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- 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_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_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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Investigation of Administration at the Concho School in 1969
- Date:
- 1970-09-16
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_98_24_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Project TRIBES: A Request for Consideration
- Date:
- 1972-03-17
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Education
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Congress Regarding Communication Failure with Tribal Council
- Date:
- 1972-09-13
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Letter: Overton James, President of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes, to Congressman Camp
- Date:
- 1972-11-06
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["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 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 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")
![["In response to a petition from employees at the Concho School in Oklahoma, the Bureau of Indian Affairs investigated the administration of the school and found no irregularities or improprieties by the Superintendent. The committee established by the Bureau found that complaints were based on misunderstandings or lack of information, and that the Superintendent had shown dedication and ingenuity in dealing with problems at the school. Congressman Page Belcher forwarded the results of the investigation to Mr. Henry Ahtone, assuring him that further investigation could be requested if needed."]](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_141_8A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201969-1970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Investigation of Administration at the Concho School in 1969")
![["The State Department of Education in Oklahoma submitted a proposal for Project TRIBES to the Office of Education, seeking funding for a program involving compiling information about Indian students for computer studies. Despite efforts to secure funding, the Office of Education indicated that they would not be able to support the project due to lack of funds and a desire to develop a statewide Indian program instead. The Speaker of the House, Carl Albert, expressed his personal interest in the project and urged for it to be given careful consideration. Despite the disappointment, the State Department of Education remains hopeful and appreciative of the support received."]](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_98_24_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Education%20-%20Indians,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_98_24_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Project TRIBES: A Request for Consideration")
![["The author of the letter is upset with Mr. Bruce and his subordinates at the Bureau of Indian Affairs for failing to communicate with their Tribal Council. They feel that the Tribal Council, elected to represent their interests, is being ignored and that decisions affecting their lives are doomed for failure. The author recommends giving the Indian people more input in decisions and a say in selecting their leaders."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Congress Regarding Communication Failure with Tribal Council")
![["Don E. Smith to John Happy Camp expresses outrage at the recent takeover of a Washington Bureau of Indian Affairs office by a group of Native Americans. He feels that the government is being too lenient with the protesters and that someone needs to speak out against this type of lawlessness."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Trail%20of%20Broken%20Treaties%20Caravan,%20Hearings,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Letter: Overton James, President of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes, to Congressman Camp")