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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Inaugural Red Cross Orientation Program at Lawton Indian Hospital
- Date:
- 1967-06-06
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Appointment of Mrs. LaDonna Harris as Chairman of Women's Advisory Council on Poverty
- Date:
- 1967-09-29
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Human Rights
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Appointment of Mrs. Fred R. Harris as Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty
- Date:
- 1968-01-18
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Albuquerque Tribune Newspaper Excerpt from April 26, 1968
- Date:
- 1968-04-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Labor Unions--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator's Notes: Women in the War on Poverty and Vice President's Call for Understanding
- Date:
- 1968-05-17
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Environmental Protection, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["The document is a correspondence between LaDonna Harris and Dr. William J. Atkinson regarding a volunteer program at the Lawton Indian Hospital. LaDonna Harris expresses her admiration for the program and regrets not being able to attend the capping ceremony for the first volunteers. Dr. Atkinson provides details about the program and invites LaDonna Harris to present the caps to the volunteers during the ceremony."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Inaugural Red Cross Orientation Program at Lawton Indian Hospital")
![["Mrs. LaDonna Harris has been appointed as chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty by the Office of Economic Opportunity. The Council aims to increase women's involvement in the War on Poverty and strengthen efforts to help people move out of poverty. LaDonna Harris, an active member of the Comanche Indian Tribe, has a background in advocacy and community service. The Council has four main objectives, including coordinating efforts of women's groups and evaluating the impact of poverty programs on women. LaDonna Harris is also involved in other organizations and projects, such as recruiting American Indian youths for the Peace Corps. She and her husband, Senator Fred R. Harris, have three children and maintain homes in Oklahoma and Virginia."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Appointment of Mrs. LaDonna Harris as Chairman of Women's Advisory Council on Poverty")
![["LaDonna Harris has been named the Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty by R. Sargent Shriver. The council includes twenty prominent American women from various backgrounds who have been working with the Office of Economic Opportunity on the War on Poverty. LaDonna Harris is actively involved in advocating for American Indian youths and is a member of various health and welfare associations. The Speakers Bureau is also mentioned, with a reminder to request speakers in advance to avoid overburdening them."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Appointment of Mrs. Fred R. Harris as Chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty")
![["The Albuquerque Tribune newspaper from April 26, 1968, features a local forecast, political cartoons about Senator Robert F. Kennedy and his wife Ethel, an Indian family reunion in Albuquerque, and news about the upcoming New York Democratic primary. The newspaper also includes information about interest rates, a spelling bee, an AEC blast, and the Indiana primary."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0036_thumbnail.jpg "Albuquerque Tribune Newspaper Excerpt from April 26, 1968")
![["Senator Fred Harris led a group of women from the War on Poverty to visit Resurrection City, where they were moved by the experience. Vice President Hubert Humphrey suggested a town meeting with the campers to address their grievances. The women were urged to take action in their own cities to fight poverty. Humphrey emphasized the need for equality and acceptance of differences in American society. Senator Harris spoke about the importance of making life better for children in poverty. The conference focused on addressing poverty and racism in America."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0038_thumbnail.jpg "Senator's Notes: Women in the War on Poverty and Vice President's Call for Understanding")
