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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Hazel Markel's Heartfelt Letter to Harris
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971), 88th (1963-1965), 94th (1975-1977), 89th (1965-1967), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0064
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity: A Journey Towards Unity and Self-Help
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0065
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Profile: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author LaDonna N. Scott Momaday's Life and Work
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Navajo Indians, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0066
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Pulitzer Prize Winning Author, N. Scott Momaday, to Participate in Indian Achievement Week in His Native Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Navajo Indians, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0068
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Oklahoma Social and Educational Events: Women's Achievements Recognized
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Higher--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0070
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- LaDonna Harris: Advocacy and Activism for Native American Rights in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians, Navajo Indians, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0072
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Oklahoma Legislators and Families Enjoy Diverse Holiday Vacations
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Comanche Nation, Shawnee Indians
- Topic:
- Small Business, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0075
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Justice for the First Americans: A Tale of Racism, Struggle, and Hope
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0076
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- LaDonna Harris Announces Formation of National Organization to Support American Indians, Eskimos, and Aleuts
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Education, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0077
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator's Wife Advocates for Red Power and Indian Rights in Washington
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Osage Nation, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969)
![["Joan Larson, acting director of community relations for VISTA, writes to Fred Harris, president of LH, thanking him for the interview and expressing her desire to accompany him on his next trip to Oklahoma to take on-the-site photographs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Hazel Markel's Heartfelt Letter to Harris")
![["LaDonna Harris and Iola Hayden founded Oklahoma for Indian Opportunity (OIO) to promote unity and self-help among American Indians in Oklahoma. The organization provides various programs and services to empower Indians and address their needs. Despite criticism and challenges, OIO has been successful in reaching and serving the Indian population in the state."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0064_thumbnail.jpg "Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity: A Journey Towards Unity and Self-Help")
![["N. Scott Momaday is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author born in Oklahoma and raised on Indian reservations. He is now a professor and is working on a non-fiction book about the southwest."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0065_thumbnail.jpg "Profile: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author LaDonna N. Scott Momaday's Life and Work")
![["Pulitzer Prize winning author N. Scott Momaday will be participating in Indian Achievement Week activities in Oklahoma City and Tulsa for book signing parties. Momaday, a Kiowa Indian, received the Indian of the Year Award and is an associate professor at the University of California at Berkeley. He was born in Lawton in 1934 and has a background in poetry and creative writing."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0066_thumbnail.jpg "Pulitzer Prize Winning Author, N. Scott Momaday, to Participate in Indian Achievement Week in His Native Oklahoma")
![["The document discusses various happenings and achievements of women in Oklahoma, including the establishment of the Del City Optimist Club, open houses at Moore public schools, and the addition of six Lawton women to the Who's Who of American Women. It also highlights the accomplishments and contributions of individual women such as LaDonna Harris, Mrs. Wesley N. Silk, Mrs. William J. Becker, Mrs. Milton B. Capshaw, and Miss Kay Young. The document provides details about their backgrounds, careers, and involvement in various organizations and activities."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0068_thumbnail.jpg "Oklahoma Social and Educational Events: Women's Achievements Recognized")
![["LaDonna Harris, a member of the Comanche Indian Tribe and wife of Senator Fred R. Harris, is fighting for the rights of Native Americans, particularly those in boarding schools. She is quoted extensively in an article in Redbook magazine, discussing the negative effects of separating children from their families and culture. LaDonna is working towards eliminating prejudice and discrimination against Native Americans, and advocating for more inclusive education policies."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0070_thumbnail.jpg "LaDonna Harris: Advocacy and Activism for Native American Rights in Oklahoma")
![["During the congressional recess, Oklahoma lawmakers and their families scattered to various locations for vacation. They engaged in activities such as skiing, ranching, and attending family reunions. Some lawmakers attended events such as golf tournaments, while others focused on spending time with their families. The document also mentions specific lawmakers and their vacation activities, including visits to places like Palm Beach, Jamaica, Antarctica, and New Zealand."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0072_thumbnail.jpg "Oklahoma Legislators and Families Enjoy Diverse Holiday Vacations")
![["The document discusses a violent incident between a Native American boy named Bert and a white boy at a school in Oklahoma. The incident highlights the ongoing mistreatment and discrimination faced by Native Americans. The document also mentions efforts by LaDonna Harris to advocate for Native American rights and independence. Additionally, a conversation between two women, Martha and Candy, reveals their personal struggles and emotions related to loss and relationships."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0075_thumbnail.jpg "Justice for the First Americans: A Tale of Racism, Struggle, and Hope")
![["LaDonna Harris, wife of Senator Fred R. Harris, has founded Americans for Indian Opportunity (AIO), a national organization to support American Indians. AIO will focus on obtaining foundation funds and government assistance for Indian groups, as well as college recruiting and scholarship programs for Indian youth. The organization will be privately funded and tax-exempt, with plans to remain lean and hungry. LaDonna Harris has enlisted the support of prominent Indian leaders and plans to work closely with the federal government to address Indian issues. The organization will not engage in lobbying but may explore political activities in the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0076_thumbnail.jpg "LaDonna Harris Announces Formation of National Organization to Support American Indians, Eskimos, and Aleuts")
![["The document discusses LaDonna Harris, who heads the Indian agency Americans for Indian Opportunity in Washington. She is a strong advocate for Indian causes and hopes to develop 'Red Power' in Washington by guiding Indians through the federal bureaucracy. Harris, a Comanche, grew up learning about her heritage from her grandparents and has been a longtime champion of Indian rights. She plans to help organize Indian communities, secure funds for projects, and advocate for Indian interests at the federal level."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0077_thumbnail.jpg "Senator's Wife Advocates for Red Power and Indian Rights in Washington")