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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Cheyenne Chief to Senator Harris on Indian Bureau's Inefficiencies and Potential Improvements
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Mrs. Gertrude L. Ray to Senator Fred Harris Regarding American Indian Poverty and Government Spending
- Date:
- 1966-01-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Memorandum: Contract for Water Well Drilling in Blaine County for Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Date:
- 1966-05-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation to Methodist Church Consultations on Indian Affairs in Oklahoma, 1967
- Date:
- 1967-03-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Osage Nation, Creek Nation, Navajo Indians, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Cherokee Nation, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Shawnee Indians, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0073
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- La Donna Harris: A Tireless Advocate for Native American Rights and Opportunities
- Date:
- 1970-01-26
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Housing and Community Development
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Comanche Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- St. Labre Indian School: Providing Opportunities, Not Charity
- Date:
- 1970-04-29
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Financial Assistance for George Jay Gould's Education from the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senate Correspondence Regarding Education Funding and Land Claims for Native American Citizen
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Assistance for Teaching Indian Children: Correspondence with United States Department of the Interior
- Date:
- 1971-08-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Navajo Nation
- Topic:
- 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)
![["The author, Harvey Ever, writes to Senator Harris regarding his appointment as a chief of the Southern Cheyenne's. He mentions meeting the senator previously and expresses his willingness to help with issues concerning the Oklahoma Indian community. Ever also criticizes the Indian Bureau for focusing more on paperwork and statistics rather than providing actual benefits to individuals and families."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Cheyenne Chief to Senator Harris on Indian Bureau's Inefficiencies and Potential Improvements")
![["Mrs. Gertrude L. Ray of Norman, Oklahoma, wrote a letter to Senator Fred Harris expressing concern about the poverty among American Indians, specifically the Northern Cheyenne Indians in Montana. She questioned why the federal government was sending funds to foreign countries while neglecting the needs of Native Americans in the United States. Mrs. Ray also criticized President Lyndon B. Johnson for not addressing the issue of Indian poverty and urged for a focus on domestic affairs before international involvement. She emphasized the importance of helping Native Americans and expressed worry about the rising cost of living and financial burden on future generations."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Mrs. Gertrude L. Ray to Senator Fred Harris Regarding American Indian Poverty and Government Spending")
![["On May 20, 1966, the United States Senate received a memorandum regarding an Indian Health Contract for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes in Blaine County, Oklahoma. The contract was awarded to the Grave Drilling Company for $8,892.50 to drill 30 water wells to serve individual Indian homes in the Southern District of Blaine County."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Memorandum: Contract for Water Well Drilling in Blaine County for Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes")
![["The Methodist Church is holding regional consultations on their work among Indians in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas. They are seeking counsel from Indian leadership on how to best serve the total life of Indians. The meetings will include representatives from 124 Methodist Indian churches and the National Division of the Board of Missions. The purpose of the consultations is to discuss how the Methodist Church can better serve the Indian community. They are inviting representatives from the organization Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity to attend the meetings. The consultations will take place in Oklahoma City and Muskogee on May 1st and 2nd."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation to Methodist Church Consultations on Indian Affairs in Oklahoma, 1967")
![["LaDonna Harris, a Comanche activist and wife of Senator Fred R. Harris, has been working for over ten years to improve the living conditions and opportunities for American Indians. She founded Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity, which focuses on self-help programs for Indian youth and adults. Harris has also been involved in various committees and organizations advocating for Indian rights and empowerment. She hopes that her work will inspire similar efforts nationwide and is eager for the National Council for Indian Opportunity to become more active in addressing the issues faced by Indian communities."]](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_0073_thumbnail.jpg "La Donna Harris: A Tireless Advocate for Native American Rights and Opportunities")
![["The document is a letter from Fred R. Harris, a U.S. Senator, thanking Carroll M. Ridgway for sending information about the St. Labre Indian School, which is focused on providing opportunities for Native American students to advance and improve themselves rather than relying on charity. The school has made significant progress in addressing poverty and providing education and job opportunities for the Northern Cheyenne tribe. The school is now seeking support to establish a trade school to further train young people and address the high unemployment rate on the reservation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Schools,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_018_thumbnail.jpg "St. Labre Indian School: Providing Opportunities, Not Charity")
![["The letter is a response from Senator Fred Harris to Mr. Jay Gould regarding his inquiry about obtaining financial assistance for his son's education. The Bureau of Indian Affairs advises George Jay Gould to contact either the Scholarship Committee of the Cheyenne-Arapahoe Tribe or the Anadarko Area Office for potential funding. The letter provides information on how to apply for scholarships and grants for Native American college students. Senator Harris assures Mr. Gould of his willingness to further assist if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Financial Assistance for George Jay Gould's Education from the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["John William Tallbear, a member of the Cheyenne-Arapaho tribes living in Albuquerque, New Mexico, wrote a letter to Senator Fred R. Harris seeking assistance in obtaining funds for a college education. Senator Harris contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs on Tallbear's behalf, and they suggested he speak with the Bureau Scholarships Officer in Albuquerque for assistance. The Bureau also provided information about funds awarded to the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes for land taken from them, which has been distributed according to special legislation. Senator Harris expressed his continued interest in helping Indian youth and provided Tallbear with the information from the Bureau."]](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_014_thumbnail.jpg "Senate Correspondence Regarding Education Funding and Land Claims for Native American Citizen")
![["The document includes letters from Senator Fred Harris to Mrs. June Z. Stagner and Mr. Louis R. Bruce regarding support for legislation to further Indian education and the urgent need for planning funds for schools on Indian reservations. Senator Harris expresses his support for legislation and promises to give careful attention to the issue. He also inquires about expediting the request for planning funds for the Ramah Navajo School in New Mexico."]](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_018_thumbnail.jpg "Assistance for Teaching Indian Children: Correspondence with United States Department of the Interior")
![["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")
