Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK National Council of Women of the United States: Urban Development Initiatives and Annual Meeting Highlights of 1967 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_0001 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_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/885108 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_0001.pdf correspondence Housing and Community Development Land use--Planning; Education--United States 4 Pages The National Council of Women of the United States held an emergency meeting in August 1967 to address urban upheaval and the need for job training and housing programs. A coalition of leaders from various sectors was formed to recommend action programs in public service employment, private employment, education, housing, and urban development. The coalition urged the government to take immediate steps to address urban problems and push for civil rights legislation and anti-poverty programs. The NCW also organized a conference on women's role in influencing the city of tomorrow. Text 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 Invitation Decline and Symposium Agenda for The Society for Applied Anthropology's 26th Annual Meeting 1967-04-19 1967-04-19 Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_3_283_7_0000, Box, 283, 7, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0057 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20January-May,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0057_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/885010 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20January-May,%201967/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0057.pdf correspondence Native Americans; Housing and Community Development Education--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Cherokee Nation; Ojibwa Indians 11 Pages LaDonna Harris expresses regret for not being able to attend a symposium on Indian education due to prior commitments. She extends her apologies and expresses interest in future discussion groups. The document also includes details about the 26th Annual Meeting of The Society for Applied Anthropology, including the schedule of events and speakers. 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 Addressing the Urban Crisis: Growth, Decay, and the Role of HUD 1968-05-15 1968-05-15 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_0007 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_0007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884914 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_0007.pdf correspondence Housing and Community Development United States--Appropriations and expenditures; Land use--Planning; Education--United States 6 Pages Ruth L. Prokop, Special Assistant to the Under Secretary at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, discusses the crisis facing American cities in 1968 due to the forces of growth and decay. She highlights the need for a national urban strategy to address issues such as poverty, lack of opportunity, and social disorganization. Prokop outlines the Department's efforts to address these challenges through programs like public housing, urban renewal, and the Model Cities program, which aims to create model neighborhoods across the country. President Johnson has requested $2.5 billion in funding for this initiative over the next three years. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK La Donna Harris: A Tireless Advocate for Native American Rights and Opportunities 1970-01-26 1970-01-26 Harris, LaDonna http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_3_282_19_0000, Box, 282, 19, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0073 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0073_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884888 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0073.pdf correspondence Native Americans; Housing and Community Development Education--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Agricultural laws and legislation Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes; Comanche Nation; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Wichita and Affiliated Tribes; Creek Nation 5 Pages LaDonna Harris, a Comanche activist and wife of Senator Fred R. Harris, has been working for over ten years to improve the living conditions and opportunities for American Indians. She founded Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity, which focuses on self-help programs for Indian youth and adults. Harris has also been involved in various committees and organizations advocating for Indian rights and empowerment. She hopes that her work will inspire similar efforts nationwide and is eager for the National Council for Indian Opportunity to become more active in addressing the issues faced by Indian communities. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Comparative Analysis of JOM and S. 1017 Funding in Various States 1975-07-01 1975-07-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_33_10_0000, Box, 33, 10, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0035 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0035_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865325 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0035.pdf correspondence Native Americans; Housing and Community Development Education--United States Sac and Fox Nation; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma 13 Pages The document discusses the comparative costs of funding for education under the Johnson-O'Malley Act (JOM) and S. 1017 in various states, including Alaska, Arizona, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, and North Dakota. It compares the funds currently received under JOM with the potential funding under S. 1017, highlighting the differences in basic support and special need funding. It also discusses the potential impact of broadening eligibility criteria for special need assistance under S. 1017 in each state. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK The Creek Nation Housing Authority: Project Completion Slated for Indian Homes 1975-10-29 1975-10-29 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_32_20_0000, Box, 32, 20, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_32_20_0005 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_20_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201978%20Oct.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_20_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/863432 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_20_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201978%20Oct.,%201973-1978/CAC_CC_003_2_32_20_0005.pdf correspondence Housing and Community Development Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Education--United States Creek Nation 2 Pages The document discusses the construction of 385 housing units in Okmulgee, Oklahoma for low-income families, with 135 units scheduled for completion by October 1, 1975. Families must donate 500 hours of labor in Mutual Help contributions to receive a new home. The project is funded by the Creek Nation Housing Authority and approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Letter of Recommendation for Bob Garbett for Attorney Position at Government Agency 1979-07-05 1979-07-05 Jones, James Robert, 1939- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 96th (1979-1981) James R. Jones Collection CAC_CC_109_4_0000, Box 22, Folder 23, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/70 CAC_CC_109_4_22_23_0031 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_23_0031_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/863828 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/CAC_CC_109_4_22_23_0031.pdf correspondence Housing and Community Development Education--United States; Business--United States; Land use--Planning 3 Pages James R. Jones, a member of Congress, is writing on behalf of his constituent, Bob Garbett, who is interested in an attorney position at the agency. Garbett is a recent law graduate with experience working for the United States Department of Labor. Jones believes Garbett is well qualified for the position and is requesting information on potential entry-level attorney positions for him. The document is signed and dated July 5, 1979. Text