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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Improving Indian Health and Sanitation: A Community Effort
- Date:
- 1959-08-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.), Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Nation, Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Investigation into Allegations of Confidentiality Breach in Mrs. Murdock's Individual Indian Money Account
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Exploring Opportunities: Lear Siegler's Training Program
- Date:
- 1966-03-04
- Creator:
- Exendine, Joe N.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Title: Support for the American Indian: A Letter from Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1966-06-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["The American Indian Institute held its second annual conference at the University of Oklahoma in 1956, with a large number of attendees representing various Indian tribes and organizations. The conference discussed health, social welfare, education, and preservation of customs. The health group recommended better health education and coordination between Indian and non-Indian communities."]](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_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Improving Indian Health and Sanitation: A Community Effort")
![["Mrs. Betty Murdock wrote to Fred R. Harris requesting assistance with her account at the Indian Agency in Anadarko. She expressed concerns about unauthorized information being shared about her account and requested action be taken. In response, Fred R. Harris assured Mrs. Murdock that he had contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs for a full report and would provide further information once available. Mrs. Murdock also mentioned a gas well on her property that pays a small dividend monthly, but she had not received the money she requested from her account since September 1965. She expressed frustration with the lack of communication from the agency and requested that Mr. Harris intervene on her behalf."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Investigation into Allegations of Confidentiality Breach in Mrs. Murdock's Individual Indian Money Account")
![["The document discusses the idea of organizing an Indian Folk Ballet at the Western Heritage Center, with potential financial help from the Office of Economic Opportunity. Various individuals and organizations are mentioned as being involved in the planning process, including members of the YWCA, the Western Heritage Center, and staff at OU. The document also mentions the possibility of involving a Job Corps and seeking federal funds for the project. Agnes DeMille is suggested as a potential consultant for the project. The document concludes with a request for feedback on the idea."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Exploring Opportunities: Lear Siegler's Training Program")
![["The article discusses the life story of William Karty, a Comanche Indian who overcame challenges to become successful. He emphasizes the importance of perseverance, education, and motivation in achieving success. Karty also discusses the slow progress of integration and the need for careful screening of individuals working with minority groups. He believes that economic adjustment and education will be key for the future success of Native Americans."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Support for the American Indian: A Letter from Fred R. Harris")