related to national parks and territories."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Meeting Schedule for the Ninety-Second Congress Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs")
![["Mrs. Torralba wrote a letter to Senator Harris seeking assistance with her son, Allan's, school problems. Allan was not promoted to the 7th grade due to excessive absences and misconduct. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has been involved in trying to address the situation, including exploring options for Allan to attend a boarding school. Allan's behavior has also attracted the attention of the juvenile authorities. Mrs. Torralba is seeking help in improving her relationship with the school and ensuring Allan's successful education."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_015_thumbnail.jpg "Communication Regarding Allan Torralba's Educational Struggles: Interactions between the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Education Specialists, and Family")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris is responding to Dr. Karen Zumbrunn's letter expressing interest in the education of Indians. He is contacting the Bureau of Indian Affairs to request a complete report and will follow up with Dr. Zumbrunn once he receives a reply."]](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_095_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris's Response to Dr. Karen Zumbrunn's Interest in Indian Education")
![["Congressman Carl Albert announced his plans to seek the enactment of three bills in the field of Indian affairs in the next Congress. The first bill aims to extend restrictions on members of the Five Civilized Tribes. The second bill will reopen the right to file claims before the Indian Claims Commission. The third bill seeks to promote the rehabilitation of members of the Five Civilized Tribes and other Indians of eastern Oklahoma. Albert emphasized the urgency of passing the first bill before the restrictions expire in April 1956 to avoid confusion and hardships for Oklahoma Indians. He also highlighted the importance of finishing the job of resolving outstanding claims through the Indian Claims Commission. Additionally, Albert hopes to get favorable consideration for the 1951 Stigler Bill in the next Congress."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Speeches%20and%20Press%20Releases,%201927-1976%20-%20CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_16_15_65_0000-Press%20Releases-Indian%20Affairs.%20March%2024,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_16_15_65_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Speaker Albert Admires Indian Painting by Solomon McCombs")
![["A letter written to Senator Fred R. Harris from Charles A. Taylon in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, requesting government funding to help preserve the Osage language and culture. Taylon explains that a small group of Osage Indians are learning the language with limited resources and support, and expresses a need for a school to teach young people about Osage culture. Taylon also mentions the importance of preserving other aspects of Osage traditions before they are lost forever."]](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_074_thumbnail.jpg "Preservation of Osage Languages and Customs: A Plea for Government Support")