Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding Research Assistance on Indian Education 1971-08-26 1971-08-26 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_235_14_0000, Box, 235, 14, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_018 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_018_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884636 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_018.pdf correspondence Native Americans Education; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Education--United States Cherokee Nation 9 Pages Alan R. Herrin, a doctoral student at Nova University, is conducting research on American Indian education. He has a personal connection to the Cherokee Nation and is seeking assistance from Senator Fred Harris in obtaining materials and information for his dissertation. Herrin is particularly interested in Indian students' attitudes towards science and is looking for research on Indian education to inform his work. He is hopeful that Harris can provide him with guidance and resources to further his research. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Discussion on Improving Indian Health Care Facilities in Oklahoma 1977-12-12 1977-12-12 Bellmon, Henry; Swimmer, Ross O., 1943- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 95th (1977-1979) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_32_11_0000, Box, 32, 11, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0005 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884373 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978%20(2)/CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0005.pdf correspondence Health; Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Education Cherokee Nation; Seminole Nation of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Chickasaw Nation; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Osage Nation 4 Pages The memorandum discusses the issue of blood quantum requirements for Indian Health Service facilities in Oklahoma, particularly for the Five Tribes. It mentions a proposal for new health care facilities in Tahlequah and surrounding areas, with funding options and plans to address the health care needs of the Indian communities in eastern Oklahoma. It also discusses the legal requirements for admission to Indian Health Service facilities and the need for community-based health services. The memo indicates ongoing discussions with Senator Bellmon and plans for future updates on the matter. Text