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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding a Peace Corps Mission for American and South American Indians
- Date:
- 1966-08-09
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0049
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Request for Report on Yuchi People Recording Tape
- Date:
- 1966-08-17
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Caddo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0025
- 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 Response to Mrs. Phoenix's Letter on Bunch Industrial Development Foundation
- Date:
- 1966-09-29
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and University of Oklahoma's School of Music Regarding American Indian Music Research Projects
- Date:
- 1966-10-31
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris' Letter to Reaves Nahwooksy Regarding Indian Achievement Week and Updates on Office of Indian Opportunity
- Date:
- 1966-11-04
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation to Participate in Summer Institute: A Letter from Associate Professor D. Ed Harrell to Mrs. LaDonna Harris
- Date:
- 1966-11-25
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0048
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Misuse of Indian Bureau Funds and Allegations of Corruption
- Date:
- 1966-12-08
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- 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_0063
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator's Wife, Mrs. Fred R. Harris, Initiated as Honorary Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- 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)
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from Kirk Breed, expressing gratitude for a picture sent by Harris and discussing their mutual interest in promoting opportunities for American Indians. Breed also offered to help with the Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity program. Harris replied, expressing gratitude for Breed's support and interest in a potential Peace Corps mission involving American Indians and South American Indians. Harris also mentioned the positive impact of his previous visits to Chile and expressed excitement about potentially working together in the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding a Peace Corps Mission for American and South American Indians")
![["The document is a response to Senator Fred R. Harris regarding a lawsuit settlement received on behalf of two grandchildren. The children's mother passed away, and the funds were to be supervised by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. It is recommended that the funds be deposited with the Bureau due to concerns about the grandmother's stability and ability to care for the children. The document expresses appreciation for the Senator's interest in the case."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0049_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Report on Yuchi People Recording Tape")
![["Mrs. C.R. Phoenix wrote a letter to Senator Fred R. Harris expressing her support for the Bunch Industrial Development Foundation, which aims to eliminate poverty in Adair County. Senator Harris responded, thanking her for her support and promising to continue promoting the project."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris's Response to Mrs. Phoenix's Letter on Bunch Industrial Development Foundation")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from the Director of the School of Music at the University of Oklahoma, informing him of proposed research projects and institutes related to American Indian music. The projects aim to study a collection of recorded American Indian music to better prepare musicologists and public school music teachers for teaching this literature. The Director seeks advice and suggestions from Senator Harris on developing and submitting the proposals to the United States Office of Education. The goal is to secure funding for the projects and institutes by January 1, 1967. Senator Harris and his wife are invited to review and provide feedback on the final programs before submission. The Director emphasizes the cultural importance of the proposed programs in educating youth and studying the heritage of the West."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and University of Oklahoma's School of Music Regarding American Indian Music Research Projects")
![["Fred R. Harris thanks Reaves Nahwooksy for his letter and comments about Indian Achievement Week. He mentions a successful meeting at Norman with Secretary John Gardner, and that Iola Taylor has taken over as Director of OIO. Harris promises to send more information about Indian Achievement Week and get Nahwooksy on the mailing list for newsletters. He expresses his desire to help in any way possible."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Letter to Reaves Nahwooksy Regarding Indian Achievement Week and Updates on Office of Indian Opportunity")
![["The author, Dol Januel, is inviting Mrs. LaDonna Harris to be a part of a Summer Institute in Norman and hopes she will have the freedom to select a week for her lectures. The author is looking forward to a successful event and will be in touch with more details if LaDonna Harris accepts the invitation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20January-May,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation to Participate in Summer Institute: A Letter from Associate Professor D. Ed Harrell to Mrs. LaDonna Harris")
![["The letter addressed to Senator Fred R. Harris on December 8, 1966, highlights the issue of the Indian Bureau acting as a collection agency for lawyers and grafters, specifically in the case of John Johnson. Johnson, who is disabled and in poor health, is being pressured by the Indian Bureau to pay an attorney's fees and debt without any legal attachment or garnishment. The letter also mentions a similar case in the United States District Court involving a larger sum of money, but emphasizes that Johnson is suffering due to lack of shelter, food, and medical care. The author calls for a federal grand jury investigation into the actions of the Indian Bureau and the lawyer, Ed R. LeForce, involved in the case."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0048_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Misuse of Indian Bureau Funds and Allegations of Corruption")
![["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")
![["Mrs. LaDonna Harris, wife of Senator Fred R. Harris, was initiated as an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority at their national convention in Baltimore. She was recommended by members of the Lawton Alumnae Chapter. Several members from Oklahoma attended the convention and expressed their delight in having LaDonna Harris join the sorority."]](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_0063_thumbnail.jpg "Senator's Wife, Mrs. Fred R. Harris, Initiated as Honorary Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority")
![["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")