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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Treasure Search in Apache County, Arizona
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- Yackeyonny, Kye
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Senator Fred R. Harris - June 24, 1965
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- Yackeyonny, Kye
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Request to Transfer Specific Sums to Native Americans, 1966
- Date:
- 1965-03-15
- Creator:
- Yackeyonny, Kye
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Tax Claim: A Letter to Kye Yackeyonny from U.S. Senator Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1965-05-24
- Creator:
- Yackeyonny, Kye
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1965 Correspondence Regarding Federal and State Tax Refunds for Individual Indians
- Date:
- 1965-05-27
- Creator:
- Yackeyonny, Kye
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Taxation Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and Kye Yackeyonny Regarding Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1965-06-15
- Creator:
- Yackeyonny, Kye
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Federal Income Tax Returns: An Update from The Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1966-01-12
- Creator:
- Yackeyonny, Kye
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Correspondence Regarding Lost Material and Treasure Search in Apache County, Arizona
- Date:
- 1966-06-14
- Creator:
- Yackeyonny, Kye
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris's Letter to Kye Yackeyonny Regarding Bureau of Indian Affairs' Actions
- Date:
- 1966-06-14
- Creator:
- Yackeyonny, Kye
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Letter from the Department of the Interior Regarding Oklahoma Income Taxes Paid by Individual Native Americans
- Date:
- 1966-10-21
- Creator:
- Yackeyonny, Kye
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Taxation Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["The letter is a response to Kye Yackeyonny's inquiries about searching for treasure in Apache County, Arizona. The Bureau of Indian Affairs informs him that the Superstition Mountain region is not Indian land and falls under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management. They advise him to contact the State Director in Phoenix, Arizona for further assistance. The letter expresses regret that they cannot provide more help in the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Treasure Search in Apache County, Arizona")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs received a referral from Senator Harris regarding a letter and enclosures from Kye Yackeyonny. They will provide an update on the matter soon and have returned the letter and enclosures to Yackeyonny."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Senator Fred R. Harris - June 24, 1965")
![["The letter acknowledges and thanks Yackeyonny for his communication regarding specific sums of money for certain Indians. The sender, Fred R. Harris, has contacted the Anadarko Area Office to follow up on the matter. Additionally, the letter includes a request for information on Oklahoma tax payments for certain individuals and expresses frustration with the Bureau of Indian Affairs' negligence. The letter also mentions efforts to improve the status of Native Americans and hints at revealing more information in the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Request to Transfer Specific Sums to Native Americans, 1966")
![["Kye Yackeyonny sent a letter to Fred R. Harris regarding a tax claim, and Harris has contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs for a report on the matter. Harris will write to Yackeyonny again once he receives the report."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Tax Claim: A Letter to Kye Yackeyonny from U.S. Senator Fred R. Harris")
![["The letter is in response to a referral received from Senator Harris regarding a letter from Kye Yackeyonny and correspondence related to him. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has requested information from the Internal Revenue Service regarding the Federal income tax returns of individuals mentioned in the letters. They will update Senator Harris on any means of aid the Bureau can provide in helping individuals with their claims for tax refunds. The letter and enclosures are returned as requested."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0019_thumbnail.jpg "1965 Correspondence Regarding Federal and State Tax Refunds for Individual Indians")
![["Kye Yackeyonny sent a letter to Fred R. Harris providing additional information about his claim, which has been referred to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for further review. Fred R. Harris thanked Yackeyonny for the information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and Kye Yackeyonny Regarding Indian Affairs")
![["The letter is informing Kye Yackeyonny that the Bureau of Indian Affairs is still working on the Federal income tax returns of various individuals, including himself. The matter is still pending, but the sender will provide further information as soon as it is available."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Federal Income Tax Returns: An Update from The Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Harris acknowledges receiving a letter from Yackeyonny regarding a search for treasure in Apache County, Arizona. He is unable to locate the brown envelope mentioned by Yackeyonny and asks for more information to help find it. Harris also mentions a previous letter sent to Yackeyonny regarding United States Treasury checks drawn by Indian Service Special Disbursing Agency. He asks for clarification on the nature of Yackeyonny's recent letter and looks forward to hearing back."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0011_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Correspondence Regarding Lost Material and Treasure Search in Apache County, Arizona")
![["The letter is from Fred R. Harris to Kye Yackeyonny regarding steps being taken by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to recoup amounts from Individual Indian Money Accounts. Harris acknowledges Yackeyonny's hard efforts and patience and offers further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris's Letter to Kye Yackeyonny Regarding Bureau of Indian Affairs' Actions")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs received a complaint from Yackeyonny regarding State of Oklahoma income taxes paid by four individual Indians. The office investigated and found that two of the individuals did not file or pay taxes, one filed and paid taxes for one year, and one paid taxes for one year but the check bounced. The office is working to obtain refunds for taxes paid on behalf of individual Indian taxpayers and is cooperating with private attorneys hired by some individuals to obtain refunds. The office returned the letter and communication to Senator Harris as requested."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0009_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Letter from the Department of the Interior Regarding Oklahoma Income Taxes Paid by Individual Native Americans")