Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence between Sahara Sowder and Ladonna Harris Regarding Public Assistance Statistics 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971); 90th (1967-1969) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_3_282_21_0000, Box, 282, 21, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0004 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884911 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0004.pdf correspondence Environmental Protection 1 Page The author apologizes for informality and mentions revising a paper with updated figures. They provide a contact for obtaining the latest figures and commend a Senator's speech in the newspaper. They hope to see the recipient again soon. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding Speaker Request for DAR Oklahoma City Chapter Meeting 1967-08-22 1967-08-22 Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_3_283_8_0000, Box, 283, 8, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0068 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0068_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/885095 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20June-December,%201967/CAC_CC_026_3_283_8_0068.pdf correspondence Banks and banking--United States; Environmental Protection; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Hopi Nation; Creek Nation 4 Pages LaDonna Harris regrets that she cannot commit to speaking at the Oklahoma City Chapter of the DAR at this time, but suggests contacting other capable speakers from the OIO staff. The DAR chapter expresses disappointment but remains optimistic about having LaDonna Harris speak at their meeting in June 1968. They request a photo and biography for publicity and invite Senator Harris to join for lunch as well. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Senator's Notes: Women in the War on Poverty and Vice President's Call for Understanding 1968-05-17 1968-05-17 Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969) 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_0038 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_0038_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884848 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_0038.pdf correspondence Environmental Protection; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Comanche Nation 3 Pages Senator Fred Harris led a group of women from the War on Poverty to visit Resurrection City, where they were moved by the experience. Vice President Hubert Humphrey suggested a town meeting with the campers to address their grievances. The women were urged to take action in their own cities to fight poverty. Humphrey emphasized the need for equality and acceptance of differences in American society. Senator Harris spoke about the importance of making life better for children in poverty. The conference focused on addressing poverty and racism in America. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Senator Fred R. Harris' Plea for Reinstatement of Conservation Technician Brent Moffer 1970-01-08 1970-01-08 Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_197_10_0000, Box, 197, 10, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_007 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Vocational%20Training,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884592 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Vocational%20Training,%201970/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_007.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Environmental Protection; Indians of North America--Claims 6 Pages The letter from Fred R. Harris to Virgil Harrington of the Bureau of Indian Affairs requests the rehiring of Brent Moffer, a Conservation Technician who was terminated due to a shortage of funds. Barbor Cox also wants Moffer to be rehired on a full-time basis and suggests contacting Harrington personally to discuss the matter. Moffer had served in the Navy and was under the impression he would be given a permanent job. The memo includes details of Moffet's termination and attempts to contact him. Text