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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Struggling Family's Plea for Higher Education Opportunities
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Community health services--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter Seeking Financial Assistance for Daughters' College Education
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_056
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Request for Immediate Funding and Support for Indian-Controlled School Boards
- Date:
- 1971-10-28
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Agricultural laws and legislation, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_25_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Announcement of Bicentennial Commemorative Stamps and Other Celebrations
- Date:
- 1972-06-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Education--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Justice Department to Investigate Shooting of Native American Youth Amid Rising Tensions in Arizona: Native American Lobby Calls for Action
- Date:
- 1972-07-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The writer, Siba Bennington, is writing to Mr. Harris to explain that their two daughters want to enroll in college at Eastern State in Witherow's, Oklahoma to study Business, but they do not have the means to send them. The family has faced financial difficulties due to the husband's illness and inability to work. The writer is hopeful that their neighbors will help out during the difficult times."]](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_035_thumbnail.jpg "Struggling Family's Plea for Higher Education Opportunities")
![["Mrs. Bertha Medell is writing to Mr. Harris to seek advice on how to help her two daughters, Mary Sue and Martha Lau, enroll in college at Eastern State in Wilburton's, Oklahoma. She explains that they have no way to send them to college and mentions that her husband has been sick, making it difficult for them to farm. Mrs. Medell mentions that her daughters have good grades and expresses her desire to not see their potential wasted. She asks Mr. Harris for any advice or assistance he can provide, as her husband is of Chactaw descent and their grandmother has a roll number."]](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_037_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Seeking Financial Assistance for Daughters' College Education")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris is urging Deputy Assistant Secretary William L. Rogers to take immediate action to fund Indian controlled school boards who have been facing delays in receiving approval for local control of their schools. Harris believes that these delays are in conflict with President Nixon's pledge for self-determination for Indian communities and are hindering the quality education of Indian children. He specifically mentions the Wind River Shoshone and Arapahoe Education Association, Loneman School Board, and Busby School Board as needing immediate approval. Harris requests to be kept updated on progress in addressing these issues."]](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_056_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Request for Immediate Funding and Support for Indian-Controlled School Boards")
![["The document discusses various initiatives and events planned for the American Bicentennial celebration in 1976. This includes the release of commemorative postage stamps, meetings of various Bicentennial committees, plans for a Wagnerian Festival in Seattle, educational programs at Temple University, and the restoration of Fort Stamford in Connecticut. Additionally, there are plans for youth hostels in Philadelphia, a commemorative plate for the Gaspee Incident in Rhode Island, and the concept of Bicentennial Parks endorsed by several Governors."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_25_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Project,%20Bicentennial,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_25_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Announcement of Bicentennial Commemorative Stamps and Other Celebrations")
![["The Native American Lobby, led by Bill Gover, has called on the Justice Department to investigate the shooting death of a young Pagago Indian in Arizona. The American Indian Movement is also involved in protesting police brutality and exploitation of Indian people in the state. They are forming a coalition with the United Farm Workers to protest conditions in Arizona and plan a rally and march. The Native American Lobby and other Indian organizations support these efforts to stop discrimination and atrocities against Native Americans."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%201966-1976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Justice Department to Investigate Shooting of Native American Youth Amid Rising Tensions in Arizona: Native American Lobby Calls for Action")