Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Improving Indian Health and Sanitation: A Community Effort 1959-08-04 1959-08-04 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 86th (1959-1961) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_41_12_0000, Box, 41, 12, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0028 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0028_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883564 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0028.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.); Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Shawnee Nation; Comanche Nation; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma 14 Pages The American Indian Institute held its second annual conference at the University of Oklahoma in 1956, with a large number of attendees representing various Indian tribes and organizations. The conference discussed health, social welfare, education, and preservation of customs. The health group recommended better health education and coordination between Indian and non-Indian communities. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK H.R. 536 - A bill To provide that the United States shall hold certain Chilocco Indian School lands at Chilocco, Oklahoma, in 1963-01-26 1963-01-26 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 88th (1963-1965) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_80_14_0000, Box, 80, 14, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0007 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0000-Legislation,%20S.%201848,%20Land%20Held%20in%20Trust%20for%20Cherokee%20Nation,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883767 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0000-Legislation,%20S.%201848,%20Land%20Held%20in%20Trust%20for%20Cherokee%20Nation,%201967/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0007.pdf correspondence Education; Native Americans Small business--Management Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.) 1 Page The Senate Interior and Insular Affairs Committee has reported a bill that would make significant changes to the Chilocco Indian School. Fred R. Harris, a senator from Oklahoma, says he will still support the overall goals of the bill, but he wants to hear from the school's stakeholders about their strategy for moving forward. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Meeting Notes: Plant Design & Construction Proposal 1965-01-01 1965-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_41_13_0000, Box, 41, 13, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0061 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_0061_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883660 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0061.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma Cherokee Nation; Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.) 1 Page The document contains a letter from GBP to W.W. Keeler, discussing the Chilocco Bill. The bill would give the Cherokee Nation title to a piece of extra-territorial land, and the Senate Sub-Committee Report of August 21, 1967 noted that the land is located many miles away from other lands of the Cherokee Nation. GBP informs Keeler that their delegation did a good job in convincing their colleagues of the merit of the bill, and that they are already working on steps for future use of the land. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK An Ongoing Conversation: Indian Affairs and Collaboration 1966-07-02 1966-07-02 Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_80_14_0000, Box, 80, 14, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0001 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0000-Legislation,%20S.%201848,%20Land%20Held%20in%20Trust%20for%20Cherokee%20Nation,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883761 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0000-Legislation,%20S.%201848,%20Land%20Held%20in%20Trust%20for%20Cherokee%20Nation,%201967/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0001.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Education Ottawa Tribe; Osage Tribe, Oklahoma; Delaware Tribe of Indians; Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.); Cherokee Nation 1 Page Ed Edmondson is the congressman for Oklahoma's 2nd district. He serves on the House of Representatives' Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, and is the chairman of the subcommittee on Mines and Mining. He is pushing for the passage of the Chilocco bill, which would provide funding for the Cherokee Nation. However, due to changes made by the Senate and the upcoming Labor Day recess, he does not expect the bill to pass until September. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Letter: GBP to W.W. Keeler, discussing the Chilocco Bill 1967-08-21 1967-08-21 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_80_14_0000, Box, 80, 14, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0002 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0000-Legislation,%20S.%201848,%20Land%20Held%20in%20Trust%20for%20Cherokee%20Nation,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883762 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0000-Legislation,%20S.%201848,%20Land%20Held%20in%20Trust%20for%20Cherokee%20Nation,%201967/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0002.pdf correspondence Education; Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.); Cherokee Nation 1 Page The document contains a letter from a senator to a member of the Cherokee Nation, thanking them for their testimony in support of a bill that would provide for the US to hold certain lands in trust for the Cherokee Nation. The senator assures the Cherokee Nation that he will do what he can to see that the bill is approved. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Letter: Fred Harris to a member of the Cherokee Nation, thanking them for their testimony in support of a bill that would provide for the US to hold certain lands in trust for the Cherokee Nation. 1967-08-22 1967-08-22 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_80_14_0000, Box, 80, 14, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0004 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0000-Legislation,%20S.%201848,%20Land%20Held%20in%20Trust%20for%20Cherokee%20Nation,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883764 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0000-Legislation,%20S.%201848,%20Land%20Held%20in%20Trust%20for%20Cherokee%20Nation,%201967/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0004.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.) 1 Page The author is discussing the Chilocco Bill, which would give the federal government control of some land currently owned by a Native American tribe. The author says that the Senate has appointed conferees to negotiate the bill, but that the House has not yet done so. The author urges the reader to call the Senate conferees and stress the importance of keeping the tribe's mineral rights, as giving them up would impede the tribe's development. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Ed Edmondson's Response to the Cherokee Nation's Request for Congressional Action on the Chilocco Bill 1967-08-25 1967-08-25 Edmondson, Edmond Augustus, 1919-1990 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_80_14_0000, Box, 80, 14, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0003 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0000-Legislation,%20S.%201848,%20Land%20Held%20in%20Trust%20for%20Cherokee%20Nation,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883763 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0000-Legislation,%20S.