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- 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_283_8_0068
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Speaker Request for DAR Oklahoma City Chapter Meeting
- Date:
- 1967-08-22
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Hopi Nation, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Environmental Protection, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Memorandum on Creeks Funding Provision and Senate Collaboration - June 30, 1970
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- 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_235_15_091
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Discrimination in Rapid City Public Schools and the Fight for Equal Educational Opportunities
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Allegations of Discrimination Against Indian Children in Rapid City Public Schools: Correspondence and Actions Taken
- Date:
- 1971-09-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Public Works--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Scholarship Assistance for Floriene Chesbro's Son
- Date:
- 1972-01-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["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 regrets that she cannot commit to speaking at the Oklahoma City Chapter of the DAR at this time, but suggests contacting other capable speakers from the OIO staff. The DAR chapter expresses disappointment but remains optimistic about having LaDonna Harris speak at their meeting in June 1968. They request a photo and biography for publicity and invite Senator Harris to join for lunch as well."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0068_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Speaker Request for DAR Oklahoma City Chapter Meeting")
![["The Chief of the Creeks called to discuss a provision for $550,000 for a boy's home at Eufaula that was passed unanimously in the House of Representatives. The Chief has worked with Edmondson on this issue for years and was told that both the Chief and the recipient of the memo were aware of the situation and had been in communication with Edmondson."]](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_015_thumbnail.jpg "Memorandum on Creeks Funding Provision and Senate Collaboration - June 30, 1970")
![["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")
![["A letter from U.S. Senator Fred R. Harris acknowledges receipt of a fact sheet about discrimination against Indians in Rapid City public schools and promises to take action. The fact sheet highlights the lack of transportation services for Indian students living in low-income areas, citing safety concerns and disparities in funding allocation. The letter argues that the school district's refusal to provide transportation services is unjust and discriminatory, particularly towards economically disadvantaged Indian families. It also questions the district's handling of Title I funds meant for culturally deprived students."]](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_091_thumbnail.jpg "Discrimination in Rapid City Public Schools and the Fight for Equal Educational Opportunities")
![["The United States Senate received a reply from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding alleged discrimination against Indian children in Rapid City public schools. The Bureau arranged for the transfer of two school buses to assist with transportation for Indian students. The Senator forwarded the concerns to the Department of Health, Education and Welfare for further action. The Lakota Homes Community has been trying to get transportation services for their children, but the School District claims they do not qualify based on distance. The community is advocating for equal educational opportunities for their children."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Fred+R.+Harris+Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian+Affairs,+Education,+B-Z,+1971+(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_001_thumbnail.jpg "Allegations of Discrimination Against Indian Children in Rapid City Public Schools: Correspondence and Actions Taken")
![["Mrs. Floriene Chesbro wrote to Senator Fred R. Harris seeking assistance for her son to obtain scholarship funds from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Senator Harris responded by contacting the Bureau of Indian Affairs on her behalf. The Bureau sent application forms to Mrs. Chesbro's son, and she was advised to have him complete and return them by April 1st. Senator Harris expressed his willingness to help and support Mrs. Chesbro and her son in pursuing further education opportunities."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Scholarship Assistance for Floriene Chesbro's Son")
