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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Native American Representation in Higher Education Programs, 1971
- Date:
- 1971-09-07
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Allegations of Discrimination Against Indian Children in Rapid City Public Schools: Correspondence and Actions Taken
- Date:
- 1971-09-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Public Works--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Financial Assistance for Indigenous College Student: Correspondence between Charles Battiest and Senator Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1971-09-09
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_98_24_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Education Funding for Adult Education Project (5 Civ. Tribes)
- Date:
- 1971-09-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Progress Report on Ramah Navajo School Project
- Date:
- 1971-09-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.)
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Bureau of Indian Affairs Scholarship Program for Native American Students, 1971
- Date:
- 1971-09-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_087
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter Requesting Information on American Indian Education for Research Paper
- Date:
- 1971-10-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_24_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Funding for Chilocco Indian School in 1971
- Date:
- 1971-10-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris' Correspondence Regarding the Support for Higher Education for Native American Students
- Date:
- 1971-10-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Chilocco Indian School Budgeting
- Date:
- 1971-10-05
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The Director of Special Services for Indian Students at Utah State University is concerned about the lack of representation for Indian students in the Special Services program. Despite forming a National Association of Indian Project Directors, they feel ignored and marginalized. They are seeking support from Senator Fred Harris to ensure equitable representation for all ethnic groups in Washington."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Native American Representation in Higher Education Programs, 1971")
![["The United States Senate received a reply from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding alleged discrimination against Indian children in Rapid City public schools. The Bureau arranged for the transfer of two school buses to assist with transportation for Indian students. The Senator forwarded the concerns to the Department of Health, Education and Welfare for further action. The Lakota Homes Community has been trying to get transportation services for their children, but the School District claims they do not qualify based on distance. The community is advocating for equal educational opportunities for their children."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Fred+R.+Harris+Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian+Affairs,+Education,+B-Z,+1971+(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_001_thumbnail.jpg "Allegations of Discrimination Against Indian Children in Rapid City Public Schools: Correspondence and Actions Taken")
![["Charles Battiest wrote to Senator Fred R. Harris seeking financial assistance to pay his college debts and continue his studies. Senator Harris responded, informing Battiest that the Bureau of Indian Affairs is making a grant to pay his debts for the semester and is conducting a needs analysis for future financial assistance. Senator Harris assured Battiest that the grant for the semester will be made and that further assistance will be provided based on the needs analysis. Senator Harris also mentioned that he had referred Battiest's request for aid for his parents to the Bureau of Indian Affairs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_003_thumbnail.jpg "Financial Assistance for Indigenous College Student: Correspondence between Charles Battiest and Senator Fred R. Harris")
![["The document is a series of letters and announcements regarding the approval of the Seminole Bilingual Education Program and its funding of $20,000. The program aims to develop bilingual education projects for children with limited English-speaking ability from low-income families. Various parties are informed about the approval, including Dr. E. W. James, Mr. James P. Springfield, the Seminole Producer, and the Ada Evening News. The document also includes information about other approved bilingual education projects in California."]](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_98_24_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Education%20-%20Indians,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_98_24_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Education Funding for Adult Education Project (5 Civ. Tribes)")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a response from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma. The Bureau is conducting a study on off-reservation boarding schools to determine the future direction of these schools and the support from the Indian community. The Bureau has not requested facility planning monies for Chilocco at this time. Senator Harris assures David Daulton of the Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce that he will work to have the school restored in the 1973 fiscal budget."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs.%20Indian%20Schools,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_002_thumbnail.jpg "Progress Report on Ramah Navajo School Project")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from Mrs. Ruth E. Rains inquiring about scholarship programs for Indian children who wish to attend college. Senator Harris wrote to the Bureau of Indian Affairs to request information for Mrs. Rains. The Bureau of Indian Affairs responded to Senator Harris, providing information on the Scholarship Program and suggesting that Mrs. Rains contact Mr. Leroy Falling for more information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Bureau of Indian Affairs Scholarship Program for Native American Students, 1971")
![["Sherri Wender, a registered Oklahoma voter attending Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, is requesting information from Senator Harris for a research paper on the education of American Indians, specifically on reservations. She asks for any available information on the subject and expresses appreciation for any assistance provided."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_087_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Requesting Information on American Indian Education for Research Paper")
![["David H. Daulton, the Executive Vice President of the Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce, wrote to Honorable Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, expressing concern about the lack of planning appropriation money for the Chilocco Indian School in fiscal year 1973. Belcher forwarded the inquiry to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare for further action. The Chamber of Commerce is worried about the school's progress and the need for funding to support the educational facilities for its students."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_24_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_24_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Funding for Chilocco Indian School in 1971")
![["Mrs. Addie McCracken wrote to Senator Fred Harris regarding difficulties in obtaining funds for her daughter's education at Oklahoma State University. Senator Harris contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs to look into the matter. The Bureau responded, explaining the challenges with funding delays but assuring that Miss McCracken would receive financial assistance. They also mentioned that many Indian students are receiving aid through the Higher Education Program. The Bureau assured that Miss McCracken's Social Security benefits and their assistance would enable her to attend college without financial strain."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_001_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Correspondence Regarding the Support for Higher Education for Native American Students")
![["Senator Fred Harris is writing to Commissioner Louis R. Bruce of the Bureau of Indian Affairs on behalf of the Ramah Navajo School Board, requesting funding for a new school as soon as possible. The current school is leased and in need of renovation, and the community urgently needs a new facility. Commissioner Bruce responds, explaining that the construction timetable is based on budget constraints but assures that planning funds have been requested for the school in the fiscal year 1973 budget. He also mentions that arrangements are being made for water exploration at the selected site for the new school. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is committed to providing assistance to the Ramah Navajo School Board in acquiring a school for their children."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs.%20Indian%20Schools,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_019_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Chilocco Indian School Budgeting")