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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0073
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Declination of Speaking Invitation to Bartlesville Indian Women's Club by Mrs. Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1967-09-30
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Shawnee Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Mrs. Dwight Vandenbark's Request for Information
- Date:
- 1967-10-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Families, Education
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter: Martha J. Newman to LaDonna Harris, in which she thanks Harris for her visit to Seoul and Yankee Hostel and encloses photographs taken during the visit.
- Date:
- 1967-10-04
- Creator:
- Newman, Martha J.
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0056
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Guest Lecture Invitation for Sociology Class at the University of Texas at Arlington
- Date:
- 1967-10-04
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Indian Achievement Week
- Date:
- 1967-10-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Mrs. Fred R. Harris Approves Use of Camp Fire Girls Photo
- Date:
- 1967-10-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0044
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Update: Challenges and Opportunities in Indian Health
- Date:
- 1967-10-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Older people--Medical care--United States, Retirement
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0048
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- UNITED APPEAL: Making a Difference in Oklahoma City Area
- Date:
- 1967-10-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Energy, Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0059
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Apology Letter for Unable to Attend White Eagle Children's Awards Ceremony
- Date:
- 1967-10-16
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0072
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation to Address the Falls Church Society on Native American Issues
- Date:
- 1967-10-16
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["Mrs. Helen Guymon invited LaDonna Harris to speak at the Bartlesville Indian Women's Club annual luncheon on February 14, 1968. LaDonna Harris regretfully declined the invitation due to prior commitments, but recommended other speakers who would be well-versed in the topic. She also sent copies of her letter to the recommended speakers."]](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_0073_thumbnail.jpg "Declination of Speaking Invitation to Bartlesville Indian Women's Club by Mrs. Fred R. Harris")
![["The Harrises visited an experimental school in Washington, D.C. that is using a new teaching system. The system groups children in classrooms set up in clusters of four, and each group is taught by a team of teachers and interns. The school's new principal, Kenneth Haskins, told the Harrises that the school's goal is to give their children a good education."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Mrs. Dwight Vandenbark's Request for Information")
![["The document contains a request for information on Mrs. Dwight Vandenbark, along with her address. The sender thanks the recipient in advance for their help."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Letter: Martha J. Newman to LaDonna Harris, in which she thanks Harris for her visit to Seoul and Yankee Hostel and encloses photographs taken during the visit.")
![["Mrs. Leonard Rosenthal, an instructor of Sociology at the University of Texas at Arlington, invited LaDonna Harris, President of the University of Texas at Arlington, to speak to her class on minorities. LaDonna Harris expressed her interest in speaking to the class, but explained that she did not have plans to visit the area at that time. She recommended contacting Mrs. Iola Taylor as a potential speaker. Mrs. Rosenthal expressed her desire to have LaDonna Harris speak to her class and hoped for the opportunity to meet her in the future."]](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_0056_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Guest Lecture Invitation for Sociology Class at the University of Texas at Arlington")
![["The Morgan Community School in Washington, D.C. is having difficulty with its first year teachers, who lack experience. The school is also having trouble with discipline, as the educational philosophy of Antioch College, which runs the school, places emphasis on self-expression for children and is generally opposed to using physical force to control classes. Businessmen in the area are also trying to upgrade the neighborhood, but are met with opposition from some residents."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Achievement Week")
![["The governor of Oklahoma has proclaimed October 15-21 to be Indian Achievement Week, during which time a series of activities will be held statewide to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of the state's Indian citizens. On Thursday of that week, Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity will present awards to individuals and communities who have worked to improve communication between Indians and non-Indians. A conference on Indian Achievement will be held on October 21, and Dean Krekel will give a address at a Town Hall event."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Mrs. Fred R. Harris Approves Use of Camp Fire Girls Photo")
![["The writer is facing challenges in their job as a Public Information Officer and is concerned about being demoted. They are seeking opportunities elsewhere and have applied for a Federal examination. They are also considering borrowing funds to do a study in public information in public health. The writer mentions interactions with colleagues and friends, and expresses gratitude for their support. They also share news about events and people in their life."]](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_63_12_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-Sula%20Goodman,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0044_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Update: Challenges and Opportunities in Indian Health")
![["The document discusses various programs and initiatives aimed at improving the health and well-being of Native Americans, particularly in the Oklahoma City area. It emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, as well as the role of medical research and community support. The document also highlights the collaboration between the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, the Public Health Service, and various Indian Health programs in addressing the health needs of Native Americans."]](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_63_12_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-Sula%20Goodman,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0048_thumbnail.jpg "UNITED APPEAL: Making a Difference in Oklahoma City Area")
![["LaDonna Harris apologizes for being late in responding to an invitation to attend an awards ceremony in White Eagle. She regrets that she cannot attend due to prior commitments in Washington but hopes to be able to participate in the future. She offers her assistance with any projects in the future."]](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_0059_thumbnail.jpg "Apology Letter for Unable to Attend White Eagle Children's Awards Ceremony")
![["Mrs. Sherry Sandlin, Senior President of The Falls Church Society of the Children of the American Revolution, is inviting LaDonna Harris to speak to their group about present day Indian Americans, specifically focusing on Oklahoma Indians. Mrs. Sandlin has a personal interest in Indian Americans and has had experiences with Navajo and related groups. She hopes that LaDonna Harris will agree to speak to the Society and is willing to schedule her for November, December, January, or February. Mrs. Sandlin also mentions their efforts to support Indian children through donations and visits to Indian schools. She expresses her desire for the group to learn about the current and future prospects of Indians. Mrs. Sandlin hopes LaDonna Harris will consider their invitation and suggests inviting another CAR Society to join the meeting if she agrees to speak."]](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_0072_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation to Address the Falls Church Society on Native American Issues")