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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding a Peace Corps Mission for American and South American Indians
- Date:
- 1966-08-09
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0048
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Misuse of Indian Bureau Funds and Allegations of Corruption
- Date:
- 1966-12-08
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- 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)
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from Kirk Breed, expressing gratitude for a picture sent by Harris and discussing their mutual interest in promoting opportunities for American Indians. Breed also offered to help with the Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity program. Harris replied, expressing gratitude for Breed's support and interest in a potential Peace Corps mission involving American Indians and South American Indians. Harris also mentioned the positive impact of his previous visits to Chile and expressed excitement about potentially working together in the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding a Peace Corps Mission for American and South American Indians")
![["The letter addressed to Senator Fred R. Harris on December 8, 1966, highlights the issue of the Indian Bureau acting as a collection agency for lawyers and grafters, specifically in the case of John Johnson. Johnson, who is disabled and in poor health, is being pressured by the Indian Bureau to pay an attorney's fees and debt without any legal attachment or garnishment. The letter also mentions a similar case in the United States District Court involving a larger sum of money, but emphasizes that Johnson is suffering due to lack of shelter, food, and medical care. The author calls for a federal grand jury investigation into the actions of the Indian Bureau and the lawyer, Ed R. LeForce, involved in the case."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0048_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Misuse of Indian Bureau Funds and Allegations of Corruption")
![["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")