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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for Training Program for Indians at Tinker Air Field
- Date:
- 1966-06-14
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0049
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- An Overview of the Southwest Center for Educational Leadership (SWCEL): Planning, Leadership, and Financial Support
- Date:
- 1966-06-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Overview of the Southwestern Cooperative Educational Laboratory and Its Programs
- Date:
- 1966-06-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Indians, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and University of Oklahoma's School of Music Regarding American Indian Music Research Projects
- Date:
- 1966-10-31
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0050
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Social and Political Life in Washington: An Inside Look
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0051
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Advisory Panels Formed by the University of Oklahoma Board of Visitors
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
- Topic:
- Higher--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0059
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Lawton Civic Ballet Dancers Attend Summer Dance Workshops Across the Nation
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
- Topic:
- Higher--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0064
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity: A Journey Towards Unity and Self-Help
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0065
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Profile: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author LaDonna N. Scott Momaday's Life and Work
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Navajo Indians, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0066
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Pulitzer Prize Winning Author, N. Scott Momaday, to Participate in Indian Achievement Week in His Native Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Navajo Indians, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969)
![["Fred is proposing a training program but emphasizes that the actual cost breakdown has not been estimated yet. He suggests that if trainees have a high school education and some background knowledge, they can receive advanced training quickly. Fred hopes that the BIA will convert an existing facility for the program to save costs. He also mentions that resumes of training personnel will be sent soon and asks what type of trainee the Bureau wants trained in order to provide a detailed cost section per trainee."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for Training Program for Indians at Tinker Air Field")
![["SWCEL has received broad support from educators, community leaders, and other stakeholders in the four-state region it serves. The facility is locally controlled and funded, with private financial support also contributing to its programs. The Regional Council, made up of various members from the education and community sectors, oversees the facility's governance. The Laboratory program aims to involve citizens at the local level in addressing educational and social issues in their communities. SWCEL's financial support comes from the U.S. Office of Education."]](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_0049_thumbnail.jpg "An Overview of the Southwest Center for Educational Leadership (SWCEL): Planning, Leadership, and Financial Support")
![["The Southwestern Cooperative Educational Laboratory, Inc. was established under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to address educational needs in Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, and New Mexico. The Laboratory has a decentralized structure with Area Directors in each state, and its programs focus on research, innovation, and addressing regional education challenges. The Laboratory operates workshops for teachers and school board members, and plans to address issues such as cultural diversity and teacher training. Dr. Paul V. Petty, with extensive experience in education, serves as the Laboratory Director. The Laboratory aims to work collaboratively with various educational agencies and groups to improve education in the region."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Overview of the Southwestern Cooperative Educational Laboratory and Its Programs")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from the Director of the School of Music at the University of Oklahoma, informing him of proposed research projects and institutes related to American Indian music. The projects aim to study a collection of recorded American Indian music to better prepare musicologists and public school music teachers for teaching this literature. The Director seeks advice and suggestions from Senator Harris on developing and submitting the proposals to the United States Office of Education. The goal is to secure funding for the projects and institutes by January 1, 1967. Senator Harris and his wife are invited to review and provide feedback on the final programs before submission. The Director emphasizes the cultural importance of the proposed programs in educating youth and studying the heritage of the West."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and University of Oklahoma's School of Music Regarding American Indian Music Research Projects")
![["The document discusses various political and social events in Oklahoma and Washington, D.C., including a charity auction organized by the House Majority and Minority leaders, the leadership of LaDonna Harris in various committees, and the controversy surrounding the publication of a book about Lyndon Johnson. It also mentions the salary increase of House Majority Leader Carl Albert, the involvement of Marvin Watson in Occidental Petroleum International Corp., and a conversation with Watson about a controversial book. Additionally, it highlights a failed art auction organized by the O.U. alumni club, the future of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, and interactions with Oklahoma Congressional delegation members."]](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_0050_thumbnail.jpg "Social and Political Life in Washington: An Inside Look")
![["The University of Oklahoma Board of Visitors has assigned 37 members to ad hoc committees focusing on various aspects of the university, such as graduate programs, minority groups, policy decision making, athletics and recreation, and resources. The purpose of these committees is to receive and study recommendations from visiting committees and conduct studies within their areas of responsibility. The Board of Visitors was formed to advise the university president and review long-range goals of the institution."]](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_0051_thumbnail.jpg "Advisory Panels Formed by the University of Oklahoma Board of Visitors")
![["Several young dancers from Lawton, Oklahoma are spending their summer vacations attending dance workshops in various locations across the country, including New York City, North Carolina, Texas, and Kansas. One dancer received a full scholarship to study dance at Southern Methodist University. Additionally, LaDonna Harris, wife of Lawton's U.S. Senator, received the National Education Association's Human Rights Award. Other news includes entertainment at Marlow's Fourth of July celebration and a hair-styling contest winner in Altus."]](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_0059_thumbnail.jpg "Lawton Civic Ballet Dancers Attend Summer Dance Workshops Across the Nation")
![["LaDonna Harris and Iola Hayden founded Oklahoma for Indian Opportunity (OIO) to promote unity and self-help among American Indians in Oklahoma. The organization provides various programs and services to empower Indians and address their needs. Despite criticism and challenges, OIO has been successful in reaching and serving the Indian population in the state."]](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_0064_thumbnail.jpg "Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity: A Journey Towards Unity and Self-Help")
![["N. Scott Momaday is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author born in Oklahoma and raised on Indian reservations. He is now a professor and is working on a non-fiction book about the southwest."]](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_0065_thumbnail.jpg "Profile: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author LaDonna N. Scott Momaday's Life and Work")
![["Pulitzer Prize winning author N. Scott Momaday will be participating in Indian Achievement Week activities in Oklahoma City and Tulsa for book signing parties. Momaday, a Kiowa Indian, received the Indian of the Year Award and is an associate professor at the University of California at Berkeley. He was born in Lawton in 1934 and has a background in poetry and creative writing."]](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_0066_thumbnail.jpg "Pulitzer Prize Winning Author, N. Scott Momaday, to Participate in Indian Achievement Week in His Native Oklahoma")