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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Native American Sovereignty: A Call for Government Accountability
- Date:
- 1979-07-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Addressing Jurisdictional Problems in Indian Country: A Call for Action from Oklahoma Delegation
- Date:
- 1979-09-19
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
![["The document consists of two letters addressed to United States Representative James R. Jones regarding concerns about federal funds being given to Native American tribes and their autonomy in legal matters. The writers question the justification for providing funds to tribes that have their own courts and laws, and express Carl Albert confusion about the coexistence of two sets of laws in one country. They seek clarification on the direction of the government in these matters."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0000-nterior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs-Jurisdictional%20Problems%20in%20Indian%20Country,%201979-1980/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_008_thumbnail.jpg "Native American Sovereignty: A Call for Government Accountability")
![["The document is from James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, responding to concerns raised by Roper about jurisdictional problems in \"Indian Country\" in Oklahoma. Jones acknowledges the issue and mentions that the Oklahoma Delegation is working on finding a solution. He has reached out to state officials for their input and is hopeful that action will be taken soon to address Carl Albert the problem. Jones assures Roper that the delegation is committed to finding a solution."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0000-nterior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs-Jurisdictional%20Problems%20in%20Indian%20Country,%201979-1980/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_007_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing Jurisdictional Problems in Indian Country: A Call for Action from Oklahoma Delegation")