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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Addressing Allocation Concerns: Indian Community Development Block Grant Program
- Date:
- 1953-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Potawatomi Nation, Shawnee Nation, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 85th (1957-1959), 87th (1961-1963), 89th (1965-1967), 90th (1967-1969), 86th (1959-1961), 83rd (1953-1955), 84th (1955-1957), 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975), 88th (1963-1965), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Concerns and Requests Regarding Community Development Block Grants for Oklahoma Tribes
- Date:
- 1953-01-01
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Shawnee Nation, Potawatomi Nation, Creek Nation
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 88th (1963-1965), 92nd (1971-1973), 94th (1975-1977), 85th (1957-1959), 87th (1961-1963), 83rd (1953-1955), 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975), 89th (1965-1967), 86th (1959-1961), 84th (1955-1957)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Major Reorganization of Bureau of Indian Affairs Expected in Next 90 Days
- Date:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Humanities
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Petition in Support of John Crow and Wilma Victor's Work in the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 89th (1965-1967), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0047
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Indian Chief Criticizes Release of Chilocco Report; Alleges Misuse of Funds and Mistreatment of Students
- Date:
- 1969-04-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Reorganization of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Education Program in 1970
- Date:
- 1969-07-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Navajo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_37_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Eastern Oklahoma Indian Communities: OIO Rural Development Proposal
- Date:
- 1969-12-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inter-Tribal Council Resistance to Changes in the Bureau of Indian Affairs: A 1970 Resolution
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Cherokee Nation, Shawnee Tribe, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Osage Nation, Quapaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_41_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Thank You Letter from Honorable Carl Albert to Dode McIntosh
- Date:
- 1970-01-09
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0073
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- La Donna Harris: A Tireless Advocate for Native American Rights and Opportunities
- Date:
- 1970-01-26
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Housing and Community Development
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Comanche Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["The document is discussing the Indian Community Development Block Grant Program and addressing concerns raised by various tribes regarding funding allocations and administration. The Assistant Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development is responding to specific points raised by the Creek and Potawatomi Tribes, emphasizing the competitive nature of the program and the consultation process with eligible Indian applicants. The document also mentions the consideration of establishing an Indian desk in Region VI and the updating of BIA population figures for the funding formula. Overall, the letter highlights the Department's efforts to work with tribes and address their concerns in the administration of the program."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing Allocation Concerns: Indian Community Development Block Grant Program")
![["The document is a series of letters between Dewey F. Bartlett, a United States Senator from Oklahoma, and various tribal leaders in Oklahoma regarding the allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds for tribal programs. The tribal leaders express dissatisfaction with the availability of funds and request a review of the allocation process. Senator Bartlett supports their concerns and promises to share any information he receives on the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns and Requests Regarding Community Development Block Grants for Oklahoma Tribes")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs is undergoing a major reorganization that will shift power to tribal governments and focus on service rather than management. The changes, initiated by Commissioner Loui's B. Bruce, aim to give more authority to tribes and eliminate paternalistic phrases from job descriptions. The reorganization has been met with opposition from some tribal leaders and BIA officials. Representative Ed Edmondson plans to consult with Oklahoma Indian leaders to gather their input on the changes."]](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_55_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Reorganization,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Major Reorganization of Bureau of Indian Affairs Expected in Next 90 Days")
![["The document is a letter and petition in support of John O. Crow and Wilma Victor, who are Deputy Commissioner of Indian Affairs and Special Assistant to the Secretary of Interior, respectively. The document expresses support for their work and urges that they be allowed to continue their excellent work for the Indian people. It includes signatures from various individuals and tribes in Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Petition in Support of John Crow and Wilma Victor's Work in the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Dode McIntosh, a Creek Indian chief, criticized the release of a report on the Chilocco Indian School, alleging mistreatment of students. U.S. Rep. John N. Camp visited the school, expressing surprise at the report's contents. McIntosh and Camp called for accountability and better use of funds in investigating the allegations. The Five Civilized Tribes passed a resolution opposing the transfer of the school to a private operator. U.S. Commissioner of Indian Affairs Robert L. Bennett visited Oklahoma to address the situation."]](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_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0047_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Chief Criticizes Release of Chilocco Report; Alleges Misuse of Funds and Mistreatment of Students")
![["The document consists of a series of letters regarding the reorganization of the Bureau of Indian Affairs' education program. The Assistant Secretary of the Interior addresses concerns raised by Chief McIntosh and Congressman Belcher about the regionalization plan, emphasizing the need for consultation with Indian leaders before implementing any changes. The Assistant Secretary also expresses the Department's commitment to decentralization, flexibility, and local input in improving the education program."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Reorganization of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Education Program in 1970")
![["The document report outlines the evaluation of the Rural Development Program of the Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity Program. The program has shown significant accomplishments, such as a brick manufacturing plant and a feeder pig co-operative. However, there are areas of concern that need to be addressed, including the program's external relationship with the community, its relationship with OIO statewide, and internal organizational aspects related to program planning, administrative organization, and project planning. These issues will be discussed in detail in the report."]](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_91_37_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Osage%20Agency,%201971/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_37_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Eastern Oklahoma Indian Communities: OIO Rural Development Proposal")
![["The document is a resolution passed by The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma in 1970 opposing certain proposals from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that affect the Muskogee Area Office, Bureau of Indian Affairs. The resolution calls for the attention of various governmental and Congressional authorities and requests their support in preventing the implementation of the proposed changes."]](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_55_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Reorganization,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Inter-Tribal Council Resistance to Changes in the Bureau of Indian Affairs: A 1970 Resolution")
![["The document from J. Gladston Emery expresses frustration over the slow processing of payments for the Creek Indian Tribe's treaty claim by the United States Department of the Interior. Emery is concerned about the excessive delays and potential misuse of funds, urging for a prompt settlement to avoid further complications. A response from Congressman Albert's office acknowledges the letter and offers assistance in the matter."]](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_41_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Creek,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_41_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Thank You Letter from Honorable Carl Albert to Dode McIntosh")
![["LaDonna Harris, a Comanche activist and wife of Senator Fred R. Harris, has been working for over ten years to improve the living conditions and opportunities for American Indians. She founded Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity, which focuses on self-help programs for Indian youth and adults. Harris has also been involved in various committees and organizations advocating for Indian rights and empowerment. She hopes that her work will inspire similar efforts nationwide and is eager for the National Council for Indian Opportunity to become more active in addressing the issues faced by Indian communities."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0073_thumbnail.jpg "La Donna Harris: A Tireless Advocate for Native American Rights and Opportunities")
