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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0056
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity Organization
- Date:
- 1967-04-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_14_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution of Endorsement for John Spaan by Tulsa Council of American Indians
- Date:
- 1967-04-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_14_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation for John Spaan as Executive Officer for Oklahoma City Area Office of Public Health Service's Division of Indian Health
- Date:
- 1967-04-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Campaign management--United States, Democratic Party (U.S.), Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_14_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Support for John Spaan's Executive Officer Position Application
- Date:
- 1967-04-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Government Operations and Politics
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Quapaw Nation, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Nation, Comanche Indian Tribe
- Topic:
- Speeches, addresses, etc., Older people--Medical care--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_16_8_153_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Indian Students from Arizona and Oklahoma Experience Cultural Enrichment in Washington, D.C.
- Date:
- 1967-04-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Politics and government
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_40_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Changes to Rights-of-Way Over Indian Lands Regulations
- Date:
- 1967-04-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Finance and Financial Sector
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_9_0000_9_182
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- "1967 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Transportation and Road Infrastructure Planning in Tulsa, Oklahoma"
- Date:
- 1967-04-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States, Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding First Annual National Indian Trade Fair
- Date:
- 1967-04-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_14_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Our Troops: A Letter of Appreciation for Sandy Spaan
- Date:
- 1967-04-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_14_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Support for Mr. John Spaan in Filling the Executive Officer Position
- Date:
- 1967-04-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["LaDonna Harris expresses gratitude for the kind words and support from Howard Walkingstick and declines an invitation to speak at a meeting due to scheduling conflicts and expenses. Howard Walkingstick shares information about Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity and encourages Miss Laura Dester to join the organization. He also praises the work of the organization and its director, Mrs. Iola Taylor."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20January-May,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0056_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity Organization")
![["The Tulsa Council of American Indians endorsed Mr. John Spaan for the Executive Officer position in the Public Health Service's Indian Health Division in Oklahoma City. They believe he is qualified for the position and would be dedicated to serving the Oklahoma Indian community. Congressman Carl Albert thanked them for their endorsement and assured them of his support."]](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_63_13_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-John%20Spaan%20Appointment,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_14_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution of Endorsement for John Spaan by Tulsa Council of American Indians")
![["The document is a recommendation for John Spaan for the Executive Officer position in the Oklahoma City Area Office of the Public Health Service's Division of Indian Health. It highlights Spaan's strong support from the Indian community and the importance of having someone familiar with and sympathetic to their issues in this role. The document also congratulates Nancy Galloway on her election as Co-Chairman of the Oklahoma County Central Committee."]](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_63_13_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-John%20Spaan%20Appointment,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_14_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation for John Spaan as Executive Officer for Oklahoma City Area Office of Public Health Service's Division of Indian Health")
![["A letter has been written to Representative Carl Albert recommending Mr. John Spaan for an executive officer position at the Oklahoma City PHS Office. The document highlights Mr. Spaan's qualifications, including his experience in management and engineering, as well as the support he has from various organizations and tribes. The document urges Congressman Albert to ensure that the most qualified candidate is selected for the position."]](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_63_13_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-John%20Spaan%20Appointment,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_14_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Support for John Spaan's Executive Officer Position Application")
![["Since statehood, efforts have been made to free Native Americans from government control. Over 15 million acres of land were allotted to the Five Civilized Tribes, but now less than one million acres are restricted. Only around 12,000 Indians still own restricted lands, and there is widespread agreement that legislation is needed to protect them."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Speeches%20and%20Press%20Releases,%201927-1976%20-%20CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_16_8_153_0000-News%20Releases-Indian%20Affairs.,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_16_8_153_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Students from Arizona and Oklahoma Experience Cultural Enrichment in Washington, D.C.")
![["The Department of the Interior is proposing changes to the regulations for obtaining rights-of-way over Indian lands. The main change would involve using recordable deeds instead of endorsing approval on a plat or map. The revisions would also reorganize the material in a more logical sequence, delete advisory material, and provide a more complete description of the applicable authorities. Suggestions and comments on the proposed changes should be submitted to the Bureau of Indian Affairs within thirty days."]](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_63_40_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Data,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_40_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Changes to Rights-of-Way Over Indian Lands Regulations")
![["This document is a project plan from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, dated April 7, 1967, for the Kiamichi River in Oklahoma. The plan outlines features such as unimproved, graded, and drained roads, as well as stone roads. It also includes federal and state road systems, projected extensions of streets, and the ending of routes. The document also details federal highway and state road relocations, access roads, highway relocations, and general plans. The blueprint also includes a legend and scale."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977%2FMaps,%20CAC_CC_001_9_0000_0000_0000%2FThumbnails%2FCAC_CC_001_9_0000_9_182_thumbnail.jpg "\"1967 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Transportation and Road Infrastructure Planning in Tulsa, Oklahoma\"")
![["LaDonna Harris received an invitation to speak at the First Annual National Indian Trade Fair at Salt River on May 5th, 1967. She expressed her regret that she could not attend and suggested contacting Mrs. Iola Taylor as a possible speaker. The invitation also included other events such as a pageant, a stage revue, a bar-b-q, and a two-day rodeo."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20January-May,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0039_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding First Annual National Indian Trade Fair")
![["The document is from Carl Albert, M.C. to Ms. Ann Watley thanking her for sharing a clipping of a photograph of Sandy Spaan, a young girl who has been baking cookies for soldiers in Vietnam. The document praises Sandy and her family, particularly John Spaan, and recommends him for a promotion. The document expresses pride in Sandy's efforts to support the soldiers and acknowledges her as a wonderful person."]](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_63_13_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-John%20Spaan%20Appointment,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_14_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Our Troops: A Letter of Appreciation for Sandy Spaan")
![["Mrs. Woodrow W. King wrote a letter to Congressman Carl Albert recommending Mr. John Spaan for the Executive Officer position in the Public Health Service's Indian Health Division in Oklahoma City. Congressman Albert responded, thanking Mrs. King for her endorsement and assuring her that he will continue to support the Indian Health program in the state."]](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_63_13_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-John%20Spaan%20Appointment,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_14_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Mr. John Spaan in Filling the Executive Officer Position")