Decentralization and Participation: A Discussion on the Reform of Local Government in the U.S. - Letter to Mrs. La Donna Harris, 1976

Identifier:

CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0031

Contributing Institution:

Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Title:

Decentralization and Participation: A Discussion on the Reform of Local Government in the U.S. - Letter to Mrs. La Donna Harris, 1976

Date Created:

1976-01-05

EDTF:

1976-01-05

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 discusses the importance of decentralization and participation in local government in the U.S., citing five major decentralizing forces at work. It emphasizes the need for communities to have more control over their own affairs and for federal action to support participation and decentralization. The writer suggests gathering information about local organizational efforts and analyzing how federal regulations and financial aid can promote these goals. They express a willingness to continue the discussion with the recipient and their colleagues.

Names:

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma

Topic:

Land use--Planning, Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States

Congress:

94th (1975-1977)

Physical Location:

CAC_CC_26_3_282_3_0000, Box, 282, 3, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving

Location Represented:

United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)

Type:

Text

Extent:

3 Pages