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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_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_004_10_144_6B_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Senate Discussion on Ribicoff Bill and Mental Health Research at University of Oklahoma: Meeting Confirmation
- Date:
- 1970-01-22
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_130_21_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1975 Proposal for Educational Improvement Program for Chickasaw Nation Indian Children
- Date:
- 1975-01-27
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_130_21_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Federal Assistance Application for Improving Educational Opportunities for Indian Children by the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1975-01-27
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Religion
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_130_21_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Federal Assistance Application for Comprehensive Educational Enrichment Program for Indian Children by Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1975-01-27
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_130_21_0067
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1975 Proposal for Educational Opportunities for Adult Indians from the Chickasaw Nation
- Date:
- 1975-01-27
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_130_21_0068
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma's Application for Federal Assistance for Adult Education Program
- Date:
- 1975-01-27
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Chickasaw Nation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_007_2_13_42_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lyle H. Boren Collection
- Title:
- Equitable Payoff Balances for Mutual-Help Homeowners
- Date:
- 1977-03-04
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_9_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Establishment of the Department of Education Act of 1977
- Date:
- 1978-03-14
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
![["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 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 discusses the creation of a Special Mental Health Research Center at the University of Oklahoma Medical Center, focusing on child mental health. The center is proposed to address the lack of resources for children with emotional problems, with only a few child psychologists available in the U.S. The center aims to provide psychiatric consultation for juvenile cases in Oklahoma. A meeting is scheduled with Dr. Marshall Schlechter to discuss the project with representatives from the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_144_6B_0000-Labor%20and%20Public%20Welfare%20Legislative,%201969-1970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_144_6B_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Senate Discussion on Ribicoff Bill and Mental Health Research at University of Oklahoma: Meeting Confirmation")
![["The Chickasaw Nation of Indians in Oklahoma is submitting a proposal to the U.S. Office of Education for a training program for parent committee members to improve educational opportunities for Indian children. The program will be administered by the Chickasaw Nation and is seen as a necessary initiative to enhance the education of Indian students. The Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, Overton James, is requesting funding for the program."]](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_130_21_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Education%20-%20Indian%20Education%20-%20Chickasaw%20Nation,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_130_21_0008_thumbnail.jpg "1975 Proposal for Educational Improvement Program for Chickasaw Nation Indian Children")
![["The document is an application for federal assistance from the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma to the U.S. Office of Education for an educational project for Indian children. The application includes details such as the project name, funding requested, population benefiting, project length, and start date. The application was submitted on January 27, 1975, and signed by Overton James, the Correon of the Chickasaw 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_130_21_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Education%20-%20Indian%20Education%20-%20Chickasaw%20Nation,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_130_21_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Federal Assistance Application for Improving Educational Opportunities for Indian Children by the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma")
![["This text is an application for federal assistance for a Comprehensive Educational Enrichment Program for Indian Children by the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma. The application includes details such as the federal grantor agency, funding requested, project description, population benefiting, project length, and application date. The application is signed by the Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, Overton James."]](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_130_21_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Education%20-%20Indian%20Education%20-%20Chickasaw%20Nation,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_130_21_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Federal Assistance Application for Comprehensive Educational Enrichment Program for Indian Children by Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma")
![["The letter is a proposal from the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma requesting support for an educational program for adult Indians under the Indian Education Act of 1972. The program is considered greatly needed within the Chickasaw Nation and funding for the program is being requested. The letter is signed by Overton James, Governor of the Chickasaw 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_130_21_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Education%20-%20Indian%20Education%20-%20Chickasaw%20Nation,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_130_21_0067_thumbnail.jpg "1975 Proposal for Educational Opportunities for Adult Indians from the Chickasaw Nation")
![["The Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma is applying for federal assistance from the U.S. Office of Education for their Chickasaw Adult Education Program. The funding requested is $153,088.00 and the project will benefit 1,125+ Adult Indians for a duration of 12 months. The application was submitted on January 27, 1975 and the project is set to begin on July 1, 1975. The Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, Overton James, has certified that the data in the application is true and correct."]](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_130_21_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Education%20-%20Indian%20Education%20-%20Chickasaw%20Nation,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_130_21_0068_thumbnail.jpg "Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma's Application for Federal Assistance for Adult Education Program")
![["The Works Progress Administration in Oklahoma is funding a project to construct a combined auditorium and gymnasium on school property in Okfuskee County. The project is sponsored by the School Board of Consolidated School District No. 32."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lyle%20H.%20Boren%20Collection/Subject%20Files,%201935-1946-CAC_CC_007_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_007_2_13_42_0000-Works%20Progress%20Administration%20(WPA),%20Okfuskee%20County,%20Okemah%20Pecan%20Bowl%20Association,%20Projects,%20Roads,%20Schools,%20and%20Women/thumbnails/CAC_CC_007_2_13_42_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Equitable Payoff Balances for Mutual-Help Homeowners")
![["The document discusses a bill introduced in the Senate by multiple senators to establish a Department of Education in the United States. The bill highlights the importance of education to the nation and aims to reassess the state of education in the country. The bill was referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs for further consideration."]](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_9_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_9_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Establishment of the Department of Education Act of 1977")