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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0047
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Investigating Financial Difficulties at Anadarko Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1966-04-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_15_1.1_14_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Troubles with EDA Grant for Broken Bow Water System
- Date:
- 1966-04-06
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Water Resources Development
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States.
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Report on Dependent and Neglected Indian Children in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1966-04-06
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred Harris' Letter on Indian Affairs and Research Recommendations
- Date:
- 1966-04-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding a U.S. Direct Loan Inquiry
- Date:
- 1966-04-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- 04_06_1966
- Contributing Institution:
- The Dirksen Congressional Center, Pekin, IL
- Collection:
- Everett McKinley Dirksen Papers
- Title:
- Minutes of the One Hundred and Twentieth Meeting of the Joint Republican Congressional Leaders
- Date:
- April 6, 1966
- Creator:
- Trice, J. Mark, 1902-1987
- Policy Area:
- Government Operations and Politics
- Names:
- Rhodes, Fred Burnett, 1913-2001, Arends, Leslie C. (Leslie Cornelius), 1895-1985, Saltonstall, Leverett, 1892-1979, Hartmann, Robert Trowbridge, 1917-2008, Peterson, Arthur, Harlow, Bryce Nathaniel, 1916-1987, Ford, Gerald R., 1913-2006, Fisher, John, Bliss, Ray C., Wilson, Bob, 1916-, Dirksen, Everett McKinley, Goodell, Charles E. (Charles Ellsworth), 1926-1987
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Concerns regarding Care and Supervision of Indian Children in Canton Jail
- Date:
- 1966-04-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Restoration of the Home Demonstration Agent for Pawnee, Otoe, and Ponca Communities: A Communication Exchange
- Date:
- 1966-04-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969), 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Training Proposal for Contract between BIA and Lear Siegler, Inc.
- Date:
- 1966-04-12
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Indian Rights of Willie Partin: A Letter from Kenneth Paxton to Senator Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1966-04-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["Senator Fred R. Harris is sending a recording tape about the Yuchi people to Commissioner Robert L. Bennett of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and requests a report. Harris expresses gratitude for Bennett's time and assistance. The document is also copied to Eugene Maxie at a Washington D.C. address."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0047_thumbnail.jpg "Investigating Financial Difficulties at Anadarko Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The document is a series of communications regarding a grant application for the Broken Bow Public Works Authority's water project. The application was sent to the Farmers Home Administration in Stillwater, Oklahoma, but there was no reply. The sender, Carl Albert, followed up with the authorities and received confirmation that the application was received and being reviewed. Subsequent letters express frustration with the lack of information and difficulty in reaching the right person for updates on the grant eligibility. The sender promises to provide an update once more information is obtained."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Carl+Albert+Collection,+1947-1977/Projects,+1947-1975-CAC_CC_001_15_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_15_1.1_14_0000-Broken+Bow+Water+Project,+1966-1970/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_15_1.1_14_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Troubles with EDA Grant for Broken Bow Water System")
![["The document is a response to a concern raised by Mrs. Russell C. Hutton about the well-being of Native American communities. It discusses the efforts being made by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to improve housing conditions on reservations and provide educational opportunities for Indian children. The document also includes information about government programs and projects for Native Americans and suggests contacting the Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions for information about the Saint Christopher Mission. The Bureau expresses optimism about the future for Native American communities."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Report on Dependent and Neglected Indian Children in Oklahoma")
![["Fred R. Harris, a member of the U.S. Senate, is interested in Indian matters and recommends contacting Harold Cameron for information on modern Indian attitudes and problems. Harris's wife is a member of the Comanche Indian tribe and is involved in a non-profit organization to help Oklahoma Indians. Harris suggests reaching out to Cameron at the Southwest Center for Human Relations Studies at the University of Oklahoma for source material on the topic."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred Harris' Letter on Indian Affairs and Research Recommendations")
![["The letter is from Senator Fred R. Harris to Walker Myers, enclosing a report from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding Myers' efforts to obtain a U.S. Direct loan. Senator Harris expresses regret that he cannot provide more assistance, as it is outside his jurisdiction, but offers help in the future if needed."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding a U.S. Direct Loan Inquiry")
![["The document from the Department of the Interior's Office of the Solicitor to Senator Fred R. Harris discusses the issue of dependent and neglected Indian children in Oklahoma. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs has looked into the problem and the report indicates that local agencies and the Bureau of Indian Affairs are working towards a solution. The document offers further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns regarding Care and Supervision of Indian Children in Canton Jail")
![["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."]](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 "Restoration of the Home Demonstration Agent for Pawnee, Otoe, and Ponca Communities: A Communication Exchange")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris is writing to Mr. Robert Bennett, Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to express his support for a proposed training program for Oklahoma Indians by Lear Siegler, Inc. Harris asks Bennett to explore the possibility of establishing a contract between BIA and Lear Siegler, Inc. Harris emphasizes the importance of providing training opportunities for Oklahoma Indians and requests a prompt response on the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Training Proposal for Contract between BIA and Lear Siegler, Inc.")
![["Kenneth Paxton writes to Senator Harris in Washington D.C. requesting information on the Indian rights of his Cherokee grandfather, Willie Partin. He asks for guidance on where to find information and is willing to provide more specific details if needed. Senator Harris responds offering to help and asks for more details on what exactly Paxton is looking for."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Indian Rights of Willie Partin: A Letter from Kenneth Paxton to Senator Fred R. Harris")