Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Revitalizing Eastern Oklahoma: A Three-Phase Development Project 1967-07-18 1967-07-18 Harris, LaDonna http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_63_39_0000, Box, 63, 39, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_63_39_0008 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_63_39_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Chief,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_39_0008_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/870382 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_63_39_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Chief,%201967/CAC_CC_001_4_63_39_0008.pdf correspondence Education--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Land use--Planning Cherokee Nation 7 Pages The document outlines a development project for Eastern Oklahoma, focusing on addressing high unemployment rates, lack of education, underutilized resources, and lack of leadership. The project includes three phases: an Experimental Employment Program to provide jobs and training, a Human Resources Development Program to improve education and training opportunities, and a New Employment Opportunities Program focusing on developing fish farming and activated carbon industries. The goal is to improve the economy and provide job opportunities for the people in the area. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Invitation Decline to Sequoyah Circle's First Annual All Indian Exposition and Banquet 1967-09-09 1967-09-09 Harris, LaDonna 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_0052 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_0052_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/885079 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_0052.pdf correspondence Education--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Hopi Nation; Cherokee Nation 2 Pages LaDonna Harris expresses regret that she cannot attend the Sequoyah Circle event honoring American Indian traditions and heritage on October 22, 1967, due to prior commitments. However, she offers to assist in any way she can and extends kind regards. In a separate letter, Harvey R. Wells invites Mrs. La Donna Harris to attend the First Annual All Indian Exposition and Banquet at the California Institution for Men, as part of the efforts of the Sequoyah Circle to preserve American Indian culture. Wells hopes for a convergence of Indian leaders at the event and requests her presence. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK La Donna Harris: A Senate Wife Championing the American Indian Cause 1970-05-24 1970-05-24 Harris, LaDonna http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 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_0081 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_0081_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884896 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_0081.pdf correspondence Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Agricultural laws and legislation Comanche Nation; Cherokee Nation 5 Pages La Donna Harris, the wife of Senator Fred R. Harris, is actively involved in advocating for American Indians through her organization Americans for Indian Opportunity. Despite her efforts, there has been a lack of response from the government, leading to frustration and a decision to step down from the National Council on Indian Opportunity. Harris is determined to push for action and change, even if it means being more assertive towards the administration. Text