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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_41_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Advancing Indigenous Rights: Wilma L. Victor Appointed Special Assistant to the Secretary for Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_29_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- 1974 Correspondence Regarding the Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Future of Indian Housing: A Letter from James R. Jones to the Inter-Tribal Council
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Challenges in Indian Housing Development in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation, Comanche Nation, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Indian Housing Program Operations
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Education, Health
- Names:
- Quapaw Nation, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Title: Minority-Owned Contractors and 8(a) Certification Challenges in Engineering Industry
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Concerns of Charles E. Black: Housing and Veterans Preference
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.)
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Enhancing Housing Opportunities for Native Americans: A Report from the Farmers Home Administration
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- Abourezk, James G., 1931-2023
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Nation, Creek Nation, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Improving Indian Housing: Testimony from the Housing Assistance Council Inc. Executive Director,
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- National Tribal Chairmen's Association Convention: Indian Self-Determination on Tribal Terms
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- Cavanaugh, Gordon
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["The document is from Mrs. Jeri Thorn Lloyd to Charles L. Ward, requesting to be appointed to a committee to help American Indians. She highlights her Cherokee heritage and her desire to contribute to the Indian cause through education and healthcare. Mrs. Lloyd also mentions her connection to the Speaker of the House and requests Ward to mention her request to him."]](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_41_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Personnel%20-%20Washington,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_41_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Advancing Indigenous Rights: Wilma L. Victor Appointed Special Assistant to the Secretary for Indian Affairs")
![["The Chairman of the United States Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs is requesting tribal leaders to review and respond to proposed legislation regarding the Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act. The proposed amendment to the Johnson-O'Malley Act of 1934 includes limitations on funds, direct contracting with the Secretary of the Interior, establishment of local Indian parental committees, and an increase in funds for education support for Indian children. The legislation must be responded to by March 25, 1974."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_29_29_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20Legislation,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201977%20Nov.,%201973-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_29_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1974 Correspondence Regarding the Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act")
![["The document is a letter from James R. Jones, a member of Congress, responding to a letter from Dr. B. Frank Belvin regarding Indian housing. Jones explains the current funding and plans for Indian housing, as well as steps being taken to improve coordination between agencies involved in providing housing assistance. Jones assures Belvin of his support and willingness to help with Indian housing development. Jones also mentions that he has forwarded the letter to other members of the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation for their information."]](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_2_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Future of Indian Housing: A Letter from James R. Jones to the Inter-Tribal Council")
![["Ms. Ann O'Loughlin wrote to Senator Dewey Bartlett requesting assistance in getting a house built by the Seminole Indian Housing Authority. Senator Bartlett responded, stating that there are 463 applications ahead of hers and it is uncertain when she might receive a house. Another letter from Bob Cannon, Chairman of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, discussed the challenges with finding an Indian Housing Authority to build homes in the area. The Comanche Housing Authority was identified as the most likely to complete the project, while other authorities were facing issues such as misappropriation of funds. HUD's role was to make houses available, and they were working with the Comanches to move the project forward."]](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_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Challenges in Indian Housing Development in Oklahoma")
![["Barbara Lunsford wrote a letter to Senator Dewey Bartlett expressing concerns about the Indian Housing Program for the Quapaw Tribe. Senator Bartlett responded by contacting the Cherokee Housing Authority Director to address Lunsford's concerns and clarify the rules and regulations of the program. Lunsford had raised questions about the fairness and consistency of the program, and sought assistance in getting answers and resolving issues."]](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_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Indian Housing Program Operations")
![["The document includes a series of letters regarding minority-owned contractors and their certification for government contracting opportunities. The documents discuss specific firms such as McCaleb-Husbaum-Thomas and Benito Sinclair and their efforts to obtain certification for engineering studies. The documents also address the importance of the 8(a) Program for minority consulting engineers and the need for cooperation from regional SBA offices."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Minority-Owned Contractors and 8(a) Certification Challenges in Engineering Industry")
![["Mr. Charles E. Black wrote a letter to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett regarding his concerns about discrimination at the Chilocco Indian School, where he is employed. He expressed frustration about rent increases, lack of maintenance, and security issues at the school. He also raised concerns about President Carter's Civil Service reform legislation potentially impacting veterans' preference in federal employment. Senator Bartlett acknowledged Mr. Black's concerns and promised to investigate the housing situation at Chilocco and consider his views on veterans' benefits in his analysis of the legislation."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns of Charles E. Black: Housing and Veterans Preference")
![["Joseph R. Hanson, Deputy Administrator of Operations for the Farmers Home Administration, discussed the agency's efforts to improve services for Native Americans, including loan and grant programs specifically for Indians. The agency took actions to strengthen outreach programs, improve communication, and provide training for staff to better serve Indian populations. Examples were given of loans made to tribes and individual Indians for housing and water system projects. Overall, there has been significant growth in benefits received by Indians from FmHA programs in recent years."]](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_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Enhancing Housing Opportunities for Native Americans: A Report from the Farmers Home Administration")
![["Gordon Cavanaugh, the Executive Director of the Housing Assistance Council, testified before the Senate Subcommittee on Indian Affairs in 1975 about the housing needs of rural poor people, with a focus on Indian housing problems. He discussed the complexities of the Indian housing delivery system and highlighted the inadequacy of federal housing programs in meeting the needs of the Indian population. Cavanaugh commended the Subcommittee for addressing these issues and offered recommendations for improving the quality of housing for Indians."]](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_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Improving Indian Housing: Testimony from the Housing Assistance Council Inc. Executive Director,")
![["The National Tribal Chairmen's Association is holding its Fourth Annual Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with the theme of \"Indian Self-Determination Indian Plank On Tribal Terms\". The convention aims to address key issues in Indian programs and develop an Indian plank to present to the Democratic and Republican parties. Travel funds are being negotiated with Federal agencies for eligible tribes. Further details on the convention arrangements will be provided."]](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_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0004_thumbnail.jpg "National Tribal Chairmen's Association Convention: Indian Self-Determination on Tribal Terms")