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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Mrs. Mross worried about cuts to veterans' pensions, Congressman Jones promised help.
- Date:
- 1973-03-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_27_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Congressman James R. Jones and Jerry Evans, President of Evans & Throop Construction Company
- Date:
- 1973-03-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Student's Letter to Congressman on Environmental Concerns and Suggestions
- Date:
- 1973-04-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Energy policy--United States, Electric power production, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Honorable James R. Jones Proposing Environmental Improvements for Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1973-04-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Environmental Protection
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Land use--Planning, Environmental Protection
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Student Letter to Congressman Addressing Environmental and Community Concerns in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1973-04-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Environmental Protection, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- 1973 Letter to Congressman Jones Regarding Air and Water Pollution Improvements
- Date:
- 1973-04-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Education--United States, Endangered species
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Congressman James R. Jones Regarding Proposed Environmental Legislation
- Date:
- 1973-04-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Environmental Protection
- Topic:
- Environmental Protection, Waste Management
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Student's Letter to Congressman Suggesting Environmental Solutions
- Date:
- 1973-04-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Waste Management
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- 1973 Letter from Student Sally Snell to Honorable James R. Jones Regarding Suggestions for Pollution Prevention
- Date:
- 1973-04-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Environmental Protection
- Topic:
- Endangered species, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Student's Letter to Congressman Regarding Ecology Education and Conservation Efforts
- Date:
- 1973-04-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Waste Management, Land use--Planning, African Americans
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["Mrs. Mary K. Mross expressed concern about Disabled Veterans' Pensions in a letter to Congressman James R. Jones. Jones assured her that the proposal to reduce disability compensation has been withdrawn and legislation has been introduced to protect veterans' payments. Mross, a widow of a disabled WWI veteran, asked for Jones' help in stopping the potential cuts to veterans' benefits. Congressman Jones promised to do what he can to help."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Mrs. Mross worried about cuts to veterans' pensions, Congressman Jones promised help.")
![["The document is a series of thank you letters exchanged between Jerry Evans, President of Evans & Throop Construction Company, Inc., and James R. Jones, a Member of Congress. Both express gratitude for their recent meeting in Washington and express a desire to connect further in the future. Evans also congratulates Jones on his early successes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_27_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Congressman James R. Jones and Jerry Evans, President of Evans & Throop Construction Company")
![["Laurie Durante writes a letter to Congressman James R. Jones expressing concern about environmental issues in their city. She suggests solutions such as screening junk yards, creating more bicycle paths and sidewalks, holding contests for the nicest homes, and promoting recycling plants. She emphasizes the importance of everyone working together to address pollution and over-population."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Student's Letter to Congressman on Environmental Concerns and Suggestions")
![["Janet Eng is a law abiding citizen who believes that Tulsa, Oklahoma needs a trash recycling plant similar to the one in Franklin, Ohio. She also suggests implementing an underground water pipe system for trash disposal and stricter laws on pollution of air and water. She asks for the Honorable James R. Jones' opinion on these ideas and how their school can help with these projects."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Honorable James R. Jones Proposing Environmental Improvements for Tulsa, Oklahoma")
![["Chris Creekmore wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones outlining several environmental and social issues that he believes should be addressed. These issues include implementing deposits on non-returnable materials, enforcing littering laws, installing filters on smoke stacks, requiring anti-pollution devices on vehicles, creating more parks and playgrounds, establishing bike and foot paths, and making lakeside parks free for public use. Creekmore expresses appreciation for the Congressman's attention to these problems."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Student Letter to Congressman Addressing Environmental and Community Concerns in Oklahoma")
![["Roger Merritt is writing to Congressman James R. Jones to express his concerns about air and water pollution. He suggests implementing filters on smokestacks, cars, and planes, as well as recycling exhaust fumes for better mileage in cars. He also recommends strengthening laws on dumping trash and sewage in bodies of water, inspecting underwater piping systems regularly, and using organic fertilizers to prevent algae growth in streams. Roger hopes that his ideas will be considered for improving environmental issues."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0006_thumbnail.jpg "1973 Letter to Congressman Jones Regarding Air and Water Pollution Improvements")
![["The document is from Roger Thompson to Honorable James R. Jones, urging him to consider legislation regarding controlled use of nonorganic fertilizers, enforcing limits for hunting and fishing, not using redwood for furniture, and having game wardens kill weaker animals for support of wildlife preserves. Thompson hopes Jones will support these programs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Congressman James R. Jones Regarding Proposed Environmental Legislation")
![["In a letter dated April 4, 1973, Leslie Curtis addresses the Honorable James R. Jones to express concerns about environmental issues. The document includes suggestions such as requiring filters on smokestacks, implementing air pollution control devices on vehicles, enforcing littering laws, and promoting trash recycling. Curtis also suggests offering ecology classes in high schools. The document emphasizes the importance of taking action to protect the environment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Student's Letter to Congressman Suggesting Environmental Solutions")
![["Sally Snell wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones discussing suggestions to prevent trash pollution, including more publicity for refuse disposal centers, fighting built-in obsolescence, using reusable containers, establishing recycling plants, imposing stricter fines for littering, screening junk yards, providing more trash cans in parks, banning private garbage burning, and using light-colored tissue and toilet paper to prevent water pollution."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0010_thumbnail.jpg "1973 Letter from Student Sally Snell to Honorable James R. Jones Regarding Suggestions for Pollution Prevention")
![["The document is from Dean Warnken, a student at Skelly Jr. High School, to the Honorable James R. Jones discussing suggestions for promoting ecology and conservation. Dean suggests implementing an ecology course in high schools, increasing recycling efforts, promoting clean-up campaigns, and taking action against builders who destroy natural landscapes. Dean hopes his suggestions will be considered and implemented."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Student's Letter to Congressman Regarding Ecology Education and Conservation Efforts")