Search
Search Results
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Expansion of Agricultural Education in Reservation Schools: A Constructive Step Toward Self-Sufficiency for Indigenous Youth
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Chilocco Indians, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_38_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Understanding Telegraph Communication Terms and Conditions
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_38_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Understanding the Structure and Function of the Postal Telegraph System
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_23_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1935 Funding Allocations for Indian Schools and Hospitals in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1935-10-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians, Wyandotte Nation, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_16_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Revitalizing the American Indian Community: The American Self Help Foundation Proposal
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Utility Costs at Chilocco Indian School's National Guard Armory, 1963
- Date:
- 1963-06-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Chilocco Indian School Land Bill, S. 2178
- Date:
- 1963-10-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_22_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Seeking Financial Assistance for Deserving Student: Correspondence between Mrs. Patty C. Allen and Federal Government
- Date:
- 1963-10-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of a New Superintendent for the Osage Indian Agency
- Date:
- 1963-12-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Nation, Chilocco Indians, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Housing Discrimination Inquiry at Chilocco Indian School
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["The text discusses a plan to extend three high schools on Kiowa and Cheyenne and Arapaho reservations to full high school status in order to provide agricultural education for junior high school age students. The plan involves building construction to accommodate the students and irrigation projects are being installed. The goal is to help the Indian young people become self-supporting and self-respecting members of their community."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20General,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_36_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Expansion of Agricultural Education in Reservation Schools: A Constructive Step Toward Self-Sufficiency for Indigenous Youth")
![["The text provides information about different classes of services for sending telegrams, cables, and letters through the Postal Telegraph-Cable Company. It also includes terms and conditions for transmission, delivery, and rates for different types of messages such as day letters, night letters, and deferred rate messages. The text emphasizes the importance of checking the class of service desired to ensure proper transmission and delivery of messages. Additionally, it outlines the responsibilities and liabilities of the company in handling messages and provides instructions for sending different types of messages."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_38_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Bacone%20College,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_38_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Understanding Telegraph Communication Terms and Conditions")
![["A telegram was sent to Mr. Dodd requesting information on the amount of money appropriated for the building of the Chalaco School federal project. The sender, Elmer Thomas, asked for the information to be provided via Postal Telegraph."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_38_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Bacone%20College,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_38_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Understanding the Structure and Function of the Postal Telegraph System")
![["The text discusses the release of funds by the P.W.A for various Indian schools and hospitals in Oklahoma in 1935. It details the amount allocated for each project, such as hospitals in Talihina, Northeastern Oklahoma, Claremore, and Fort Sill, as well as schools like Fort Sill, Jones Academy, and Cheyenne and Arapaho School. The text also includes a memorandum letter discussing the selection of sites for hospitals and schools, as well as telegrams approving funds for employee buildings at Wheelock Academy, Chalaco Indian School, and Cheyenne and Arapaho School."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_23_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Projects,%20Oct.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_23_0002_thumbnail.jpg "1935 Funding Allocations for Indian Schools and Hospitals in Oklahoma")
![["The letter is a response to a request regarding the American Self Help Foundation, which aims to help American Indians become self-sustaining and overcome their reliance on government aid. The Foundation proposes a plan to provide assistance to Indian individuals, with the goal of eventually becoming self-sustaining. The plan includes setting up a Board of Governors and implementing training programs and seeking employment opportunities for Indian people. The Foundation aims to create a community atmosphere that encourages self-improvement and independence among American Indians."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_16_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20A-B,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_16_0001.pdf "Revitalizing the American Indian Community: The American Self Help Foundation Proposal")
![["Maj. Gen. Roy W. Kenny is pleased to inform that the charges for utility services and maintenance at Chalaco Indian School will not be increased in Fiscal Year 1964, ensuring the continuation of the National Guard Armory at that location. The excessive proposed charges had raised concerns, but efforts are being made to arrive at a more equitable formula for payment. Senator Mike Monroney is also involved in advocating for a reasonable service charge basis for the armory."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20C,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0013.pdf "Correspondence Regarding Utility Costs at Chilocco Indian School's National Guard Armory, 1963")
![["The text consists of letters exchanged between various individuals regarding a bill relating to land at the Chalaco Indian School. Senator Henry M. Jackson expresses interest in the matter and promises to forward any information received in the future. Earl Boyd Pierce, General Counsel of the Cherokee Nation, thanks Senator A. S. Mike Monroney for his assistance with the bill and hopes for its enactment. Senator Jackson acknowledges receiving a letter from Senators Monroney and Edmondson regarding the bill and assures that their recommendations will be considered."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20C,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0020.pdf "Correspondence on Chilocco Indian School Land Bill, S. 2178")
![["Mrs. Patty C. Allen wrote a letter on October 22, 1963, recommending Joe Stockton, a student at Chalaco Indian School, for any aid or scholarship that could be bestowed upon him. She described Joe as hard-working, ambitious, well-liked in his community, and well-behaved. In response, the recipient of the letter, on October 26, 1963, informed Mrs. Allen that the Federal Government does not have a program for assisting high school students financially or through scholarships, but suggested a program for college students to obtain loans at low interest rates. The recipient also advised Mrs. Allen to contact the appropriate Indian Agency for potential assistance for Joe, and offered to investigate the possibilities further if provided with more information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_22_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20S-Z,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_22_0019.pdf "Seeking Financial Assistance for Deserving Student: Correspondence between Mrs. Patty C. Allen and Federal Government")
![["The letter dated December 16, 1963, from Tom Finney, a lawyer in Idabel, Oklahoma, to a judge, thanks the judge for recommending Deb J. Victor for the position of superintendent of the Osage Indian Agency. It mentions that the selection process for the position is ongoing and that Victor, along with other qualified candidates, will be considered. The letter dated December 11, 1963, from Jame Facing to Senator Mike Monroney requests the senator's recommendation for Victor for the same position. It provides a brief background on Victor's qualifications and experience. Both letters express gratitude for the support of Victor's candidacy."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20M-R,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0038.pdf "Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of a New Superintendent for the Osage Indian Agency")
![["Mrs. N.L. Thornton inquired about housing discrimination on the Chalaco campus. The response from Dr. Leon Wall, Superintendent, Chalaco Indian School, explained the housing policies at Chalaco. The school has limited quarters available and a specific allocation process based on job responsibilities and contributions to the school. The Thorntons had experienced difficulties with neighbors in the past, and the school had delayed approving Thornton's trial period. The school expressed regret that the Thorntons were unhappy but stated they had no other alternative."]](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_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Housing Discrimination Inquiry at Chilocco Indian School")
