Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Remembering May Day: A Historical Speech by Helen Gahagan Douglas 1944-01-01 1944-01-01 Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 78th (1943-1945) Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection CAC_CC_14_5_151_1_0000, Box, 151, 1, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/67 CAC_CC_014_5_151_1_0002 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_151_1_0000-Speeches,%20Remarks,%20Manuscript%20Notes,%201922-1951/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_151_1_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884540 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_151_1_0000-Speeches,%20Remarks,%20Manuscript%20Notes,%201922-1951/CAC_CC_014_5_151_1_0002.pdf correspondence laws; Agricultural laws and legislation; Immigrants--Legal status 7 Pages Helen Gahagan Douglas spoke at a CIO rally on May Day, emphasizing the significance of the day in labor history and the struggle for workers' rights. She discussed the injustice faced by labor leaders in the past, particularly John P. Altgeld, who pardoned three men wrongly convicted in the Haymarket affair. Altgeld's actions led to his political downfall, but he stood by his principles and fought for justice. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK LaDonna Harris Advocates for Urban Indian Rights and Recognition in 1970s America 1971-08-14 1971-08-14 Harris, LaDonna http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) 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_0086 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_0086_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884901 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_0086.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Education--United States; Immigrants--Legal status Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Comanche Nation; Navajo Indians 1 Page LaDonna Harris, a half Comanche, half Irish woman, is fighting for the rights of American Indians, particularly urban Indians who face discrimination and poverty. She believes in educating the public about Indian culture and history, and is working to raise funds and promote reforms for the Indian community. She emphasizes the need for solidarity among Indians, despite being often misunderstood by the general public. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Request for Visa Change to Continue Working at PHS Indian Hospital 1973-01-01 1973-01-01 Bartlett, Dewey F. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_32_9_0000, Box, 32, 9, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0045 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_9_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0045_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/863393 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_9_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0045.pdf correspondence Health etc.; Immigrants--Legal status; laws; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Community health services--United States 1 Page Veritacion C. Ramirez is requesting a change from a J-1 exchange visitor visa to an H-1 working visa in order to continue working at the PHS Indian Hospital in Claremore, Oklahoma. She explains that she had previously filed a petition to work at another hospital in Louisiana, but now wishes to stay at the Indian Hospital. Ramirez expresses her love for working with the Indian people and the staff at the hospital, and requests assistance from the hospital director in making the visa change. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Request for Intervention: Retaining Foreign Physician for Critical Health Services in Claremore, Oklahoma 1975-01-10 1975-01-10 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_32_10_0000, Box, 32, 10, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_32_10_0019 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_11_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978_2-32-10/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_10_0019_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884364 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_11_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978_2-32-10/CAC_CC_003_2_32_10_0019.pdf correspondence Health Indians of North America--Oklahoma; laws; Immigrants--Legal status 2 Pages The letter is a plea for assistance from Senator Dewey Bartlett to help Dr. Visitacion Ramirez, a physician from the Philippines, obtain a working visa to stay at Claremore Indian Hospital in Oklahoma. Dr. Ramirez is well-liked by patients and the community, and her services are greatly needed. The letter explains the difficulties in obtaining the visa and emphasizes the importance of retaining Dr. Ramirez's services due to the shortage of physicians in the Indian Health Service. Immediate action is requested to secure the visa for Dr. Ramirez before she is forced to accept a position in Louisiana. Text