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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_038
- 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 Mrs. Bertha Medell's Inquiry to the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-06-22
- 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_14_016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Job Opportunities in Indian Education
- Date:
- 1971-06-30
- 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_088
- 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 Providing Educational Resources for Native American Study
- Date:
- 1971-06-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- 1974 Correspondence between Department of Health and Senator Bartlett Regarding Indian Health Service
- Date:
- 1971-07-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Allegation of Discrimination in the Indian Health Service: The Case of Mrs. Elizabeth Reeder
- Date:
- 1971-07-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Talley-Walker Hospital and Clinic: Detailed Statement of Medical Charges and Payments for Devona A. Sharp Estate
- Date:
- 1971-07-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Prescription drugs--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding BIA Higher Education Assistance for Edith Scott Deere
- Date:
- 1971-07-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Allegations of Discrimination and Unfair Hiring Practices in Indian Health Services: The Elizabeth Reeder Case
- Date:
- 1971-07-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Memorandum on Proposed Field Hearings by the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs of the Ninety-Second Congress
- Date:
- 1971-07-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Armed Forces
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Overview of the 1971 Legislation Regulating the Disposition of Judgment Funds for the Pueblo of Laguna"
- Date:
- 1971-08-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Taxation Law and legislation--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["Bertha Medell received a final reply from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs in response to her recent inquiry. Senator Fred R. Harris enclosed a copy of the reply and 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_038_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Response to Mrs. Bertha Medell's Inquiry to the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Mr. Jones, the Education Director at Panhandle State College, requested information from Senator Fred R. Harris regarding job opportunities in Indian education for his students. Senator Harris contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs on Mr. Jones' behalf, and they provided information on teaching positions in Bureau schools, recruitment efforts, and resources for potential applicants. The Bureau also offered to provide additional information and assistance to Mr. Jones and his students."]](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_016_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Job Opportunities in Indian Education")
![["Fred R. Harris, a member of the U.S. Senate, has sent Ms. Lilian R. Winer material from the Library of Congress regarding Federal legislation to aid in the education of American Indians. He hopes the material will be helpful for her dissertation and 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_088_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris's Letter Providing Educational Resources for Native American Study")
![["The document is a letter from the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Public Health Service, Health Services and Mental Health Administration in Oklahoma City to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett regarding a request for information about bills incurred by Dolores Whiteman with the Visiting Nurse Association. The department is looking into the matter and will provide further information once they have it. The document expresses appreciation for the Senator's interest in the Indian Health Service."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0038_thumbnail.jpg "1974 Correspondence between Department of Health and Senator Bartlett Regarding Indian Health Service")
![["Senator Dewey F. Bartlett wrote to Dr. Emery A. Johnson, Director of Indian Health Services, regarding a complaint from Mrs. Elizabeth Reeder of Oklahoma City. Mrs. Reeder believes she has been discriminated against and unfairly treated by the Indian Health Area Office in Oklahoma City. She filed a formal complaint in 1971 and has since been turned down for multiple job opportunities within the office. She believes she is on a blacklist due to unfair practices and nepotism within the office. She has requested a formal hearing to address her concerns."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Allegation of Discrimination in the Indian Health Service: The Case of Mrs. Elizabeth Reeder")
![["The statement from Talley-Walker Hospital and Clinic in Marlow, Oklahoma shows charges, payments made, and old balances for services provided to Devona A. Sharp Estate. Various codes are listed for different services, and it is noted that correspondence regarding claims to the Indian Hospital in Lawton is still pending. The total amount to be paid is indicated at the end of the statement."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Talley-Walker Hospital and Clinic: Detailed Statement of Medical Charges and Payments for Devona A. Sharp Estate")
![["Luther Deere's daughter, Edith Scott Deere, applied for financial aid from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Higher Education Program but was declared ineligible due to their family income exceeding the threshold. The Bureau believes in assisting students based on financial need and provided a booklet listing scholarships for American Indian youth. Senator Fred R. Harris is following up on Mr. Deere's request for assistance."]](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_006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding BIA Higher Education Assistance for Edith Scott Deere")
![["Mrs. Elizabeth Reeder filed a complaint against the Indian Health Area Office in Oklahoma City for discrimination in their hiring policy. She believes she was unfairly terminated from a temporary assignment and is being unfairly treated in the hiring process. She suspects intertribal jealousies and nepotism are influencing the decisions. She requested a formal hearing on the matter but did not receive a satisfactory resolution. She believes her termination was based on unsatisfactory performance due to poor supervision. She also believes she is on a blacklist due to unfair practices."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Allegations of Discrimination and Unfair Hiring Practices in Indian Health Services: The Elizabeth Reeder Case")
![["The Minority Members of the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs have been informed by Charles Leppert, Jr., Minority Counsel, that tentative field hearings are being scheduled for September 8-14, 1971. The proposed locations for the hearings are the Rosebud Sioux Reservation in South Dakota, Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, and Crow Reservation in Montana. The members are advised to plan accordingly and will be notified once a definite schedule is confirmed."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Memorandum on Proposed Field Hearings by the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs of the Ninety-Second Congress")
![["H.R. 10352 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to provide for the disposition of judgment funds on deposit to the credit of the Pueblo of Laguna in Indian Claims Commission, docket numbered 227. The bill allows for the funds to be used for any purpose authorized by the tribal governing body and approved by the Secretary of the Interior, including transferring funds to the unrestricted funds of the Pueblo. It also exempts distributed funds from Federal and State income taxes. The Department recommends a technical amendment to clarify the tax exemption."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "\"Overview of the 1971 Legislation Regulating the Disposition of Judgment Funds for the Pueblo of Laguna\"")