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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Appointment of LaDonna Harris as Chairman of the National Women's Advisory Council on Poverty
- Date:
- 1968-01-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_53_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- National Advisory Committee on Farm Labor faces financial constraints and staffing shortages, but remains committed to their mission.
- Date:
- 1968-01-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Immigration, Energy
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from LaDonna Harris, Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, to Mrs. Louis J. Robbins, President of the National Council of Women of the
- Date:
- 1968-01-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0043
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences on Addressing the Plight of the Elderly Poor in 1968
- Date:
- 1968-01-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_53_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- NACFL supports farm workers through organizing, advocacy, and services.
- Date:
- 1968-01-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_70_23_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Progress in Indian Health Services: A Report from the Public Health Service
- Date:
- 1968-01-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Chairman of Women's Advisory Council on Poverty to the Director of Southwest Region, Office of Economic Opportunity
- Date:
- 1968-02-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_70_23_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Expansion of Indian Health Clinics in Kingfisher and Seiling
- Date:
- 1968-02-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1968 Memorandum and Correspondence Regarding OEO Funding
- Date:
- 1968-02-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Endorsement for OEO Funding Statement from Women's Advisory Council on Poverty
- Date:
- 1968-02-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["LaDonna Harris has been appointed as the Chairman of the National Women's Advisory Council on Poverty. The council, consisting of prominent American women, aims to strengthen efforts to help people move out of poverty. The purpose of the council is to coordinate, evaluate, enlist support, and plan for the Annual Conference on Women in the War Against Poverty. LaDonna Harris, an active member of the Comanche Indian tribe, has been involved in poverty alleviation efforts and has been appointed by Sargent Shriver, the director of the U.S. Office of Economic Opportunity."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Appointment of LaDonna Harris as Chairman of the National Women's Advisory Council on Poverty")
![["The National Advisory Committee on Farm Labor has been actively supporting organizing efforts and NLRA coverage for farm workers. They have published pamphlets and fact sheets, supported strikes and boycotts, and advocated for legislation at both the state and national levels. They have also taken action on issues such as foreign workers, sugar cane and sugar beet wages, migrant health, child labor, and education. NACFL has provided services such as distributing literature, providing speakers and films, and answering queries on farm labor issues. Their impact is multiplied through their wide distribution network and key action lists."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_53_0000-National%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Farm%20Labor,%201960-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_53_0004_thumbnail.jpg "National Advisory Committee on Farm Labor faces financial constraints and staffing shortages, but remains committed to their mission.")
![["LaDonna Harris, Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, thanks Mrs. Robbins for her support and looks forward to working with her to address poverty in America. Mrs. Robbins will not be able to attend the next Council meeting, but LaDonna Harris wishes her well on her trip. Mrs. Robbins expresses her excitement about LaDonna Harris becoming the Chairman of the Council and looks forward to working together."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from LaDonna Harris, Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, to Mrs. Louis J. Robbins, President of the National Council of Women of the")
![["In The document, LaDonna Harris, Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, discusses the issue of elderly poverty and the need to raise awareness about it. She suggests launching programs similar to Operation Reason in Baltimore and encourages private groups to take action without federal funding. Genevieve Blatt, Assistant Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity, highlights the challenges faced by elderly women in poverty and emphasizes the need for support from women's organizations. She also mentions the limited government aid available for the elderly poor. Additionally, a letter from Mr. John R. O'Donnell expresses admiration for the VISTA program and discusses the upcoming Conference on Women in the War on Poverty. Harris expresses interest in O'Donnell's experience in bridging the communication gap between the poor and nonpoor."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0043_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences on Addressing the Plight of the Elderly Poor in 1968")
![["The National Advisory Committee on Farm Labor is struggling with insufficient funds and the National Sharecroppers Fund has been providing necessary funds. A committee has been appointed to discuss NACFL activities, their relationship with NSF and RAF, and what should be done. An important meeting is scheduled for May 1, 1968, and counsel is needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_53_0000-National%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Farm%20Labor,%201960-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_53_0005_thumbnail.jpg "NACFL supports farm workers through organizing, advocacy, and services.")
![["A contract has been awarded under the Indian Sanitation Facilities Act to drill 25 water wells for the Choctaw Indian Tribe in Oklahoma. The contract has been awarded to Jess Powers Drilling Company for $7,325.00. The confirmation letter was sent to Mr. Albert on April 25, 1968."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_70_23_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Services,%201968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_70_23_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Progress in Indian Health Services: A Report from the Public Health Service")
![["The letter is a thank you note from Lulama Hand, the Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty, to Walter H. Richter for his support and offers of assistance. Hand also mentions her resignation from Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity and expresses continued interest in its activities. She offers to help Richter in any way possible and looks forward to discussing matters further in Washington."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Chairman of Women's Advisory Council on Poverty to the Director of Southwest Region, Office of Economic Opportunity")
![["The Citizen Band of Potawatomi Indians Business Committee sent a letter to Congressman Carl Albert requesting support for the establishment of a Public Health Service Hospital in their area. The resolution adopted by the committee highlighted the need for a hospital due to unsatisfactory contract medical arrangements and a lack of access to healthcare services. Congressman Albert responded positively, expressing his willingness to cooperate with the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation on the project."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_70_23_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Services,%201968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_70_23_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Expansion of Indian Health Clinics in Kingfisher and Seiling")
![["The document includes a memorandum from Norma to Charlie regarding a telegram to the President endorsing his statement on OEO funding, as well as a letter from Genevieve Blatt discussing the issue of older women living in poverty and the need for support and assistance from women's organizations."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0034_thumbnail.jpg "1968 Memorandum and Correspondence Regarding OEO Funding")
![["The Women's Advisory Council on Poverty congratulates the LD Committees on their statement on OEO funding, which is endorsed by the President."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0036_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Endorsement for OEO Funding Statement from Women's Advisory Council on Poverty")