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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Alaska Indian Arts and Crafts
- Date:
- 1966-11-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Extension of the Indian Claims Commission: Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and Mrs. Phoebe D. Gragg
- Date:
- 1966-11-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Letter to Senator Harris Regarding Alaska Indian Arts, Inc. and the Indian Arts and Crafts Board
- Date:
- 1966-11-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Letter Addressing Irregularities and Unfair Practices at the National Congress of American Indians
- Date:
- 1966-12-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Alaska Indian Arts and Crafts Report
- Date:
- 1966-12-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0044
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Response from Bureau of Indian Affairs to Mrs. J. L. Driskell's Comments
- Date:
- 1966-12-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0048
- 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 Misuse of Indian Bureau Funds and Allegations of Corruption
- Date:
- 1966-12-08
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_45_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Status of Projects in the Choctaw Nation Southeastern Oklahoma: A Comprehensive Overview
- Date:
- 1966-12-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Energy, Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Indian Health Traffic Safety Promotion and Education
- Date:
- 1966-12-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_11_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Budget Request for New Indian Hospital in Claremore
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- United States--Appropriations and expenditures, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["The sender, Fred R. Harris, received a report from Commissioner Bennett of the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding Indian arts and crafts in Alaska. He thanks Heinmiller for his letter and encouragement, expressing gratitude for his support and offering to help in the future."]](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_0042_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Alaska Indian Arts and Crafts")
![["Mrs. Phoebe D. Gragg wrote to Senator Fred R. Harris requesting support for legislation to extend the Indian Claims Commission. Senator Harris responded, stating that the legislation was not acted upon in the previous session of Congress but will likely be considered in the next session. He assured Mrs. Gragg that he would carefully consider her views on the matter."]](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_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Extension of the Indian Claims Commission: Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and Mrs. Phoebe D. Gragg")
![["Alaska Indian Arts, Inc. is a group of indigenous artisans who are unhappy with the Indian Arts and Crafts Board's programs and policies, which they believe benefit only a select few contemporary artists. They criticize the Board's focus on contemporary Scandinavian art and question the effectiveness and fairness of programs like the Sitka Demonstration Work Shop and the University Extension Center. They feel that their own organization, Alaska Indian Arts, Inc., has been overlooked and undervalued by the Board. They also express concerns about the Board's influence on technical assistance studies and funding allocations."]](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_0041_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Letter to Senator Harris Regarding Alaska Indian Arts, Inc. and the Indian Arts and Crafts Board")
![["The letter is addressing issues of corruption and misconduct at a recent Indian conference meeting. The writer describes how Indian Bureau officers controlled the meeting and manipulated delegate registration fees. They call for the Muskogee Oklahoma Indian office to be investigated and cleaned up."]](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_0038_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Letter Addressing Irregularities and Unfair Practices at the National Congress of American Indians")
![["The letter acknowledges receipt of a letter from Heinmiller regarding the report on Indian Arts and Crafts Board and Alaska Indian arts. It states that Senator Harris will be informed of the letter upon his return and appreciates Heinmiller's views on the matter."]](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_0040_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Alaska Indian Arts and Crafts Report")
![["The letter is from Gary Dage, a Legislative Assistant to Senator Fred R. Harris, to Mrs. J. L. Driskell in Omaha, Nebraska. Dage is enclosing a reply from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding specific Indian matters and Bureau policy that Mrs. Driskell had commented on. He mentions that Senator Harris is temporarily away from the office and offers assistance in the future if needed."]](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_0044_thumbnail.jpg "Response from Bureau of Indian Affairs to Mrs. J. L. Driskell's Comments")
![["The letter addressed to Senator Fred R. Harris on December 8, 1966, highlights the issue of the Indian Bureau acting as a collection agency for lawyers and grafters, specifically in the case of John Johnson. Johnson, who is disabled and in poor health, is being pressured by the Indian Bureau to pay an attorney's fees and debt without any legal attachment or garnishment. The letter also mentions a similar case in the United States District Court involving a larger sum of money, but emphasizes that Johnson is suffering due to lack of shelter, food, and medical care. The author calls for a federal grand jury investigation into the actions of the Indian Bureau and the lawyer, Ed R. LeForce, involved in the case."]](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_0048_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Misuse of Indian Bureau Funds and Allegations of Corruption")
![["The document provides a summary of the status of various projects within the Choctaw Nation in southeastern Oklahoma, including education, housing, and other branches. It includes information on scholarship grants for higher education, housing projects in various counties, and the status of specific housing projects in the Third National District. Key points include the number of grants approved for higher education, the types of housing projects in progress, and the status of specific housing projects within the Choctaw Nation."]](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_45_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Choctaw,%201967/CAC_CC_001_4_63_45_0001.pdf "Status of Projects in the Choctaw Nation Southeastern Oklahoma: A Comprehensive Overview")
![["The document is from Raymond J. Stoll, a construction engineer and safety consultant, to Mr. Frank Lyon of the Oklahoma Highway Commission. Stoll discusses the traffic safety promotion efforts being done through Indian Health activities and Area publications. He mentions the importance of safety education among Indians and provides examples of these initiatives. Stoll also mentions his collaboration with Sula Goodman, a Public Information Specialist, in promoting safety. He expresses appreciation for Lyon's interest in Indian Health and offers further assistance in advancing traffic safety education in Oklahoma."]](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_12_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-Sula%20Goodman,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Health Traffic Safety Promotion and Education")
![["The U.S. Indian Health Service is requesting $2.5 million in next year's budget to build a new Indian hospital in Claremore. Planning for the new hospital is still ongoing, and a final cost estimate will be provided when the federal budget is prepared for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1968. Congress had appropriated $93,000 for planning the hospital last year, and there are efforts to secure funds for construction in the upcoming budget."]](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_11_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health%20Service,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_11_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Budget Request for New Indian Hospital in Claremore")