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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Appeal for Change in Indian Health Program Policy
- Date:
- 1963-12-14
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Health, Labor and Employment, Social Welfare
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States, Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Expanding Indian Health Benefits for Widows: A Letter to Representative Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Religion, Drugs, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_37_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Indian Health Program Eligibility and Services Manual - Oklahoma City Area Office
- Date:
- 1964-02-21
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Taxation, Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation, Ottawa Tribe, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation for Mr. John Spaan for Executive Officer Position in Public Health Service's Division of Indian Health
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Speeches, addresses, etc., Gambling, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Correspondence Regarding the Resolution of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes in 1969"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Names:
- Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973), 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_70_45_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Invitation to 21st Annual Choctaw-Chickasaw Labor Day Meeting
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Contempt: Response to Mr. Jimmy Sam
- Date:
- 1971-05-24
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986, Victor, Wilma, 1919-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_110_8_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Request for Funding for Health Clinics in Choctaw Nation
- Date:
- 1973-03-13
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Plea for Assistance: Kiowa Housing Authority's Dire Conditions
- Date:
- 1973-06-01
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Housing policy--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_111_37_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Injustice on Restricted Indian Land: A Call for Action
- Date:
- 1973-06-06
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The document includes correspondence between Carl Albert, M.C. and Harry J.W. Belvin regarding the eligibility of non-Indian widows of deceased beneficiaries of the Indian Health program to receive medical services. Bob Wade also writes to Chief Belvin, explaining the plight of his aged mother who is now ineligible for care at the PHS Indian Hospital in Talihina, Oklahoma. He expresses concern for his mother's health and financial situation, appealing for help in changing the policy that denies non-Indian widows access to medical services."]](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_47_36_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal for Change in Indian Health Program Policy")
![["The document is in response to an inquiry about the Indian Health program, specifically regarding eligibility for non-Indian widows of beneficiaries of the program who were enrolled as members of the Five Civilized Tribes. The writer, Mrs. Sprague, mentions her sisters who are diabetics and in need of medical assistance. She expresses interest in the program and asks for more information on how to access funds for medicine and doctor bills. Mrs. Sprague also mentions her connection to Representative Carl Albert and her Choctaw heritage. She requests an early reply and states that none of them have applied for assistance from the Indian Health Service before."]](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_47_36_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Expanding Indian Health Benefits for Widows: A Letter to Representative Carl Albert")
![["This text outlines the policies, standards, and procedures for determining eligibility for Indian health services provided by the Division of Indian Health facilities under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma City Area Office. It specifies the criteria for individuals to be considered beneficiaries, limitations to service, priorities for admission, preference for admission, responsibilities, and procedures for determining eligibility."]](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_47_37_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_37_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Health Program Eligibility and Services Manual - Oklahoma City Area Office")
![["The document is a recommendation from Lee Sorey for John Spaan to be considered for the Executive Officer position in the Oklahoma City Area office of the U.S. Public Health Service's Division of Indian Health. The recommendation is forwarded to Dr. E. S. Rabeau, Director of the Division of Indian Health in Washington, with the hope that it will be helpful for future openings. Congressman Carl Albert acknowledges the recommendation and informs Dr. Rabeau that the position has already been filled."]](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_63_14_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-John%20Spaan%20Appointment,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation for Mr. John Spaan for Executive Officer Position in Public Health Service's Division of Indian Health")
![["The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes sent a resolution to the Secretary of the Interior and the Commissioner of Indian Affairs requesting that all principal officers be continued in office regardless of political affiliation, until tribal elections can be held. They also requested that the Secretary refrain from using Indian tribes for political purposes. The resolution was adopted on October 10, 1969 at a session held at Southwestern State College in Weatherford, Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20General%20Correspondence,%201969-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0007_thumbnail.jpg "\"Correspondence Regarding the Resolution of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes in 1969\"")
![["The document discusses correspondence between various individuals and organizations regarding the reprinting of the Dictionary of the Choctaw Language by Reverend Cyrus Byington. The Smithsonian Institution Press and Johnson Reprint Corporation have expressed interest in reprinting the dictionary, which is currently out of print. Chief Belvin of the Choctaw Nation is particularly interested in this project due to a resurgence of interest in the Choctaw language among Choctaws. Congressman Carl Albert has been involved in facilitating communication between the parties involved in hopes of getting the dictionary reprinted."]](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_70_45_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_70_45_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation to 21st Annual Choctaw-Chickasaw Labor Day Meeting")
![["The document is from Harry J. W. Belvin, Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, to Commissioner Louis R. Bruce of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, expressing appreciation for a response to a letter regarding the selection of the next Principal Chief. Belvin hopes for an objective approach in the upcoming election and criticizes the interference of the Oklahoma City Council of Choctaws in the election process. Belvin warns against meddling in the internal affairs of the Choctaw Nation."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Contempt: Response to Mr. Jimmy Sam")
![["The document discusses a request for the construction of health clinics for Indian people in Oklahoma, specifically in the Choctaw Nation. The Choctaw Nation Enterprises, Inc. is involved in the development of these buildings, which will serve the health needs of the Indian population in the area. The Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation emphasizes the importance of these clinics in improving the health and prosperity of the community. The document also highlights the success of the United States Public Health Service in managing health programs for Native Americans. The Chief requests support from the Speaker of the House of Representatives in including funding for these projects in the Interior Department appropriation bill."]](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_110_8_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Service%20-%20HugoMcAlesterEufaula%20Centers,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_110_8_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Funding for Health Clinics in Choctaw Nation")
![["The document is from the Board of Commissioners of the Kiowa Housing Authority to the Secretary of the Department of Housing & Urban Development, expressing concern about the dire need for assistance in correcting construction deficiencies in the housing project. They feel that their plea for assistance has been ignored, possibly due to a statement made by the Chairman regarding the safety of the housing. They request immediate attention to the matter and invite the Secretary to visit Anadarko to see the conditions firsthand."]](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_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Plea for Assistance: Kiowa Housing Authority's Dire Conditions")
![["The document provides contact information for the Oklahoma 2nd District, including counties and area codes. It mentions a letter sent to the Choctaw-Chickasaw Alliance, Inc. stating that Congressman McSpadden is not available but their petition will be referred to Honorable Carl Albert of the 3rd Congressional District. The document offers assistance to help resolve any issues."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Injustice on Restricted Indian Land: A Call for Action")