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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Mail Rate Changes and Personal Life Updates in 1921
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence regarding Chilocco Indian School Administration
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Resolution of Employee Conflict at Ft. Sill Indian School
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Native American Scholarship Inquiry and Bloodline Verification
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Higher--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Enrollment of Anastasia Stiles at Sequoyah High School
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Response to Senator Harris Regarding Environmental Health Survey Report and Repairs at Kayenta Boarding School
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- 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_19_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Ladonna Harris Advocates for Continuation of Anti-Poverty Program in 1967 Testimony
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- African Americans, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_5_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- The American Indian Center of Dallas
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Politics and government
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_5_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- American Indian Investment Opportunities, Inc.
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Politics and government, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_5_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- The Importance of Being Earnest The play The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde is a comedy of manners that satirizes the
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Politics and government
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["Mr. Horsechief wrote to Senator Fred Harris requesting a copy of the public law naming peyote as a narcotic and the exemption for the Native American Church. He also expressed his disagreement with the Educational Bill introduced by Senator Jackson and requested a time to testify on behalf of his tribe. Senator Harris responded with the requested information and stated that he would make Mr. Horsechief's desire to testify known to the committee handling the legislation."]](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_001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Mail Rate Changes and Personal Life Updates in 1921")
![["The document from Senator Fred Harris to the Director of the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System includes information and resources from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to assist in serving the needs of the Seneca Indians. The Bureau provided reading lists, addresses of sources for Indian books and materials, and information on a periodical focusing on Indian history and culture. The library director expressed interest in receiving reports or monographs on Indian education and culture to better serve the Senecas."]](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_009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence regarding Chilocco Indian School Administration")
![["Ms. Theresa Kelley wrote a letter to Senator Fred Harris expressing her interest in teaching Indian children. Senator Harris contacted the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs on her behalf and received a response stating that all teacher positions for the 1971-72 school year had been filled. The Bureau suggested contacting organizations doing volunteer work on reservations for teaching opportunities. Kelley had also applied to public schools near Indian reservations."]](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_016_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution of Employee Conflict at Ft. Sill Indian School")
![["Mrs. Victoria Tahbone is seeking scholarship grant assistance for her children, but the Bureau of Indian Affairs is requesting additional evidence of her Indian bloodline. They are unsure of her exact degree of Indian blood and are requesting more information to make a revised determination. The Bureau has also provided a booklet with information on sources of assistance for Indian students. Mrs. Tahbone expresses her frustration with the B.I.A. for refusing a college grant and feels that her children are being cheated out of their rightful percentage of Indian heritage. She is seeking help from Senator Fred R. Harris to resolve the situation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_013_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Native American Scholarship Inquiry and Bloodline Verification")
![["Daniel N. Stiles writes to Senator Fred Harris requesting assistance in enrolling his adopted Eskimo daughter, Anastasia, in Sequoyah High School. Anastasia had previously been denied admission by the Muskogee Area Office, citing her need for special education classes. Stiles believes this is unjust and seeks help in securing her enrollment. Senator Harris forwards the request to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, who ultimately enrolls Anastasia in the school. Stiles expresses gratitude for the assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Indian%20Schools,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Enrollment of Anastasia Stiles at Sequoyah High School")
![["The letter is in response to Senator Harris's inquiry about the Environmental Health Survey Report for Kayenta Boarding School in Arizona. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has corrected most recurring repair items and added larger issues to the backlog for future funding. They are working to address all deficiencies and prevent similar issues in the future. The delay in corrective action was attributed to the field office not receiving a copy of the report."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Indian%20Schools,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_003_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Senator Harris Regarding Environmental Health Survey Report and Repairs at Kayenta Boarding School")
![["LaDonna Harris, wife of Senator Fred Harris, testified before a House committee in favor of continuing the anti-poverty program as a separate agency. She emphasized the importance of self-reliance and shared examples of beneficiaries in Oklahoma. LaDonna Harris received roses from the Office of Economic Opportunity director and praised the program for helping individuals acquire skills and become productive members of society. She also highlighted the need for steady jobs and education for success."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Ladonna Harris Advocates for Continuation of Anti-Poverty Program in 1967 Testimony")
![["The Native American Legal Defense and Education Fund (Native American Legal Defense and Education Fund (NALDEF)) was founded in 1970 to help protect the legal rights of Native Americans and provide educational programs to help them understand their rights and obligations. Native American Legal Defense and Education Fund (NALDEF) has four main goals: to monitor the activities of the Federal government to make sure Indian interests are protected; to provide legal assistance to Native Americans at the local level; to litigate or help others litigate important legal issues affecting all Native Americans; and to provide competent, effective legal assistance to Native Americans at the local level. AIO is sponsoring a seminar on Indian Claims to bring together representatives of tribes with claims pending before the commission, members of the commission, legislative persons who draft Congressional appropriations, and investment experts. The seminar will provide an opportunity for tribal representatives to more fully understand the claims process and to discuss their problems with each other and with experts."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_5_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%20Annual%20Report,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_5_0005_thumbnail.jpg "The American Indian Center of Dallas")
![["The AIO Action Council is a non-profit corporation that has been formed to take direct, effective action within the various segments of federal and state governments to bring about changes in legislation, government regulations and government activities that will protect and promote the rights, interests and welfare of American Indians, Aleuts and Eskimos. The AIO Action Council works independently, as well as in cooperation or coalition with other groups. It will support those issues that further self-determination for Native Americans and vigorously oppose external solutions to the problems facing Native Americans."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_5_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%20Annual%20Report,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_5_0008_thumbnail.jpg "American Indian Investment Opportunities, Inc.")
![["The AIO Action Council is a civil rights organization that works to advocate for the interests of minority groups. The Council provides services such as temporary office space and secretarial assistance to groups, and also publishes a publication called Legislative Alert to keep people informed on the legislative front. testimony given before Congress on various issues affecting Native Americans."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_5_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%20Annual%20Report,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_5_0009_thumbnail.jpg "The Importance of Being Earnest The play The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde is a comedy of manners that satirizes the")