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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty and Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity
- Date:
- 1967-12-29
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Small Business, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Women's Advisory Council on Poverty and Office of Navajo Economic Opportunity
- Date:
- 1968-01-12
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Appointment of Mrs. Fred R. Harris as Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty
- Date:
- 1968-01-18
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation and Agenda for the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty Meeting
- Date:
- 1968-02-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation and Support for the Chairwoman of Women's Advisory Council on Poverty
- Date:
- 1968-02-07
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation for Volunteer Suggestions from Women's Advisory Council
- Date:
- 1968-02-26
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Mrs. Fred R. Harris to LaDonna, March 5, 1968
- Date:
- 1968-03-05
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0045
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Genevieve Blatt and LaDonna Harris on the Presentation for OEO Meeting
- Date:
- 1968-03-18
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0048
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Ladonna Harris Regarding Annual Report and Volunteer Programs for Children
- Date:
- 1968-03-21
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator's Notes: Women in the War on Poverty and Vice President's Call for Understanding
- Date:
- 1968-05-17
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Environmental Protection, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["LaDonna Harris has been appointed as the Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty and expresses gratitude for the support and assistance offered by Walter H. Richter. She also mentions her resignation from Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity but maintains her interest in its activities. LaDonna Harris offers to help Walter H. Richter and his work in return and expresses warm regards."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty and Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity")
![["The letter is from Peter MacDonald, Executive Director of the Office of Navajo Economic Opportunity, congratulating LaDonna Harris on her appointment as Chairman of the Women's Council on Poverty. MacDonald expresses admiration for the work being done and hopes to collaborate on programs to help the Navajo people. LaDonna Harris, in response, expresses her admiration for the work being done by MacDonald and his team and offers support from the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Women's Advisory Council on Poverty and Office of Navajo Economic Opportunity")
![["LaDonna Harris has been named the Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty by R. Sargent Shriver. The council includes twenty prominent American women from various backgrounds who have been working with the Office of Economic Opportunity on the War on Poverty. LaDonna Harris is actively involved in advocating for American Indian youths and is a member of various health and welfare associations. The Speakers Bureau is also mentioned, with a reminder to request speakers in advance to avoid overburdening them."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Appointment of Mrs. Fred R. Harris as Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty")
![["The document is a letter inviting LaDonna Harris to attend a two-day meeting of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty in Washington on January 31 - February 1, 1968. The meeting will discuss important business related to the new amendments to the anti-poverty bill. The letter also includes a tentative agenda for the meeting and expresses good wishes for the holiday season. It also provides details on the structure of the council, the role of the Executive Committee, and plans for the May conference."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation and Agenda for the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty Meeting")
![["LaDonna Harris thanks Lucy Benson for her support and assistance at the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty meetings. She expresses appreciation for her friendship and looks forward to seeing her at the next meeting. Lucy also mentions a future event at the White House and offers to help in any way needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation and Support for the Chairwoman of Women's Advisory Council on Poverty")
![["The letter is from LaDonna Harris to Mrs. Elizabeth Forsling Harris, thanking her for a book and her suggestions on volunteers. LaDonna Harris discusses the challenges of her Chairman's role and mentions her daughter's interest in joining the Blue Birds. She expresses gratitude for LaDonna Harris' support and suggestions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation for Volunteer Suggestions from Women's Advisory Council")
![["LaDonna Harris thanks LaDonna for her encouragement and expresses pride in their partnership, stating that she will continue to rely on LaDonna's leadership in the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0041_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Mrs. Fred R. Harris to LaDonna, March 5, 1968")
![["Mrs. Genevieve Blatt, Assistant Director at the Executive Office of the President, sent a letter to Mrs. LaDonna Harris of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty regarding a presentation of \"our problem\" at an OEO meeting in May. Mrs. Blatt expressed hope that something could be arranged and thanked LaDonna Harris for her interest and concern."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0045_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Genevieve Blatt and LaDonna Harris on the Presentation for OEO Meeting")
![["The author, Fred Taylor, apologizes for the delay in sending an annual report to LaDonna Harris and instead sends a newspaper article about their organization, For Love of Children (FLOC). Taylor expresses interest in sharing their experiences with LaDonna Harris' commission on volunteer programs and requests information on other volunteer programs related to children."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0048_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Ladonna Harris Regarding Annual Report and Volunteer Programs for Children")
![["Senator Fred Harris led a group of women from the War on Poverty to visit Resurrection City, where they were moved by the experience. Vice President Hubert Humphrey suggested a town meeting with the campers to address their grievances. The women were urged to take action in their own cities to fight poverty. Humphrey emphasized the need for equality and acceptance of differences in American society. Senator Harris spoke about the importance of making life better for children in poverty. The conference focused on addressing poverty and racism in America."]](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_0038_thumbnail.jpg "Senator's Notes: Women in the War on Poverty and Vice President's Call for Understanding")