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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_052
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter Addressed to W.S. Senate Concerning Disparities in Indian Affairs and Healthcare Services in 1970
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris' Plea for Reinstatement of Conservation Technician Brent Moffer
- Date:
- 1970-01-08
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Environmental Protection, 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_1_197_10_008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Approval of Training Courses for Indian Truck Drivers at the American Truck Driving Academy
- Date:
- 1970-01-12
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_57_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Tribal Dispute Resolution: Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma Judgement Funds
- Date:
- 1970-02-03
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Sac & Fox Nation, Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_53_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Osage Tribal Council Meeting with US Attorney's Office - Thank You Letter to Honorable Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1970-02-09
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_36_0006
- 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: A Call for Compassion and Repeal
- Date:
- 1970-02-17
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution to Repeal the Choctaw Termination Act of 1959
- Date:
- 1970-02-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_16_14_4_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Western Union Announces Head Start Grant to Indian Nations Community Action Foundation, Inc.
- Date:
- 1970-03-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["The letter is written to a senator expressing frustration with the lack of clear communication and problems faced in obtaining dental services for adults and elderly individuals. The writer also mentions unfair treatment by the Bureau of Indian Affairs in a technical school program and requests the senator to investigate and improve the situation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_052_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Addressed to W.S. Senate Concerning Disparities in Indian Affairs and Healthcare Services in 1970")
![["The letter from Fred R. Harris to Virgil Harrington of the Bureau of Indian Affairs requests the rehiring of Brent Moffer, a Conservation Technician who was terminated due to a shortage of funds. Barbor Cox also wants Moffer to be rehired on a full-time basis and suggests contacting Harrington personally to discuss the matter. Moffer had served in the Navy and was under the impression he would be given a permanent job. The memo includes details of Moffet's termination and attempts to contact him."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Vocational%20Training,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_007_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Plea for Reinstatement of Conservation Technician Brent Moffer")
![["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")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a request for information from the American Truck Driving Academy regarding training programs offered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The Bureau stated they have no record of the Academy requesting course approval and provided information on criteria for approval. The Academy expressed disappointment in the lack of support for training Indians as diesel truck drivers and requested assistance from Senator Harris in providing training for Indian individuals to enter the transportation industry. Senator Harris acknowledged the concern and mentioned checking into the possibilities."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Vocational%20Training,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Approval of Training Courses for Indian Truck Drivers at the American Truck Driving Academy")
![["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")
![["The document is a series of letters between the Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma and various government officials regarding the distribution of funds appropriated to pay judgments in favor of the tribe. The tribe is requesting to be informed of any developments in the case and to be able to personally plead their case at a hearing regarding the division of funds between the two groups of Sac and Fox Indians residing in Oklahoma and Iowa. Congressman Carl Albert assures the tribe that they will be notified when a hearing date is set."]](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_57_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Sac%20and%20Fox,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_57_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Tribal Dispute Resolution: Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma Judgement Funds")
![["The Osage Tribal Council supports H. Resolution . 688, which repeals the policy of Congress to terminate the trust responsibility of the United States to American Indians and Alaska Natives. They request support from the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation, and Congressman Ed Edmondson plans to introduce a resolution on the subject with the full support of Carl Albert."]](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_53_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Osage,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_53_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Osage Tribal Council Meeting with US Attorney's Office - Thank You Letter to Honorable Carl Albert")
![["The document discusses the Choctaw Termination Act of 1959 and the implications it had on the Choctaw Tribe. The Act was initially presented as a self-rule plan but ended up affecting the rights of individual Choctaw members. Despite assurances from Bureau of Indian Affairs officials, the Act led to the termination of federal supervision over tribal assets and the appointment of the Principal Chief. The Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, Harry J. W. Belvin, requests the repeal of the Act to allow the Choctaws to continue participating in government programs and progress along with other tribes."]](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_36_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20-%20Choctaw%20Termination%20Act%20-%20LegislationMemoranda,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_36_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Repeal of the Choctaw Termination Act: A Call for Compassion and Repeal")
![["The document is a resolution passed by the Pittsburg County Choctaw Council expressing opposition to the Choctaw Termination Act of 1959, stating that it is discriminatory and unfair to individual members of the Choctaw Tribe. The resolution urges the 91st Congress to repeal the Act in its entirety and requests copies of the resolution be sent to various government officials. The resolution was passed on April 4, 1970. 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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution to Repeal the Choctaw Termination Act of 1959")
![["Congressman Carl Albert announced his plans to seek the enactment of three bills in the field of Indian affairs in the next Congress. The first bill would extend restrictions on members of the Five Civilized Tribes, the second bill would reopen the right to file claims before the Indian Claims Commission, and the third bill would promote the rehabilitation of members of the Five Civilized Tribes and other Indians of eastern Oklahoma. Albert emphasized the importance of passing the first bill before the restrictions expire in April 1956 to protect Oklahoma Indians from the sale, lease, or encumbrance of their lands. He also mentioned the need to finish outstanding claims through the Indian Claims Commission and promote rehabilitation efforts for the tribes."]](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_14_4_0000-Press%20Releases-Indian%20Affairs.,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_16_14_4_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Western Union Announces Head Start Grant to Indian Nations Community Action Foundation, Inc.")