Ladonna Harris Advocates for Continuation of Anti-Poverty Program in 1967 Testimony
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Ladonna Harris Advocates for Continuation of Anti-Poverty Program in 1967 Testimony
- Date Created:
- 1971-01-01
- EDTF:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57
- Description:
- LaDonna Harris, wife of Senator Fred Harris, testified before a House committee in favor of continuing the anti-poverty program as a separate agency. She emphasized the importance of self-reliance and shared examples of beneficiaries in Oklahoma. LaDonna Harris received roses from the Office of Economic Opportunity director and praised the program for helping individuals acquire skills and become productive members of society. She also highlighted the need for steady jobs and education for success.
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- African Americans, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_26_3_282_19_0000, Box, 282, 19, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 1 Page
