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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- The Progress and Promise of the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance, Native Americans, International Affairs
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe, Cherokee Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Cherokee Indians, Courts--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965), 81st (1949-1951), 87th (1961-1963), 83rd (1953-1955), 82nd (1951-1953), 80th (1947-1949), 89th (1965-1967), 85th (1957-1959), 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973), 90th (1967-1969), 95th (1977-1979), 84th (1955-1957), 79th (1945-1947), 93rd (1973-1975), 91st (1969-1971), 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_63_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Broken Treaty: The Plight of the Seneca Indians
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- International Affairs, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Flood control, Cherokee Indians
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Tulsa Indian Center Board Votes on Dress Code Bill #1697
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance, Native Americans, International Affairs
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Creek Indians., Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Speeches, addresses, etc.
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973), 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Truman Mikles expressed concern about cuts to VA benefits. Congressman Jones assured him of protection for veterans' payments.
- Date:
- 1973-02-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Government Operations and Politics, International Affairs
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Violation of Tribal Rights: The Battle for Self-Determination
- Date:
- 1974-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- International Affairs, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Courts--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_21_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- 1974 Trip Itinerary for JRJ and OBJ to the Ditchley Foundation Conference
- Date:
- 1974-01-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- International Affairs, Social Sciences and History
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Education, Higher--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Mrs. Boyer asks about G.I. Bill, Congressman Jones supports increased benefits.
- Date:
- 1974-07-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- International Affairs
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Cherokee Bilingual Education Program: Project Number 403 AH 50285
- Date:
- 1975-04-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- International Affairs
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence from Peter Manhart to Congressman James R. Jones regarding an Op
- Date:
- 1985-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- International Affairs, Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Topic:
- Republican Party (U.S. 1854-)
- Congress:
- 99th (1985-1987)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence from Norman Diamond to Congressman James R. Jones
- Date:
- 1985-06-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- International Affairs, Economics and Public Finance, Social Welfare, Labor and Employment
- Topic:
- Older people
- Congress:
- 99th (1985-1987)
![["The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, one of the Five Civilized Tribes, is making strides in government and industrial development to improve the quality of life for its people. They have a democratic tribal government and are focused on economic development through industry on Cherokee lands. The tribe has a history of resilience, including the Trail of Tears, establishment of a constitution, and achievements in education and agriculture. The Cherokee Nation owns tribal trust and government lease lands, used for grazing and some crops, with plans for development in two designated areas. Contacts for inquiries about Cherokee lands are provided."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "The Progress and Promise of the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma")
![["The document discusses the Seneca Indians' treaty being broken by the government, resulting in the seizure of their land for a dam. The government offered $9 million in compensation, which was a significant reduction from the initial amount proposed. The document highlights the injustice faced by the Seneca Indians and calls for them to be fully compensated for their loss."]](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_63_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Seneca,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_63_0001_thumbnail.jpg "The Broken Treaty: The Plight of the Seneca Indians")
![["The document discusses a dress code proposal for students in Tulsa, Oklahoma, which was voted down by the Tulsa Indian Center board. It also covers a hearing in Okmulgee regarding the use of funds for Creek tribal members, with many in favor of per capita payments and expressing distrust for the tribal government. The document also mentions concerns about the allocation of funds for the Creek Tribal Complex."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_28_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek%20Nation,%201971%20Sept.%20-%201978%20June.,%201971-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Tulsa Indian Center Board Votes on Dress Code Bill #1697")
![["Truman Mikles wrote to Congressman James Jones expressing concern about proposed cuts to VA benefits for disabled veterans and reductions in funding for VA services. Congressman Jones responded, assuring Mikles that the proposal to reduce disability compensation had been withdrawn and legislation introduced to protect veterans' payments. Jones also mentioned that the VA had hired more medical personnel to care for returning prisoners of war. Mikles had previously expressed concern about the impact of budget cuts on VA services for returning veterans and urged Congressman Jones to oppose the proposed cuts."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Truman Mikles expressed concern about cuts to VA benefits. Congressman Jones assured him of protection for veterans' payments.")
![["The Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma are protesting against the Bureau of Indian Affairs for negotiating a contract for the operation of Concho School without the approval of the Tribal Council. They claim that this violates their Constitution and the spirit of Public Law #93-638, which was intended to give Indian people control over their affairs. The Tribal Council is seeking support to ensure that they have a say in the management of their own affairs and to prevent violations of their rights."]](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_26_0001-Indian%20Affairs,%20Concho%20Indian%20School,%201974%20July%20-%201978%20Aug/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Violation of Tribal Rights: The Battle for Self-Determination")
![["The document outlines the itinerary for a trip to the Ditchley Foundation Conference in January 1974, including arrival and departure times, meetings with important individuals such as Mr. J. Paul Getty, and various scheduled activities in London. It also includes information about a luncheon at the House of Commons and a meeting for all people going to London. Additionally, there is mention of a meeting with the British-American Parliamentary Group and updates on the Emergency Energy Bill and the Watergate Committee."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_21_0008_thumbnail.jpg "1974 Trip Itinerary for JRJ and OBJ to the Ditchley Foundation Conference")
![["Mrs. Boyer wrote to Congressman James R. Jones inquiring about the status of the G.I. Bill, which would increase benefits for veterans attending college. She expressed her struggles to make ends meet with her husband's current benefits. Congressman Jones responded, acknowledging the receipt of her letter and informing her that both the House and Senate have passed bills to increase benefits. He assured her that he supported the House bill, which would increase benefits by 13.6 percent, and that her views would be considered when the compromise bill is reported back for final consideration."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0042_thumbnail.jpg "Mrs. Boyer asks about G.I. Bill, Congressman Jones supports increased benefits.")
![["The Greasy School Board of Education is requesting federal funding for their Cherokee Bilingual Education Program. Due to funding cuts, the program will be reduced to ten demonstration classrooms in northeastern Oklahoma. Ten Cherokee bilingual aides will be hired, and ten Cherokee trainees will enroll in a teacher certification program. The program will focus on kindergarten through third grade and will prioritize bilingual-bicultural education. The program director, Agnes Cowen, has provided details of the revised program in a letter to various officials."]](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_0033_thumbnail.jpg "Cherokee Bilingual Education Program: Project Number 403 AH 50285")
![["The document discusses four rhetorical concepts that govern political speech, including the Reverse Houdini, Elephant Stick, Notsaposta, and Looking Under the Street Light. These concepts are used by politicians to manipulate public opinion and deflect criticism. Examples are provided to illustrate how these techniques are utilized in political discourse."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0000-1011-1299,%201985,%20%5B2%20of%203%5D/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence from Peter Manhart to Congressman James R. Jones regarding an Op")
![["The letter from Norman Diamond to Hon. James R. Jones discusses cases of people being harassed by the IRS for money they do not owe, and suggests that Congress should hold someone at the agency responsible for such tactics. Diamond also suggests obtaining videotapes of the cases to show to IRS officials. The letter expresses concern over the burden faced by constituents due to IRS actions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0000-1011-1299,%201985,%20%5B2%20of%203%5D/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_2_4_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence from Norman Diamond to Congressman James R. Jones")
