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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Title: Issue with Missing Checks for Mable H. Sargent
- Date:
- 1965-05-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0048
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Assistance Requested for Unpaid Rent Account
- Date:
- 1965-05-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Seeking Help and Guidance: A Letter to Congressman Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1965-05-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Tax Claim: A Letter to Kye Yackeyonny from U.S. Senator Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1965-05-24
- Creator:
- Yackeyonny, Kye
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_52_36_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Extension of Choctaw Termination Act: Progress and Appreciation
- Date:
- 1965-05-26
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_52_36_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Extension of Choctaw Termination Act of 1959 Approved by President Johnson
- Date:
- 1965-05-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0044
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Discipline Concerns at Fort Sill Indian School
- Date:
- 1965-05-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1965 Correspondence Regarding Federal and State Tax Refunds for Individual Indians
- Date:
- 1965-05-27
- Creator:
- Yackeyonny, Kye
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Taxation Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Indian Communities: Vocational Training and Economic Success
- Date:
- 1965-06-04
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chippewa Nation, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Comanche Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation, Seminole Nation, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and Kye Yackeyonny Regarding Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1965-06-15
- Creator:
- Yackeyonny, Kye
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["The document is a response to a complaint from Mr. Ernest L. Upton regarding difficulties collecting delinquent rental from Mrs. Mable Sargeant. The Bureau of Indian Affairs explains that they are not responsible for debts incurred by an Indian unless authorized, and that the checks in question were not issued by them. Mrs. Sargeant only receives limited trust income and is considered competent to manage her finances. The Bureau encourages Indians to avoid incurring debts they cannot pay, and suggests that Mr. Upton work directly with Mrs. Sargeant to settle the account."]](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_0042_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Issue with Missing Checks for Mable H. Sargent")
![["Mrs. Gertrude Lefthand received a letter from Senator Fred R. Harris regarding inquiries about money received from a lawsuit for her grandchildren. The final decision regarding the money rests with the Surrogate Court of New York, and Mrs. Lefthand has the right to appear in court and provide reasons why a final decree should not be entered. Senator Harris expressed regret that he could not provide a more favorable reply at the time, but offered his assistance in the future."]](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_0048_thumbnail.jpg "Assistance Requested for Unpaid Rent Account")
![["George B. Hall writes to Congressman Carl Albert expressing his support for legislation extending the Choctaw Termination Act and praising Virgil Harrington for his outstanding work as Area Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Albert responds, thanking Hall for his support and acknowledging Harrington's dedication to serving the Indian community. Hall also writes to Albert urging him to support an amendment to the original bill, emphasizing the importance of experienced individuals like Harrington in managing tribal affairs. Albert assures Hall of his support for the legislation and commitment to advocating for the amendment."]](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_52_33_0000-Interior%20-%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Seeking Help and Guidance: A Letter to Congressman Carl Albert")
![["Kye Yackeyonny sent a letter to Fred R. Harris regarding a tax claim, and Harris has contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs for a report on the matter. Harris will write to Yackeyonny again once he receives the report."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Tax Claim: A Letter to Kye Yackeyonny from U.S. Senator Fred R. Harris")
![["The document includes correspondence between government officials regarding a bill to amend the law relating to the final disposition of the property of the Choctaw Tribe. The bill proposes to extend the Choctaw Termination Act for an additional five years. The Bureau of Indian Affairs advises a straight extension of the Act to eliminate obstacles. Congressman Ed Edmondson is asked to introduce the bill."]](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_52_36_0000-Interior%20-%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20-%20Termination%20Act,%201965/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_52_36_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Extension of Choctaw Termination Act: Progress and Appreciation")
![["Public Law 89-107, enacted by the 89th Congress on August 4, 1965, amended the law relating to the final disposition of the property of the Choctaw Tribe. The Act changed the time period from \"six years\" to \"nine years\" in various sections of the previous Act of Choctaw Indians from 1959. The legislative history includes House Report No. 437 and Senate Report No. 494, with the bill passing the House on June 7 and the Senate on July 22."]](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_52_36_0000-Interior%20-%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20-%20Termination%20Act,%201965/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_52_36_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Extension of Choctaw Termination Act of 1959 Approved by President Johnson")
![["Miss Roxie Plumlee wrote a letter to Fred R. Harris about the level of discipline at Fort Sill Indian School. Harris contacted officials at the Bureau of Indian Affairs who expressed interest in the situation and recommended that Plumlee speak with the Area Director, Leslie Towle. Harris advised Plumlee to have a conversation with Towle and share his advice with him. He also mentioned that he would like to know the outcome of the conversation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0044_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding Discipline Concerns at Fort Sill Indian School")
![["The letter is in response to a referral received from Senator Harris regarding a letter from Kye Yackeyonny and correspondence related to him. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has requested information from the Internal Revenue Service regarding the Federal income tax returns of individuals mentioned in the letters. They will update Senator Harris on any means of aid the Bureau can provide in helping individuals with their claims for tax refunds. The letter and enclosures are returned as requested."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0019_thumbnail.jpg "1965 Correspondence Regarding Federal and State Tax Refunds for Individual Indians")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs has renewed contracts with six manufacturers to provide on-the-job training for 236 American Indians in various industrial skills. The training is part of the Employment Assistance Program to help reservation Indians find jobs. The companies involved include Harry Winston, Inc., Mitchell Furniture Industries, Inc., Northern Cedarcraft Products, Inc., Sequoyah Mills, Inc., Systems Engineering Electronics, Inc., and Venride, Inc. The total contract amount is over $150,000."]](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_52_33_0000-Interior%20-%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Indian Communities: Vocational Training and Economic Success")
![["Kye Yackeyonny sent a letter to Fred R. Harris providing additional information about his claim, which has been referred to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for further review. Fred R. Harris thanked Yackeyonny for the information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and Kye Yackeyonny Regarding Indian Affairs")