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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Allegation of Discrimination in the Indian Health Service: The Case of Mrs. Elizabeth Reeder
- Date:
- 1971-07-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Talley-Walker Hospital and Clinic: Detailed Statement of Medical Charges and Payments for Devona A. Sharp Estate
- Date:
- 1971-07-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Prescription drugs--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding BIA Higher Education Assistance for Edith Scott Deere
- Date:
- 1971-07-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Allegations of Discrimination and Unfair Hiring Practices in Indian Health Services: The Elizabeth Reeder Case
- Date:
- 1971-07-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Memorandum on Proposed Field Hearings by the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs of the Ninety-Second Congress
- Date:
- 1971-07-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Armed Forces
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Overview of the 1971 Legislation Regulating the Disposition of Judgment Funds for the Pueblo of Laguna"
- Date:
- 1971-08-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Taxation Law and legislation--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Improving Educational Opportunities for Indian Students in Arizona: A Proposal from International Marketing Corporation
- Date:
- 1971-08-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Assistance for Teaching Indian Children: Correspondence with United States Department of the Interior
- Date:
- 1971-08-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Navajo Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Establishment of Additional Assistant Secretary Position in the Department of the Interior: Act S.291 of the 92nd Congress"
- Date:
- 1971-08-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0086
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- LaDonna Harris Advocates for Urban Indian Rights and Recognition in 1970s America
- Date:
- 1971-08-14
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Immigrants--Legal status
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["Senator Dewey F. Bartlett wrote to Dr. Emery A. Johnson, Director of Indian Health Services, regarding a complaint from Mrs. Elizabeth Reeder of Oklahoma City. Mrs. Reeder believes she has been discriminated against and unfairly treated by the Indian Health Area Office in Oklahoma City. She filed a formal complaint in 1971 and has since been turned down for multiple job opportunities within the office. She believes she is on a blacklist due to unfair practices and nepotism within the office. She has requested a formal hearing to address her concerns."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Allegation of Discrimination in the Indian Health Service: The Case of Mrs. Elizabeth Reeder")
![["The statement from Talley-Walker Hospital and Clinic in Marlow, Oklahoma shows charges, payments made, and old balances for services provided to Devona A. Sharp Estate. Various codes are listed for different services, and it is noted that correspondence regarding claims to the Indian Hospital in Lawton is still pending. The total amount to be paid is indicated at the end of the statement."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Talley-Walker Hospital and Clinic: Detailed Statement of Medical Charges and Payments for Devona A. Sharp Estate")
![["Luther Deere's daughter, Edith Scott Deere, applied for financial aid from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Higher Education Program but was declared ineligible due to their family income exceeding the threshold. The Bureau believes in assisting students based on financial need and provided a booklet listing scholarships for American Indian youth. Senator Fred R. Harris is following up on Mr. Deere's request for assistance."]](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_006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding BIA Higher Education Assistance for Edith Scott Deere")
![["Mrs. Elizabeth Reeder filed a complaint against the Indian Health Area Office in Oklahoma City for discrimination in their hiring policy. She believes she was unfairly terminated from a temporary assignment and is being unfairly treated in the hiring process. She suspects intertribal jealousies and nepotism are influencing the decisions. She requested a formal hearing on the matter but did not receive a satisfactory resolution. She believes her termination was based on unsatisfactory performance due to poor supervision. She also believes she is on a blacklist due to unfair practices."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Allegations of Discrimination and Unfair Hiring Practices in Indian Health Services: The Elizabeth Reeder Case")
![["The Minority Members of the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs have been informed by Charles Leppert, Jr., Minority Counsel, that tentative field hearings are being scheduled for September 8-14, 1971. The proposed locations for the hearings are the Rosebud Sioux Reservation in South Dakota, Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, and Crow Reservation in Montana. The members are advised to plan accordingly and will be notified once a definite schedule is confirmed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Schedule%20of%20Meetings,%201971-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Memorandum on Proposed Field Hearings by the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs of the Ninety-Second Congress")
![["H.R. 10352 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to provide for the disposition of judgment funds on deposit to the credit of the Pueblo of Laguna in Indian Claims Commission, docket numbered 227. The bill allows for the funds to be used for any purpose authorized by the tribal governing body and approved by the Secretary of the Interior, including transferring funds to the unrestricted funds of the Pueblo. It also exempts distributed funds from Federal and State income taxes. The Department recommends a technical amendment to clarify the tax exemption."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201970-1971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0002_thumbnail.jpg "\"Overview of the 1971 Legislation Regulating the Disposition of Judgment Funds for the Pueblo of Laguna\"")
![["The document is a correspondence between Charles Bisbee of International Marketing Corporation and Senator Fred Harris regarding a proposal to improve educational opportunities for Indian students in Arizona. The proposal includes providing motivational kits to classrooms, focusing on improving reading skills, increasing awareness of Indian cultures, and involving teachers, students, and parents in school programs. The proposal has been approved for funding and aims to address the needs of Indian students by improving teacher understanding, student motivation, and academic achievement."]](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_004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Improving Educational Opportunities for Indian Students in Arizona: A Proposal from International Marketing Corporation")
![["The document includes letters from Senator Fred Harris to Mrs. June Z. Stagner and Mr. Louis R. Bruce regarding support for legislation to further Indian education and the urgent need for planning funds for schools on Indian reservations. Senator Harris expresses his support for legislation and promises to give careful attention to the issue. He also inquires about expediting the request for planning funds for the Ramah Navajo School in New Mexico."]](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_018_thumbnail.jpg "Assistance for Teaching Indian Children: Correspondence with United States Department of the Interior")
![["This act establishes the position of an additional Assistant Secretary of the Interior within the Department of the Interior. The new Assistant Secretary will be appointed by the President and will have responsibilities as determined by the Secretary of the Interior. The act also amends the United States Code to reflect the addition of this new position."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0016_thumbnail.jpg "\"Establishment of Additional Assistant Secretary Position in the Department of the Interior: Act S.291 of the 92nd Congress\"")
![["LaDonna Harris, a half Comanche, half Irish woman, is fighting for the rights of American Indians, particularly urban Indians who face discrimination and poverty. She believes in educating the public about Indian culture and history, and is working to raise funds and promote reforms for the Indian community. She emphasizes the need for solidarity among Indians, despite being often misunderstood by the general public."]](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_0086_thumbnail.jpg "LaDonna Harris Advocates for Urban Indian Rights and Recognition in 1970s America")