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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_5_1_1_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Congressman James R. Jones to constituents regarding the Peace Corps
- Date:
- 1973-09-25
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman James R. Jones' Interaction Regarding Presidential Scholars Program
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Foreign relations, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979), 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for Staggering Social Security Payments to Ease Congestion: A Letter to Congressman James R. Jones from Tulsa Senior Citizen Centers, 1977
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 96th (1979-1981), 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0065
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Instructions for Using Gray Line Snap-A-Way Forms by Evans Pipeline Equipment Co. in 1975
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977), 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_12_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter from James R. Jones to Bobbie Parrish Regarding Potential Kerr Foundation Contribution to Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Education, Higher--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981), 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_37_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman's Response to Taxpayer's Concerns on Federal Spending on Research Projects
- Date:
- 1977-02-08
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Education, Higher--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_12_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Request for Funding Support for the Oklahoma Inter-Collegiate Legislature
- Date:
- 1977-02-18
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Education, Higher--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_37_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Government Waste in Financing Scientific Studies: A Letter Exchange with Congressman James R. Jones
- Date:
- 1977-02-18
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_37_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Government Spending and Fiscal Conservatism between Robert M. Kinney and Congressman James R. Jones
- Date:
- 1977-03-04
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Energy policy--United States, Business--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Jones thanks Starr for update on Indian health care funding.
- Date:
- 1977-04-06
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Energy, Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
![["Letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Tulsa, OK, residents and members of his constituency, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sartain, in which Congressman Jones enclosed documents which answer the questions the Sartains have about the role and objective of the Peace Corps, as well as the scope of its operations, and the procedure and requirements for participation in the Peace Corps; letter from the Congressman in response to his Tulsa District office informing him of the Sartains' interest in 'obtaining general background information on the Peace Corps'"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_5_1_1_0000-ACTION%20-%20The%20Agency%20for%20Volunteer%20Services/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_5_1_1_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Congressman James R. Jones to constituents regarding the Peace Corps")
![["James R. Jones provides information about the Presidential Scholars program, which honors 120 students each year based on academic achievements and activities. The program does not provide monetary awards but is considered a great honor. Students are selected by the Office of Gifted and Talented and attend events in Washington, D.C. in June. Jones is looking into the possibility of nominating someone for the program and has ordered more information for a constituent interested in having her daughter nominated."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0000-District%20Office,%20P%20%5B1%20of%202%5D/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman James R. Jones' Interaction Regarding Presidential Scholars Program")
![["The director of Tulsa Senior Citizen Centers wrote to Congressman James R. Jones suggesting that Social Security checks be staggered to ease confusion and long waiting times at banks, post offices, and stores at the beginning of each month. The director believes this change would benefit both recipients and businesses."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0000-District%20Office,%20P%20%5B1%20of%202%5D/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for Staggering Social Security Payments to Ease Congestion: A Letter to Congressman James R. Jones from Tulsa Senior Citizen Centers, 1977")
![["A speed letter was sent from Evans Pipeline Equipment Co. to James R. Jones requesting a copy of the \"Shopper's Guide.\" The document was received on January 17, 1975, and a reply was sent on January 20, 1975. The document was sent with a \"Snap-A-Way\" form and instructions to retain the white copy and return the pink copy."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0000-District%20Office,%20P%20%5B1%20of%202%5D/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0065_thumbnail.jpg "Instructions for Using Gray Line Snap-A-Way Forms by Evans Pipeline Equipment Co. in 1975")
![["The document is from James R. Jones to Bobbie Parrish, informing her that he has contacted Bill Kerr about a possible contribution to the Oklahoma Intercollegiate legislature. Jones will be in touch with her once he hears back from the Kerr Foundation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_12_0000-District%20Office,%20P%20%5B1%20of%202%5D/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_12_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from James R. Jones to Bobbie Parrish Regarding Potential Kerr Foundation Contribution to Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature")
![["The document is a letter from Congressman J. Jones to Mr. Hubbard thanking him for his letter opposing frivolous research projects funded by federal money. Mr. Jones shares Mr. Hubbard's frustration at government waste and assures him that he is working to eliminate such expenditures. Mr. Hubbard had sent a newspaper article to Mr. Jones criticizing the spending of $10.5 million on research projects studying animal behavior. Senator Byrd also criticized this spending as wasteful."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_37_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman's Response to Taxpayer's Concerns on Federal Spending on Research Projects")
![["James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, met with the officers of the Oklahoma Inter-Collegiate Legislature, who are seeking funds to support their program of informing legislators about issues. Jones is asking William G. Kerr, an attorney, to check with the Kerr Foundation to see if a contribution is possible. He hopes for a quick response and possibly a meeting to discuss further support."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_12_0000-District%20Office,%20P%20%5B1%20of%202%5D/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_12_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Funding Support for the Oklahoma Inter-Collegiate Legislature")
![["The document is from a member of Congress, James R. Jones, responding to a constituent's concerns about wasteful government spending on unnecessary research projects. The constituent questions the use of taxpayer money for research projects that seem unnecessary and expensive, such as studying the time it takes to fry an egg. The newspaper article cited in the letter highlights examples of wasteful spending on scientific research projects, suggesting that government grants to colleges and professors may be influencing liberal-spending government philosophies. The document calls for greater scrutiny and auditing of the cost-benefit ratios of these research projects to ensure taxpayer money is being spent wisely."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_37_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Government Waste in Financing Scientific Studies: A Letter Exchange with Congressman James R. Jones")
![["James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, responds to a letter regarding his stand on government spending, stating that he is a fiscal conservative and has voted against measures that would increase the budget and allow for a tax rebate program. The document also questions Jones' voting record on government spending and suggests that Congress should introduce a bill to reduce salaries to show they are against pay raises."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_37_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Government Spending and Fiscal Conservatism between Robert M. Kinney and Congressman James R. Jones")
![["The document is from James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, thanking Mr. Hickory Starr for updating him on efforts to secure additional funds for PL 940437. Jones has co-signed a letter urging full funding for Title V of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act and expresses hope for success. Another letter from Hickory Starr to Dan Beard at the White House expresses concerns about lack of support for Indian health care funding and a perceived indifference towards American Indians by the Carter administration."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0000-Appropriations%20-%20Interior%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Care,%201977/thumbnails/Thumbnails/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Jones thanks Starr for update on Indian health care funding.")
