Letter to Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding the Education and Empowerment of Native Americans, 1968-01-01 - 1968-12-31

Item — Box: 41, Folder: 16

Identifier: CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0047

Scope and Contents

Mrs. Vivianne G. Driskell, a Cherokee woman from Oklahoma living in Omaha, wrote a letter to Hon. Fred R. Harris expressing her gratitude for his efforts in advocating for American Indians. She shared her experiences living among various Indian tribes and highlighted the importance of education and training for the Indian community. Mrs. Driskell criticized the mismanagement of funds by tribal leaders and suggested that scholarships for American Indians at state-supported universities would be more beneficial than tourist attractions or ineffective programs. She also mentioned her involvement with the DAR and her advocacy for Indian scholarships at the national level.

Dates

Creation: 1968-01-01 - 1968-12-31

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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