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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_70_45_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Invitation to 21st Annual Choctaw-Chickasaw Labor Day Meeting
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_70_47_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Investigation into Indian Education Funds for Jones Academy
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_70_47_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Proposal to Elect Principal Chiefs in Indian Tribes: Updates and Considerations
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Seminole Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_36_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Reviving Tribal Government: Draft Bills and Considerations
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_70_23_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Progress in Indian Health Services: A Report from the Public Health Service
- Date:
- 1968-01-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_70_45_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Supporting the Choctaw Tribe: A Promise from Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1968-04-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_11_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Improving Indian Health: Status Reports on Water, Sewage, and Sanitation Projects in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1968-07-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Energy
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Seminole Nation, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Indian Tribe, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States, Democratic Party (U.S.), Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_70_23_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Announcement of James A. Clark Jr. as Chief of Environmental Health in Indian Health Area
- Date:
- 1968-07-04
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Creek Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_16_10_66_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Indian Health Division Contract Awarded for Home Water Wells
- Date:
- 1968-08-20
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_70_45_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution No. 57: Indian Housing Crisis
- Date:
- 1968-09-06
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["The document discusses correspondence between various individuals and organizations regarding the reprinting of the Dictionary of the Choctaw Language by Reverend Cyrus Byington. The Smithsonian Institution Press and Johnson Reprint Corporation have expressed interest in reprinting the dictionary, which is currently out of print. Chief Belvin of the Choctaw Nation is particularly interested in this project due to a resurgence of interest in the Choctaw language among Choctaws. Congressman Carl Albert has been involved in facilitating communication between the parties involved in hopes of getting the dictionary reprinted."]](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_70_45_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_70_45_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation to 21st Annual Choctaw-Chickasaw Labor Day Meeting")
![["Dr. Bill Carmack, Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs, has proposed that Indian tribes should be able to elect their Principal Chiefs. The Bureau has drawn up legislation for this, but some Chiefs have not yet responded. There are concerns about opposition from certain Chiefs, but overall there seems to be support for the idea. The Bureau is waiting for feedback from the Oklahoma delegation before proceeding."]](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_70_47_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Education,%201968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_70_47_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Investigation into Indian Education Funds for Jones Academy")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs is proposing that Indian tribes elect their Principal Chiefs, but some Chiefs have not responded. There is concern about opposition from some groups, but overall there seems to be support for the idea. The Bureau is waiting for feedback from the Oklahoma delegation before proceeding."]](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_70_47_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Education,%201968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_70_47_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal to Elect Principal Chiefs in Indian Tribes: Updates and Considerations")
![["The document is a series of letters between Carl Albert, a member of the House of Representatives, and various Native American leaders regarding draft bills related to reviving tribal government under the Oklahoma Welfare Act. The documents discuss the challenges of enacting such a bill and the implications of incorporating under the Oklahoma Welfare Act rather than under State law. The draft bills aim to terminate the special relationship between the tribe and the Federal Government."]](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_36_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20-%20Choctaw%20Termination%20Act%20-%20LegislationMemoranda,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_36_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Reviving Tribal Government: Draft Bills and Considerations")
![["A contract has been awarded under the Indian Sanitation Facilities Act to drill 25 water wells for the Choctaw Indian Tribe in Oklahoma. The contract has been awarded to Jess Powers Drilling Company for $7,325.00. The confirmation letter was sent to Mr. Albert on April 25, 1968."]](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_70_23_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Services,%201968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_70_23_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Progress in Indian Health Services: A Report from the Public Health Service")
![["The Housing Authority of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma sent a resolution to Honorable Carl Albert highlighting the lack of appropriations for sanitation facilities in the construction of Indian homes. The resolution explains the process of the mutual-help housing program and how the lack of funding for sanitation facilities will render the homes unusable. The resolution calls for attention to this issue and requests that copies be sent to various government officials and agencies."]](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_70_45_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_70_45_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting the Choctaw Tribe: A Promise from Carl Albert")
![["The document provides status reports on pending and completed water and sewage projects in various counties in Oklahoma, focusing on sanitation facilities for Indian communities. It also discusses the responsibility of the Division of Indian Health in providing necessary health services to individuals within the Indian Health program, including identifying alternate resources for assistance. The document highlights changes in policy in Oklahoma that have made medical services more accessible to Indian people."]](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_63_11_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health%20Service,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_11_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Improving Indian Health: Status Reports on Water, Sewage, and Sanitation Projects in Oklahoma")
![["The document is a letter from Honorable Carl Albert, a member of the House of Representatives in Oklahoma, to Overton James, the President of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes. The document expresses appreciation for a resolution calling for the restoration of funds to the Indian Health program of the Public Health Service. The resolution highlights the importance of the program in providing comprehensive health services to Native American communities and urges the Oklahoma Congressional delegation to take necessary steps to restore the funding."]](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_70_23_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Services,%201968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_70_23_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Announcement of James A. Clark Jr. as Chief of Environmental Health in Indian Health Area")
![["Congressman Carl Albert announced that both Houses of Congress passed a Second Supplemental Appropriation Bill containing $385,000 for the commutation of Choctaw treaty obligations. The President is expected to sign the bill within the next ten days, paving the way for a per capita payment in the fall. The payment will include funds from judgments in lease-district cases and unpaid balances from coal and asphalt sales, with additional funds allocated specifically for the Choctaw tribe."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Speeches%20and%20Press%20Releases,%201927-1976%20-%20CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_16_10_66_0000-News%20Releases-Indian%20Affairs.,%201968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_16_10_66_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Health Division Contract Awarded for Home Water Wells")
![["The document is from Harry J. W. Belvin, Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, to Congressman Carl Albert inviting him to attend the 21st Annual Choctaw-Chickasaw Labor Day Meeting. Belvin praises Albert for his support of the Indian people and expresses regret at not being able to attend the National Democratic Convention. He urges Albert to take care of himself and not overexert."]](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_70_45_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_70_45_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution No. 57: Indian Housing Crisis")