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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Attorneys' Fees Awarded in Cherokee Nation v. United States
- Date:
- 1963-10-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Cherokee Indians
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Letter from J.D. Lewis to Governor Overton James Declining Counsel Position but Offering Support for Chickasaw Tribe Initiatives, 1963
- Date:
- 1963-10-21
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_22_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Frans Seegers to Senator Monroney Regarding Identification of an Oklahoma Family
- Date:
- 1963-10-22
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980
- Topic:
- Environmental Protection
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_22_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Seeking Financial Assistance for Deserving Student: Correspondence between Mrs. Patty C. Allen and Federal Government
- Date:
- 1963-10-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0054
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Update on Seneca Indian Tribal Claims and the Indian Claims Commission
- Date:
- 1963-10-24
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1963 Correspondence Regarding St. Labre Indian School and the Condition of the Northern Cheyenne Reservation
- Date:
- 1963-10-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_19_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Response to Allegations of Unfair Treatment at Public Health Service Indian Facilities in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1963-10-26
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Creek Indian Council's 1963 Resolution Requesting Employment Preference for American Indians
- Date:
- 1963-10-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Peyote Use Among Native American Tribes: Concerns and Controversies
- Date:
- 1963-10-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Eligibility Criteria for Public Health Service Facilities: A Case of an Indian Woman Married to a Non-Indian
- Date:
- 1963-10-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
![["The Cherokee Nation filed an application for attorneys' fees, seeking an award of $1,436,447.61, based on 10% of the final judgment amount. The attorneys had two contracts with the Cherokee Nation, one from 1948 and another from 1958, both approved by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. The contracts stipulated that the attorneys' compensation would be contingent on a recovery for the Cherokee Nation and not to exceed 10% of the amount recovered. The Commission allowed a partial fee of $200,000 in a previous order."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission-Cherokee,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Attorneys' Fees Awarded in Cherokee Nation v. United States")
![["In the letter dated October 21, 1963, J.D. Lewis declines the offer to serve as a member of the General Counsel of the Chickasaw Tribe, but offers his support in legislation affecting self-rule and restoring the capitol at Tishomingo. He expresses pride in Governor Overton James and offers to help with fundraising efforts for the restoration of the Museum. Lewis also reflects on the meaning of the word Tishomingo and urges action after waiting for a long time."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20G-L,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0033.pdf "Letter from J.D. Lewis to Governor Overton James Declining Counsel Position but Offering Support for Chickasaw Tribe Initiatives, 1963")
![["The letter is from Frans Seegers to Monroney, thanking him for his cooperation in identifying an Oklahoma family that Frans met during a visit to Washington. Frans expresses his intention to visit and eventually immigrate to the United States in the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_22_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20S-Z,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_22_0012.pdf "Letter from Frans Seegers to Senator Monroney Regarding Identification of an Oklahoma Family")
![["Mrs. Patty C. Allen wrote a letter on October 22, 1963, recommending Joe Stockton, a student at Chalaco Indian School, for any aid or scholarship that could be bestowed upon him. She described Joe as hard-working, ambitious, well-liked in his community, and well-behaved. In response, the recipient of the letter, on October 26, 1963, informed Mrs. Allen that the Federal Government does not have a program for assisting high school students financially or through scholarships, but suggested a program for college students to obtain loans at low interest rates. The recipient also advised Mrs. Allen to contact the appropriate Indian Agency for potential assistance for Joe, and offered to investigate the possibilities further if provided with more information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_22_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20S-Z,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_22_0019.pdf "Seeking Financial Assistance for Deserving Student: Correspondence between Mrs. Patty C. Allen and Federal Government")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris returned a tape recording concerning the Yuchi people to Mr. Eugene Maxie, along with a report from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The report states that the Yuchis are Creek Indians and will be entitled to share in an award granted in accordance with legislation passed by Congress. The report also suggests contacting the Muskogee Area Director for further information. Senator Harris offers further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0054_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Seneca Indian Tribal Claims and the Indian Claims Commission")
![["The document from the Bureau of Indian Affairs provides information about the St. Labre Indian School in Ashland, Montana, and the conditions on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. It discusses the programs and assistance provided to the community, including education, vocational training, healthcare, and welfare programs. There is a focus on addressing the issue of poverty and unemployment through vocational training, tribal enterprise, and efforts to attract private industry to the reservation. The document also mentions the distribution of surplus food commodities to help meet the needs of the community."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/88th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_7_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201963-1964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1963 Correspondence Regarding St. Labre Indian School and the Condition of the Northern Cheyenne Reservation")
![["Miss Shirley Davilla wrote a letter to Honorable Mike Monroney on October 26, 1963, stating that many Indians in Oklahoma do not receive benefits from the Public Health Service Indian health clinic in Anadarko and the Public Health Service Hospital in Lawton. In response, Honorable Mike Monroney wrote back on October 29, 1963, thanking Miss Davilla for her letter and stating that the Indian health facilities are operated under strict regulations, but medical care and treatment can be obtained by those who meet eligibility requirements. He offered to investigate any cases of Indians being denied medical attention to ensure they receive the benefits to which they are entitled."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_19_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20D-F,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_19_0015.pdf "Response to Allegations of Unfair Treatment at Public Health Service Indian Facilities in Oklahoma")
![["The Creek Indian Council passed a resolution requesting that the Bureau of Indian Affairs continue its policy of giving preference in employment to American Indians. They believe that there are many qualified Native Americans in need of employment and that they should not be overlooked by the government. The resolution was sent to various government officials for consideration."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20C,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0021.pdf "Creek Indian Council's 1963 Resolution Requesting Employment Preference for American Indians")
![["The first letter is a response to Ted Reynolds regarding his concern over the damaging effects of peyote use by certain Indian tribes, as mentioned in an article in the Saturday Evening Post. The sender expresses appreciation for the concern and mentions that they hope to find time to read the article. The second letter, addressed to Senator Moroney, highlights the negative impact of peyote and expresses skepticism towards the current commissioner of Indian affairs. It also mentions the lack of support for the Kennedy administration due to their handling of the issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20M-R,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0030.pdf "Correspondence on Peyote Use Among Native American Tribes: Concerns and Controversies")
![["Mrs. Owings wrote a letter stating that she was denied access to public health services due to her marriage to a non-Indian. The response from the Indian Health Area Office confirmed that she was ineligible for care at Indian Health facilities, but mentioned that under certain circumstances she may be eligible. Mrs. Owings was advised to provide further information if she believes she is eligible for care. Senator Monroney also acknowledged Mrs. Owings' letter and promised to look into the matter further."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20M-R,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0031.pdf "Eligibility Criteria for Public Health Service Facilities: A Case of an Indian Woman Married to a Non-Indian")