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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Revision for Indian Affairs Program and Budget
- Date:
- 1966-03-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Letter from Senate Committee on Appropriations Regarding Funding for Agricultural Extension and Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1966-04-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred Harris' Letter on Indian Affairs and Research Recommendations
- Date:
- 1966-04-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding a U.S. Direct Loan Inquiry
- Date:
- 1966-04-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Restoration of the Home Demonstration Agent for Pawnee, Otoe, and Ponca Communities: A Communication Exchange
- Date:
- 1966-04-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969), 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Indian Rights of Willie Partin: A Letter from Kenneth Paxton to Senator Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1966-04-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0043
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Letter from Otoe-Missouria Tribe to Senator Harris Requesting Restoration of Agricultural and Home Economics Services for Indians
- Date:
- 1966-04-13
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris' Letters Regarding His Speech on American Indian Affairs, 1966
- Date:
- 1966-04-20
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris' Response to Inquiry About Wyandotte Indians
- Date:
- 1966-04-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Wyandotte Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Senator Fred Harris Regarding Indian Rights and Welfare
- Date:
- 1966-04-21
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["Bill Carmack has drafted a short substantive insert or replacement for a part of a proposal regarding program activity and a budget related to Indian affairs. He suggests re-writing and re-working material on the need for a new approach to Indian problems, unique difficulties in Oklahoma, and the necessity of an organization like OIO."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Revision for Indian Affairs Program and Budget")
![["The letter is from Carl Hayden, chairman of the United States Senate Committee on Appropriations, in response to a letter from Senator Fred R. Harris regarding funding for agricultural extension and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Hayden assures Harris that the committee will carefully consider proposals to provide funds to prevent a reduction in the current programs."]](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_0035_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Letter from Senate Committee on Appropriations Regarding Funding for Agricultural Extension and Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Fred R. Harris, a member of the U.S. Senate, is interested in Indian matters and recommends contacting Harold Cameron for information on modern Indian attitudes and problems. Harris's wife is a member of the Comanche Indian tribe and is involved in a non-profit organization to help Oklahoma Indians. Harris suggests reaching out to Cameron at the Southwest Center for Human Relations Studies at the University of Oklahoma for source material on the topic."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred Harris' Letter on Indian Affairs and Research Recommendations")
![["The letter is from Senator Fred R. Harris to Walker Myers, enclosing a report from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding Myers' efforts to obtain a U.S. Direct loan. Senator Harris expresses regret that he cannot provide more assistance, as it is outside his jurisdiction, but offers help in the future 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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding a U.S. Direct Loan Inquiry")
![["Mrs. Thelma Hudson, president of the Wa-pe-he Home Demonstration Club in Red Rock, Oklahoma, wrote to Senator Harris requesting the restoration of the Home Demonstration Agent for the Pawnee, Otoe, and Ponca community. She received a positive response from Member of Congress Page Belcher, who informed her that the Agent had been restored. Belcher also provided information regarding the Indian Home Economics program and explained the reduction in the Extension program due to funding limitations. The document from the Bureau of Indian Affairs highlighted the importance of housing programs but assured that the need for Extension services to Indian people had not been reduced. The Wa Pe' He Home Demonstration Club members expressed their appreciation for the Extension services and requested the support of Senator Harris and Senator Monroney in restoring the services."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Restoration of the Home Demonstration Agent for Pawnee, Otoe, and Ponca Communities: A Communication Exchange")
![["Kenneth Paxton writes to Senator Harris in Washington D.C. requesting information on the Indian rights of his Cherokee grandfather, Willie Partin. He asks for guidance on where to find information and is willing to provide more specific details if needed. Senator Harris responds offering to help and asks for more details on what exactly Paxton is looking for."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Indian Rights of Willie Partin: A Letter from Kenneth Paxton to Senator Fred R. Harris")
![["The Otoe-Missouria Tribe in Red Rock, Oklahoma is requesting Senator Fred R. Harris and Senator A. S. Mike Monroney to help restore the Extension Service of Agriculture and Home Economics for Indians, which has been abruptly ended. The services provided by the Home Demonstration Agent have been beneficial to the community, including organizing 4-H Club work, arts and crafts instruction, cooking and dressmaking lessons, and promoting events such as an annual dress review and Indian Fair. The community members are requesting the Senators' help in reinstating these valuable services."]](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_0043_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Letter from Otoe-Missouria Tribe to Senator Harris Requesting Restoration of Agricultural and Home Economics Services for Indians")
![["Fred R. Harris, a U.S. Senator, is sending speeches to various government officials regarding the sense of urgency, direction, and purpose needed in the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He requests that they review the speech and be present for a discussion on the matter."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Letters Regarding His Speech on American Indian Affairs, 1966")
![["Fred R. Harris, a member of the U.S. Senate, is responding to a letter from Mrs. C. R. Cotter requesting information on the Wyandotte Indians. He states that he has contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs for further material and will be in touch with her again once he has the information."]](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_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Response to Inquiry About Wyandotte Indians")
![["The writer expresses support for Senator Harris' views on the treatment of Native Americans and questions why they have not been treated fairly considering their contributions and the fact that they were the first inhabitants of the land. The writer emphasizes the importance of advocating for the welfare of Native Americans, regardless of their own heritage."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Fred Harris Regarding Indian Rights and Welfare")