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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_24_0043
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- 1974 House of Representatives Report on Veterans' Education and Rehabilitation Amendments
- Date:
- 1966-03-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Community health services--United States, Education, Higher--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_25_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Water Resource Development in Oklahoma between Honorable Ed Edmondson and James R. Jones
- Date:
- 1972-05-08
- Creator:
- Edmondson, Edmond Augustus, 1919-1990
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Race discrimination, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_25_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Congressman Ed Edmondson Expressing Gratitude for Sympathy
- Date:
- 1972-06-29
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States, Armed Forces--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- 1973 Letter to the Honorable James R. Jones on Environmental Concerns
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_37_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Government Spending and Fiscal Conservatism between Robert M. Kinney and Congressman James R. Jones
- Date:
- 1977-03-04
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Energy policy--United States, Business--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Cherokee Nation Chief requests help for hospital funding, uncertain response.
- Date:
- 1977-03-18
- Creator:
- Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Tonkawa Tribe of Nation of Oklahoma, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Nation, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Ponca Tribe of Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_23_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman's Response to Proposed Amtrak Funding Cuts and His Intention to Support Increased Funding
- Date:
- 1979-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_24_002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Title: Intertribal Meeting with Chief Sylvester Tinker: A Catholic Connection
- Date:
- 1979-01-01
- Creator:
- Tinker, Sylvester, 1903-1991
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_24_005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to H.R. 5592: Protecting Osage Tribal Mineral Rights and Land
- Date:
- 1979-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_24_003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Closing the Gap: Legislation to Assist Elderly and Handicapped in Federal Housing Programs
- Date:
- 1979-04-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
![["The document is a report from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs regarding a bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase rates of vocational rehabilitation, educational assistance, and special training allowances for eligible veterans and other persons. The bill aims to make improvements in educational assistance programs and has been recommended to pass by unanimous voice vote without amendment. The report highlights the history of increases in rates of allowances and other liberalizations in the \"GI Bill\" program since its enactment in 1966."]](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_24_0043_thumbnail.jpg "1974 House of Representatives Report on Veterans' Education and Rehabilitation Amendments")
![["Representative Ed Edmondson wrote a letter to James R. Jones thanking him for his support of water resource development in Oklahoma and sharing concern for flood control projects. Edmondson also issued a plea for funding for several important water resource projects in Oklahoma, emphasizing the need for additional funds to get construction underway. He also warned against proposed regulations that could impact future projects and urged the Subcommittee to support revisions. Additionally, Edmondson called for approval of funds for various projects, including Candy Lake, Kaw Lake, Shidler Reservoir, Central Oklahoma Navigation Project, Arcadia Reservoir, and Seward water supply reservoir. He thanked the Subcommittee for their dedication to water resource development and pledged Oklahoma's support for the 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_25_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Water Resource Development in Oklahoma between Honorable Ed Edmondson and James R. Jones")
![["The document from Ed Edmondson expresses gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. James R. Jones for their sympathy and support during a time of loss."]](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_25_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Congressman Ed Edmondson Expressing Gratitude for Sympathy")
![["The document is addressed to the Honorable James R. Jones and discusses the importance of urban conservation, air pollution control, and water pollution prevention. It urges for actions such as cleaning up residential areas, promoting parks and open spaces, requiring filters on smokestacks, and using biodegradable soaps to protect the environment. It asks for the representative's consideration on these 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_0029_thumbnail.jpg "1973 Letter to the Honorable James R. Jones on Environmental Concerns")
![["James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, responds to a letter regarding his stand on government spending, stating that he is a fiscal conservative and has voted against measures that would increase the budget and allow for a tax rebate program. The document also questions Jones' voting record on government spending and suggests that Congress should introduce a bill to reduce salaries to show they are against pay raises."]](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_37_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Government Spending and Fiscal Conservatism between Robert M. Kinney and Congressman James R. Jones")
![["The document is from Ross Swimmer, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, to Congressmen Risenhoover and Jones requesting their help in discussing the need for a replacement hospital in Tahlequah in closed hearings of the House on Indian Health Service appropriations. Swimmer mentions that planning money for the facility was deleted from the budget and asks for assistance in getting it included. He also mentions the possibility of funding through new local Public Works funding. Congressman Jones responds expressing his awareness of the need for modern medical facilities and willingness to cooperate with initiatives in the area. Congressman Risenhoover' s office is uncertain about having Mr. Swimmer testify."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0000-Appropriations%20-%20Interior%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Care,%201977/thumbnails/Thumbnails/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Cherokee Nation Chief requests help for hospital funding, uncertain response.")
![["The document discusses the author's response to proposals to cut back Amtrak funding. The author initially had concerns about federal subsidies to Amtrak but now supports restoring $40 million in funding due to improved utilization. The author is monitoring House Committees and intends to support the Appropriations Committee in adding the funding."]](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_23_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman's Response to Proposed Amtrak Funding Cuts and His Intention to Support Increased Funding")
![["Constituent wrote Jones about helping Chief Sylvester Tinker of the Osage Tribe get an appointment with Interior Undersecretary Joseph at Jerry's request. Chief Tinker thanked them for setting up the meeting, which primarily focused on intertribal problems related to conflicts of interest. Chief Tinker, who is Catholic, was impressed by a picture of JRJ with the Pope and said he would send a picture of himself with the Pope to JRJ to put up next to theirs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_24_0000%20-%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20-%20Osage%20Tribe,%201980--JONES/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_24_002_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Intertribal Meeting with Chief Sylvester Tinker: A Catholic Connection")
![["The Osage Tribal Council is opposed to Bill H.R. 5592, which aims to establish the Tallgrass Carl Albert Prairie National Reserve, as it would take away valuable grazing land and mineral rights owned by the tribe. They argue that the land was purchased by the Osage Nation in fee simple title and should not be subject to the discretionary powers of the Secretary of the Interior. The tribe is requesting the opportunity to be heard in opposition to the bill and is asking for support from United States Senators and Congressmen to defeat it."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_24_0000%20-%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20-%20Osage%20Tribe,%201980--JONES/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_24_005_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to H.R. 5592: Protecting Osage Tribal Mineral Rights and Land")
![["Senator Pell introduced a bill to provide additional housing subsidies for elderly and handicapped individuals who are paying more than 50% of their income for rent. Senator Bellmon also introduced a bill to authorize the acquisition of mineral rights from the Osage Tribe for specific projects. Both bills aim to address Carl Albert gaps in the current housing assistance programs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_24_0000%20-%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20-%20Osage%20Tribe,%201980--JONES/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_24_003_thumbnail.jpg "Closing the Gap: Legislation to Assist Elderly and Handicapped in Federal Housing Programs")
