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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Challenges in the Delivery of Mutual Help Housing for the Osage Tribe
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- Abourezk, James G., 1931-2023
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Senator Abourezk Visits Pueblos to Discuss Housing Legislation
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Shawnee Nation, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Report on Indian Housing Deficiencies and Solutions: A Call for Attention and Action
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Nation, Modoc Nation, Quapaw Nation, Cayuga Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_29_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- 1974 Correspondence Regarding the Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Future of Indian Housing: A Letter from James R. Jones to the Inter-Tribal Council
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Challenges in Indian Housing Development in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation, Comanche Nation, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Indian Housing Program Operations
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Education, Health
- Names:
- Quapaw Nation, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Title: Minority-Owned Contractors and 8(a) Certification Challenges in Engineering Industry
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Concerns of Charles E. Black: Housing and Veterans Preference
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.)
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Enhancing Housing Opportunities for Native Americans: A Report from the Farmers Home Administration
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- Abourezk, James G., 1931-2023
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Nation, Creek Nation, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["The document discusses the delays in the delivery of mutual help housing units to local authorities, with the process taking significantly longer than it did in the past. The author suggests creating a division of Indian housing within H.U.D. to streamline procedures and improve coordination between agencies. Additionally, there is a proposal to realign the organizational structure to improve the housing program delivery system and expedite action on individual programs. The document also highlights the need to review and streamline procedural steps to speed up the construction process."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Challenges in the Delivery of Mutual Help Housing for the Osage Tribe")
![["Senator James Abourezk visited 11 pueblos in New Mexico to gather information on housing needs and legislation. He proposed creating a new national Indian housing authority to streamline the process of obtaining housing grants. Abourezk also discussed the incidents at Pine Ridge, but avoided getting involved in water rights issues. Other speakers at a housing hearing highlighted the challenges and delays in the Indian housing program, including red tape and bureaucracy. Senator Dewey Bartlett called the hearing successful but acknowledged that there was more to learn and improve."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Abourezk Visits Pueblos to Discuss Housing Legislation")
![["The Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. is representing eight tribes in Oklahoma and is concerned about the state of Indian Housing Programs. They believe there are many deficiencies in the current housing projects and emphasize the need for continued improvement and maintenance. They suggest that more attention to planning, completion, detail, and the needs of Indian families is necessary to solve the housing problem. They also propose that a specific government entity be responsible for administering Indian Housing Programs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Report on Indian Housing Deficiencies and Solutions: A Call for Attention and Action")
![["The Chairman of the United States Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs is requesting tribal leaders to review and respond to proposed legislation regarding the Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act. The proposed amendment to the Johnson-O'Malley Act of 1934 includes limitations on funds, direct contracting with the Secretary of the Interior, establishment of local Indian parental committees, and an increase in funds for education support for Indian children. The legislation must be responded to by March 25, 1974."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_29_29_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20Legislation,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201977%20Nov.,%201973-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_29_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1974 Correspondence Regarding the Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act")
![["The document is a letter from James R. Jones, a member of Congress, responding to a letter from Dr. B. Frank Belvin regarding Indian housing. Jones explains the current funding and plans for Indian housing, as well as steps being taken to improve coordination between agencies involved in providing housing assistance. Jones assures Belvin of his support and willingness to help with Indian housing development. Jones also mentions that he has forwarded the letter to other members of the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation for their information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Future of Indian Housing: A Letter from James R. Jones to the Inter-Tribal Council")
![["Ms. Ann O'Loughlin wrote to Senator Dewey Bartlett requesting assistance in getting a house built by the Seminole Indian Housing Authority. Senator Bartlett responded, stating that there are 463 applications ahead of hers and it is uncertain when she might receive a house. Another letter from Bob Cannon, Chairman of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, discussed the challenges with finding an Indian Housing Authority to build homes in the area. The Comanche Housing Authority was identified as the most likely to complete the project, while other authorities were facing issues such as misappropriation of funds. HUD's role was to make houses available, and they were working with the Comanches to move the project forward."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Challenges in Indian Housing Development in Oklahoma")
![["Barbara Lunsford wrote a letter to Senator Dewey Bartlett expressing concerns about the Indian Housing Program for the Quapaw Tribe. Senator Bartlett responded by contacting the Cherokee Housing Authority Director to address Lunsford's concerns and clarify the rules and regulations of the program. Lunsford had raised questions about the fairness and consistency of the program, and sought assistance in getting answers and resolving issues."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Indian Housing Program Operations")
![["The document includes a series of letters regarding minority-owned contractors and their certification for government contracting opportunities. The documents discuss specific firms such as McCaleb-Husbaum-Thomas and Benito Sinclair and their efforts to obtain certification for engineering studies. The documents also address the importance of the 8(a) Program for minority consulting engineers and the need for cooperation from regional SBA offices."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Minority-Owned Contractors and 8(a) Certification Challenges in Engineering Industry")
![["Mr. Charles E. Black wrote a letter to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett regarding his concerns about discrimination at the Chilocco Indian School, where he is employed. He expressed frustration about rent increases, lack of maintenance, and security issues at the school. He also raised concerns about President Carter's Civil Service reform legislation potentially impacting veterans' preference in federal employment. Senator Bartlett acknowledged Mr. Black's concerns and promised to investigate the housing situation at Chilocco and consider his views on veterans' benefits in his analysis of the legislation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns of Charles E. Black: Housing and Veterans Preference")
![["Joseph R. Hanson, Deputy Administrator of Operations for the Farmers Home Administration, discussed the agency's efforts to improve services for Native Americans, including loan and grant programs specifically for Indians. The agency took actions to strengthen outreach programs, improve communication, and provide training for staff to better serve Indian populations. Examples were given of loans made to tribes and individual Indians for housing and water system projects. Overall, there has been significant growth in benefits received by Indians from FmHA programs in recent years."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Enhancing Housing Opportunities for Native Americans: A Report from the Farmers Home Administration")