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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_044
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1970 Letter from Bureau of Indian Affairs to Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Funding for Education and Welfare Programs
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_052
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter Addressed to W.S. Senate Concerning Disparities in Indian Affairs and Healthcare Services in 1970
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris' Plea for Reinstatement of Conservation Technician Brent Moffer
- Date:
- 1970-01-08
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Environmental Protection, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Approval of Training Courses for Indian Truck Drivers at the American Truck Driving Academy
- Date:
- 1970-01-12
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- 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_197_3_017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Miss Edna A. Andrews' Request to Teach in an Indian School
- Date:
- 1970-03-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_20_007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1970 Letter to Senator Harris Regarding Developments in the American Indian Law Center Program
- Date:
- 1970-04-15
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Resolution of Personnel Issues at Chilocco Indian School: Correspondence Between Patty C. Allen and U.S. Senate
- Date:
- 1970-04-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Assistance to American Indians - 1970
- Date:
- 1970-04-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_1_005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for a National Fund for Indian Rights by the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund
- Date:
- 1970-04-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs is unable to fund Mr. O'Boyle's project for education and welfare programs for Indian people, but suggests he contact the Institute of American Indian Arts for potential assistance. The Director, Mr. Lloyd H. New, can be reached at the Institute in Santa Fe, New Mexico."]](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_044_thumbnail.jpg "1970 Letter from Bureau of Indian Affairs to Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Funding for Education and Welfare Programs")
![["The letter is written to a senator expressing frustration with the lack of clear communication and problems faced in obtaining dental services for adults and elderly individuals. The writer also mentions unfair treatment by the Bureau of Indian Affairs in a technical school program and requests the senator to investigate and improve the situation."]](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_052_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Addressed to W.S. Senate Concerning Disparities in Indian Affairs and Healthcare Services in 1970")
![["The letter from Fred R. Harris to Virgil Harrington of the Bureau of Indian Affairs requests the rehiring of Brent Moffer, a Conservation Technician who was terminated due to a shortage of funds. Barbor Cox also wants Moffer to be rehired on a full-time basis and suggests contacting Harrington personally to discuss the matter. Moffer had served in the Navy and was under the impression he would be given a permanent job. The memo includes details of Moffet's termination and attempts to contact him."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Vocational%20Training,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_007_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Plea for Reinstatement of Conservation Technician Brent Moffer")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a request for information from the American Truck Driving Academy regarding training programs offered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The Bureau stated they have no record of the Academy requesting course approval and provided information on criteria for approval. The Academy expressed disappointment in the lack of support for training Indians as diesel truck drivers and requested assistance from Senator Harris in providing training for Indian individuals to enter the transportation industry. Senator Harris acknowledged the concern and mentioned checking into the possibilities."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Vocational%20Training,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Approval of Training Courses for Indian Truck Drivers at the American Truck Driving Academy")
![["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 letter is a response to Miss Edna A. Andrews' request for an \"Interchange Appointment\" to teach in an Indian school next year. The Bureau of Indian Affairs informed her that the NEA Project Interchange no longer makes provision for teacher exchanges and advised her to contact the Teacher Recruitment Office in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Senator Fred R. Harris also offered his assistance and suggested that she reach out to the BIA for further information."]](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_017_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Miss Edna A. Andrews' Request to Teach in an Indian School")
![["The letter is expressing gratitude to Senator Fred R. Harris for his interest and support of the American Indian Law Center at the University of New Mexico. It mentions recent developments in the program, including the formation of an American Indian Law Students Association, and expresses optimism about the future impact of these students on the Indian cause. The director, Robert L. Bennett, signs off with well wishes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_20_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_20_007_thumbnail.jpg "1970 Letter to Senator Harris Regarding Developments in the American Indian Law Center Program")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from Patty C. Allen about difficulties she was facing at Chilocco Indian School. He contacted the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs for a report. The report stated that Mrs. Allen was having issues with her supervisor, Mrs. Leola Taylor, regarding educational leave for the summer. The Area Personnel Officer met with Mrs. Allen and her supervisor to resolve the issue. Mrs. Taylor assured cooperation, and a plan was developed to meet Mrs. Allen's certification needs and benefit the education program at Chilocco. Mrs. Allen was encouraged to support the school's objectives and continue good relationships with the staff."]](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_016_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution of Personnel Issues at Chilocco Indian School: Correspondence Between Patty C. Allen and U.S. Senate")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from Ms. Eileen Shanahan expressing her concern for the American Indian and her interest in aiding them. Senator Harris reached out to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for information on summer programs for Ms. Shanahan, but was informed that there were no temporary federal employment opportunities available. Instead, Ms. Shanahan was advised to contact Area Offices or eleemosynary organizations for potential opportunities to assist Indians. Senator Harris assured Ms. Shanahan that he would continue to look for suitable programs for her."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Vocational%20Training,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Assistance to American Indians - 1970")
![["The document is a proposal for the establishment of a National Fund for Indian Rights by the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. It highlights the lack of adequate legal representation for American Indians and the need for specialized legal expertise. The proposed fund aims to protect and advance the rights of Indians through legal action on four levels, including preparing and prosecuting test cases of national importance, supporting Indian lawyers on reservations, conducting analyses of legislative and administrative actions, and informing Indians of developments that may affect their legal status."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Legal%20Defense%20and%20Education%20Fund,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_1_005_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for a National Fund for Indian Rights by the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund")