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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Ancestry Inquiry: The Case of Mrs. Blanche Jernigan
- Date:
- 1971-09-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_24_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Funding for Chilocco Indian School in 1971
- Date:
- 1971-10-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_067
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Mrs. L.D. Sherman and Senator Fred Harris regarding Quincy Dean Sittingdown's Educational Loan
- Date:
- 1971-11-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_069
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Assistance Request for Loan Cancellation through Indian Affairs Bureau
- Date:
- 1971-11-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Ancestry Verification and Educational Assistance
- Date:
- 1971-11-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_30_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Communication with Tribal Councils
- Date:
- 1971-12-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Quapaw Nation, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_100_24_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Agreement on Language for H.R. 15598, 92nd Congress 2nd Session
- Date:
- 1972-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_100_24_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Controversy over Ownership of the Bed of the Arkansas River: Appeals Court Decision
- Date:
- 1972-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_100_24_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Ownership Dispute Over Arkansas River Bed: Cherokee Nation v. Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1972-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_100_24_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Choctaw-Chickasaw-Cherokee Boundary Dispute Act
- Date:
- 1972-08-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["Mrs. Blanche Jernigan contacted Honorable Page Belcher for help in tracing her family tree on her father's side, suspecting Cherokee ancestry. The Bureau of Indian Affairs responded that they could not find any information on her ancestors in the Cherokee enrollment records, suggesting that her ancestors may have severed their tribal affiliations. Mrs. Jernigan requested roll numbers for her ancestors, including Levi Casey, and provided a brief history of the Casey family's journey from Tennessee to Arkansas and Missouri."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Ancestry Inquiry: The Case of Mrs. Blanche Jernigan")
![["David H. Daulton, the Executive Vice President of the Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce, wrote to Honorable Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, expressing concern about the lack of planning appropriation money for the Chilocco Indian School in fiscal year 1973. Belcher forwarded the inquiry to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare for further action. The Chamber of Commerce is worried about the school's progress and the need for funding to support the educational facilities for its students."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_24_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_24_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Funding for Chilocco Indian School in 1971")
![["Mrs. L.D. Sherman is writing to Senator Fred Harris about Quincy Dean Sittingdown, a 32-year-old man with Cherokee Indian heritage, who is serving in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot. She is requesting assistance in canceling his educational loan due to new legislation regarding individuals with Native American ancestry. She provides details about Quincy's family history and academic and military achievements, emphasizing his hard work and deserving nature. Mrs. Sherman includes information about Quincy's grandfather and father, who owned tax-exempt lands in Oklahoma. She also mentions contacting individuals at Hardin Simmons University and the First Christian Church in Abilene for further information on Quincy's character."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_067_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Mrs. L.D. Sherman and Senator Fred Harris regarding Quincy Dean Sittingdown's Educational Loan")
![["Mrs. L.D. Sherman is seeking assistance for Quincy Dean Sittingdown in getting his educational loan cancelled due to new legislation regarding individuals with Native American heritage. Sittingdown is a 32-year-old Cherokee man serving in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot. His grandfather and father owned tax-exempt lands in Oklahoma. Sittingdown is a distinguished military graduate from Hardin Simmons University and is married with two children. Mrs. Sherman provides detailed information about Sittingdown's family background and education, and requests assistance from Senator Fred Harris in helping Sittingdown with his loan cancellation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_069_thumbnail.jpg "Assistance Request for Loan Cancellation through Indian Affairs Bureau")
![["The letter is from Mrs. K. M. Bangs to Senator Fred R. Harris requesting help in getting educational assistance for her grandchildren. She is instructed to gather documents proving their Cherokee heritage and send them to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Mrs. Bangs explains that her grandson, John, and granddaughter, Paula, need financial assistance for their education. She also mentions medical expenses and financial struggles her family is facing. Mrs. Bangs asks Senator Harris for help in getting educational assistance for her grandchildren."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Ancestry Verification and Educational Assistance")
![["The document includes a series of letters and resolutions regarding the appointments of John Crow and Wilma Victor in the Bureau of Indian Affairs, as well as the support from various Indian tribes for these appointments. There is also mention of disapproval of recent demonstrations by militants and objections to transferring the Bureau of Indian Affairs to another department. The documents express support for the appointments and emphasize the importance of unity among Indian groups to advance their status and implement policies for self-determination."]](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_91_30_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_30_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Communication with Tribal Councils")
![["The document is a series of letters between attorneys discussing the language of a bill (H. R. 15598) related to the ownership of the bed of the Arkansas River. The attorneys are trying to come to an agreement on the language of the bill to address objections from various parties involved. They are also discussing sending stipulations to the Oklahoma delegation and the Secretary of the Committee of Internal and Insular Affairs. The documents show that the Choctaws, Chickasaws, and Cherokees are now in agreement on the language of the bill, and they are seeking support from members of Congress."]](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_100_24_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Arkansas%20Riverbed,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_100_24_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Agreement on Language for H.R. 15598, 92nd Congress 2nd Session")
![["The document discusses a legal dispute over ownership of the bed of the Arkansas River in Oklahoma between the Cherokee Nation, the State of Oklahoma, and the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. The Supreme Court had previously ruled in favor of the Cherokee Nation, but the district court's interpretation of the ruling led to further appeals and disagreements over ownership. The district court ultimately ordered Oklahoma to account for money received from leases and divided it between the Cherokee and Choctaw Nations. Appeals were made by Oklahoma and its lessees, as well as the Choctaw Nation, leading to a reversal of the judgment on the conflicting claims between the Cherokee and Choctaw Nations."]](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_100_24_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Arkansas%20Riverbed,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_100_24_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Controversy over Ownership of the Bed of the Arkansas River: Appeals Court Decision")
![["This text discusses a legal case involving ownership of the bed of the Arkansas River in Oklahoma. The Cherokee Nation, the State of Oklahoma, and the Choctaw Nation and Chickasaw Nation are involved in the dispute. The district court ruled in favor of the Cherokee Nation, but the appeals court determined that they do not have jurisdiction over the dispute between the Cherokee Nation and the Choctaw Nation, leading to a reversal of part of the judgment."]](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_100_24_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Arkansas%20Riverbed,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_100_24_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Ownership Dispute Over Arkansas River Bed: Cherokee Nation v. Oklahoma")
![["The document is an Act that determines the rights and interests of the Choctaw Nation, Chickasaw Nation, and Cherokee Nation in the bed of the Arkansas River and lands in Oklahoma. The Act allows the tribes to bring suit against each other to determine beneficial title, with the United States consenting to the litigation. The Secretary of the Interior will administer the land according to the judicial determination. The Act also allows for appeals to the Supreme Court and for settlement agreements to be made between the parties. It is declared that the Act does not determine the merits of conflicting claims to the land."]](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_100_24_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Arkansas%20Riverbed,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_100_24_0007_thumbnail.jpg "The Choctaw-Chickasaw-Cherokee Boundary Dispute Act")