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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Cherokee Mission Home and Congressman Regarding Continuation of Indian Educational Program in the 1950s
- Date:
- 1953-11-30
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- 1963 Correspondence Regarding Land Allocation to Cherokee Nation
- Date:
- 1963-09-24
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_45_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Indian Claims Commission and Honorable Carl Albert; M.C.
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Environmental protection
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Defending the Cherokee Bilingual Education Program: A Letter to Margaret Moore
- Date:
- 1970-05-07
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Cherokee Chief Opposes Proposed BIA Policy Change: A Detailed Examination
- Date:
- 1970-12-21
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Profile of the American Indian Movement: Origins, Funding, Activities, and Public Perception"
- Date:
- 1972-06-28
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Names:
- Chippewa Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Religion, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Concerns regarding Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Complaint
- Date:
- 1972-09-27
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Cherokee Indians, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Breisch Engineering Company's Pursuit of Consulting Opportunity with Five Civilized Tribes Foundation
- Date:
- 1973-07-22
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_18_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Housing Situation of Mr. Perry Le Clair Under the Indian Housing Improvement Program
- Date:
- 1973-08-28
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Tonkawa Nation, Ponca Nation, Otoe Nation, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Chief Keeler: A Legacy of Leadership
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Older people--Medical care--United States, Civil service--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The document discusses the importance of continuing a well-rounded educational program for Indian children in the United States. It highlights the contributions of the Indian people to society and the benefits of the Indian Department's programs. The writer urges support for continued educational support for Indian children and requests a copy of the House Subcommittee report on the appropriation bill for the Department of the Interior."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/83rd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General.,%201952-1953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Cherokee Mission Home and Congressman Regarding Continuation of Indian Educational Program in the 1950s")
![["The text is a letter from DQA to W. W. Keeler, the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, regarding H.R. 6496, a bill for transferring 40 acres of land to the Cherokee Indians for an industrial site. DQA expresses interest in the project and assures Keeler that they are working to secure favorable action on the bill, but cannot determine a timeline at this time due to other priorities in the committee."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20G-L,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0028.pdf "1963 Correspondence Regarding Land Allocation to Cherokee Nation")
![["The document is a thank you note from Carl Albert to T. Herold Scott; expressing gratitude for their visit and hoping to meet again in the future. Scott also expresses hope for future meetings and best wishes."]](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_45_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_45_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Indian Claims Commission and Honorable Carl Albert; M.C.")
![["Willard Walker receives a letter from Stuart Trapp regarding the Cherokee bilingual education program and a proposal for a Rumor Aid Project. Walker responds to accusations made by W.W. Keeler in a letter to Miss Margaret Moore, denying allegations of promoting violence and division within the tribe. He mentions a Senate investigation on the activities of outside do-gooders in the Cherokee area. Walker expresses willingness to provide information on Cherokee language and education programs. He also requests a true copy of a letter allegedly written by Keeler. Walker cc's the letter to Trapp, Sol Tax, Bob Thomas, and Al Wahrhaftig."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Schools,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_014_thumbnail.jpg "Defending the Cherokee Bilingual Education Program: A Letter to Margaret Moore")
![["The document discusses the opposition of the Cherokee Tribe of Oklahoma to proposed organizational and policy changes for Indian agency superintendents by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Principal Chief W.W. Keeler clarifies his position on the matter and expresses support for giving Indians the opportunity to manage their own affairs. The document also mentions Karyn, a little girl who fought for her life after sustaining kidney damage. Additionally, a letter from Congressman Carl Albert expresses gratitude for a newspaper clipping on the topic."]](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_55_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Reorganization,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Cherokee Chief Opposes Proposed BIA Policy Change: A Detailed Examination")
![["Manuel Lujan Jr. has district offices in New Mexico and Washington D.C. He is a member of the Interior and Insular Affairs Committee and the Atomic Energy Joint Committee. The American Indian Movement (AIM) was founded in 1968 by Dennis Banks and Clyde Bellecourt and received funding from various sources. AIM engaged in protests and occupations, including the takeover of Alcatraz Island and the Wounded Knee Trading Post. Some Native Americans criticized AIM for their lawlessness and violence and their attempts to gain control of reservations."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Wounded%20Knee,%201972-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0008_thumbnail.jpg "\"Profile of the American Indian Movement: Origins, Funding, Activities, and Public Perception\"")
![["The document is a correspondence between W.W. Keeler, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, and Senator Dewey F. Bartlett regarding a complaint filed by Billy Jack Williams with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Keeler asks for outside steps to be taken as no action has been taken on the complaint. Senator Bartlett forwards the letter to the Chairman of the EEOC in Washington, D.C. for further action."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201946%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201946-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns regarding Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Complaint")
![["Breisch Engineering Company has learned about a long-range planning program being funded by the United States Department of the Interior for the Five Civilized Tribes Foundation. They believe they are qualified to provide consulting services for this program and are seeking opportunities to participate. They have reached out to Mr. Don Cogman for assistance in exploring this potential opportunity."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Breisch Engineering Company's Pursuit of Consulting Opportunity with Five Civilized Tribes Foundation")
![["The document is from Dewey F. Bartlett, a United States Senator from Oklahoma, regarding a housing issue faced by Mr. Perry Le Clair in the Indian Housing Improvement Program. Mr. Bartlett is working with the Bureau of Indian Affairs to address the situation and ensure that Mr. Le Clair receives the assistance he needs. The document includes correspondence between various individuals and agencies discussing the application process and efforts to resolve the issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201978%20Oct.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_18_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Housing Situation of Mr. Perry Le Clair Under the Indian Housing Improvement Program")
![["W.W. \"Bill\" Keeler, former Principal Chief of the Cherokees, is being honored at a banquet in Tahlequah. The event will feature the unveiling of a portrait of Chief Keeler by artist Charles Banks Wilson. Reservations for the banquet can be made by calling Robert May in Bartlesville."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201973%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Chief Keeler: A Legacy of Leadership")
