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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- 1963 Correspondence Regarding Land Allocation to Cherokee Nation
- Date:
- 1963-09-24
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Letter Regarding the Conveyance of Federally Owned Lands to the Cherokee Indian Tribe
- Date:
- 1963-09-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Letter Regarding Land Transfer to Cherokee Indians in Trust
- Date:
- 1963-09-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Cherokee Nation's Efforts to Reclaim School Lands: Correspondence from 1963
- Date:
- 1963-09-25
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- 1963 Correspondence Regarding the Consideration of H.R. 6496 for the Cherokee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1963-09-27
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Chilocco Indian School Land Bill, S. 2178
- Date:
- 1963-10-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Inter-Tribal Council Leadership and Their Letter of Appreciation to Senator Monroney
- Date:
- 1963-10-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Distribution of Cherokee Judgment Award Funds
- Date:
- 1963-11-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Memo Regarding Cherokee Claim Case and Attorney Fee Award
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- Pierce, Earl Boyd (1904-1983)
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["The text is a letter from DQA to W. W. Keeler, the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, regarding H.R. 6496, a bill for transferring 40 acres of land to the Cherokee Indians for an industrial site. DQA expresses interest in the project and assures Keeler that they are working to secure favorable action on the bill, but cannot determine a timeline at this time due to other priorities in the committee."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20G-L,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0028.pdf "1963 Correspondence Regarding Land Allocation to Cherokee Nation")
![["The text is a letter dated September 24, 1963, addressed to Honorable Henry M. Jackson from an unidentified sender. The letter discusses H.R. 6496, a bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey federally owned lands to the Cherokee Indian Tribe for industrial purposes. The sender requests prompt action by Jackson's committee on the bill."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20G-L,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0029.pdf "Letter Regarding the Conveyance of Federally Owned Lands to the Cherokee Indian Tribe")
![["The letter acknowledges receipt of a request for support of H.R. 6496, which would provide 40 acres of land for an industrial site to Cherokee Indians. The sender is working to secure favorable action on the bill, but there is a backlog of bills in the committee. They express confidence that the matter will be resolved, but cannot determine a timeline. The sender assures that they are committed to supporting the project."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20G-L,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0032.pdf "Letter Regarding Land Transfer to Cherokee Indians in Trust")
![["The Cherokee Nation is requesting Senator Monroney's assistance in passing a bill that would allow them to buy back excess school lands at Chalaco from the government. They are moving quickly to select qualified Cherokees to take over the land, with leases expiring soon. The Cherokee Nation believes this bill would be a significant and positive act by the Federal Government in their dealings with the Cherokee people. They are urging Senator Monroney to support and help pass the bill during the current session of Congress."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20M-R,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0024.pdf "Cherokee Nation's Efforts to Reclaim School Lands: Correspondence from 1963")
![["Senator A. S. Mike Monroney received a letter from Senator Henry M. Jackson regarding the consideration of H.R. 6496 by the Indian Affairs Subcommittee on October 4. The bill pertains to conveying certain Federally owned lands in trust status to the Cherokee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma. Monroney's constituents also wrote to Jackson about the bill, and their letters will be brought to the attention of Subcommittee members."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20G-L,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0036.pdf "1963 Correspondence Regarding the Consideration of H.R. 6496 for the Cherokee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma")
![["The text consists of letters exchanged between various individuals regarding a bill relating to land at the Chalaco Indian School. Senator Henry M. Jackson expresses interest in the matter and promises to forward any information received in the future. Earl Boyd Pierce, General Counsel of the Cherokee Nation, thanks Senator A. S. Mike Monroney for his assistance with the bill and hopes for its enactment. Senator Jackson acknowledges receiving a letter from Senators Monroney and Edmondson regarding the bill and assures that their recommendations will be considered."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20C,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0020.pdf "Correspondence on Chilocco Indian School Land Bill, S. 2178")
![["The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes expressed appreciation for the Area Director assigned to the Muskogee Area Office, Virgil Harrington, for his understanding and sincere interest in the welfare of the Indian people. They pledged full support and assistance to achieve the best administration for the Tribes. They also commended the Muskogee Area Office for working with the community to raise social and economic standards. This information was forwarded to Senator Monroney for his information and files."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20G-L,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0001.pdf "Inter-Tribal Council Leadership and Their Letter of Appreciation to Senator Monroney")
![["The text includes correspondence regarding the distribution of funds from a Cherokee judgment award. The recipients of the letter are informed that remaining funds will revert back to the Tribe for use as authorized by the Principal Chief and Secretary of the Interior. The letter also mentions the possibility of funds reverting to the Tribe after a certain period of time. Additionally, there is mention of a per capita payment authorized by Public Law 87-775, and the process for heirs to claim their share of the funds. The letter also addresses concerns raised by the recipients about the distribution of funds among living enrollees and their heirs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20M-R,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0042.pdf "Correspondence Regarding Distribution of Cherokee Judgment Award Funds")
![["Senator Earl Boyd Pierce called to inform that attorneys in the Cherokee claim case have received a partial fee award of $200,000, with a formal application pending for the full fee. The attorneys are grateful for the support and assistance provided by the Senator."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20C,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0011.pdf "Memo Regarding Cherokee Claim Case and Attorney Fee Award")
