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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0056
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Advancements in Oklahoma Indian Rights
- Date:
- 1974-03-30
- Creator:
- Tanyan, Edwin, 1925-1996
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0052
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Seminole Nation Spring Festival: Celebrating Tradition and Culture
- Date:
- 1974-05-22
- Creator:
- Tanyan, Edwin, 1925-1996
- Names:
- Shawnee Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The document discusses the establishment of the Oklahoma Indian Rights Association (O.I.R.A.) and the airing of an Indian program called \"Indian Experience\" on KTOK. It also mentions the visit of Morris Thompson, the new Bureau of Indian Affairs Commissioner, to Oklahoma and the formation of a committee to address Carl Albert injustices faced by Indian citizens. The document highlights the positive progress Carl Albert being made in Indian affairs and the efforts being made to address Carl Albert Indian needs at both the local and national levels."]](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_131_17_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Seminole,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0056_thumbnail.jpg "Advancements in Oklahoma Indian Rights")
![["The Seminole Indian Nation Day Committee in Wewoka, Oklahoma is planning a spring festival on May 17 and 18, 1974. The festivities include an open house, pow-wow with Plains Indian dances, stick ball game, gospel singing, and Seminole traditional activities. The goal is to instill pride in being a native American and share cultural traditions. The Committee is working with the Oklahoma Bi Centennial Commission to implement proposed programs. Chief Tanyan invites everyone to participate in the event, which is a warm-up for the Seminole Indian Nation Day later in the summer. Display of Seminole arts and crafts, as well as performances by plains Indian and Seminole stomp dancers, will be featured."]](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_131_17_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Seminole,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0052_thumbnail.jpg "The Seminole Nation Spring Festival: Celebrating Tradition and Culture")