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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation and Regret: Outstanding Indian Student Banquet Correspondence
- Date:
- 1967-03-04
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Business--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Harkness Ballet Performance and Native Pecan Project in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1967-03-08
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation to Promote American Indian Arts and Crafts at the All Nations Day Festival
- Date:
- 1967-03-09
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Sac and Fox Nation
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0056
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity Organization
- Date:
- 1967-04-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0060
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Declining an Invitation to the National League of American Pen Women Luncheon: A 1967 Correspondence
- Date:
- 1967-04-12
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0062
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences on Southwestern Cooperative Laboratory Meetings and Educational Research
- Date:
- 1967-05-08
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1968 Fiscal Year Summary of Federal Poverty Programs and Funding
- Date:
- 1967-05-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation Letter to LaDonna for a Speaking Engagement at Ponca City Business and Professional Women's Town Club
- Date:
- 1967-05-16
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0066
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation Letter for Mental Health Services Division Committee Meeting and Dinner Event
- Date:
- 1967-05-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Miss (Indian) America Pageant and All-American Indian Days: A Historical Snapshot
- Date:
- 1967-06-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["LaDonna Harris was invited to be the guest speaker at a banquet honoring the Outstanding Indian Student of Lawton, but she regretfully declined due to other commitments. She extended her congratulations to the recipient and best wishes to all attendees."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation and Regret: Outstanding Indian Student Banquet Correspondence")
![["LaDonna Harris thanks Mrs. Kauley for her support of the Harkness Ballet performance and expresses regret for not being able to attend the upcoming pecan growing project tour. Mrs. Kauley extends an invitation to LaDonna Harris for the tour and highlights the positive impact of the project on the community. Mrs. Kauley also thanks LaDonna Harris for her involvement in promoting the project."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Harkness Ballet Performance and Native Pecan Project in Oklahoma")
![["The letter is discussing an opportunity for American Indian arts and crafts to be displayed and sold at the All Nations Day Festival in Baltimore. The festival is a \"world's fair\" that aims to bring people of different nationalities together. The letter suggests that the Indian group should start preparing early to bring in wares from Reservations for sale. The writer, Edna G. Sloan, also mentions that her sister will be in Washington soon and would like to meet with LaDonna Harris to discuss the festival. Sloan expresses a strong desire for the Indian display to be the best and asks for help in obtaining Indian things for the festival."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation to Promote American Indian Arts and Crafts at the All Nations Day Festival")
![["LaDonna Harris expresses gratitude for the kind words and support from Howard Walkingstick and declines an invitation to speak at a meeting due to scheduling conflicts and expenses. Howard Walkingstick shares information about Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity and encourages Miss Laura Dester to join the organization. He also praises the work of the organization and its director, Mrs. Iola Taylor."]](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_0056_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity Organization")
![["Vivian McCullough invites LaDonna Harris to speak at a National League of American Pen Women luncheon, mentioning her previous speaking engagements and suggesting she dress in Indian attire. She also mentions doing public relations work for LaDonna's senator and includes a newspaper article about a recent event. Vivian reminisces about their past interactions and praises LaDonna's rise to national prominence."]](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_0060_thumbnail.jpg "Declining an Invitation to the National League of American Pen Women Luncheon: A 1967 Correspondence")
![["Two letters are exchanged between Dr. Hope Ross and LaDonna Harris, discussing a recent meeting of the Southwestern Cooperative Laboratory and educational research on children of different backgrounds. Dr. Ross expresses gratitude for LaDonna Harris's communication and updates on the meeting."]](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_0062_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences on Southwestern Cooperative Laboratory Meetings and Educational Research")
![["The document provides a summary of various poverty programs and initiatives funded by the federal government in 1968, including Community Action, Project Upward Bound, Project Head Start, Legal Services programs, Job Corps, VISTA, and more. It also discusses efforts by private groups and agencies to support poor communities, such as providing day care for migrant children and reducing food prices for low-income families. Additionally, it mentions the involvement of foundations like the Ford Foundation in funding projects aimed at helping the poor and minorities."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0029_thumbnail.jpg "1968 Fiscal Year Summary of Federal Poverty Programs and Funding")
![["The author, Verna, invites LaDonna to be a speaker at the Ponca City Business and Professional Women's Town Club. She mentions the need for more Democratic representation in Kay County and suggests LaDonna's speech could be about the work of the OIO, her South American trip, or the history of the Indians. Verna expresses gratitude for LaDonna's potential visit and even extends the invitation to LaDonna's husband."]](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_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation Letter to LaDonna for a Speaking Engagement at Ponca City Business and Professional Women's Town Club")
![["The document is an invitation to attend a dinner at the home of an artist in the Haight-Ashbury District, followed by a tour of the district. There is also an invitation to attend a meeting at the Hillcrest Juvenile Center with adolescents from San Mateo County high schools to discuss narcotics. The writer suggests arriving at San Francisco Airport before 12:30 p.m. on Friday to participate in the meeting. A return airmail card is enclosed for RSVP."]](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_0066_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation Letter for Mental Health Services Division Committee Meeting and Dinner Event")
![["The document discusses the All American Indian Days event held in Sheridan, Wyoming, and the Miss (Indian) America pageant. It highlights Wahleah Lujan, the 20-year-old full-blood Taos Pueblo Indian who was Miss Indian America XIII. Lujan is described as a talented artist and advocate for Native American people, traveling extensively to educate others about their culture. The pageant was started to promote better relations between Native Americans and the surrounding community, with contestants required to have knowledge of their culture and a dedication to their advancement."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Miss (Indian) America Pageant and All-American Indian Days: A Historical Snapshot")