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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Preservation of the Girls' Dormitory at the Fort Sill Indian School: A Collection of Correspondences
- Date:
- 1964-11-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Comanche Nation, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Investigation into Allegations of Confidentiality Breach in Mrs. Murdock's Individual Indian Money Account
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Geographical Distribution of Indian Agents Across Counties in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris's Involvement in the Debt Collection Case of Albert and Theresa Tahlequah
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0006
- 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: A Plea for Assistance and Education from a Comanche Parent
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred Harris' Letter on Indian Affairs and Research Recommendations
- Date:
- 1966-04-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Title: Support for the American Indian: A Letter from Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1966-06-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Mrs. LaDonna Harris Honored with 'Shield Award' for Contributions to Indian Arts and Culture
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Book Reviews: 'The Dark Side of the Marketplace' and 'Alarms and Hopes'
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Congress Dispute Over President's National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders Report
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Higher--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Good wrote a letter to Congressman Page Belcher thanking him for his efforts in preserving the Girl's Dormitory at the Fort Sill Indian School. The Advisory Board recommended restoring the dormitory, which had been scheduled for demolition due to safety concerns. The Great Plains Historical Association also took action to preserve the building and urged members to write letters to government officials to support its preservation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/88th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_7_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201963-1964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Preservation of the Girls' Dormitory at the Fort Sill Indian School: A Collection of Correspondences")
![["Mrs. Betty Murdock wrote to Fred R. Harris requesting assistance with her account at the Indian Agency in Anadarko. She expressed concerns about unauthorized information being shared about her account and requested action be taken. In response, Fred R. Harris assured Mrs. Murdock that he had contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs for a full report and would provide further information once available. Mrs. Murdock also mentioned a gas well on her property that pays a small dividend monthly, but she had not received the money she requested from her account since September 1965. She expressed frustration with the lack of communication from the agency and requested that Mr. Harris intervene on her behalf."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Investigation into Allegations of Confidentiality Breach in Mrs. Murdock's Individual Indian Money Account")
![["This text provides a map showing the location and areas of Indian Agents in Oklahoma. It lists the counties in each agent's territory and includes the names of the agents in charge of each area."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0041_thumbnail.jpg "Geographical Distribution of Indian Agents Across Counties in Oklahoma")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from J.V. Long, Manager of Nationwide Finance Company, regarding the indebtedness of Albert and Theresa Tahlequah. The Bureau of Indian Affairs provided a report stating that Albert Tahlequah, a member of the Comanche Tribe, has minimal income from trust Indian land. The Bureau cannot assist in debt collection unless authorized beforehand. Senator Harris forwarded the matter to the Anadarko Area Office for further investigation."]](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_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris's Involvement in the Debt Collection Case of Albert and Theresa Tahlequah")
![["The author, William Reynolds, writes a letter to the senator Fred Harris in Washington D.C. seeking help and advice regarding his financial struggles in providing for his family. He expresses his desire to go to college and pursue his interests in Zoology and Art, but has been unable to do so due to lack of funds. He also mentions his unsuccessful attempts to secure loans and assistance from various agencies. Reynolds emphasizes the importance of proper housing and education for his children, and asks for the senator's help in improving his situation."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Fred Harris: A Plea for Assistance and Education from a Comanche Parent")
![["Fred R. Harris, a member of the U.S. Senate, is interested in Indian matters and recommends contacting Harold Cameron for information on modern Indian attitudes and problems. Harris's wife is a member of the Comanche Indian tribe and is involved in a non-profit organization to help Oklahoma Indians. Harris suggests reaching out to Cameron at the Southwest Center for Human Relations Studies at the University of Oklahoma for source material on the topic."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred Harris' Letter on Indian Affairs and Research Recommendations")
![["The article discusses the life story of William Karty, a Comanche Indian who overcame challenges to become successful. He emphasizes the importance of perseverance, education, and motivation in achieving success. Karty also discusses the slow progress of integration and the need for careful screening of individuals working with minority groups. He believes that economic adjustment and education will be key for the future success of Native Americans."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Support for the American Indian: A Letter from Fred R. Harris")
![["Mrs. LaDonna Harris, wife of U.S. Senator Fred R. Harris, was awarded the \"Shield Award\" for her work in promoting Indian arts and culture. She is the president of Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity and has been involved in various civic and public affairs. LaDonna Harris has also been named chairman of the Women's Advisory Committee on Poverty and is a member of Task Force VI of the Joint Commission on Mental Health of Children."]](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_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Mrs. LaDonna Harris Honored with 'Shield Award' for Contributions to Indian Arts and Culture")
![["Two Senators, Warren G. Magnuson and Fred R. Harris, explore issues of poverty, racial discrimination, and exploitation in the United States. Harris emphasizes the need for planned priorities to address these problems, while Magnuson highlights the legal vulnerabilities of consumers in the marketplace. Both senators address the riots and civil unrest that have occurred in response to these issues. The book serves as a warning about the dangers of being taken advantage of by dishonest merchants and salesmen."]](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_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Book Reviews: 'The Dark Side of the Marketplace' and 'Alarms and Hopes'")
![["The President's National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders released a report finding white racism to be the main cause of riots and making recommendations to stop them. The report stirred controversy in Congress, with Senator Fred Roy Harris being a key figure in the matter. He is a stocky, brown-eyed man known for his care for people and expertise in urban black affairs. The full report, running to 1,400 pages, will be released soon. Senator Harris, a Democrat from Oklahoma, is known for his advocacy for social programs and his concern for the poor. He is married to a Comanche Indian woman and has three children. Senator Harris is close to Senator Robert F. Kennedy and President Johnson, and he manages to please diverse interests and individuals while maintaining conformity and respect for seniority in the Senate."]](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_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Congress Dispute Over President's National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders Report")