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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_28_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Guidance Letter on Obtaining a Marriage License Copy from Congressman James R. Jones to Mrs. Joseph Carl Eshbach, Jr.
- Date:
- 1974-07-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Federal Spending and Economic Reformation between Congressman James R. Jones and Joe W. Zodrow, Jr.
- Date:
- 1975-11-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- 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_7_59_17_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Appeal to Rescind Chickasaw Nation Election Procedures and Regulations
- Date:
- 1979-06-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Concerns over Meramec Lake Maintenance: A Letter from Congressman James R. Jones
- Date:
- 1979-10-08
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Resolution Opposing State of Oklahoma's Jurisdiction Over Indian Country
- Date:
- 1980-01-09
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- 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")
![["Mrs. Joseph Carl Eshbach, Jr. of Tulsa, Oklahoma is trying to obtain a copy of her marriage license from Washington D.C. She has been advised to contact the Marriage Bureau at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and pay $1.00 for each copy. Congressman James R. Jones provided this information and offered further assistance if needed."]](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_28_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Guidance Letter on Obtaining a Marriage License Copy from Congressman James R. Jones to Mrs. Joseph Carl Eshbach, Jr.")
![["In a letter to Mr. Joe W. Zodrow, Representative James R. Jones expresses his agreement with Zodrow's concerns about federal spending and the impact of over-regulation on the economy. Jones mentions his involvement in the President's Regulatory Reform Commission and his commitment to supporting reforms to reduce regulatory burdens. Zodrow had previously written to Congress expressing the belief that cutting spending on the business regulatory structure could have a positive impact on the economy and tax income."]](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_36_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Federal Spending and Economic Reformation between Congressman James R. Jones and Joe W. Zodrow, Jr.")
![["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.")
![["Ray Hatton, a candidate for Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, is appealing to Secretary Cecil D. Andrus of the Department of Interior to intervene in the tribal election process. He raises concerns about the lack of transparency and democratic principles in the election procedures and regulations approved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Hatton believes that the incumbent candidate has biasedly influenced the election process Carl Albert to his advantage, and requests for the removal or reassignment of the Area Director responsible for approving the regulations."]](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_009_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Appeal to Rescind Chickasaw Nation Election Procedures and Regulations")
![["Marsha McClain wrote a letter to James R. Jones expressing concerns about the upkeep of Meramec Lake in Indian Country. Jones acknowledges the issue and mentions the lack of law enforcement involvement in Indian lands. He states that he is working on the problem with the Oklahoma Delegation and will investigate the specific situation on a trip to Pawnee County. Jones assures McClain that he will view the situation at Meramec Lake and see if there is any way to provide assistance. He thanks McClain for bringing her concerns to his attention and encourages her to contact him in the future."]](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_004_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns over Meramec Lake Maintenance: A Letter from Congressman James R. Jones")
![["Dwayne Hughes, Programs Coordinator for Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma, sent a resolution to Congressman James R. Jones opposing the State of Oklahoma's attempts to assume jurisdiction over Indian Country within the state. Congressman Jones acknowledged receipt of the resolution and assured Hughes that he would keep their concerns in mind when reviewing any recommendations from the State legislature. The resolution highlights the Tribe's opposition to ceding jurisdictional authority to the State of Oklahoma and requests support from the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation."]](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_003_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution Opposing State of Oklahoma's Jurisdiction Over Indian Country")