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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Choctaw Chief Election Controversy: Correspondence with Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1970-10-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Response to Allegations: A Letter to Mrs. J. J. Wassall Sr.
- Date:
- 1970-10-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_46_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Guidelines for Popular Selection of Principal Chiefs
- Date:
- 1970-10-22
- Creator:
- Victor, Wilma, 1919-1987
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Chickasaw Nation
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_46_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Message Regarding Substantive Requirements in Tribal Election Procedures
- Date:
- 1970-10-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_18_34_0000_3377
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Carl Albert and Ed Edmondson at the dedications of the W. D. Mayo and Robert S. Kerr locks and dams on October 24, 1970
- Date:
- 1970-10-24
- Creator:
- O'Neill, Dev
- Topic:
- Water resources development
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_18_34_0000_3379
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Carl Albert and Ed Edmondson at the dedication of the W. D. Mayo and Robert S. Kerr locks and dams on October 24, 1970
- Date:
- 1970-10-24
- Creator:
- O'Neill, Dev
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_18_34_0000_3378
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Carl Albert, Lyndon B. Johnson, Lady Bird Johnson, Ed Edmondson, and Grayce Kerr with others at the dedications of the W. D. Mayo and Robert S. Kerr locks and dams on October 24, 1970
- Date:
- 1970-10-24
- Creator:
- O'Neill, Dev
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_18_34_0000_3380
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- George Nigh speaking at the dedication of the W. D. Mayo and Robert S. Kerr locks and dams. Also present are Robert S. Kerr, Jr., Dewey F. Bartlett, Lady Bird Johnson, Ed Edmondson, Carl Albert, Fred Harris, and Lyndon B. Johnson. October 24, 1970
- Date:
- 1970-10-24
- Creator:
- O'Neill, Dev
- Topic:
- Nineteen seventies, United States--Armed Forces, Parades
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_18_34_0000_3381
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Carl Albert, Dewey F. Bartlett, Lady Bird Johnson, David Hall, Ed Edmondson, and others at the dedication of the W. D. Mayo and Robert S. Kerr locks dams. October 24, 1970
- Date:
- 1970-10-24
- Creator:
- O'Neill, Dev
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_18_34_0000_3382
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Carl Albert and Ed Edmondson at the dedication of the W. D. Mayo and Robert S. Kerr locks and dams on October 24, 1970
- Date:
- 1970-10-24
- Creator:
- O'Neill, Dev
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["Mr. Roebuck sent a telegram to Speaker Carl Albert regarding the Choctaw tribal chief election, expressing his intention to win and offering cooperation for tribal progress. The message was received after Speaker Albert had left for Korea, but will be brought to his attention upon his return. Charles L. Ward, Administrative Assistant, thanked Roebuck for the message and conveyed best wishes."]](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_91_26_0000-Title%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Choctaw Chief Election Controversy: Correspondence with Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The document is correspondence regarding the Choctaw tribal election, specifically in response to inquiries from Mr. Tom Whistler and Mr. John D. Brown. The Bureau of Indian Affairs provided information on the election procedures, including voter registration and candidate eligibility requirements. There is mention of a court decision regarding the minimum age for candidates in the election. The Bureau of Indian Affairs utilized media and notices to inform eligible individuals about the election. Mr. Brown expressed concerns about the election restrictions, prompting further communication and consideration."]](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_91_26_0000-Title%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Allegations: A Letter to Mrs. J. J. Wassall Sr.")
