Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Event Schedule for Women's Role in the War on Poverty Conference at Washington-Hilton Hotel 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_3_285_23_0000, Box, 285, 23, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0050 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0050_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/885157 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0050.pdf correspondence Housing and Community Development Education--United States; Civil rights--United States; Transportation--United States 1 Page The Women in the War on Poverty conference took place at the Washington Hilton Hotel on May 16. The event included a plenary session, greetings from Mayor Walter Washington, a luncheon, workshops on various topics related to poverty, a film showing, and receptions. Vice President Hubert Humphrey and Senator Fred S. Harris were among the speakers at the event. Additionally, there were off-the-record dialogues on racism and meetings between workshop leaders and reporters to prepare reports for presentation. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Proceedings of the Second Annual Conference on Women in the War on Poverty: Washington D.C., 1968 1967-05-08 1967-05-08 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_3_282_21_0000, Box, 282, 21, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0010 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0010_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884917 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0010.pdf correspondence Housing and Community Development Education--United States; Land use--Planning; Civil rights--United States 30 Pages The document lists the participants and agenda for the Second Annual Conference on Women in the War on Poverty held at the Washington-Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. in May 1968. It includes the names and roles of various government officials, program directors, and community representatives involved in poverty programs and initiatives. The conference aimed to address poverty issues and empower women to take action in the fight against poverty. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Appointment of Mrs. LaDonna Harris as Chairman of Women's Advisory Council on Poverty 1967-09-29 1967-09-29 Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_3_285_23_0000, Box, 285, 23, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0011 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0011_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/885118 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20October-May,%201967-1968/CAC_CC_026_3_285_23_0011.pdf correspondence Civil rights--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Human Rights Comanche Nation 4 Pages Mrs. LaDonna Harris has been appointed as chairman of the Women's Advisory Council on Poverty by the Office of Economic Opportunity. The Council aims to increase women's involvement in the War on Poverty and strengthen efforts to help people move out of poverty. LaDonna Harris, an active member of the Comanche Indian Tribe, has a background in advocacy and community service. The Council has four main objectives, including coordinating efforts of women's groups and evaluating the impact of poverty programs on women. LaDonna Harris is also involved in other organizations and projects, such as recruiting American Indian youths for the Peace Corps. She and her husband, Senator Fred R. Harris, have three children and maintain homes in Oklahoma and Virginia. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Minutes from the January 1969 Women's Advisory Council on Poverty Planning Committee Meeting 1969-01-07 1969-01-07 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_3_285_24_0000, Box, 285, 24, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0025 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20June-February,%201968-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0025_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/885184 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Poverty,%20June-February,%201968-1969/CAC_CC_026_3_285_24_0025.pdf correspondence Civil rights--United States; Agricultural laws and legislation 5 Pages The Women's Advisory Council on Poverty Planning Committee held a meeting on January 7, 1969 to discuss preparations for a conference on Women in the War on Poverty. The committee members were introduced and plans were made for workshops and presentations at the conference. Discussions were held on inviting various organizations, subsidizing registration fees, and the structure of the conference. The meeting concluded with plans for workshops and a plenary session for the conference. Text