Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Restoration of the Home Demonstration Agent for Pawnee, Otoe, and Ponca Communities: A Communication Exchange 1966-04-12 1966-04-12 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971); 90th (1967-1969); 89th (1965-1967) Page H. Belcher Collection CAC_CC_4_8_0000, Box 95, Folder 4B, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/3 CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0007 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/89th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_8_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965-1966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865787 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/89th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_8_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965-1966/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0007.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma; Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians 12 Pages Mrs. Thelma Hudson, president of the Wa-pe-he Home Demonstration Club in Red Rock, Oklahoma, wrote to Senator Harris requesting the restoration of the Home Demonstration Agent for the Pawnee, Otoe, and Ponca community. She received a positive response from Member of Congress Page Belcher, who informed her that the Agent had been restored. Belcher also provided information regarding the Indian Home Economics program and explained the reduction in the Extension program due to funding limitations. The document from the Bureau of Indian Affairs highlighted the importance of housing programs but assured that the need for Extension services to Indian people had not been reduced. The Wa Pe' He Home Demonstration Club members expressed their appreciation for the Extension services and requested the support of Senator Harris and Senator Monroney in restoring the services. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1966 Letter from Otoe-Missouria Tribe to Senator Harris Requesting Restoration of Agricultural and Home Economics Services for Indians 1966-04-13 1966-04-13 Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000, Box 14, Folder 43, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0043 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0043_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883161 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0043.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Agricultural laws and legislation Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians; Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma 1 Page The Otoe-Missouria Tribe in Red Rock, Oklahoma is requesting Senator Fred R. Harris and Senator A. S. Mike Monroney to help restore the Extension Service of Agriculture and Home Economics for Indians, which has been abruptly ended. The services provided by the Home Demonstration Agent have been beneficial to the community, including organizing 4-H Club work, arts and crafts instruction, cooking and dressmaking lessons, and promoting events such as an annual dress review and Indian Fair. The community members are requesting the Senators' help in reinstating these valuable services. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Letter Regarding the Restoration of Funds for Agricultural Extension to WA Pe He Home Demonstration Club, 1966 1966-04-26 1966-04-26 Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000, Box 14, Folder 42, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0042 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0042_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883160 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0042.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians 1 Page The letter is addressing the restoration of funds for the Bureau of Indian Affairs extension contract with OSU that had been deleted in the Administration budget. The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Indian Affairs authorized the restoration of $100,000, and it is expected that equal or additional funds will be restored in the Senate Appropriations bill. Senator Fred R. Harris expresses his appreciation for the views of the WA Pe He Home Demonstration Club and states that he will continue to work for the Indian people of Oklahoma. Text