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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_37_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Amendments to 1959 Act: Protecting Choctaw Tribal Rights and Benefits
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Repeal of Choctaw Termination Act: Legislative Updates and Correspondence
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Support for Amendment to the Choctaw Termination Act
- Date:
- 1970-08-28
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Repeal of the Choctaw Termination Act
- Date:
- 1970-09-11
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015, Walker, Terry
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Investigation of Administration at the Concho School in 1969
- Date:
- 1970-09-16
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["A meeting was held to discuss the need for amendments to the Choctaw Termination Act of 1959. A list of changes was agreed upon, and legislation to amend the act and repeal it was proposed. The Bureau of Indian Affairs and Congressional offices were involved in working out the language of the legislation. A bill was introduced to complete the action for the Choctaw Tribe authorized by the Act of April 26, 1906. The bill includes provisions for selling lands and mineral rights, conveying lands to legal entities, and transferring lands for public use. Cases/Acts: Termination Act"]](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_82_37_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20Termination%20Act%20-%20Carl%20Albert%20Office%20Materials,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_37_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Amendments to 1959 Act: Protecting Choctaw Tribal Rights and Benefits")
![["The document is a letter from Michael L. Reed, a Legislative Assistant, to Governor Overton James of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma, enclosing a report on a bill to repeal the Choctaw Termination Act. The Subcommittee on Indian Affairs of the House Interior Committee approved the bill for full Committee action. Cases/Acts: Termination Act"]](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_82_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20-%20Choctaw%20Termination%20Act,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Repeal of Choctaw Termination Act: Legislative Updates and Correspondence")
![["The document is a letter from Robert J. Perry, Secretary of the Chickasaw Advisory Council, to Honorable Carl Albert, requesting support for an amendment to the 1959 Choctaw Termination Act. The proposed amendment aims to protect the interests of both the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes by making improvements such as selling Choctaw land with all oil and mineral rights and recognizing Chickasaw rights. The resolution passed by the Chickasaw Advisory Council in support of the amendment is attached to the letter. Carl Albert responds, stating that the proposed amendments have been introduced by Representatives Edmondson, Camp, and himself. Cases/Acts: Termination Act"]](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_82_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20-%20Choctaw%20Termination%20Act,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Amendment to the Choctaw Termination Act")
![["The document is a series of letters sent by Carl Albert, a congressman from Oklahoma, to various individuals and organizations informing them that Public Law 91-386 has repealed the Choctaw Termination Act. The documents state that the President approved H.R. 15866 on August 24, 1970, and express delight in being able to assist in the effort to repeal the act. Cases/Acts: Termination Act"]](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_82_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20-%20Choctaw%20Termination%20Act,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Repeal of the Choctaw Termination Act")
![["In response to a petition from employees at the Concho School in Oklahoma, the Bureau of Indian Affairs investigated the administration of the school and found no irregularities or improprieties by the Superintendent. The committee established by the Bureau found that complaints were based on misunderstandings or lack of information, and that the Superintendent had shown dedication and ingenuity in dealing with problems at the school. Congressman Page Belcher forwarded the results of the investigation to Mr. Henry Ahtone, assuring him that further investigation could be requested if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201969-1970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Investigation of Administration at the Concho School in 1969")