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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_123_25_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Megehee Enrollment Case
- Date:
- 1954-10-16
- Creator:
- McCormick, Mary F., 1932-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Sac and Fox Nation, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_60_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Water Rights and the Cherokee Nation: Seeking Counsel and Protection
- Date:
- 1969-05-28
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000, McCormick, Mary F., 1932-
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_57_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Request for Additional Personnel for Sac and Fox Indian Housing Authority of Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1970-02-09
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000, McCormick, Mary F., 1932-
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Sac & Fox Nation, Oklahoma, Shawnee Nation, Ottawa Tribe, Kickapoo Tribe of Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_123_25_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Educational Grant Application for Mark K. Megehee
- Date:
- 1970-10-19
- Creator:
- McCormick, Mary F., 1932-
- Policy Area:
- Education, Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_123_25_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Request for Re-consideration of Enrollment Decision by Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1974-10-04
- Creator:
- McCormick, Mary F., 1932-, Schexnider, Dora S., 1939-2017
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Sac and Fox Nation, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The document is a series of correspondence regarding the Megehee enrollment case involving the Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma. The tribe is seeking to reverse a decision made by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to restore the names of two individuals to the tribal Membership Roll. The tribe is appealing the decision and seeking support from government officials, including the Speaker of the House. The correspondence shows ongoing communication and cooperation between the tribe and government officials in resolving the issue."]](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_123_25_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Sac%20and%20Fox,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_123_25_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Megehee Enrollment Case")
![["The document is discussing the ownership of water rights by American Indian tribes, specifically the Cherokees, in relation to dams on the Arkansas River. The author is seeking advice from Bill Veeter and expressing concerns about the Grand River Dam Authority's plan to purchase power facilities on the river. They are also inquiring about the Eagle River Case in Colorado and requesting further discussions with Cherokee authorities. The document emphasizes the importance of protecting tribal property rights and seeks support from government officials."]](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_60_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Water%20Rights,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_60_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Water Rights and the Cherokee Nation: Seeking Counsel and Protection")
![["The Sac & Fox Indian Housing Authority of Oklahoma has received approval to construct 100 dwellings in their jurisdictional area. They are currently facing delays in processing necessary paperwork for the construction and request additional personnel for the Shawnee Indian Agency to expedite the process. Congressman Carl Albert expresses willingness to assist in resolving the issue."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Additional Personnel for Sac and Fox Indian Housing Authority of Oklahoma")
![["The document is from Mrs. Rita McAlester Megehee of the Sac & Fox Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, requesting an Educational Grant for her son, Mark K. Megehee. She mentions difficulty confirming another son's Indian blood in the past and requests confirmation from Mr. Luke Toyebo. Mrs. Megehee expresses appreciation for Mrs. Mary McCormick's assistance and offers further help if needed."]](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_123_25_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Sac%20and%20Fox,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_123_25_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Educational Grant Application for Mark K. Megehee")
![["The Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma is requesting a reconsideration of a decision made by the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the enrollment of members. They provide evidence, including letters and official documents, to support their claim that the individual in question has both Sac and Fox and Shawnee blood, and should be included in the tribe's membership roll. The tribe argues that the recent decision deprives the individual of her Shawnee heritage and culture."]](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_123_25_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Sac%20and%20Fox,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_123_25_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Re-consideration of Enrollment Decision by Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma")