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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senators' Joint Statement on the Community Self-Determination Act of 1968: A New Approach to Poverty Alleviation
- Date:
- 1968-07-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_20_002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Annual Report on Indian Education: Fiscal Year 1969 - United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1969-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Navajo Indians, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Hopi Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0049
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- LaDonna Harris: Leading the Charge Against Poverty in 1969
- Date:
- 1969-02-18
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Crime--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_4_002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1969 Senate Hearing on Conditions at the Chilocco Indian School, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1969-04-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Catalog Entry: Senator Fred R. Harris' Papers on 1970 Indian Affairs Vocational Training
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1970 Correspondence Between Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare and Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_1_197_10_006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Helen Dee Smith's Employment with the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_20_001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Archival Information: Senator Fred R. Harris' Papers on Indian Affairs Education (1470)
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senate Memorandum on Quality Concerns of Meat Purchased by the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Agriculture and Food
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_226_16_002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Career Opportunities in Indian Education: Teaching and Counseling Positions
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Nation, Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["The document discusses the Community Self-Determination Act of 1968, which aims to address poverty in the United States by empowering local communities to manage their own business enterprises and social services. The act proposes the establishment of Community Development Corporations and Banks to provide financial assistance to impoverished areas. It emphasizes the importance of involving local residents in decision-making and tailoring solutions to the specific needs of each community. The act is seen as a comprehensive and innovative approach to combating poverty and promoting economic development."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20June-February,%201968-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Senators' Joint Statement on the Community Self-Determination Act of 1968: A New Approach to Poverty Alleviation")
![["The document provides statistics and information regarding Indian education in the United States in fiscal year 1969. It discusses the different types of schools Indian children attend, the history of Indian education in the US, the objectives of federal schools for Indian children, and the role of states in providing education for Indian children. It also mentions federal aid programs and contracts aimed at supporting the education of Indian children."]](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_002_thumbnail.jpg "Annual Report on Indian Education: Fiscal Year 1969 - United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["An Indian woman, Mrs. LaDonna Harris, is working to address poverty in Platte County, which is rapidly growing. She is recruiting volunteers to help with poverty programs and believes that Americans need to do more to help those in need. There is a push for the county to achieve second-class status by 1973 to improve funding and support for poverty initiatives. LaDonna Harris has experience working with impoverished communities and is passionate about making a difference."]](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_0049_thumbnail.jpg "LaDonna Harris: Leading the Charge Against Poverty in 1969")
![["This text is a report of a hearing before the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs in the United States Senate. The hearing took place on April 23, 1969, and focused on the conditions at the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma. The report was printed for the use of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Schools,%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_4_002_thumbnail.jpg "1969 Senate Hearing on Conditions at the Chilocco Indian School, Oklahoma")
![["The document is a folder containing materials related to Indian Affairs and Vocational Training from 1970. It includes information on various VIPS and Corporate Names, as well as Authors of the documents. The folder may contain books, publications, reports, and speeches. Special comments on the contents of the folder include the code \"OU - 916.\""]](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_001_thumbnail.jpg "Catalog Entry: Senator Fred R. Harris' Papers on 1970 Indian Affairs Vocational Training")
![["A letter was sent to the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare regarding the number of Indians employed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and their functions and responsibilities. The Bureau is collecting the requested information and will provide it once assembled."]](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_005_thumbnail.jpg "1970 Correspondence Between Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare and Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The document is a series of letters and communications regarding Mrs. Helen Dee Smith's desire to obtain employment with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Senator Fred R. Harris is contacted by Mrs. Smith and her desire for a job is expressed due to financial and personal reasons. Senator Harris reaches out to the Bureau of Indian Affairs to inquire about potential job opportunities for Mrs. Smith."]](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_006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Helen Dee Smith's Employment with the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The document provides information about the Fred R. Harris Senatorial Papers, specifically focusing on Indian Affairs and Education. The folder contains documents related to VIPS and Corporate Names, with specific attention to authors. The folder is labeled as OU - 916."]](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_001_thumbnail.jpg "Archival Information: Senator Fred R. Harris' Papers on Indian Affairs Education (1470)")
![["A call was received from George Pearson regarding a meat packing company in Arizona that supplies meat to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The meat is not graded for quality and Senator has requested an investigation into the purchasing process and grading requirements. It is important to be cautious in the investigation to avoid any trouble for Mr. Pearson. The BIA is required to follow specific procurement specifications for meat, including USDA inspection regulations and humane slaughter guidelines. A follow-up call is requested with Mr. Pearson."]](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_003_thumbnail.jpg "Senate Memorandum on Quality Concerns of Meat Purchased by the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs is continuously accepting applications for professional positions in Indian education, including elementary and secondary teachers and guidance counselors. The agency offers competitive salaries and benefits, as well as opportunities to work with American Indian children in various states. Educators are responsible for preparing Indian youth for successful living and are provided with housing, medical, and dental services. The work year consists of 12 months, with a 9-month school term and opportunities for annual leave, educational leave, and training. Teachers work a 40-hour week, with responsibilities for instructional programs and preparation. Guidance Counselors work in boarding schools and provide counseling and domiciliary care for students. Working for the Bureau of Indian Affairs offers career advancement in the Federal Civil Service."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_226_16_0000-Education,%20Indian%20Education,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_226_16_002_thumbnail.jpg "Career Opportunities in Indian Education: Teaching and Counseling Positions")