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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Request for Financial Support for AIO Action Council from International Building Service Employees Union
- Date:
- 1972-04-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Fundraising Appeal to Amalgamated Clothing Workers for the AIO Action Council's Advocacy on Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1972-04-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Request for Financial Support for Indigenous Advocacy: A Letter to the International Ladies Garment Workers Union
- Date:
- 1972-04-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0044
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Request for Support to the International Association of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Ironworkers from the AIO Action Council
- Date:
- 1972-04-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Unresolved Accountability in 1972 BIA Building Incident: A Recap of Hearings and Events
- Date:
- 1972-06-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1972 Board Meeting Minutes: Americans for Indian Opportunity, Inc.
- Date:
- 1972-07-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Summary of the Financial Discussions between Fred Gipson and Gil Carter on September 11, 1972
- Date:
- 1972-09-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Religion, Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Minutes from the 1972 Executive Committee Meeting of Americans for Indian Opportunity, Inc.
- Date:
- 1972-09-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_PP_075_1_3_5_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Paula Unruh Collection
- Title:
- 1972 Letter to Nixon Campaign Worker from Tulsa County Committee for Re-Election
- Date:
- 1972-10-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_PP_075_1_3_5_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Paula Unruh Collection
- Title:
- 1972 Letter from J. David Andrews Recommending Jim Rodriquez for a Position in the Nixon Administration
- Date:
- 1972-11-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The letter is from Ladonna Harris, representing Americans for Indian Opportunity, to Mr. George Hardy of the International Building Service Employees Union. It discusses the organization's advocacy for Indian affairs, their budget needs, and their request for financial support from organized labor. Harris highlights the legislative issues the organization is involved in and emphasizes the importance of support from unions. She also mentions specific legislative priorities, including the restoration of government services for the Menominee Indians of Wisconsin. Harris requests a financial contribution from the union and expresses gratitude for their support."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%20Action%20Council,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0033_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Financial Support for AIO Action Council from International Building Service Employees Union")
![["The letter is from LaDonna Harris, representing the AIO Action Council, requesting financial support from Mr. Jacob Potoski, President of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers. The AIO Action Council advocates for Indian affairs and discussed their legislative activities and budget needs with representatives of international unions. The letter highlights the organization's focus on Indian self-improvement and self-help programs, as well as their lobbying efforts on legislative issues that coincide with organized labor's interests. The letter also includes a request for financial contribution and encloses the organization's annual report and budget details."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%20Action%20Council,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Fundraising Appeal to Amalgamated Clothing Workers for the AIO Action Council's Advocacy on Indian Affairs")
![["The letter is a request for financial support from the International Ladies Garment Workers Union for the AIO Action Council, which advocates for American Indian self-improvement and legislative issues. The council is not allowed to receive tax-exempt funds and relies on contributions to support their activities. The letter emphasizes the impact of American Indians' economic and social status on the overall economy and requests assistance in lobbying for legislative issues of mutual interest."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%20Action%20Council,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0038_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Financial Support for Indigenous Advocacy: A Letter to the International Ladies Garment Workers Union")
![["The letter is from LaDonna Harris to Mr. John H. Lyons of the International Association of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Ironworkers. It discusses the work of the AIO Action Council in advocating for Indian affairs and the organization's budget needs. The letter highlights the importance of supporting Indian self-improvement programs and mentions the legislative issues the AIO Action Council is involved in. It also requests a financial contribution from the International Association of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Ironworkers to support their work."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%20Action%20Council,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_4_0044_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Support to the International Association of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Ironworkers from the AIO Action Council")
![["The memo discusses the BIA hearings held by the Indian Affairs Subcommittee on December 5 and 6, 1972. It highlights the lack of clear responsibility within the government for the events at the BIA building from Nov. 2-8. White House and Justice witnesses refused to appear, citing reasons related to Executive privilege and potential harm to their case against Indians who destroyed government property. The memo also outlines the events at the BIA building, including the takeover, the decision not to remove the Indians by force, and the subsequent negotiations and decisions made by various agencies. It concludes with the decision to provide travel funds for the Indians to return home, to avoid violence and damage to the BIA building."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Trail%20of%20Broken%20Treaties%20Caravan,%20Hearings,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Unresolved Accountability in 1972 BIA Building Incident: A Recap of Hearings and Events")
![["The Board of Directors of Americans for Indian Opportunity held a special meeting to discuss the discharge of the executive director, Iola Hayden. After ratifying the President's decision to discharge Hayden, the Board agreed on a separation payment for her. The Ford Foundation expressed continued support for the organization. The Board also decided to follow AIO Personnel Policies for any other staff members resigning."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%201966-1976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0020_thumbnail.jpg "1972 Board Meeting Minutes: Americans for Indian Opportunity, Inc.")
![["During a luncheon meeting on September 11, 1972, Fred Gipson and Gil Carter discussed the financial details of various grants received by the organizations they were involved with. Carter admitted that some of the figures he previously provided were inaccurate, and they discussed funding from Ford, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, and other sources for different programs. They also discussed issues with the MESBIC project and withholding taxes. Carter agreed to provide more information and make Iola or Betty available for questioning if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%201966-1976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Summary of the Financial Discussions between Fred Gipson and Gil Carter on September 11, 1972")
![["The Executive Committee meeting of Americans for Indian Opportunity, Inc. took place on September 18, 1972. Discussions were held regarding the Native American Legal Defense and Education Fund, the Dallas American Indian Center, the American Indian Theatre Ensemble, and the Minority Enterprise Small Business Investment Company. James MacDonald was selected as the next Executive Director of AIO. A new employee, Syd Bean, was introduced to provide technical assistance in Chicago. The committee also discussed funding for Mr. Bean and approved the Chicago project. The meeting concluded with discussions on the need for Indian representation on the CPI Board and the progress of AIO's new funding proposal."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%201966-1976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Minutes from the 1972 Executive Committee Meeting of Americans for Indian Opportunity, Inc.")
![["The Tulsa County Committee for the Re-Election of the President is reaching out to volunteers to help get out the vote for President Nixon. They are providing volunteers with calling instructions and precinct lists to call only Republicans. The committee is expressing gratitude for the volunteers' help in this important project."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Paula%20Unruh%20Collection,%201964-2009/CAC_PP_075_1_3_5_0000%20%20-%20Nixon,%20Richard-Campaign%20of%201972%20in%20Oklahoma,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_PP_075_1_3_5_0007_thumbnail.jpg "1972 Letter to Nixon Campaign Worker from Tulsa County Committee for Re-Election")
![["The letter is from J. David Andrews of Perkins, Coie, Stone, Olsen & Williams to Michael Schrauth at the Executive Office of the President. Andrews is referring Jim Rodriquez for a position, based on his work on President Nixon's advance in Tulsa. He includes Rodriquez's resume, describing him as an outstanding candidate. Andrews offers further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Paula%20Unruh%20Collection,%201964-2009/CAC_PP_075_1_3_5_0000%20%20-%20Nixon,%20Richard-Campaign%20of%201972%20in%20Oklahoma,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_PP_075_1_3_5_0013_thumbnail.jpg "1972 Letter from J. David Andrews Recommending Jim Rodriquez for a Position in the Nixon Administration")