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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_099
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Senator Fred Harris Regarding Employment Concerns at Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-08-23
- 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_14_018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Research Assistance on Indian Education
- Date:
- 1971-08-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_098
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris Responds to Frank Tipton's Termination Concerns at Ft. Sill Indian School
- Date:
- 1971-08-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Congressman Keith Sebelius to Participate in Hearings on Indian Affairs in South Dakota and Montana"
- Date:
- 1971-09-01
- Creator:
- Sebelius, Keith George, 1916-1982
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- 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_004_2_12_18_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Congressional Appropriation for Loyal Creek and Equalization Payments
- Date:
- 1971-09-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Ancestry Inquiry: The Case of Mrs. Blanche Jernigan
- Date:
- 1971-09-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- 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)
![["The writer, a math instructor at Ft. Sill Indian School, is facing termination due to students not meeting expected grades on a test. The writer feels that they have performed their duties adequately and that their superior is being unfair. They are seeking help to keep their position until they become a permanent employee."]](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_099_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Fred Harris Regarding Employment Concerns at Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Alan R. Herrin, a doctoral student at Nova University, is conducting research on American Indian education. He has a personal connection to the Cherokee Nation and is seeking assistance from Senator Fred Harris in obtaining materials and information for his dissertation. Herrin is particularly interested in Indian students' attitudes towards science and is looking for research on Indian education to inform his work. He is hopeful that Harris can provide him with guidance and resources to further his research."]](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_018_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Research Assistance on Indian Education")
![["The letter is from Senator Fred R. Harris to Mr. Frank Tipton, regarding Tipton's termination at Ft. Sill Indian School. Harris expresses concern and states that he will contact the Bureau of Indian Affairs for a complete report on the matter. He promises to be in touch with Tipton once he receives a reply."]](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_098_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris Responds to Frank Tipton's Termination Concerns at Ft. Sill Indian School")
![["Congressman Keith Sebelius will be participating in hearings on Indian problems conducted by the House Subcommittee on Indian Affairs in South Dakota and Montana. The hearings will address issues faced by Indian citizens living on reservations, in rural and urban areas, as well as boundary disputes and various Indian claims. Congressman Sebelius expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to take part in the fact-finding tour and hopes to become more knowledgeable about the problems faced by Indian citizens."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20General%20Correspondence,%201969-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0025_thumbnail.jpg "\"Congressman Keith Sebelius to Participate in Hearings on Indian Affairs in South Dakota and Montana\"")
![["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")
![["Mrs. Nicey Evans Coonhead wrote to Page Belcher, expressing hope that Congress would appropriate money for Loyal Creek and Equalization payments. Belcher responded, indicating that he is sympathetic to the Creek people's claims and will do his best to support them in Congress. Mrs. Coonhead further urged Belcher to act quickly and get the money for the payments, as she believes the Indian tribes have waited long enough."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/83rd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General.,%201952-1953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Congressional Appropriation for Loyal Creek and Equalization Payments")
![["Mrs. Blanche Jernigan contacted Honorable Page Belcher for help in tracing her family tree on her father's side, suspecting Cherokee ancestry. The Bureau of Indian Affairs responded that they could not find any information on her ancestors in the Cherokee enrollment records, suggesting that her ancestors may have severed their tribal affiliations. Mrs. Jernigan requested roll numbers for her ancestors, including Levi Casey, and provided a brief history of the Casey family's journey from Tennessee to Arkansas and Missouri."]](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_21A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Ancestry Inquiry: The Case of Mrs. Blanche Jernigan")
![["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")