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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_37_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- FY 1977 Budget Proposal for Indian Programs
- Date:
- 1976-01-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_21_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Improving American Indian Policy: A Comprehensive Review of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Management Study
- Date:
- 1976-01-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cayuga Nation, Caddo Nation, Quapaw Nation, Menominee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_33_13_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Law Enforcement Certification for Five Indian Tribes in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1976-01-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_20_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Management Study of the Bureau of Indian Affairs: Preliminary Survey Report
- Date:
- 1976-01-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_16_21.1_22_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Reflections on America's Centennial: Remarks by Speaker Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1976-01-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_16_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Staff Assistant Debbie J. Branch to Honorable William J. Wiseman, Jr. regarding Congressional Calendars
- Date:
- 1976-01-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Youth
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- The Indian Self-Determination Act: A New Era for Tribal Programs
- Date:
- 1976-01-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_007_2_13_42_0060
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lyle H. Boren Collection
- Title:
- Advancing Tribal Self-Determination: A Call to Action for Bureau of Indian Affairs Employees
- Date:
- 1976-01-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_37_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for Open Season in Home Purchase Program for Oklahoma Indian Families
- Date:
- 1976-01-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Constituent James L. Phipps Regarding Federal Spending and Fiscal Responsibility
- Date:
- 1976-01-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security, Social Welfare
- Topic:
- African Americans, Civil rights--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["The document is a news release from the Office of the Secretary regarding the budget for Indian programs in FY 1977. The total outlays are set at $1.05 billion, with a decrease in funding for the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. The budget includes new funding for the implementation of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. Funds are also allocated for tribal grants, technical assistance, and tribal resource development. Funding for the Indian Loan Guaranty program is proposed to double. There are no funds allocated for education assistance provisions, and some construction activities have been reduced."]](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_37_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_37_0003_thumbnail.jpg "FY 1977 Budget Proposal for Indian Programs")
![["The American Indian Policy Review Commission conducted a management study of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to identify problems and make recommendations for better service delivery to Indian people. The study involved private and public sector collaboration and recommended aggressive implementation for self-determination for Indian people. The Bureau of Indian Affairs, a complex organization vulnerable to inefficiency, has been a frequent target of criticism. The commission was created to review the historical and legal developments of the federal government's relationship with Indian people and make revisions to policies and programs for their benefit. The management study involved a preliminary survey to evaluate decision-making processes and information systems within the BIA."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_29_21_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20BIA/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_29_21_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Improving American Indian Policy: A Comprehensive Review of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Management Study")
![["Bowman-Nicek & Associates, an architecture and engineering firm based in Oklahoma City, is interested in being considered for a project to design a 7250 SF Youth Center. They have provided their qualifications and contact information in a letter to the Directorate of Procurement and Production at Tinker Air Force Base. The firm emphasizes their experience and capabilities in architectural and engineering services."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_33_13_0000-Bowman%20and%20Nicek%20Architect,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_33_13_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Law Enforcement Certification for Five Indian Tribes in Oklahoma")
![["The document is a preliminary survey report from Warren King and Associates, Inc. to Mr. Ray Goetting of the American Indian Policy Review Commission. The report outlines the objectives, scope, and approach for conducting a management study of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). It highlights the collaboration between the Commission, BIA management, and the consulting firm. The report also discusses the background and goals of Task Force 3, which includes providing policy recommendations, determining agency responsibilities, and involving the Indian community in policy-making. The report emphasizes the importance of the management study in fulfilling the Commission's mission and avoiding redundancy with previous studies."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_29_20_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20BIA%20Management%20Study,%201974%20Jan.%20-%201977%20Jan.,%201974-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_29_20_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Management Study of the Bureau of Indian Affairs: Preliminary Survey Report")
![["The document discusses the proposal for a ten million dollar revolving fund to provide long term loans to Native Americans in order to address their high rates of poverty and sub-standard living conditions. The bill has widespread support among members of the Five Civilized Tribes and organizations focused on Native American welfare."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Speeches%20and%20Press%20Releases,%201927-1976%20-%20CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_16_21.1_22_0000-Speeches-Opening%20of%20the%20Centennial%20Safe.%20January%2019,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_16_21.1_22_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Reflections on America's Centennial: Remarks by Speaker Carl Albert")
![["The document is from Debbie J. Branch to Honorable William J. Wiseman, Jr. It states that two Congressional Calendars are being sent to him, one for his district office and one for Oklahoma City. If he needs one for his home, he should let them know. The document wishes him a successful term and is signed by Debbie J. Branch, a staff assistant to James R. Jones, a Member of Congress."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_16_0000-District%20Office,%20W/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_16_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Staff Assistant Debbie J. Branch to Honorable William J. Wiseman, Jr. regarding Congressional Calendars")
![["A recent act of Congress has handed over the administration of some federal Indian programs to tribes, representing a \"threshhold\" in United States policy. The act allows for the transfer of programs to tribes, but funding and implementation remain uncertain. Urban Indians are not recognized under the act, and there may be challenges in coordinating programs among the 60 recognized tribes. The act is seen as a step towards Indian self-determination, but its effectiveness and impact remain to be seen."]](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_10_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0033_thumbnail.jpg "The Indian Self-Determination Act: A New Era for Tribal Programs")
![["Mrs. Viola Griffith, the County Superintendent of Okfuskee County in Oklahoma, is writing to Honorable Lyle H. Boren, a House of Representatives member in Washington D.C., requesting assistance in speeding up the consideration of a separate negro school project in the county. The document is dated October 17, 1939."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lyle%20H.%20Boren%20Collection/Subject%20Files,%201935-1946-CAC_CC_007_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_007_2_13_42_0000-Works%20Progress%20Administration%20(WPA),%20Okfuskee%20County,%20Okemah%20Pecan%20Bowl%20Association,%20Projects,%20Roads,%20Schools,%20and%20Women/thumbnails/CAC_CC_007_2_13_42_0060_thumbnail.jpg "Advancing Tribal Self-Determination: A Call to Action for Bureau of Indian Affairs Employees")
![["The document is a series of correspondence between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission regarding a proposal for an \"open season\" for the Home Purchase Program. The Bureau of Indian Affairs responds that due to funding constraints, they cannot declare an \"open season\" at this time. The Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission expresses concern about the lack of knowledge among applicants and requests a repeat of the decision to correct any injustices."]](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_37_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_37_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for Open Season in Home Purchase Program for Oklahoma Indian Families")
![["James L. Phipps wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones expressing concern about the need to cut federal spending. Congressman Jones responded, stating that he shares Phipps' concern and has consistently voted for a balanced budget. He also mentioned that he voted against the pay raise for Members of Congress and has sponsored reforms to monitor federal spending. Phipps criticized Congress for approving wasteful spending, citing examples such as a study on the blood of Polish Lubuka pigs and research on the smell of perspiration from Australian aborigines."]](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_36_0036_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Constituent James L. Phipps Regarding Federal Spending and Fiscal Responsibility")