%201848,%20Land%20Held%20in%20Trust%20for%20Cherokee%20Nation,%201967/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0003.pdf correspondence Native Americans; Education Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.); Cherokee Nation 1 Page The document describes Senator Fred Harris's support for a bill concerning the Chilocco Indian school. He has written to the Senate conferees urging them to accept the position of Ed Edmondson, who is representing the Cherokee Nation. Senator Harris enclosed copies of his letter to Senator McGovern and Senator McGovern's reply to him. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Letter: Earl Bey Pierce to Ed Edmondson discussing the matter of the Chilocco School property. 1967-11-06 1967-11-06 Pierce, Earl Boyd (1904-1983) http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_80_14_0000, Box, 80, 14, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0008 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0000-Legislation,%20S.%201848,%20Land%20Held%20in%20Trust%20for%20Cherokee%20Nation,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0008_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883768 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0000-Legislation,%20S.%201848,%20Land%20Held%20in%20Trust%20for%20Cherokee%20Nation,%201967/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0008.pdf correspondence Native Americans; Education Indians of North America--Oklahoma Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.); Cherokee Nation 1 Page The document is from Bill Keeler, the principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, to Senator Fred Harris. Keeler thanks Harris for introducing a bill to provide that certain lands of the Chilocco Indian School be held in trust. Keeler says he appreciates all the help Harris is giving the Cherokees. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Letters on Behalf of the Cherokee Nation 1967-11-15 1967-11-15 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_80_14_0000, Box, 80, 14, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0005 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0000-Legislation,%20S.%201848,%20Land%20Held%20in%20Trust%20for%20Cherokee%20Nation,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883765 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0000-Legislation,%20S.%201848,%20Land%20Held%20in%20Trust%20for%20Cherokee%20Nation,%201967/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0005.pdf correspondence Banks and banking--United States Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Cherokee Nation; Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.) 3 Pages The document describes a bill that would allow the Cherokee Nation to purchase back 2,667.94 acres of land from the United States government for $3.75 per acre. The land was originally part of the Cherokee Outlet which the federal government bought from the Cherokee Nation in 1893. The bill would allow the Cherokee Nation to use the land for farming and grazing purposes. The Bureau of the Budget has advised that the bill be amended to include provisions for transfer or disposal of the land in accordance with the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK The Senate and House Disagree on the Chilocco Bill 1967-11-30 1967-11-30 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_80_14_0000, Box, 80, 14, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0006 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0000-Legislation,%20S.%201848,%20Land%20Held%20in%20Trust%20for%20Cherokee%20Nation,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883766 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0000-Legislation,%20S.%201848,%20Land%20Held%20in%20Trust%20for%20Cherokee%20Nation,%201967/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0006.pdf correspondence Public Lands and Natural Resources; Native Americans; Education Indians of North America--Oklahoma Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.); Cherokee Nation 2 Pages The document contains a letter from Earl Bey Pierce to Ed Edmondson discussing the matter of the Chilocco School property. Pierce explains that the Cherokee people desperately need the property and have been without its use for many years. He says that they would be willing to accept less than the full value of the property if it is not possible to obtain it all. Pierce also discusses the loss of the mineral rights to the property, saying that it is a difficult concession to make but that the Cherokee people are willing to accept it if it means they can keep the property. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Building a Future: Progress Report on Rough Rock High School 1971-01-01 1971-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_235_18_0000, Box, 235, 18, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_017 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_017_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883787 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs.%20Indian%20Schools,%201971/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_017.pdf correspondence Native Americans Education--United States; Indians of North America--Claims Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.) 4 Pages Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from the Mayor of Arkansas City, Kansas expressing concern about the Chilocco Indian School not being included in the Bureau of Indian Affairs' 1973 fiscal budget. The Bureau explained that they are conducting a study on off-reservation boarding schools, including Chilocco, to determine future funding and support for the program. Senator Harris promised to do all he can to help reinstate funding for the school. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Recommendation for Bobby Cannon as Superintendent of Fort Sill School 1971-03-15 1971-03-15 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_235_18_0000, Box, 235, 18, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_007 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_007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883777 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs.%20Indian%20Schools,%201971/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_007.pdf correspondence Native Americans Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.) 3 Pages The document from Jim Monroe, the administrative assistant to Senator Fred Harris, informs Mrs. Judy Knife Chief of the Orange County Indian Center that Senator Harris is out of the country on official business and encloses a report from 1969 regarding the administration of the Chilocco Indian School. In response, Mrs. Knife Chief writes a letter to Senator Harris expressing concern about the mistreatment of Indian students at the school and requests information on any investigations or actions taken to address the issue. She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing human welfare over politics and requests a prompt reply. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Progress Report on Ramah Navajo School Project 1971-09-27 1971-09-27 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_235_18_0000, Box, 235, 18, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_002 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_002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883772 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs.%20Indian%20Schools,%201971/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_002.pdf correspondence Native Americans Education--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.) 2 Pages Senator Fred R. Harris received a response from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma. The Bureau is conducting a study on off-reservation boarding schools to determine the future direction of these schools and the support from the Indian community. The Bureau has not requested facility planning monies for Chilocco at this time. Senator Harris assures David Daulton of the Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce that he will work to have the school restored in the 1973 fiscal budget. Text