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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Survival of American Indians Association Newsletter: August-September 1966 Issue
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Senator Fred R. Harris: Advocacy for the American Indian Community and National Leadership, 1966
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0047
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Honorable Fred R. Harris Regarding American Indian Education and Conditions
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["The text discusses the oppression and mistreatment of American Indians, specifically the Choctaw Indian Nation and the Hopi Indians. It highlights the broken treaties, forced removal from their lands, and mistreatment by the white settlers and government. It also mentions the unity efforts among various Indian Nations and the prophecies they believe will come to pass. The text condemns the actions of the white settlers and government, particularly President Andrew Jackson, in their treatment of the indigenous peoples."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0002.jpg "Survival of American Indians Association Newsletter: August-September 1966 Issue")
![["The letter expresses pride in the recipients (Senator Harris and his wife) and mentions the loss of a loved one. The writer hopes for a new destiny for American Indians and encourages the recipients to stand for what is right. They also express disagreement with the president and urge the recipients to think about these issues."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0036.jpg "Letter to Senator Fred R. Harris: Advocacy for the American Indian Community and National Leadership, 1966")
![["Vivianne G. Driskell, a Cherokee woman living in Omaha, writes to Senator Fred R. Harris expressing gratitude for his efforts in advocating for Native American rights. She suggests including Native American educators in discussions about improving conditions for Indigenous peoples, emphasizing the importance of education and training. Driskell also criticizes the mismanagement of funds within tribal communities and proposes creating scholarships for Native American students at state universities. She concludes by sharing her personal experiences and passion for supporting Native American causes."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0047.jpg "Letter to Honorable Fred R. Harris Regarding American Indian Education and Conditions")