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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_22_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Proposed Regulations for Petrified Wood Collection in 1963
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Letters of Protest: The Ponca Indians' Fight Against Injustices and Unfair Tactics in 1963
- Date:
- 1963-07-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_22_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Injustices to the Tonkawa Indians and the Misuse of Funds for Road 6117
- Date:
- 1963-07-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Kaw Nation, Tonkawa Indians, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_16_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Assistance Sought for Unemployment Issues in Ponca Tribe: A Correspondence between Carter Bradley and Robert McCandless
- Date:
- 1963-12-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Kaw Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding Housing and Employment Inequities - 1966
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on the Reduction of the Indian Home Economics Program in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1965-01-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Restoration of the Home Demonstration Agent for Pawnee, Otoe, and Ponca Communities: A Communication Exchange
- Date:
- 1966-04-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969), 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0051
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Advisory Panels Formed by the University of Oklahoma Board of Visitors
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
- Topic:
- Higher--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Invitation to Methodist Church Consultations on Indian Affairs in Oklahoma, 1967
- Date:
- 1967-03-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Osage Nation, Creek Nation, Navajo Indians, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Cherokee Nation, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Shawnee Indians, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_144_6B_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Transfer of Indian School Administration in 1969
- Date:
- 1969-01-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Chilocco Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["The text discusses the proposed regulations for the free-use removal of petrified wood from public lands. Various organizations and individuals have expressed concerns about the proposed rules, particularly the limit of 10 pounds of wood per day. The organizations have requested a reconsideration of the rule and suggest an increase to 150 pounds per day. The Bureau of Land Management has received a significant amount of feedback on the proposed regulations and is preparing to proceed with a decision."]](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_0013.pdf "Correspondence Regarding Proposed Regulations for Petrified Wood Collection in 1963")
![["The text is a letter from Thurman Rhodd to Phileo Nash, Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, regarding injustices faced by the Ponca Indians related to a proposed road improvement program. Rhodd and other signatories feel that the proposed road improvements do not benefit the Indian community and are calling attention to unfair tactics used by the Tribal Council in decision-making. They provide reasons for their objections and express the need for fair treatment and consideration of the Indian community's needs."]](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_0022.pdf "Letters of Protest: The Ponca Indians' Fight Against Injustices and Unfair Tactics in 1963")
![["Levi Stevens, Chairman of the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians, wrote a letter to Phileo Nash, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, expressing concerns about the allocation of funds for a farm to market road for the Ponca Indians. Stevens believes that road 6113, which benefits both Indians and white farmers, is a more logical choice for the project than road 6117, which he feels is not as beneficial to the Indian community. Stevens requests a fair investigation and emphasizes the importance of education for Indian children."]](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_0008.pdf "Correspondence Regarding Injustices to the Tonkawa Indians and the Misuse of Funds for Road 6117")
![["Carter Bradley writes a letter to Robert McCandless regarding the problems of Leland Big Goose and the Ponca tribe's unemployment issues. McCandless is asked to gather more information and possibly write a letter to address the situation. Bradley wishes McCandless a happy New Year."]](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_0016.pdf "Assistance Sought for Unemployment Issues in Ponca Tribe: A Correspondence between Carter Bradley and Robert McCandless")
![["The letter addresses issues related to housing and employee preferences at Chalaco Indian School in Oklahoma. The writer, Mrs. L. Thornton, expresses concerns about the treatment of employees and the living conditions of families on campus. She also mentions the importance of supporting and working with Native American children at the school. Mrs. Thornton emphasizes the need for betterment for all employees and the community at Chalaco."]](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_0033_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding Housing and Employment Inequities - 1966")
![["The document from Mrs. Norman Hiatt to Congressman Page Belcher expresses concern about the reduction of the Indian Home Economics program in Oklahoma due to funding limitations. The Bureau of Indian Affairs explains that the reduction was necessary to prioritize housing programs, but some funding has been restored for the Extension program in Oklahoma. Mrs. Hiatt is worried about the impact of the reduction on Indian people who rely on the services provided by the Home Demonstration and Farm agents. The document highlights the importance of these programs in helping Indian people improve their living conditions and skills."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/89th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_8_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965-1966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on the Reduction of the Indian Home Economics Program in Oklahoma")
![["Mrs. Thelma Hudson, president of the Wa-pe-he Home Demonstration Club in Red Rock, Oklahoma, wrote to Senator Harris requesting the restoration of the Home Demonstration Agent for the Pawnee, Otoe, and Ponca community. She received a positive response from Member of Congress Page Belcher, who informed her that the Agent had been restored. Belcher also provided information regarding the Indian Home Economics program and explained the reduction in the Extension program due to funding limitations. The document from the Bureau of Indian Affairs highlighted the importance of housing programs but assured that the need for Extension services to Indian people had not been reduced. The Wa Pe' He Home Demonstration Club members expressed their appreciation for the Extension services and requested the support of Senator Harris and Senator Monroney in restoring the services."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/89th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_8_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965-1966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Restoration of the Home Demonstration Agent for Pawnee, Otoe, and Ponca Communities: A Communication Exchange")
![["The University of Oklahoma Board of Visitors has assigned 37 members to ad hoc committees focusing on various aspects of the university, such as graduate programs, minority groups, policy decision making, athletics and recreation, and resources. The purpose of these committees is to receive and study recommendations from visiting committees and conduct studies within their areas of responsibility. The Board of Visitors was formed to advise the university president and review long-range goals of the institution."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0051_thumbnail.jpg "Advisory Panels Formed by the University of Oklahoma Board of Visitors")
![["The Methodist Church is holding regional consultations on their work among Indians in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas. They are seeking counsel from Indian leadership on how to best serve the total life of Indians. The meetings will include representatives from 124 Methodist Indian churches and the National Division of the Board of Missions. The purpose of the consultations is to discuss how the Methodist Church can better serve the Indian community. They are inviting representatives from the organization Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity to attend the meetings. The consultations will take place in Oklahoma City and Muskogee on May 1st and 2nd."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20January-May,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation to Methodist Church Consultations on Indian Affairs in Oklahoma, 1967")
![["Kenneth E. Black, a member of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe, wrote a letter to Congressman Page Belcher expressing concern about the transfer of administration of Indian schools and education from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Black disagreed with the testimony given by Bill Pensoneau, Vice President of the National Indian Youth Council, and felt that only duly elected tribal officials should speak on behalf of the tribes. Belcher acknowledged Black's concerns and forwarded his letter to Senators Edward M. Kennedy and Henry Bellmon for their information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_144_6B_0000-Labor%20and%20Public%20Welfare%20Legislative,%201969-1970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_144_6B_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Transfer of Indian School Administration in 1969")