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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Official Referral Letter to Bureau of Indian Affairs by U.S. Senate Assistant Secretary Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1971-05-25
- 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_235_15_033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Official Senate Correspondence Regarding Bertha Medell's Case Referred to the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-05-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Legislative Inquiries and Testimony Requests from Native American Church Leaders
- Date:
- 1971-06-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Adult Education Proposal for the Turtle Mountain Tribal Council: Correspondence and Responses
- Date:
- 1971-06-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ojibwa Indians, Hopi Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Foreign relations
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Interim Report Response to Mrs. Bertha Medell from U.S. Senate Regarding Inquiry with Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-06-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Interim Report Response Letter to Mrs. Bertha Medell from Senator Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1971-06-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Analysis of H.R. 9019: Provision and Disposition of Funds for the Jicarilla Apache Tribe"
- Date:
- 1971-06-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Taxation Law and legislation--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Bill H.R. 9032: Disposition of Funds for Havasupai Tribe - 92nd Congress First Session"
- Date:
- 1971-06-09
- Creator:
- Steiger, Samuel (Sam), 1929-2012
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_094
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Request for Guidance on Dissertation Regarding American Indian Education Legislation
- Date:
- 1971-06-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_093
- 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 Inquiry about Federal Legislation on the Education of American Indians
- Date:
- 1971-06-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["A communication from the United States Senate's Assistant Secretary, dated May 25, 1971, is being referred to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for consideration and a report. The communication is requesting a response to be provided in duplicate."]](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_030_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Official Referral Letter to Bureau of Indian Affairs by U.S. Senate Assistant Secretary Fred R. Harris")
![["Bertha Medell of Bennington, Oklahoma sent a communication to the United States Senate on May 25, 1971, which was referred to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for consideration and a report. Fred R. Harris directed this action."]](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_033_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Official Senate Correspondence Regarding Bertha Medell's Case Referred to the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a reply from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the construction of new facilities at Riverside Indian School. The Bureau informed him that money was appropriated in Fiscal Year 1971 for planning new facilities at Riverside. They expressed hope for the project to be accelerated if more construction funds become available. Miss Julia Mahseet, a Comanche representative on the Riverside Advisory School Board, had previously appealed to Senator Harris for support in improving facilities at the school, citing critical needs for adequate dormitory space and academic facilities. Senator Harris had brought this appeal to the attention of the Bureau of Indian Affairs."]](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_003_thumbnail.jpg "Legislative Inquiries and Testimony Requests from Native American Church Leaders")
![["The document consists of correspondence between Senator Fred R. Harris and Mr. Gregory LaVallie, Chairman of the Turtle Mountain Tribal Council, regarding an Adult Education Proposal for the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has provided funding for the program, which includes services for academic and practical knowledge, counseling, community information, and testing. Senator Harris expresses his support for the proposal and indicates that funding is contingent on availability."]](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_017_thumbnail.jpg "Adult Education Proposal for the Turtle Mountain Tribal Council: Correspondence and Responses")
![["Mrs. Bertha Medell received an interim report from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs in response to her inquiry. Fred R. Harris, a U.S. Senator, informed her that he will be in touch with her 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_031_thumbnail.jpg "Interim Report Response to Mrs. Bertha Medell from U.S. Senate Regarding Inquiry with Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Mrs. Bertha Medell received an interim report from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs in response to her inquiry. Senator Fred R. Harris will provide further information to her once he receives additional details."]](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_032_thumbnail.jpg "Interim Report Response Letter to Mrs. Bertha Medell from Senator Fred R. Harris")
![["H.R. 9019 authorizes a judgment fund of $9,150,000 for the Jicarilla Apache Tribe, with provisions for protecting minors and exempting per capita distributions from certain taxes and liens. The bill allows the funds to be used for any purpose approved by the Tribe and the Secretary of the Interior."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201970-1971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0015_thumbnail.jpg "\"Analysis of H.R. 9019: Provision and Disposition of Funds for the Jicarilla Apache Tribe\"")
![["This bill, introduced by Mr. Steiger of Arizona, authorizes the funds appropriated to pay a judgment in favor of the Havasupai Tribe of Indians to be used for purposes approved by the tribal governing body and the Secretary of the Interior. It also exempts per capita distributions from income taxes and protects the interests of minors and individuals under legal disability. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to establish rules and regulations to implement the provisions of the bill."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0006_thumbnail.jpg "\"Bill H.R. 9032: Disposition of Funds for Havasupai Tribe - 92nd Congress First Session\"")
![["Lilian R. Winer, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Maryland, is writing to Senator Fred Harris to request assistance with her dissertation on federal legislation about the education of American Indians. She is specifically interested in the history of American Indian federal legislation on education in the past 10 years and hopes to contribute to the general fund of knowledge on the topic."]](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_094_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Guidance on Dissertation Regarding American Indian Education Legislation")
![["Ms. Lilian R. Winer requested information on \"Federal Legislation about the Education of American Indians\" in a letter dated June 12. Fred R. Harris, a U.S. Senator, acknowledged the request and mentioned that he has requested the Library of Congress to compile material for her dissertation. He assured her that he would forward the information to her as soon as he receives it."]](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_093_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Response to Inquiry about Federal Legislation on the Education of American Indians")