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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Mr. Paul Hall Requesting Financial Support for the AIO Action Council
- Date:
- 1972-04-25
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Request for Financial Support from the Retail Clerks International Association by the AIO Action Council
- Date:
- 1972-04-25
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Request for Financial Support for AIO Action Council from International Building Service Employees Union
- Date:
- 1972-04-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Appeal for Financial Support from International Union of Electrical Workers to AIO Action Council in 1972
- Date:
- 1972-04-25
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1972 Letter to AFL-CIO President George Meany Requesting Support for Americans for Indian Opportunity
- Date:
- 1972-04-25
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Fundraising Appeal to Amalgamated Clothing Workers for the AIO Action Council's Advocacy on Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1972-04-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Request for Financial Support for Indigenous Advocacy: A Letter to the International Ladies Garment Workers Union
- Date:
- 1972-04-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1972 Letter from LaDonna Harris to the Textile Workers Union of America Seeking Support for AIO Action Council
- Date:
- 1972-04-25
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Textile Workers Union of America Regarding AIO Action Council and Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1972-04-25
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1972 Letter from LaDonna Harris to Harold J. Buoy Discussing AIO Action Council's Legislative Activities and Funding Needs
- Date:
- 1972-04-25
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["LaDonna Harris, on behalf of Americans for Indian Opportunity, is seeking financial support from the Seafarers International Union of North America to fund their advocacy work on Indian affairs and related legislative issues. Harris emphasizes the importance of addressing the economic and social disparities faced by American Indians, which also impact the broader economy and working people. She provides information on their budget and recent activities, and requests a contribution to support their efforts."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%20Action%20Council,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Mr. Paul Hall Requesting Financial Support for the AIO Action Council")
![["The letter is from LaDonna Harris of Americans for Indian Opportunity to James T. Housewright of the Retail Clerks International Association, discussing the legislative activities and budget needs of the AIO Action Council, which advocates for Indian affairs. The letter requests financial support from the organization and highlights the importance of their work in supporting Indian self-improvement and addressing the economic and educational needs of Indian communities. Harris also mentions the importance of organized labor's support in lobbying for legislative issues that benefit both Indian communities and working people in general. The letter includes enclosures of the AIO annual report and budget."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%20Action%20Council,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Financial Support from the Retail Clerks International Association by the AIO Action Council")
![["The letter is from Ladonna Harris, representing Americans for Indian Opportunity, to Mr. George Hardy of the International Building Service Employees Union. It discusses the organization's advocacy for Indian affairs, their budget needs, and their request for financial support from organized labor. Harris highlights the legislative issues the organization is involved in and emphasizes the importance of support from unions. She also mentions specific legislative priorities, including the restoration of government services for the Menominee Indians of Wisconsin. Harris requests a financial contribution from the union and expresses gratitude for their support."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%20Action%20Council,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0033_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Financial Support for AIO Action Council from International Building Service Employees Union")
![["LaDonna Harris, on behalf of the AIO Action Council, is requesting financial support from the International Union of Electrical Workers to fund their legislative activities and support Indian self-improvement programs. She highlights the importance of American Indians and organized labor working together on issues such as minimum wage and welfare reform. Harris provides information on the AIO Action Council's past activities and budget, stressing the urgent need for financial contributions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%20Action%20Council,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal for Financial Support from International Union of Electrical Workers to AIO Action Council in 1972")
![["LaDonna Harris, representing the AIO Action Council, met with representatives of international unions to discuss legislative activities and budget needs. The AIO Action Council supports Indian self-improvement and lobbies on issues related to Indian affairs and labor interests. They are seeking financial support from the AFL-CIO to continue their work."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%20Action%20Council,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0036_thumbnail.jpg "1972 Letter to AFL-CIO President George Meany Requesting Support for Americans for Indian Opportunity")
![["The letter is from LaDonna Harris, representing the AIO Action Council, requesting financial support from Mr. Jacob Potoski, President of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers. The AIO Action Council advocates for Indian affairs and discussed their legislative activities and budget needs with representatives of international unions. The letter highlights the organization's focus on Indian self-improvement and self-help programs, as well as their lobbying efforts on legislative issues that coincide with organized labor's interests. The letter also includes a request for financial contribution and encloses the organization's annual report and budget details."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%20Action%20Council,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Fundraising Appeal to Amalgamated Clothing Workers for the AIO Action Council's Advocacy on Indian Affairs")
![["The letter is a request for financial support from the International Ladies Garment Workers Union for the AIO Action Council, which advocates for American Indian self-improvement and legislative issues. The council is not allowed to receive tax-exempt funds and relies on contributions to support their activities. The letter emphasizes the impact of American Indians' economic and social status on the overall economy and requests assistance in lobbying for legislative issues of mutual interest."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%20Action%20Council,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0038_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Financial Support for Indigenous Advocacy: A Letter to the International Ladies Garment Workers Union")
![["The letter is from LaDonna Harris of Americans for Indian Opportunity to William Pollock of The documentable Workers Union of America, discussing the work of the AIO Action Council in advocating for Indian affairs and the need for financial support from organized labor. Harris highlights the impact of supporting Indian self-improvement programs on the economy and requests a contribution to their budget."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%20Action%20Council,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0040_thumbnail.jpg "1972 Letter from LaDonna Harris to the Textile Workers Union of America Seeking Support for AIO Action Council")
![["The sender, Ladonna Harris, informs Bill Duchesse about a recent luncheon with representatives of international unions to discuss lobbying on Indian affairs. She encloses a letter to William Pollock requesting a contribution for the AIO Action Council budget and includes a copy of the budget and annual report. Harris asks for follow-up with Pollock and urges prompt action due to time constraints."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%20Action%20Council,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0039_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Textile Workers Union of America Regarding AIO Action Council and Indian Affairs")
![["The letter is from LaDonna Harris, representing Americans for Indian Opportunity, to Harold J. Buoy, President of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers. Harris discusses the work of the AIO Action Council in advocating for Indian self-improvement and legislative issues affecting American Indians. She requests financial support from the International Brotherhood and highlights the importance of their alliance in addressing issues such as minimum wage and welfare reform. Harris emphasizes the urgent need for funding to support their activities, particularly in advocating for government services and tribal recognition for the Menominee Indians of Wisconsin."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%20Action%20Council,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0042_thumbnail.jpg "1972 Letter from LaDonna Harris to Harold J. Buoy Discussing AIO Action Council's Legislative Activities and Funding Needs")