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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Congressional Appropriation for Loyal Creek and Equalization Payments
- Date:
- 1971-09-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Ancestry Inquiry: The Case of Mrs. Blanche Jernigan
- Date:
- 1971-09-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Progress Report on Ramah Navajo School Project
- Date:
- 1971-09-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.)
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Bureau of Indian Affairs Scholarship Program for Native American Students, 1971
- Date:
- 1971-09-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_087
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter Requesting Information on American Indian Education for Research Paper
- Date:
- 1971-10-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1971 Letter from Seminole Nation Chief Requesting FBI Investigation into Police Shooting"
- Date:
- 1971-10-04
- Creator:
- Walker, Terry
- Names:
- Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Crime--United States, Seminole Indians
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris' Correspondence Regarding the Support for Higher Education for Native American Students
- Date:
- 1971-10-05
- 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_18_019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Chilocco Indian School Budgeting
- Date:
- 1971-10-05
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_096
- 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 Mr. Frank Tipton Regarding Bureau of Indian Affairs Inquiry
- Date:
- 1971-10-06
- 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_004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Response Regarding Chilocco Indian School Restoration
- Date:
- 1971-10-06
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["Mrs. Nicey Evans Coonhead wrote to Page Belcher, expressing hope that Congress would appropriate money for Loyal Creek and Equalization payments. Belcher responded, indicating that he is sympathetic to the Creek people's claims and will do his best to support them in Congress. Mrs. Coonhead further urged Belcher to act quickly and get the money for the payments, as she believes the Indian tribes have waited long enough."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/83rd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General.,%201952-1953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Congressional Appropriation for Loyal Creek and Equalization Payments")
![["Mrs. Blanche Jernigan contacted Honorable Page Belcher for help in tracing her family tree on her father's side, suspecting Cherokee ancestry. The Bureau of Indian Affairs responded that they could not find any information on her ancestors in the Cherokee enrollment records, suggesting that her ancestors may have severed their tribal affiliations. Mrs. Jernigan requested roll numbers for her ancestors, including Levi Casey, and provided a brief history of the Casey family's journey from Tennessee to Arkansas and Missouri."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Ancestry Inquiry: The Case of Mrs. Blanche Jernigan")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a response from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma. The Bureau is conducting a study on off-reservation boarding schools to determine the future direction of these schools and the support from the Indian community. The Bureau has not requested facility planning monies for Chilocco at this time. Senator Harris assures David Daulton of the Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce that he will work to have the school restored in the 1973 fiscal budget."]](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_002_thumbnail.jpg "Progress Report on Ramah Navajo School Project")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from Mrs. Ruth E. Rains inquiring about scholarship programs for Indian children who wish to attend college. Senator Harris wrote to the Bureau of Indian Affairs to request information for Mrs. Rains. The Bureau of Indian Affairs responded to Senator Harris, providing information on the Scholarship Program and suggesting that Mrs. Rains contact Mr. Leroy Falling for more information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Bureau of Indian Affairs Scholarship Program for Native American Students, 1971")
![["Sherri Wender, a registered Oklahoma voter attending Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, is requesting information from Senator Harris for a research paper on the education of American Indians, specifically on reservations. She asks for any available information on the subject and expresses appreciation for any assistance provided."]](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_087_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Requesting Information on American Indian Education for Research Paper")
![["Chief Terry Walker of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma is requesting an FBI investigation into the death of a young Seminole Indian boy who was shot and killed by an Oklahoma City policeman. The letter was addressed to the Civil Rights Division of the FBI and includes the names of several politicians who were also copied on the correspondence."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20General%20Correspondence,%201969-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0026_thumbnail.jpg "\"1971 Letter from Seminole Nation Chief Requesting FBI Investigation into Police Shooting\"")
![["Mrs. Addie McCracken wrote to Senator Fred Harris regarding difficulties in obtaining funds for her daughter's education at Oklahoma State University. Senator Harris contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs to look into the matter. The Bureau responded, explaining the challenges with funding delays but assuring that Miss McCracken would receive financial assistance. They also mentioned that many Indian students are receiving aid through the Higher Education Program. The Bureau assured that Miss McCracken's Social Security benefits and their assistance would enable her to attend college without financial strain."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_001_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Correspondence Regarding the Support for Higher Education for Native American Students")
![["Senator Fred Harris is writing to Commissioner Louis R. Bruce of the Bureau of Indian Affairs on behalf of the Ramah Navajo School Board, requesting funding for a new school as soon as possible. The current school is leased and in need of renovation, and the community urgently needs a new facility. Commissioner Bruce responds, explaining that the construction timetable is based on budget constraints but assures that planning funds have been requested for the school in the fiscal year 1973 budget. He also mentions that arrangements are being made for water exploration at the selected site for the new school. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is committed to providing assistance to the Ramah Navajo School Board in acquiring a school for their children."]](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_019_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Chilocco Indian School Budgeting")
![["Fred R. Harris, a member of the United States Senate, sent a letter to Mr. Frank Tipton with an enclosed reply from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Harris offered further assistance if Tipton had any questions or concerns."]](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_096_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Response to Mr. Frank Tipton Regarding Bureau of Indian Affairs Inquiry")
![["The document is a series of correspondence regarding the request for the removal of Talmage Heard as Superintendent of Fort Sill Indian School. The Bureau of Indian Affairs conducted a program review and determined that changes are needed at the school. The request for Heard's removal was made by a number of Indian people, and a tribal resolution was presented to the Bureau. The Bureau is reviewing the situation and will provide a full report and take necessary action. Senator Fred Harris is involved in the communication and is working on behalf of the requesters."]](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_004_thumbnail.jpg "Response Regarding Chilocco Indian School Restoration")