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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_46_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Extension of Registration Deadline for Chickasaw Tribal Election
- Date:
- 1971-03-26
- Creator:
- Walker, Terry
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Seminole Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_41_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Celebrating the Appointment of Wilma L. Victor in Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-03-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_41_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- A Call for Action: Advocating for American Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-04-07
- Creator:
- Victor, Wilma, 1919-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_111_37_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Uncovering the Truth: Investigating Choctaw Tribal Finances
- Date:
- 1971-05-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_90_54_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- HUD Notification: Low-Rent Public Housing Projects in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1971-05-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Housing policy--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_90_54_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Funding Approval for Low-Rent Public Housing in Marietta
- Date:
- 1971-05-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Housing policy--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Choctaw Election Legislation: A Letter to Representative Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1971-07-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Seminole Nation, Otoe Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Shawnee Nation, Caddo Nation, Ponca Nation, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_41_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution in Support of Creating Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs in Department of the Interior
- Date:
- 1971-07-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Quapaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Choctaw Chief Election
- Date:
- 1971-07-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Choctaw Tribal Chief Election Update
- Date:
- 1971-08-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma have approved the 18-year-old vote for their upcoming elections for principal chiefs. The Seminoles, who set the precedent for this, elected their chief in 1969. The election procedures for the tribes closely parallel the state election code. Candidates must be 35 years old, a US citizen, and not convicted of a felony. The elections must be approved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The Chickasaws will vote for their governor in July. The Creeks and Choctaws have not yet established their age requirements for candidates."]](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_46_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Tribal%20Elections,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_46_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Extension of Registration Deadline for Chickasaw Tribal Election")
![["Congressman Carl Albert expresses disappointment in the Department of the Interior's decision to turn down Wilma Victor for a federal appointment, despite her outstanding qualifications and endorsements from Indian leaders. He thanks those who recommended her and expresses his best wishes. The Department of the Interior acknowledges receiving support for Wilma Victor for a position, but states that a decision has not been made yet."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Celebrating the Appointment of Wilma L. Victor in Indian Affairs")
![["The document is a series of letters addressed to various Native American tribal leaders informing them of the appointment of Wilma L. Victor as Special Assistant for Indian Affairs by Secretary of the Interior Rogers C.B. Morton. The documents express the belief that Victor is a good selection for the position and convey best wishes to the recipients."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "A Call for Action: Advocating for American Indian Affairs")
![["The document includes proposed budgets for the Chickasaw Tribal Budget for Fiscal Years 1972 and 1973, as well as concerns about the use of tribal money, specifically regarding expenses for newsletters, dictionaries, and annuities. There are also concerns raised about the decreasing amount of tribal land and questions about how to stop the loss of land."]](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_111_37_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_111_37_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Uncovering the Truth: Investigating Choctaw Tribal Finances")
![["The document discusses the approval of funding for a low-rent public housing project in Marietta, Oklahoma, by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. The project involves the construction of 40 units, with 25 designated for the elderly and 15 for non-elderly residents. The total amount approved for the project is $717,373, and the Housing Authority of the Chickasaw Nation will oversee the development. However, there are delays in finalizing the project due to potential conflicts of interest involving the former housing director and the construction contractor."]](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_90_54_0000-Housing%20and%20Urban%20Development%20-%20Indian%20Housing,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_90_54_0011_thumbnail.jpg "HUD Notification: Low-Rent Public Housing Projects in Oklahoma")
![["The Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded a Low-Rent Public Housing contract for turnkey construction to the Housing Authority of the Chickasaw Nation in Ardmore, Oklahoma. The contract is for the construction of 100 single family dwelling units with a total amount of $2,144,208. The Federal Government will pay the principal and interest of bonds issued by the local Housing Authority. Contact information for further inquiries is provided."]](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_90_54_0000-Housing%20and%20Urban%20Development%20-%20Indian%20Housing,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_90_54_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Funding Approval for Low-Rent Public Housing in Marietta")
![["The document provides the pairings for the men's division of the 1971 State Indian Softball Tournament, listing the teams, coaches, and game times. It also includes information about other upcoming American Indian sporting events and tournaments."]](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_26_0000-Title%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Choctaw Election Legislation: A Letter to Representative Carl Albert")
![["The document contains a series of letters and telegrams regarding the support and appreciation expressed by various Indian tribes in Eastern Oklahoma for the appointments of John O. Crow and Wilma Victor to positions within the Department of the Interior. The documents also mention disapproval of recent demonstrations at the Bureau of Indian Affairs headquarters and emphasize the importance of tribal support for the advancement of the American Indian people. The Speaker expresses gratitude for the support and promises to convey the messages to the appropriate parties."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution in Support of Creating Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs in Department of the Interior")
![["James G. Carney is protesting the Choctaw Election Committee's decision to exclude 18-year-old Choctaw individuals from registering and voting in the upcoming tribal election. He believes this decision violates the 26th Amendment to the US Constitution and is an attempt to manipulate the election in favor of a particular candidate. Carney is requesting immediate action from the Solicitor's Office to ensure compliance with the new voting law and threatening to take the matter to court if necessary. He also plans to involve state Representatives in addressing the injustice."]](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_26_0000-Title%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Choctaw Chief Election")
![["The document is a series of congratulatory letters exchanged between Harry J. W. Belvin, the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, and various individuals regarding his re-election. Belvin expresses gratitude for the support and offers to work together for the common good of the Choctaw people and the country. Additionally, it mentions the re-election of other chiefs in the Choctaw and Cherokee Nations."]](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_26_0000-Title%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Choctaw Tribal Chief Election Update")
