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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Land Transfer to Cherokee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma in 1963
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of the Chickasaw Nation Governor, 1963
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_19_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- 1963 Correspondence on Fire Damage at Eufaula Indian School and the Call for Building Replacement
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- 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_19_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Stolen Treasury Bonds: Correspondence Regarding Recovery and Replacement
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Menominee Indians, Cherokee Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Application for Public Domain Allotment Under Indian Acts of 1887 and 1891
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Official Receipt for Kiowa Indian Estate Document Copies, 1963
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence regarding Land Ownership and Patent Record Request in Comanche County, Oklahoma, 1963
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Jack Yocum Regarding the Enrollment on the Sac and Fox Indian Rolls
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Sac and Fox Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Inter-Tribal Council's Resolution for Increased Health and Sanitation Funds for Native Tribes
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- 1963 Appeal Against the Decision of the Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs Regarding the Kiowa, Comanche and Apache Tribes Constitution & Tribal Government
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- Edmondson, Edmond Augustus, 1919-1990
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
![["The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma is seeking to regain possession of certain lands at Chalaco Indian School, which they had previously sold to the United States for educational purposes. They are willing to pay $3.75 per acre for the land and want it to be set aside in trust for them. The land is currently being used for farming and grazing purposes, and the Cherokee Nation wants to lease it to Cherokee-blooded farmers. Senators Monroney and Edmondson are requesting expedited committee action on the bill."]](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_0019.pdf "Correspondence Regarding Land Transfer to Cherokee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma in 1963")
![["The text is a petition from the National Advisory Committee of the Chickasaw Nation of Indians in Oklahoma, urging the President of the United States, the Secretary of the Interior, and other officials to appoint a Governor of the Chickasaw Nation as authorized by law, rather than through a convention. The committee argues that a convention would not accurately represent all Chickasaw Indians, and that the appointment of the Governor should remain within the authority of the Federal Government for the benefit of all Chickasaw citizens."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20Chickasaw,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0022.pdf "Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of the Chickasaw Nation Governor, 1963")
![["The text contains a series of letters and resolutions regarding the damage caused by a fire at the Eufaula Indian School building. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has decided to raze the building as a safety measure due to the number of children around it. Various organizations, including the City of Eufaula, Chamber of Commerce, and Lions Club, have passed resolutions requesting the replacement and expansion of the damaged building, emphasizing the importance of the school in the education of Indian children. Senator Mike Monroney has been contacted for assistance in protecting the interests of the Creek Indian Nation and ensuring that no action is taken without a public hearing. Kenneth W. Lackey has also expressed his concerns and requested support from Senator Monroney."]](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_0003.pdf "1963 Correspondence on Fire Damage at Eufaula Indian School and the Call for Building Replacement")
![["Jack L. Rorschach, an attorney, wrote to Senator Monroney on behalf of Violet Mae Wesho Foreman, a Menominee Indian whose Treasury Bonds were stolen while she lived in Chicago. The Bureau of Indian Affairs provided instructions for replacement of the bonds, suggesting that if they were Treasury Bonds, the loss should be reported to the Treasury Department in Chicago, and if they were issued by Menominee Enterprises, Inc., the matter should be taken up with that organization. Senator Monroney's office acknowledged the letter and promised to provide information on the replacement procedure. Violet Mae Wesho Foreman had received a $3,000 bond from the Menominee tribe, which was stolen in Chicago in 1961."]](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_0014.pdf "Stolen Treasury Bonds: Correspondence Regarding Recovery and Replacement")
![["Amos A. Hopkins wrote to Senator A. S. Mike Monroney requesting information on public domain allotments for Indians under certain acts. The response outlined the steps Hopkins needed to take to apply for an allotment, including obtaining a certificate from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and filing an application with the Bureau of Land Management. The letter also provided information on the regulations governing allotments and the requirements for tribal membership. Additionally, instructions for correspondence with prisoners were included in the letter."]](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_0002.pdf "Correspondence Regarding Application for Public Domain Allotment Under Indian Acts of 1887 and 1891")
![["The text is an official receipt for a bill for collection from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The bill is for certified copies of documents pertaining to certain Kiowa Indian estates furnished to Fred R. Harris, Lawton, Oklahoma, pursuant to a request from Senator Mike Monroney. The amount due on the bill is $17.00, which was received as payment on January 6, 1963. The receipt is to be issued as an official receipt for all cash remittances and other remittances when required by applicable procedures."]](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_0003.pdf "Official Receipt for Kiowa Indian Estate Document Copies, 1963")
![["The text is a series of letters regarding the request for certified copies of documents related to land ownership in Comanche County, Oklahoma. The request is made by Harris & Newcombe, representing a client who needs the documents to make the title marketable and secure financing. They are seeking assistance from the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Senator Monroney's office to expedite the process."]](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_0005.pdf "Correspondence regarding Land Ownership and Patent Record Request in Comanche County, Oklahoma, 1963")
![["The author is writing to Jack Yocum about their concerns regarding proposed legislation pertaining to the enrollment on the Sac and Fox Indian Rolls. They argue that the rolls were closed by Congress in 1919 and should not be reopened. They believe that Indians are being deprived of their rights by tribal Indian laws enforced by bureaucrats in Washington. The author criticizes the current administration in the Indian Bureau and hopes that with a new U.S. Senator, the Indians may get representation that aligns with the taxpaying voters. They plan to visit Washington to discuss their proposed bill."]](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_0006.pdf "Letter to Jack Yocum Regarding the Enrollment on the Sac and Fox Indian Rolls")
![["The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes is requesting increased appropriations for the Division of Indian Health and construction of sanitation facilities in order to address the adverse health conditions of American Indians and Alaska Natives. They are urging Congress to support the Division of Indian Health's fiscal year 1964 request and appropriate funds for sanitation facilities construction projects. The resolution outlines the importance of these funds in improving the health status of Indigenous populations."]](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_0011.pdf "Correspondence Regarding the Inter-Tribal Council's Resolution for Increased Health and Sanitation Funds for Native Tribes")
![["The text is a letter from Ed Edmondson, a member of the House of Representatives, to Senator Mike Monroney regarding an appeal from the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Tribes concerning the decision of the Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs. The tribes are appealing the decision to abolish their Constitution and By-Laws, arguing that it was not a legal document and that the Bureau of Indian Affairs does not have the authority to dissolve their government. They are requesting that all tribal expenditures be stopped until their tribal government is restored. The letter outlines several points challenging the Bureau's actions and emphasizes the need for immediate attention to the situation."]](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_0015.pdf "1963 Appeal Against the Decision of the Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs Regarding the Kiowa, Comanche and Apache Tribes Constitution & Tribal Government")