Correspondence on Bureau of Indian Affairs Policy Between U.S. Senator Fred R. Harris and District Commander John DeMontiney
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Correspondence on Bureau of Indian Affairs Policy Between U.S. Senator Fred R. Harris and District Commander John DeMontiney
- Date Created:
- 1966-04-21
- EDTF:
- 1966-04-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57
- Description:
- The letter from DeMontiney to Senator Harris expresses appreciation for his speech on American Indians and discusses the need for reform within the Bureau of Indian Affairs. DeMontiney highlights the importance of tribal leaders having more autonomy in planning and programming, as well as the need for a training program for new Bureau of Indian Affairs employees. He also mentions the upcoming regional meetings with tribal leaders to discuss proposals for legislation. The letter emphasizes the importance of addressing the needs and concerns of American Indians.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000, Box 15, Folder 37, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 3 Pages
