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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Concerns About HUD's Disregard for American Indian Housing Needs
- Date:
- 1953-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 87th (1961-1963), 84th (1955-1957), 89th (1965-1967), 90th (1967-1969), 85th (1957-1959), 88th (1963-1965), 86th (1959-1961), 94th (1975-1977), 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975), 83rd (1953-1955), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_19_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Addressing the Funding Crisis: S. 1017 School Construction Proposal
- Date:
- 1953-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Education
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 86th (1959-1961), 90th (1967-1969), 84th (1955-1957), 85th (1957-1959), 88th (1963-1965), 87th (1961-1963), 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975), 83rd (1953-1955), 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_121_12_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Update on Five Civilized Tribes Foundation Grant Application
- Date:
- 1959-06-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation, Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- H.R. 536 - A bill To provide that the United States shall hold certain Chilocco Indian School lands at Chilocco, Oklahoma, in
- Date:
- 1963-01-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education, Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.)
- Topic:
- Small business--Management
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Indian Allotments and Agricultural Settlements in Forest Service Lands
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Education
- Names:
- Navajo Nation, Apache Nation, Seminole Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Opportunities for Indian Employment and Development
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Commerce, Education
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- AIO Folder - June 25
- Date:
- 1966-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Families, Education, Native Americans
- Names:
- Comanche Indian Tribe
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969), 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for Training Program for Indians at Tinker Air Field
- Date:
- 1966-06-14
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Mrs. Fred R. Harris Appreciates Mrs. Hazel Markel's Column
- Date:
- 1967-07-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter: GBP to W.W. Keeler, discussing the Chilocco Bill
- Date:
- 1967-08-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education, Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.), Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["Governor Overton James of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma expresses concern to Secretary Harris of HUD about the delay in appointing a Special Assistant for Indian Housing and Alaska Native Programs. Senator Bartlett assures Governor James that the Secretary has all necessary information and an announcement can be expected soon. Governor James expresses frustration at the lack of progress in improving housing delivery for American Indians and urges Secretary Harris to take action."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0022.jpg "Concerns About HUD's Disregard for American Indian Housing Needs")
![["The document is about a proposal for funding under Title IV of Public Law 92-318 from the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes. The proposal is for a support service for youth development through scouting, with the Last Frontier Council, Boy Scouts of America requesting $25,000 for a 12-month program. The program aims to provide scouting opportunities for boys and girls in Indian communities to develop leadership, citizenship, physical fitness, and character building. The proposal highlights the need for such a program due to the high dropout rates in the communities and the challenges faced by the youth."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_009_1_26_19_0001.jpg "Addressing the Funding Crisis: S. 1017 School Construction Proposal")
![["The Five Civilized Tribes Foundation in Muskogee submitted a grant application for the Adult Education Program under Public Law 92-318 (Indian program) to the Office of Education. They were informed that a decision on funding will be made by June 1, and not all applicants will be funded due to lack of funds. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Office of Education have been in communication regarding the proposal and are keeping the Foundation updated on the status of their application. The Foundation expressed gratitude for the support and assistance they have received."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_001_4_121_12_0001.jpg "Title: Update on Five Civilized Tribes Foundation Grant Application")
![["The Senate Interior and Insular Affairs Committee has reported a bill that would make significant changes to the Chilocco Indian School. Fred R. Harris, a senator from Oklahoma, says he will still support the overall goals of the bill, but he wants to hear from the school's stakeholders about their strategy for moving forward."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0007.jpg "H.R. 536 - A bill To provide that the United States shall hold certain Chilocco Indian School lands at Chilocco, Oklahoma, in")
![["The document discusses the history and current situation of American Indians in the United States, focusing on their relationship with the federal government, economic and social challenges they face, and efforts to improve their living conditions and opportunities. It highlights the need for education and job opportunities for American Indians to achieve self-sufficiency and equality in society."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0013.jpg "Title: Indian Allotments and Agricultural Settlements in Forest Service Lands")
![["The Oklahoma City Air Materiel Area (OCAMA) is facing a worker crisis and is implementing a crash educational program to fill 1,931 new jobs. General McNickle is working to recruit more highly trained technicians to meet the shortage of skilled workers. Eunice Shriver, wife of Sargent Shriver, will visit Oklahoma to support the mentally retarded. The transfer of the aircraft instrument workload to OCAMA will create additional jobs and increase the annual payroll. The Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce is assisting with the transition. Sen. and Mrs. Harris are actively involved in supporting Mrs. Shriver's visit to Oklahoma."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0017.jpg "Opportunities for Indian Employment and Development")
![["In the letter, LaDonna Harris expresses her concern that Indian students in Lawton, Oklahoma are being denied schooling because of their long hair. She argues that this is an outdated way of thinking, and that Indian students should be encouraged to wear their hair in a way that is meaningful to them. Harris also suggests that the school system should do more to promote an understanding and pride in the contribution that American Indians have made to the community."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0009.jpg "AIO Folder - June 25")
![["Fred is proposing a training program but emphasizes that the actual cost breakdown has not been estimated yet. He suggests that if trainees have a high school education and some background knowledge, they can receive advanced training quickly. Fred hopes that the BIA will convert an existing facility for the program to save costs. He also mentions that resumes of training personnel will be sent soon and asks what type of trainee the Bureau wants trained in order to provide a detailed cost section per trainee."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0021.jpg "Proposal for Training Program for Indians at Tinker Air Field")
![["LaDonna Harris, wife of Oklahoma senator Harris, recently gave a speech urging support for the programs sponsored by the Office of Economic Opportunity (Office of Economic Opportunity.). Ladonna Harris spoke of her personal experiences observing the positive effects of the programs, particularly on young people and minorities. She concluded by saying that people can support the Office of Economic Opportunity. by becoming involved in its programs."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0008.jpg "Mrs. Fred R. Harris Appreciates Mrs. Hazel Markel's Column")
![["The document contains a letter from a senator to a member of the Cherokee Nation, thanking them for their testimony in support of a bill that would provide for the US to hold certain lands in trust for the Cherokee Nation. The senator assures the Cherokee Nation that he will do what he can to see that the bill is approved."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0002.jpg "Letter: GBP to W.W. Keeler, discussing the Chilocco Bill")