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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator's Speech on American Indian Policy Shared with NBC News
- Date:
- 1966-05-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Contract Disputes and Postal Issues in the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1966-05-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Response to Comments on 'Today' Show Appearance
- Date:
- 1966-05-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- HCPC_DI_PH05_11-22_018
- Contributing Institution:
- Hawaiʻi Congressional Papers Collection, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Library, Honolulu, HI
- Collection:
- Senator Daniel K. Inouye Papers
- Title:
- Senator Daniel K. Inouye, President Lyndon B. Johnson, and others at signing ceremony
- Date:
- 5/15/1966
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance, Armed Forces and National Security
- Names:
- Inouye, Daniel K., 1924-2012, Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0059
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Response to Inquiry Regarding Mr. Pete Sheperd's Letter
- Date:
- 1966-05-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Water resources development
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- EMD_Working_Papers-f314-1966_05_18
- Contributing Institution:
- The Dirksen Congressional Center, Pekin, IL
- Collection:
- Everett McKinley Dirksen Papers
- Title:
- May 18, 1966, Wall Street Journal: Review and Outlook- Balancing the Children
- Date:
- May 18, 1966
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues, Congress, Housing and Community Development, Government Operations and Politics, Education
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- HCPC_DI_PH28_06_001
- Contributing Institution:
- Hawaiʻi Congressional Papers Collection, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Library, Honolulu, HI
- Collection:
- Senator Daniel K. Inouye Papers
- Title:
- Senator Daniel K. Inouye, President Lyndon B. Johnson, Representative Patsy T. Mink, and others
- Date:
- 5/20/1966
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Mink, Patsy T., 1927-2002, Inouye, Daniel K., 1924-2012, Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Memorandum: Contract for Water Well Drilling in Blaine County for Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Date:
- 1966-05-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966-1967 Anniversary Celebrations and Initiatives by the Okmulgee Cultural Foundation for the Performing and Creative Arts, Inc.
- Date:
- 1966-05-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0045
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Assistance with Bureau of Indian Affairs: Response from Senator Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1966-05-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["The letter is informing Bill Monroe, Bureau Manager of NBC News, that a copy of the Senator's recent speech on American Indian policy has been sent to him. The speech was also discussed on the NBC Today show on April 27. Enclosed with the letter is a Congressional Record reprint of the speech, along with comments by Senator Mansfield and others. The sender, Jim Monroe, hopes that this information is both interesting and useful. He offers further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Senator's Speech on American Indian Policy Shared with NBC News")
![["Ralph White is concerned about a contract he bid on at an Indian Agency auction, which was lost in the mail and resulted in a higher bid being accepted. He is seeking help from Senator Fred R. Harris to resolve the issue and ensure that his original bid is honored. The matter is being looked into by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and communication between White, the Agency, and Senator Harris is ongoing."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Contract Disputes and Postal Issues in the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The author, Fred R. Harris, is responding to a letter from Mr. Bill Pitner regarding a recent speech on the American Indian. Harris appreciates Pinter's views and is pleased with the new direction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He mentions the loss of an Administrative Assistant but expresses confidence in the new Assistant Commissioner. Harris thanks Pitner for sharing his views on the important subject and signs off with kind regards."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Comments on 'Today' Show Appearance")
![["Caption: Signing Ceremony of Supplementary Military Appropriations Bill."]](https://digital.library.manoa.hawaii.edu/iiif-img/72759/full/400,400/0/default.jpg "Senator Daniel K. Inouye, President Lyndon B. Johnson, and others at signing ceremony")
![["Norma received a message from Noma on 4/29/66 regarding contacting Shepherd at the office to discuss changes to the plant design and construction plans. The changes would include adding an overarching pool to align with the Physical Fitness program, as well as serving as a firefighting water reservoir. Additionally, Noma's title was changed from Superintendent to Principal, and he is seeking a salary increase as he feels he is being underpaid."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0059_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Inquiry Regarding Mr. Pete Sheperd's Letter")
![["Wall Street Journal About Education And Desegregation. The Article Says That School Districts Were Not Drawn With Race In Mind But A Child's Best Interest And That Schools (that Are Not Segregated) That Do Not Have A Diverse Racial Makeup Are Just As Harmful As Segregated Schools."]](/thumb/EMD_Working_Papers-f314-1966_05_18.jpg "May 18, 1966, Wall Street Journal: Review and Outlook- Balancing the Children")
![["Caption: Senator Daniel Inouye, William [illegible], Pres. Lyndon Johnson, Rep. Patsy Mink."]](https://digital.library.manoa.hawaii.edu/iiif-img/73962/full/400,400/0/default.jpg "Senator Daniel K. Inouye, President Lyndon B. Johnson, Representative Patsy T. Mink, and others")
![["On May 20, 1966, the United States Senate received a memorandum regarding an Indian Health Contract for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes in Blaine County, Oklahoma. The contract was awarded to the Grave Drilling Company for $8,892.50 to drill 30 water wells to serve individual Indian homes in the Southern District of Blaine County."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0015_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Memorandum: Contract for Water Well Drilling in Blaine County for Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes")
![["The text outlines the plans and events organized by the Okmulgee Cultural Foundation for the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Creek Capital. The foundation has scheduled various events throughout the year, including one-man shows by Creek Indian artists, proclamation by the Mayor, a Chamber of Commerce dinner, a Wild Onion Dinner, and an Indian Pow-WOW. The foundation aims to promote art, music, and talent, especially of the American Indian, and educate the public about their culture. They also plan to raise funds for educational and developmental programs for Indian talent and establish a permanent cultural center."]](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_0029_thumbnail.jpg "1966-1967 Anniversary Celebrations and Initiatives by the Okmulgee Cultural Foundation for the Performing and Creative Arts, Inc.")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris is responding to a letter from Mr. A. A. Hopkins-Dukes, the National Executive Director of The Tribal Indian Land Rights Association. Senator Harris states that he does not feel there is anything for a member of the Senate to do at this time regarding the association's activities, as the subject is already a matter of court action in Portland. He also mentions that he is open to considering any suggestions for legislation that Hopkins-Dukes may have."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0045_thumbnail.jpg "Assistance with Bureau of Indian Affairs: Response from Senator Fred R. Harris")