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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator's Response to Inquiry on American Indian Economic Issues
- Date:
- 1966-10-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Mescalero Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator's Response to Supportive Letter Regarding Bunch Industrial Development Foundation
- Date:
- 1966-10-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Indian Loan Policies in 1966
- Date:
- 1966-10-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0049
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Dispute Over Estate Distribution: Memorandum from the Office of the Solicitor, Department of the Interior, to Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding the Estate of Flora Hamma
- Date:
- 1966-10-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris's Response to the Robertson's Letter Advocating for Bunch Industrial Development Foundation
- Date:
- 1966-10-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris' Support for Bunch Industrial Development Foundation to Alleviate Poverty in Adair County
- Date:
- 1966-10-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Federal Funding for Bunch Industrial Project in Oklahoma, 1966
- Date:
- 1966-10-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Appreciation Letter to Bureau of Indian Affairs from Carnegie Industrial Development Committee
- Date:
- 1966-10-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0046
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris Proposes White House Conference on Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1966-10-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1965 Correspondence Regarding Alleged Misconduct and Discrimination at Ft. Sill Indian School
- Date:
- 1966-10-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["Manuel A. Ferran, a student at the University of Oklahoma, is seeking advice on potential topics for his PhD dissertation related to economic problems among American Indians. He reaches out to Senator Fred R. Harris for guidance and recommendations for sources of information. Senator Harris provides suggestions for contacts and research areas, encouraging Ferran to explore topics related to economic development and legal restraints affecting American Indians."]](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_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Senator's Response to Inquiry on American Indian Economic Issues")
![["Mrs. R.O. Fraley wrote a letter to Senator Fred R. Harris expressing support for the Bunch Industrial Development Foundation in Adair County, Oklahoma. Senator Harris responded, thanking her for her support and promising to continue promoting the project. Another individual, R.O. Fraley, also wrote to Senator Harris requesting his support for the same project."]](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_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Senator's Response to Supportive Letter Regarding Bunch Industrial Development Foundation")
![["Mrs. Jimmie B. Glatfelter requested information about loans to Indians, specifically for small businesses and homes. The Bureau of Indian Affairs reported that the funds for loans are currently limited, pending legislation to increase the authorization. Loans are available for economic development purposes, with restrictions including applicants being at least one-quarter degree Indian blood and showing repayment capacity. Senator Fred R. Harris provided Mrs. Glatfelter with the information and encouraged her to keep in touch with the Area Director in Anadarko for updates on available funds."]](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_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Indian Loan Policies in 1966")
![["The Regional Solicitor in Tulsa received a letter from an attorney, Ed R. LeForce, objecting to the distribution of funds from an estate belonging to a deceased Cullblood Choctaw. The attorney, LeForce, is planning to file a lawsuit in the District Court of Stephens County, Oklahoma, to settle the matter of distribution and seek reimbursement for taxes paid and litigation costs. The Regional Solicitor recommends holding off on any disbursements until the court makes a decision on the matter. Copies of the letters and recommendations are being sent to all relevant parties for their information."]](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_0049_thumbnail.jpg "Dispute Over Estate Distribution: Memorandum from the Office of the Solicitor, Department of the Interior, to Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding the Estate of Flora Hamma")
![["Mr. and Mrs. Robertson wrote to Senator Fred Harris expressing their support for the Bunch Industrial Development Foundation, which aims to eliminate poverty in Adair County. Senator Harris responded by thanking them for their letter and assuring them of his continued support for the project."]](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_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris's Response to the Robertson's Letter Advocating for Bunch Industrial Development Foundation")
![["Fred R. Harris received a letter from Earl E. Latimer expressing support for the Bunch Industrial Development Foundation in Adair County. Harris appreciates Latimer's interest in the project and assures him that he will continue to promote it. Harris agrees that the foundation will help eliminate poverty conditions and improve living standards in the area."]](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_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Support for Bunch Industrial Development Foundation to Alleviate Poverty in Adair County")
![["Myrtle Johnson writes to Senator Fred R. Harris requesting federal grant assistance for the Bunch Industrial project in Oklahoma. Senator Harris responds, expressing his support for the project and commitment to promoting it to help alleviate poverty conditions in Adair 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_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Federal Funding for Bunch Industrial Project in Oklahoma, 1966")
![["The letter expresses gratitude to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for assistance in securing the Midwest Furniture Manufacturing Co. for Carnegie, Oklahoma. The benefits of this plant will be felt by the entire community."]](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_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Appreciation Letter to Bureau of Indian Affairs from Carnegie Industrial Development Committee")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris introduced a bill for a White House conference on American Indians by June 30, 1968, with funding of $100,000. The purpose is to integrate Indians into American society, and Senator Harris is working on gathering information about programs under the Bureau of Indian Affairs based on feedback received from Mrs. J. L. Driskell."]](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_0046_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris Proposes White House Conference on Indian Affairs")
![["Mrs. Bonnie Turner wrote to Congressman Page Belcher expressing concerns about the deteriorating educational program at Fort Sill Indian School, discrimination against Indian employees, improper conduct by staff members, and fear of retaliation for speaking out. The Bureau of Indian Affairs responded, stating that the complaints were largely unfounded or overdrawn, and that there are well-defined grievance procedures in place for employees. The Bureau also explained that the school is now serving students with severe educational needs and that employee rights are protected. Mrs. Turner's letter was returned with the Bureau's response."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/89th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_8_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965-1966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1965 Correspondence Regarding Alleged Misconduct and Discrimination at Ft. Sill Indian School")