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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Jones responds to Whalen's letter, supports extending GI benefits.
- Date:
- 1974-06-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Disabled veteran seeks VA job on college campuses, aided by Congressman.
- Date:
- 1974-06-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_7_59_5_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- 1974 Notification to Members of Congress Regarding the Drug Abuse Education Act and Associated Grant Awards
- Date:
- 1974-06-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_7_59_5_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- National Science Foundation Grants and Contracts Awarded in June 1974
- Date:
- 1974-06-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman acknowledges request to support bill extending veterans' benefits.
- Date:
- 1974-06-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Equality and Opportunity: A Concerned Citizen's Letter to Senator Bartlett
- Date:
- 1974-06-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education, Health, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_7_59_5_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- 1974 Notification to Congress: Federal Funding for College Library Resources Program
- Date:
- 1974-06-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- EPIC: Empowering Indian Education Through Professional Training
- Date:
- 1974-06-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Creek Nation, Seminole Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_15_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Testimony on S. 1017: Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act of 1973 in Washington State
- Date:
- 1974-06-30
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_8_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Challenges and Solutions in Indian Housing Delivery: Senator Dewey F. Bartlett's Statement
- Date:
- 1974-06-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The document is from James R. Jones, a member of Congress, responding to a letter from Mr. Tim Whalen regarding the extension of GI educational benefits. Jones mentions bills that have been passed in the House and Senate to improve and extend these benefits. He assures Whalen of his support for prompt action on this matter. Whalen, a married veteran, expresses his gratitude for the education benefits he receives but also highlights the financial challenges he faces. He encourages Jones to vote for the bill to increase GI benefits for Vietnam era veterans."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0036_thumbnail.jpg "Jones responds to Whalen's letter, supports extending GI benefits.")
![["Mr. W. H. Franklin contacted Congressman James R. Jones expressing interest in a position with the Veterans' Administration to work with veterans on college campuses. Congressman Jones has contacted the V.A. on Mr. Franklin's behalf and hopes to have further information soon. Mr. Franklin, a teacher in the Tulsa School system, is a 60% disabled veteran with a bachelors and masters degree. He is interested in applying for a job as a V.A. representative on college campuses. Congressman Jones looks forward to meeting with Mr. Franklin in the near future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0038_thumbnail.jpg "Disabled veteran seeks VA job on college campuses, aided by Congressman.")
![["The U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare has approved 338 grants totaling $2,731,007 under the Drug Abuse Prevention and Early Intervention Program. The purpose of the program is to provide trained leadership to local education agencies to address drug abuse problems. Teams of educational personnel will receive short-term training in drug abuse related issues. The training will focus on understanding drug use among students, communication skills, leadership skills, and alternatives to drugs. The grants cover incidental costs of training and support for implementing drug abuse programs in schools. The program will primarily focus on grades 9-12 in the first year. Information on the program can be obtained from the Division of Drug Education, Nutrition, and Health Programs."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection%2FAdministrative,%201970-1978-CAC_CC_003_7_0000_0000_0000%2FCAC_CC_003_7_59_5_0000-Administrative,%20Federal%20Grants,%20Oklahoma,%201974%20-%201975%2Fthumbnails%2FCAC_CC_003_7_59_5_0025_thumbnail.jpg "1974 Notification to Members of Congress Regarding the Drug Abuse Education Act and Associated Grant Awards")
![["The text lists grants and contracts awarded by the National Science Foundation on June 27, 1974, including information on the recipient organizations, project titles, durations, and amounts awarded. It also provides contact information for additional information."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection%2FAdministrative,%201970-1978-CAC_CC_003_7_0000_0000_0000%2FCAC_CC_003_7_59_5_0000-Administrative,%20Federal%20Grants,%20Oklahoma,%201974%20-%201975%2Fthumbnails%2FCAC_CC_003_7_59_5_0024_thumbnail.jpg "National Science Foundation Grants and Contracts Awarded in June 1974")
![["The document acknowledges receipt of a request to support S. 2784, a bill to extend and improve veterans' benefits. The Congressman assures that he will consider the recommendations when the compromise bill is returned for a vote. The document emphasizes the importance of prompt action on extending GI benefits and requests immediate support for the bill."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman acknowledges request to support bill extending veterans' benefits.")
![["The document is from a concerned individual expressing their belief that Indian students are receiving special treatment in education and housing. They question the $2.30 minimum wage paid to Indian students in a vocational technical program and the provision of free housing, food stamps, and healthcare. The writer believes in equal opportunities for all citizens and requests that Indians be treated the same as other taxpaying Americans. The response from Senator Dewey F. Bartlett explains that any special treatment for Indians is due to historical and legal obligations of the Federal government."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Equality and Opportunity: A Concerned Citizen's Letter to Senator Bartlett")
![["The U.S. Office of Education has approved 2,377 Basic Grants totaling $9,960,200 under the Title II-A program of the Higher Education Act of 1965. The grants are for accredited institutions of higher education and other library agencies to acquire library materials. The maximum funding level per applicant is $4,235. The grants have been issued to institutions in various states, including Oklahoma. Award documents will be sent out soon, and further information can be obtained from the Division of Library Programs."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection%2FAdministrative,%201970-1978-CAC_CC_003_7_0000_0000_0000%2FCAC_CC_003_7_59_5_0000-Administrative,%20Federal%20Grants,%20Oklahoma,%201974%20-%201975%2Fthumbnails%2FCAC_CC_003_7_59_5_0023_thumbnail.jpg "1974 Notification to Congress: Federal Funding for College Library Resources Program")
![["Education Professionals for Indian Children (EPIC) was started at Northeastern in 1973 to improve educational services for Indian students. The program offers three separate programs for Indian students interested in careers in Indian education: Pre-Intern Teaching Program, Indian Intern Teacher Training Program, and Counselor-Administrator Graduate Program. The programs provide academic, seminar, and field training experiences. EPIC is sponsored by the Cherokee Tribe and NEOSU and has had 138 students complete the Intern Teaching program, with 94% finding employment in Indian education. Participants receive stipends to cover transportation expenses."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0012_thumbnail.jpg "EPIC: Empowering Indian Education Through Professional Training")
![["Emmett S. Oliver, Supervisor of Indian Education in Washington State, testified before a committee on the Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act of 1973. He highlighted the Johnson-O'Malley Program in the state, which serves 5,900 Indian students in 42 public schools. Oliver emphasized the need for expanding educational services for Indian children and discussed the formation and purpose of regional consortia to represent Indian viewpoints and address educational needs. He also mentioned additional JOM educational activities outside of public schools that should be considered part 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_15_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_15_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Testimony on S. 1017: Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act of 1973 in Washington State")
![["Senator Dewey F. Bartlett conducted hearings to address problems with the Indian housing delivery system, including lack of commitment from HUD, staffing issues, and lack of coordination between agencies. Housing Authorities expressed concern about the program moving regions and the need for specific guidelines and audits. Further hearings are planned to address these issues and potentially inform future legislation for a comprehensive Indian Housing Act."]](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_8_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_8_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Challenges and Solutions in Indian Housing Delivery: Senator Dewey F. Bartlett's Statement")