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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_76_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes for Land Sales
- Date:
- 1949-07-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Amelia A. Coleman's Application to the Special Scholarship Program in Law for American Indians
- Date:
- 1971-05-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris' Response to Roberta Goulden's Inquiry about Law School Scholarships for Indigenous Students
- Date:
- 1971-10-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Indians, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Education
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The document is a letter sent to Mr. Doyle Smith regarding the payment to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for the sale of their lands. The letter informs Mr. Smith that payments will begin this month and advises him to provide his information to ensure timely payment. The letter also offers further assistance if needed."]](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_6_76_0000-(20)%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20and%20Chickasaw%20Indians,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_76_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Payment to Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes for Land Sales")
![["The document is a letter from Senator Fred R. Harris to Mr. Bentley Beams regarding a reply received from the Bureau of Indian Affairs in relation to Miss Amelia A. Coleman's application for a Special Scholarship Program in Law for American Indians at the University of New Mexico. The Bureau stated that Miss Coleman, who is one-eighth degree Choctaw, did not meet the blood quantum requirement for eligibility. They suggested alternative financial aid opportunities and programs she could apply for. Additionally, a letter from the University of New Mexico School of Law to Miss Coleman informed her that she was not accepted for the summer session of the program, but may receive financial assistance if accepted at another law school. Miss Coleman's educational and career background is also provided in The document."]](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_006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Amelia A. Coleman's Application to the Special Scholarship Program in Law for American Indians")
![["The letter is a response to Ms. Roberta Goulden's inquiry about scholarships for attending law school. Senator Fred R. Harris provides her with information on sources of scholarships, including the Indian law student program at the University of New Mexico and the Indian Scholarship Service, Inc. He also includes a pamphlet with information on general Indian scholarship aid. Senator Harris encourages Ms. Goulden in her pursuit of a legal career and offers further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_009_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Response to Roberta Goulden's Inquiry about Law School Scholarships for Indigenous Students")