Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK LaDonna Harris Elected President of New Indian Opportunity Organization in Oklahoma 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969); 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_0080 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_0080_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884895 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_0080.pdf correspondence Democratic Party U.S.; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Navajo Indians; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Miami Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma 1 Page LaDonna Harris has been elected as the president of Americans for Indian Opportunity, a new organization advocating for local, Indian-led programs. The organization aims to support self-determination for Indians and address past neglect of Indian issues. Other officers elected include Peterson Zah, Scott Momaday, and J. D. Williams. The organization's board includes several Oklahomans, showing a strong representation from the state. Text