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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Overview of Subcommittee on Indian Affairs Hearings on Tribes Judgment Funds Legislation
- Date:
- 1971-11-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Apache Indians, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_005
- 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 Mahlon Marshall Regarding California Indian Education Funding
- Date:
- 1971-11-09
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_089
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senate Memorandum Regarding Alleged Discrimination in Rapid City Public Schools
- Date:
- 1971-11-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_026_1_235_15_085
- 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 Letter to Sherri Wender Regarding Research Assistance
- Date:
- 1971-11-17
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Ancestry Verification and Educational Assistance
- Date:
- 1971-11-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_072
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Response to Inquiry to Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-11-22
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_065
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator's Response to Inquiry about Quincy Dean Sittingdown's Loan Obligations
- Date:
- 1971-12-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Mrs. Ruby Frang's Request for Scholarship Assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-12-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- 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_060
- 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 Mr. Carroll C. Swan Regarding Indian Affairs and Education Funding
- Date:
- 1971-12-08
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Scholarship Opportunities for a Student of Indian Descent
- Date:
- 1971-12-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The document describes a series of hearings held by the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs on various bills related to judgment funds for different Native American tribes. The bills include provisions for lands held in trust for specific tribes, as well as the disposition of funds appropriated to pay judgments in favor of different tribes. The document also mentions an executive session for mark-up of additional bills related to judgment funds for various tribes."]](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_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Overview of Subcommittee on Indian Affairs Hearings on Tribes Judgment Funds Legislation")
![["The letter is from Fred R. Harris to Mahlon Marshall, thanking him for providing information on California Indian Education projects. Harris acknowledges the importance of increasing Johnson-O'Malley funds for the educational benefit of Indian children in California and states that he is contacting the Bureau of Indian Affairs on the matter. Harris promises to update Marshall on any progress and signs the letter with kind regards."]](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_005_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Letter to Mahlon Marshall Regarding California Indian Education Funding")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris sent a letter to Ms. Muriel Waukazoo, Mr. Lehman L. Brightman, and Mr. Caroll C. Swan enclosing a reply from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding discrimination against Indian children in Rapid City public schools. The letter from the Bureau stated that they have tried to rectify the situation. Senator Harris expressed hope that improvements have been made and offered further assistance in any matter."]](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_089_thumbnail.jpg "Senate Memorandum Regarding Alleged Discrimination in Rapid City Public Schools")
![["The sender, Fred R. Harris, has enclosed material from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to help Sherri Wender with her research. He hopes the information is suitable and offers further assistance if needed. The letter is dated November 17, 1971, and is addressed to Miss Wender in Evanston, Illinois."]](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_085_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris's Letter to Sherri Wender Regarding Research Assistance")
![["The letter is from Mrs. K. M. Bangs to Senator Fred R. Harris requesting help in getting educational assistance for her grandchildren. She is instructed to gather documents proving their Cherokee heritage and send them to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Mrs. Bangs explains that her grandson, John, and granddaughter, Paula, need financial assistance for their education. She also mentions medical expenses and financial struggles her family is facing. Mrs. Bangs asks Senator Harris for help in getting educational assistance for her grandchildren."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Ancestry Verification and Educational Assistance")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris sent a memorandum to Mr. Charles A. Tayrien enclosing a copy of the reply he received from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding Tayrien's inquiry. Harris expressed hope that the reply answers Tayrien's questions fully, and offered to make further inquiries if needed. Harris signed the memorandum with kind regards."]](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_072_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Inquiry to Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris sent a letter to Mrs. L. D. Sherman enclosing a response from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding her inquiry about the loan obligations of Quincy Dean Sittingdown. Senator Harris offered further assistance if needed."]](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_065_thumbnail.jpg "Senator's Response to Inquiry about Quincy Dean Sittingdown's Loan Obligations")
![["Mrs. Ruby Frang wrote a letter to Senator Fred R. Harris asking for assistance in obtaining a scholarship for her son. Senator Harris contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs on her behalf, but it was determined that her son did not qualify for their assistance as he was less than one-fourth degree Indian. However, other sources of financial aid for American Indian students were provided to Mrs. Frang, and it was suggested that her family's financial situation may qualify them for assistance based on need. Senator Harris expressed his willingness to help further if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Mrs. Ruby Frang's Request for Scholarship Assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The letter from Fred R. Harris to Carroll C. Swan informs him that the Bureau of Indian Affairs could not act favorably on his application at the present time, but expresses hope that funding will be available for his proposed educational program in the future. Harris offers further assistance if needed."]](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_060_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Letter to Mr. Carroll C. Swan Regarding Indian Affairs and Education Funding")
![["Mr. and Mrs. Bried wrote to Senator Harris seeking help for their grandson Michael, who is of Indian descent and is pursuing a pre-medical course at the University of Oklahoma. They believe there was a mistake in registering his Indian blood and are seeking assistance in obtaining scholarships to finance his education. Senator Harris responded by providing information on Bureau of Indian Affairs scholarships and offering further assistance if 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_002_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Scholarship Opportunities for a Student of Indian Descent")