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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Dispute Over Proposed Regulations for Indian Preference Definition
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Quapaw Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Indian Preference Discrimination
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Congress, Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Support for Senate Bill #1017: Indian Self Determination & Education Reform Act
- Date:
- 1976-01-08
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- A Call for Change: Reforming Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1976-02-17
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Mystery of the Missing Communication: Indian Affairs on the Arkansas River Bed
- Date:
- 1976-05-12
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Unresolved Fiscal Issues: A Call for Assistance from OKLAHOMANS for INDIAN OPPORTUNITY
- Date:
- 1976-10-14
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["The document discusses a proposed change in the definition of 'Indian' for appointment authority in the Civil Service Commission. It argues that the proposed regulation is not supported by statutory authority and cannot be implemented. The document requests the suspension of processing the proposed regulations until the legal issues are resolved."]](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_140_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Indian%20Preference,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Dispute Over Proposed Regulations for Indian Preference Definition")
![["The document addresses concerns about the discrimination against some Oklahoma tribes by the Bureau of Indian Affairs in terms of Indian preference. The writer expresses condolences for the passing of the recipient's father, who was a friend and supporter of the writer. The writer seeks help in addressing the discriminatory actions against the tribes and highlights the importance of Indian rights and recognition in employment."]](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_140_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Indian%20Preference,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Indian Preference Discrimination")
![["The Superintendent of Miami Public Schools is writing to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett about Senate bill #1017, which redistributes funds for Indian children. The Superintendent believes this bill could benefit the 937 students of Indian descent in the Miami School District and requests the Senator's support."]](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_10_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Support for Senate Bill #1017: Indian Self Determination & Education Reform Act")
![["The editorial calls for a reevaluation of how the US government manages Indian Affairs, highlighting the inefficiencies and historical wrongs done to American Indians. It suggests eliminating the Bureau of Indian Affairs, giving control of funds to democratically elected Indian leaders, and setting a ten-year cutoff for government support. The editorial emphasizes the need for Indians to manage their own funds and avoid creating another bureaucratic structure that wastes money."]](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_22_0000-Indians%20Affairs,%20Elbert,%20Hazel/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0006_thumbnail.jpg "A Call for Change: Reforming Indian Affairs")
![["A copy of a letter and draft bill regarding Indian Affairs and the Arkansas River Bed was sent to Clayton Taylor, VC, and Pope Barrow in the Legislative Counsel's office. A previous copy had been sent to Joe Carter but he was unable to locate it."]](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_140_29_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Arkansas%20Riverbed,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_0003_thumbnail.jpg "The Mystery of the Missing Communication: Indian Affairs on the Arkansas River Bed")
![["The document is from Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity, expressing concerns about a transfer of their organization to the Office of Native American Programs in Washington, D.C. They are experiencing difficulties with receiving their monthly check and are seeking assistance from Senator Dewey Bartlett's office to resolve the issue and ensure that the transfer does not result in the defunding of their organization."]](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_22_0000-Indians%20Affairs,%20Elbert,%20Hazel/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Unresolved Fiscal Issues: A Call for Assistance from OKLAHOMANS for INDIAN OPPORTUNITY")