Correspondence Regarding the Proposed Research on American Indian Music at the University of Oklahoma, 1966-10-31

Item — Box: 41, Folder: 16

Identifier: CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0034

Scope and Contents

Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from the Director of the School of Music at the University of Oklahoma regarding research projects and institutes being prepared by Dr. Robert C. Smith on American Indian music. The letter informed Senator Harris of the plans and requested his advice and suggestions to help develop the proposals. The projects aim to study and catalog a collection of recorded American Indian music to better prepare musicologists and teachers for teaching this literature in public schools and colleges. The letter emphasized the cultural importance of such projects and the need for funding.

Dates

Creation: 1966-10-31

Creator

From the Collection: Harris, Fred R., 32nd Chair of the Democratic National Committee (1969-1970); United States Senator from Oklahoma (1964-1973), 1930- (Person)

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