![["Mrs. Ernest W. Tate requested an extension of time for registration for members of the Chickasaw Tribe to vote in the Tribal Election. Governor Overton James responded by extending the registration period until May 15, 1971. The Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Carl Albert, acknowledged Mrs. Tate's request and assured her that he would follow up on the matter. Governor James personally contacted Mrs. Tate and another individual in Ardmore to inform them of the registration extension. The correspondence reflects the importance of ensuring all eligible Chickasaws are properly notified and given the opportunity to vote in the election."]](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_91_46_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Tribal%20Elections,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_46_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Guidelines for Popular Selection of Principal Chiefs")
![["The Chickasaws and Cherokees have had a positive outcome in Indian affairs. The Choctaws are working on submitting their tribal election procedures for approval. The Creeks are concerned about their election procedures and the potential exclusion of freedmen from voting. If the elections are not held according to their procedures, the BIA may need to intervene."]](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_91_46_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Tribal%20Elections,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_46_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Message Regarding Substantive Requirements in Tribal Election Procedures")
![["Black and white photograph print of Carl Albert, Lyndon B. Johnson, Lady Bird Johnson, Ed Edmondson, and Grayce Kerr with others at the dedications of the W. D. Mayo and Robert S. Kerr locks and dams on October 24, 1970"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Photographs,%201910-1998%20-%20CAC_CC_001_18_1_0000_0000/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_18_34_0000_3377_thumbnail.jpg "Carl Albert and Ed Edmondson at the dedications of the W. D. Mayo and Robert S. Kerr locks and dams on October 24, 1970")
![["Black and white photograph print of George Nigh speaking at the dedication of the W. D. Mayo and Robert S. Kerr locks and dams. Also present are Robert S. Kerr, Jr., Dewey F. Bartlett, Lady Bird Johnson, Ed Edmondson, Carl Albert, Fred Harris, and Lyndon B. Johnson. October 24, 1970"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Photographs,%201910-1998%20-%20CAC_CC_001_18_1_0000_0000/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_18_34_0000_3379_thumbnail.jpg "Carl Albert and Ed Edmondson at the dedication of the W. D. Mayo and Robert S. Kerr locks and dams on October 24, 1970")
![["Black and white photograph print of Carl Albert and Ed Edmondson at the dedication of the W. D. Mayo and Robert S. Kerr locks and dams on October 24, 1970"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Photographs,%201910-1998%20-%20CAC_CC_001_18_1_0000_0000/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_18_34_0000_3378_thumbnail.jpg "Carl Albert, Lyndon B. Johnson, Lady Bird Johnson, Ed Edmondson, and Grayce Kerr with others at the dedications of the W. D. Mayo and Robert S. Kerr locks and dams on October 24, 1970")
![["Black and white photograph print of Carl Albert, Dewey F. Bartlett, Lady Bird Johnson, David Hall, Ed Edmondson, and others at the dedication of the W. D. Mayo and Robert S. Kerr locks dams. October 24, 1970"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Photographs,%201910-1998%20-%20CAC_CC_001_18_1_0000_0000/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_18_34_0000_3380_thumbnail.jpg "George Nigh speaking at the dedication of the W. D. Mayo and Robert S. Kerr locks and dams. Also present are Robert S. Kerr, Jr., Dewey F. Bartlett, Lady Bird Johnson, Ed Edmondson, Carl Albert, Fred Harris, and Lyndon B. Johnson. October 24, 1970")
![["Black and white photograph print of Carl Albert and Ed Edmondson at the dedication of the W. D. Mayo and Robert S. Kerr locks and dams on October 24, 1970"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Photographs,%201910-1998%20-%20CAC_CC_001_18_1_0000_0000/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_18_34_0000_3381_thumbnail.jpg "Carl Albert, Dewey F. Bartlett, Lady Bird Johnson, David Hall, Ed Edmondson, and others at the dedication of the W. D. Mayo and Robert S. Kerr locks dams. October 24, 1970")
![["Black and white photograph print of G. L. Thompson presenting several items of surplus aviation equipment to Elmer King, Ground School instructor, Southeastern State College, Durant, Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Photographs,%201910-1998%20-%20CAC_CC_001_18_1_0000_0000/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_18_34_0000_3382a_thumbnail.jpg "Carl Albert and Ed Edmondson at the dedication of the W. D. Mayo and Robert S. Kerr locks and dams on October 24, 1970")