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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Biographical Profile of Overton James
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on the Appointment of the Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, 1963
- Date:
- 1963-02-28
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Names:
- Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Indian Communities: Vocational Training and Economic Success
- Date:
- 1965-06-04
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chippewa Nation, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Comanche Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation, Seminole Nation, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Advancing Indian Health in Oklahoma: A Journey of Progress
- Date:
- 1967-01-09
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_70_23_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Announcement of James A. Clark Jr. as Chief of Environmental Health in Indian Health Area
- Date:
- 1968-07-04
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Creek Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_70_23_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution for the Restoration of Funds to Indian Health Program by Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes
- Date:
- 1968-09-11
- Creator:
- Foreman, Grant, 1869-1953, James, Overton, 1925-2015, Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Kickapoo Nation, Creek Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Nation, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_37_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Amendments to 1959 Act: Protecting Choctaw Tribal Rights and Benefits
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Repeal of Choctaw Termination Act: Legislative Updates and Correspondence
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Support for Amendment to the Choctaw Termination Act
- Date:
- 1970-08-28
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Repeal of the Choctaw Termination Act
- Date:
- 1970-09-11
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015, Walker, Terry
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["The individual named Overton James has personal data such as age, address, education, and experience listed. He has a background in education, with degrees in sociology-economics and a masters degree. He has worked in various teaching and coaching positions in schools, as well as in sales and counseling roles. He also served in the United States Navy. He is affiliated with various organizations and holds elected positions within the Choctaw-Chickasaw Confederation and the Chickasaw Tribal Council. He has 5/8ths degree of Chickasaw Indian Blood."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20Chickasaw,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0002.pdf "Biographical Profile of Overton James")
![["The text includes letters recommending individuals for the position of Governor of the Chickasaw Nation. The first letter is from Honorable Harry J. W. Belvin, Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, recommending Overton James for the position. The second letter is from The First National Bank & Trust Company of Muskogee recommending the Honorable E. B. Maytubby for the position. A third letter is a personal letter from Durant, Oklahoma, advocating for Paul W. C. Kinney to be considered for the position. The letters highlight the qualifications and support for each individual."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20Chickasaw,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0008.pdf "Correspondence on the Appointment of the Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, 1963")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs has renewed contracts with six manufacturers to provide on-the-job training for 236 American Indians in various industrial skills. The training is part of the Employment Assistance Program to help reservation Indians find jobs. The companies involved include Harry Winston, Inc., Mitchell Furniture Industries, Inc., Northern Cedarcraft Products, Inc., Sequoyah Mills, Inc., Systems Engineering Electronics, Inc., and Venride, Inc. The total contract amount is over $150,000."]](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_52_33_0000-Interior%20-%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Indian Communities: Vocational Training and Economic Success")
![["The Oklahoma Journal of Public Health, established in 1939, is a publication by the Oklahoma Public Health Association. The January 1961 issue includes articles on Indian health, progress in nursing among Indians in Oklahoma, and efforts to eradicate tuberculosis among Indians. The publication also lists the association's officers and provides information on the upcoming annual meeting in Tulsa. The journal covers various topics related to public health and highlights the work being done in Oklahoma to improve the health status of American Indians."]](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_12_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-Sula%20Goodman,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Advancing Indian Health in Oklahoma: A Journey of Progress")
![["The document is a letter from Honorable Carl Albert, a member of the House of Representatives in Oklahoma, to Overton James, the President of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes. The document expresses appreciation for a resolution calling for the restoration of funds to the Indian Health program of the Public Health Service. The resolution highlights the importance of the program in providing comprehensive health services to Native American communities and urges the Oklahoma Congressional delegation to take necessary steps to restore the funding."]](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_23_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Services,%201968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_70_23_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Announcement of James A. Clark Jr. as Chief of Environmental Health in Indian Health Area")
![["The document discusses the need for an Indian hospital in Holdenville, Oklahoma and presents a bid by the city for the proposed hospital. It highlights the historical mistreatment of Native Americans and the economic benefits and convenience of having a hospital in the area. The bid offers four tracts of land for the hospital and emphasizes the support and involvement of the local community and tribal leaders."]](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_23_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Services,%201968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_70_23_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution for the Restoration of Funds to Indian Health Program by Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes")
![["A meeting was held to discuss the need for amendments to the Choctaw Termination Act of 1959. A list of changes was agreed upon, and legislation to amend the act and repeal it was proposed. The Bureau of Indian Affairs and Congressional offices were involved in working out the language of the legislation. A bill was introduced to complete the action for the Choctaw Tribe authorized by the Act of April 26, 1906. The bill includes provisions for selling lands and mineral rights, conveying lands to legal entities, and transferring lands for public use. Cases/Acts: Termination Act"]](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_82_37_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20Termination%20Act%20-%20Carl%20Albert%20Office%20Materials,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_37_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Amendments to 1959 Act: Protecting Choctaw Tribal Rights and Benefits")
![["The document is a letter from Michael L. Reed, a Legislative Assistant, to Governor Overton James of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma, enclosing a report on a bill to repeal the Choctaw Termination Act. The Subcommittee on Indian Affairs of the House Interior Committee approved the bill for full Committee action. Cases/Acts: Termination Act"]](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_82_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20-%20Choctaw%20Termination%20Act,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Repeal of Choctaw Termination Act: Legislative Updates and Correspondence")
![["The document is a letter from Robert J. Perry, Secretary of the Chickasaw Advisory Council, to Honorable Carl Albert, requesting support for an amendment to the 1959 Choctaw Termination Act. The proposed amendment aims to protect the interests of both the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes by making improvements such as selling Choctaw land with all oil and mineral rights and recognizing Chickasaw rights. The resolution passed by the Chickasaw Advisory Council in support of the amendment is attached to the letter. Carl Albert responds, stating that the proposed amendments have been introduced by Representatives Edmondson, Camp, and himself. Cases/Acts: Termination Act"]](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_82_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20-%20Choctaw%20Termination%20Act,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Amendment to the Choctaw Termination Act")
![["The document is a series of letters sent by Carl Albert, a congressman from Oklahoma, to various individuals and organizations informing them that Public Law 91-386 has repealed the Choctaw Termination Act. The documents state that the President approved H.R. 15866 on August 24, 1970, and express delight in being able to assist in the effort to repeal the act. Cases/Acts: Termination Act"]](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_82_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20-%20Choctaw%20Termination%20Act,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Repeal of the Choctaw Termination Act")
