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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_57_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concern for Additional Personnel at Shawnee Indian Agency
- Date:
- 1970-11-22
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kickapoo Tribe of Nation, Potawatomi Tribe, Sac & Fox Nation, Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Cherokee Chief Opposes Proposed BIA Policy Change: A Detailed Examination
- Date:
- 1970-12-21
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["The Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma has established a Housing Authority to provide new homes for their people. They have obtained approval to construct 100 dwellings and are facing challenges with paperwork and lack of staff at the Shawnee Agency. They are requesting additional personnel to ensure timely completion of the housing project. Congressman Carl Albert has acknowledged their request and is willing to help."]](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_82_57_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Sac%20and%20Fox,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_57_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Concern for Additional Personnel at Shawnee Indian Agency")
![["The document discusses the opposition of the Cherokee Tribe of Oklahoma to proposed organizational and policy changes for Indian agency superintendents by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Principal Chief W.W. Keeler clarifies his position on the matter and expresses support for giving Indians the opportunity to manage their own affairs. The document also mentions Karyn, a little girl who fought for her life after sustaining kidney damage. Additionally, a letter from Congressman Carl Albert expresses gratitude for a newspaper clipping on the topic."]](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_82_55_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Reorganization,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Cherokee Chief Opposes Proposed BIA Policy Change: A Detailed Examination")