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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Colorado River Basin Project and Indigenous Rights
- Date:
- 1966-08-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Senator Fred R. Harris to William Reynolds Poafpybitty Regarding Assistance with Employment, Education, and Housing
- Date:
- 1966-09-01
- Creator:
- Poafpybitty, William Reynolds, Sr., 1909-1971
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Harris' Response to Mrs. Woolworth's Inquiry about Mother's Land and Access to Indian Health Services
- Date:
- 1966-09-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0029
- 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 on American Indian Economic Issues
- Date:
- 1966-10-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Mescalero Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Indian Loan Policies in 1966
- Date:
- 1966-10-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Appreciation Letter to Bureau of Indian Affairs from Carnegie Industrial Development Committee
- Date:
- 1966-10-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0046
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris Proposes White House Conference on Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1966-10-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0030
- 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 Reaves Nahwooksy Regarding Indian Achievement Week and Updates on Office of Indian Opportunity
- Date:
- 1966-11-04
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and Mabry G. Blaylock Regarding the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Alaska
- Date:
- 1966-11-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_40_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Reclaiming the Past: Indian Perspectives on American Affairs
- Date:
- 1966-11-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["Senator Fred R. Harris sent a letter to Mrs. Zorah E. Sigg's enclosing a report from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the Colorado River Basin Project. The project aims to provide water support for the Hualapai Tribe and is currently before Congress for authorization. The bill, if enacted, would authorize the construction of Hualapai Dam, provide compensation to the Tribe, and grant them certain rights and access to resources. The letter from Mrs. Sigg's expressing support for the project was also enclosed in the correspondence."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Colorado River Basin Project and Indigenous Rights")
![["The letter is from Fred R. Harris to William Reynolds Poafpybitty, offering assistance with finding employment, receiving a grant for education, and locating housing. Harris has forwarded the letter to the Executive Director of Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity, an organization that helps Oklahoma's Indians by integrating them into the state's economy and culture. Harris has also included information on OIO and guaranteed loans for college students. Harris encourages Poafpybitty to contact him for further assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Senator Fred R. Harris to William Reynolds Poafpybitty Regarding Assistance with Employment, Education, and Housing")
![["Mrs. Berdina J. Woolworth contacted Fred R. Harris regarding her mother's inability to borrow on or mortgage certain lands. Harris offered to check with the Division of Indian Health and the Bureau of Indian Affairs to determine her entitlement to health services, but requested more information such as her mother's full name, degree of Indian blood, and address. Harris expressed willingness to help and signed the letter with kind regards."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Harris' Response to Mrs. Woolworth's Inquiry about Mother's Land and Access to Indian Health Services")
![["Manuel A. Ferran, a student at the University of Oklahoma, is seeking advice on potential topics for his PhD dissertation related to economic problems among American Indians. He reaches out to Senator Fred R. Harris for guidance and recommendations for sources of information. Senator Harris provides suggestions for contacts and research areas, encouraging Ferran to explore topics related to economic development and legal restraints affecting American Indians."]](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_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Senator's Response to Inquiry on American Indian Economic Issues")
![["Mrs. Jimmie B. Glatfelter requested information about loans to Indians, specifically for small businesses and homes. The Bureau of Indian Affairs reported that the funds for loans are currently limited, pending legislation to increase the authorization. Loans are available for economic development purposes, with restrictions including applicants being at least one-quarter degree Indian blood and showing repayment capacity. Senator Fred R. Harris provided Mrs. Glatfelter with the information and encouraged her to keep in touch with the Area Director in Anadarko for updates on available funds."]](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_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Indian Loan Policies in 1966")
![["The letter expresses gratitude to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for assistance in securing the Midwest Furniture Manufacturing Co. for Carnegie, Oklahoma. The benefits of this plant will be felt by the entire community."]](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_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Appreciation Letter to Bureau of Indian Affairs from Carnegie Industrial Development Committee")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris introduced a bill for a White House conference on American Indians by June 30, 1968, with funding of $100,000. The purpose is to integrate Indians into American society, and Senator Harris is working on gathering information about programs under the Bureau of Indian Affairs based on feedback received from Mrs. J. L. Driskell."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0046_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris Proposes White House Conference on Indian Affairs")
![["Fred R. Harris thanks Reaves Nahwooksy for his letter and comments about Indian Achievement Week. He mentions a successful meeting at Norman with Secretary John Gardner, and that Iola Taylor has taken over as Director of OIO. Harris promises to send more information about Indian Achievement Week and get Nahwooksy on the mailing list for newsletters. He expresses his desire to help in any way possible."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Letter to Reaves Nahwooksy Regarding Indian Achievement Week and Updates on Office of Indian Opportunity")
![["Mabry Blaylock wrote to Senator Fred Harris about his brother Morris's concerns regarding the efficiency and personnel of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Alaska. Morris is disturbed by the failure of the Bureau to fulfill promises made to personnel and its effects on morale. Blaylock asks Harris to review the materials and return them, and suggests that Morris give Harris a briefing on Eskimos and the reindeer industry in Alaska. Blaylock also compliments Harris on his representation of Oklahoma in the Senate. Harris responds with thanks and offers assistance to Blaylock and his brother."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0036_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and Mabry G. Blaylock Regarding the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Alaska")
![["The document discusses the history of Native American involvement in American society and the mistreatment they have faced. It also questions whether money alone can solve the issues faced by Native Americans and calls for a reevaluation of government actions and policies towards Native Americans. The document highlights the contributions of Native Americans to American society and calls for a more equitable and respectful treatment of Native Americans by the government."]](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_40_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Data,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_40_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Reclaiming the Past: Indian Perspectives on American Affairs")