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 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