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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_28_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Miss Leslie Anne Ellis and Congressman James R. Jones regarding Scholarship and Gender Misunderstanding
- Date:
- 1974-01-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_46_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Reinstatement of Peoria, Modoc, and Ottawa Tribes: A Call for Recognition and Support
- Date:
- 1974-01-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Modoc Tribe, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Ottawa Tribe
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking, Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Jones provided requested copies of Senate Bill 2710 to Smock.
- Date:
- 1974-01-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Request for Action: Indian Housing Authority Loan Contract Delay
- Date:
- 1974-01-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education, Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Nation, Sac and Fox Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Challenges and Recommendations for Indian Housing in Oklahoma: A Senate Subcommittee Field Hearing
- Date:
- 1974-01-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education, Native Americans
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Nation, Kickapoo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for Amending Senate Bill 1017 for Indian Controlled Higher Education
- Date:
- 1974-01-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- USET's Recommendations for S. 1017: A Letter to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett
- Date:
- 1974-01-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Invitation to a Planning Conference on Addressing Problems in the Indian Health Service: A Letter from Senator James Abourezk
- Date:
- 1974-01-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Prescription drugs--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Mr. Jimerson seeks help from Congressman Jones to extend VA benefits.
- Date:
- 1974-01-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- HCPC_DI_PH07_31_001
- Contributing Institution:
- Hawaiʻi Congressional Papers Collection, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Library, Honolulu, HI
- Collection:
- Senator Daniel K. Inouye Papers
- Title:
- Senator Daniel K. Inouye with Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, Senator Mike Mansfield, and others
- Date:
- 1/30/1974
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Kissinger, Henry, 1923-2023, Mansfield, Mike, 1903-2001, Inouye, Daniel K., 1924-2012
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["Miss Leslie Anne Ellis received a scholarship from the Washington Workshops Foundation, with assistance from Congressman James R. Jones. She expressed gratitude for the scholarship and mentioned her efforts to raise additional funds for the workshop. Congressman Jones acknowledged the scholarship and assured her that the gender confusion in previous correspondence would not affect the scholarship or any further assistance. Ellis expressed her desire to finance her own participation in the workshop and mentioned reaching out to service organizations for funding. Congressman Jones assured her of his continued support and willingness to help her obtain additional funds."]](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_28_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Miss Leslie Anne Ellis and Congressman James R. Jones regarding Scholarship and Gender Misunderstanding")
![["The document is written to Senator Dewey Bartlett regarding legislation for the reinstatement of the Peoria, Modoc, and Ottawa tribes. The writer expresses the importance of this legislation for tribal members who have struggled with their identity and education costs. The writer believes that the government should recognize and support the tribes as Indian people."]](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_140_46_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Ottawa-Peoria-Modoc,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_46_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Reinstatement of Peoria, Modoc, and Ottawa Tribes: A Call for Recognition and Support")
![["Mr. Smock requested a copy of Senate Bill 2710 from Congressman James R. Jones, which aims to increase disability compensation for veterans. Jones provided the requested copies and explained that the decision to allow exemption for certain veterans from auto tag tax is under the jurisdiction of the State of Oklahoma. Jones suggested contacting the State Representative or State Senator for further information on this matter."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Jones provided requested copies of Senate Bill 2710 to Smock.")
![["The Sac and Fox Indian Housing Authority of Oklahoma is expressing frustration in a letter to the Director of Housing and Urban Development regarding the delay in receiving a Preliminary Loan Contract. They feel they are being ignored and shuffled around, and are requesting assistance in resolving the issue. They emphasize the importance of the Indian Housing program and the need to meet the requirements of HUD standards. The document is signed by the Executive Director and copies are sent to various government 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_33_2_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Request for Action: Indian Housing Authority Loan Contract Delay")
![["During a Senate Subcommittee field hearing on Indian housing in Oklahoma, Glenn W. Edwards, Executive Director of the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Housing Authority, expressed gratitude for past efforts but highlighted challenges in obtaining housing units for the tribe. They have received allocations but face delays in completing units due to bureaucratic hurdles. The tribe has a high demand for housing due to economic conditions, and statistics on housing needs are deemed inaccurate. The Authority recommends new legislation to provide more housing units for Indian people. Concerns are raised about the allocation of housing units for the state of Oklahoma and the possible relocation of the Indian Housing program office. Edwards believes the Oklahoma City office is best equipped to address the tribe's housing needs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Challenges and Recommendations for Indian Housing in Oklahoma: A Senate Subcommittee Field Hearing")
![["Mrs. Juanita L. Learned wrote a letter to Senator Henry Bellmon expressing her interest in the Commissioner of Indian Affairs position. She received a response from Happy Camp, a Member of Congress, thanking her for sharing her letter. Mrs. Learned also corresponded with W.W. Keeler, the Principal Chief of the Cherokees, who relayed information to Marvin Franklin about her interest in the position. Marvin Franklin indicated he was not interested in the job, despite newspaper reports suggesting otherwise. Mrs. Learned expressed her gratitude to Mr. Keeler for his support and requested assistance in setting up an appointment with the selection committee."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Correspondence,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for Amending Senate Bill 1017 for Indian Controlled Higher Education")
![["The document consists of a series of correspondence between various individuals regarding the appointment of Thomas J. Ellison as the Area Director at the Muskogee Area Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The Choctaw-Chickasaw Alliance passed a resolution opposing his appointment and informed Governor Hall about their concerns. William B. Buxton, Administrative Assistant to the Governor, acknowledged receipt of the resolution and thanked David Gardner for keeping them informed. Congressman Happy Camp also expressed appreciation for receiving a copy of the correspondence."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Correspondence,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0004_thumbnail.jpg "USET's Recommendations for S. 1017: A Letter to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett")
![["Senator James Abourezk from South Dakota is addressing the issues faced by the Indian Health Service, outlining the factors that contribute to its failure. He invites Don Cogman to a planning conference to discuss these problems and explore potential legislative solutions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation to a Planning Conference on Addressing Problems in the Indian Health Service: A Letter from Senator James Abourezk")
![["Mr. Jimerson wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones expressing his concern about the eight-year limitation on VA educational assistance benefits for veterans. Congressman Jones agreed with Mr. Jimerson's analysis and informed him that legislation is being considered to extend the limitation by two years. He also mentioned that Mr. Jimerson can appeal to the Veterans Administration for an extension and offered to help in any way he can. Mr. Jimerson expressed his frustration about his limited education and financial struggles, and asked for assistance in extending his eligibility for VA assistance."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Mr. Jimerson seeks help from Congressman Jones to extend VA benefits.")
![["Caption: Wednesday, January 30, 1974. Democratic Policy Luncheon. Room S-210, JFK Room, U.S. Capitol."]](https://digital.library.manoa.hawaii.edu/iiif-img/73069/full/400,400/0/default.jpg "Senator Daniel K. Inouye with Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, Senator Mike Mansfield, and others")