Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Biography of James Marshall MacDonald: An Academic, Community Organizer and American Indian Advocate 1941-12-22 1941-12-22 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975); 92nd (1971-1973) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_3_282_3_0000, Box, 282, 3, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0026 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%201966-1976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0026_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884780 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%201966-1976/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0026.pdf correspondence Education--United States; Higher--United States 1 Page James Marshall MacDonald is a member of the Flathead Indian Tribe with a background in education, management, and government. He has a Bachelor's degree, completed graduate studies in management and theology, and has worked in various roles in government and education. He has also served in the United States Air Force as a Chaplain Service Specialist. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence and Records of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes, 1950-1966 1950-02-03 1950-02-03 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 83rd (1953-1955); 85th (1957-1959); 86th (1959-1961); 87th (1961-1963); 88th (1963-1965); 81st (1949-1951); 84th (1955-1957); 89th (1965-1967); 82nd (1951-1953) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000, Box 15, Folder 13, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0013 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_0013_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883183 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0013.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma 3 Pages The text is a series of letters from the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes expressing appreciation and thanks to various individuals for their contributions to programs for the Indian people. The council also acknowledges the dedication and leadership of the recipients and sends best wishes for their future endeavors. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Certificate of Completion and Maturity from First Federal Science High School Graz, 1957 1951-03-08 1951-03-08 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 82nd (1951-1953) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_41_12_0000, Box, 41, 12, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0003 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_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883539 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0003.pdf correspondence Water resources development 3 Pages The Department of State states that United States citizens do not require passports for travel to territories or waters under US jurisdiction, including the Canal Zone. Some foreign countries in the Western Hemisphere also do not require passports for brief tourist travel. However, travelers should obtain a passport if they plan to visit a country that requires one. It is recommended to carry documentation of US citizenship and identity for easier travel. The document also provides information on specific countries where passports are not required for tourists and where tourists can obtain tourist cards for entry. It advises travelers to check with consular representatives for the most up-to-date travel regulations. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Letter from Kye Yackeyonny to Senator Fred Harris Regarding Misuse of Indian Funds from 1941-1955 1954-04-30 1954-04-30 Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 83rd (1953-1955) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000, Box 16, Folder 18, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0018 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0018_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883226 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0018.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma Apache Tribe of Oklahoma 10 Pages The letter is from Kye Yackeyonny to Senator Fred Harris, regarding Indian people waiting for answers about their individual Indian accounts and tax refunds. The letter requests an investigation into funds taken from personal accounts and applied for income tax. It also includes a list of Indians who have filed claims for tax refunds. The letter expresses frustration with the government's handling of Indian funds and calls for prompt justice. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Advancing Native Health: Report from the Second Annual American Indian Institute Conference 1956-03-17 1956-03-17 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 84th (1955-1957) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_41_12_0000, Box, 41, 12, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0030 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_0030_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883566 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0030.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States 1 Page The Bureau of Indian Affairs is considering a proposal for a national advisory committee by the National Congress of American Indians. The Bureau is exploring the idea of having members of the advisory committee elected by tribal representatives from different regions. Regional meetings with Indian people are planned for late summer and early fall to discuss the proposal further. Senator Harris's interest in the matter is appreciated. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK The Oklahoma Indian Newsletter: A Historical Overview and Current Affairs 1958-03-24 1958-03-24 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 85th (1957-1959) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_41_12_0000, Box, 41, 12, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0027 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_0027_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883563 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0027.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States 10 Pages The Fourth Annual Conference of the American Indian Institute took place at the University of Oklahoma in 1960. The conference was attended by professionals and workshop leaders, but there was a lack of Indian leaders present. The Bureau of Indian Affairs discussed their objectives to improve opportunities for Indians through education and job training. A discussion on community social services highlighted the need for Indian families to utilize resources and for agencies to better understand and serve the Indian community. The importance of education and school attendance for Indian children was emphasized, along with the need for collaboration between Indian people and public school teachers. Additionally, the Johnson-O'Malley Act providing school lunches for indigent families in Indian communities was discussed. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding the Disappearance of Cleveland Taylor 1959-04-24 1959-04-24 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 86th (1959-1961) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000, Box 15, Folder 28, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0028 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_0028_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883198 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0028.pdf correspondence Native Americans Community health services--United States; Indians of North America--Claims Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma 13 Pages Leslie Taylor's brother, Cleveland Taylor, disappeared from the State Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio in 1961. Various agencies have been involved in the search for him, but no specific information has been found. Efforts to locate Taylor are ongoing, and the case has not been closed. The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the U.S. Senate are working together to try and find more information about Taylor's whereabouts. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Improving Indian Health and Sanitation: A Community Effort 1959-08-04 1959-08-04 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 86th (1959-1961) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_41_12_0000, Box, 41, 12, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0028 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_0028_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883564 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0028.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.); Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Shawnee Nation; Comanche Nation; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma 14 Pages The American Indian Institute held its second annual conference at the University of Oklahoma in 1956, with a large number of attendees representing various Indian tribes and organizations. The conference discussed health, social welfare, education, and preservation of customs. The health group recommended better health education and coordination between Indian and non-Indian communities. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK The Creek Indian Claim: A Legal Journey 1962-09-10 1962-09-10 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 87th (1961-1963) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_41_12_0000, Box, 41, 12, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0057 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_0057_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883593 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0057.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Osage Tribe, Oklahoma 1 Page The document from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Senator Harris states that there is no treaty that permits Indians in Oklahoma to hunt and fish without a State license. They have examined treaties with various tribes in Oklahoma, including the Osage Tribe, and found no such provisions. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Golden Eagle Feathers Trading Dispute at Pawnee Bill's Indian Trading Post 1962-10-24 1962-10-24 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 87th (1961-1963) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000, Box 16, Folder 1, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0001 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883209 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0001.pdf correspondence Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma 1 Page Pawnee Bill's Indian Trading Post in Pawnee, Oklahoma, wrote a letter to Senator Raymond Horn regarding Public Law 87-884, which prohibited the sale of certain eagle parts. They requested permission to sell items made from Golden Eagle feathers that were legally acquired before the law was passed. They assured the senator that they were cooperating with the Wildlife Department and intended to follow the law. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Folklife hearing at the Grand Ole Opry Fred R. Harris is shown in most of the photos 1963-01-01 1963-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 88th (1963-1965); 93rd (1973-1975); 91st (1969-1971); 92nd (1971-1973); 94th (1975-1977); 90th (1967-1969); 89th (1965-1967) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_11_0_0_0000, Box, 0, 0, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000_1130 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/Fred%20Harris%20Photograph%20Series%201963-1974-CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000_1130_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/871149 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/Fred%20Harris%20Photograph%20Series%201963-1974-CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000/CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000_1130.jpg correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Comanche Indian Tribe 1 Photograph LaDonna Harris and her grandmother Wakkie Tabbytite at the Anadarko Indian Exposition The women are in a car in a parade LaDonna is shaking hands with an unidentified man July 1965 Image Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collins Wahkinney, great-grandson of Quanah Parker, sitting on a horse in a pasture ca 1966 1963-01-01 1963-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 88th (1963-1965); 91st (1969-1971); 90th (1967-1969); 92nd (1971-1973); 89th (1965-1967); 94th (1975-1977); 93rd (1973-1975) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_11_0_0_0000, Box, 0, 0, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000_1406 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/Fred%20Harris%20Photograph%20Series%201963-1974-CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000_1406_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/871153 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/Fred%20Harris%20Photograph%20Series%201963-1974-CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000/CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000_1406.jpg correspondence 1 Photograph LaDonna Harris (foreground) with Fred R. Harris seated behind a desk There is a photo and campaign sign for Hubert H Humphrey While the foreground of the image is clear the background is blurred Image Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK LaDonna Harris and her grandmother Wakkie Tabbytite at the Anadarko Indian Exposition 1963-01-01 1963-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967); 88th (1963-1965); 90th (1967-1969); 94th (1975-1977); 93rd (1973-1975); 92nd (1971-1973); 91st (1969-1971) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_11_0_0_0000, Box, 0, 0, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000_1349 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/Fred%20Harris%20Photograph%20Series%201963-1974-CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000_1349_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/871150 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/Fred%20Harris%20Photograph%20Series%201963-1974-CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000/CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000_1349.jpg correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma 1 Photograph Land run of 1889 Image Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Fred R. Harris with Mrs. Iva Duggan of Tulsa who was the state president of classroom teachers and two unidentified men 1963-01-01 1963-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977); 90th (1967-1969); 89th (1965-1967); 91st (1969-1971); 88th (1963-1965); 92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_11_0_0_0000, Box, 0, 0, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000_1432 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/Fred%20Harris%20Photograph%20Series%201963-1974-CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000_1432_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/871156 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/Fred%20Harris%20Photograph%20Series%201963-1974-CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000/CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000_1432.jpg correspondence 1 Photograph Fred R. and LaDonna Harris on the floor of the Democratic National Convention Image