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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Response to Taxpayer Concerns on Government Spending: A Correspondence between Mr. R.W. Provine and Congressman James R. Jones
- Date:
- 1975-02-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Taxation Law and legislation--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_132_2_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Communication and Assistance with Indian Affairs and Programs
- Date:
- 1975-02-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_132_2_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Housing and Community Alternatives for American Indians Research Report
- Date:
- 1975-02-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Education
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_24_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas declines commencement speech but may send telegram.
- Date:
- 1975-02-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Energy
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_24_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Johnson State College President invites Mrs. Helen Douglas to speak.
- Date:
- 1975-02-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_5_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Technical Amendments to H.R. 15 Proposed by Mr. Blouin
- Date:
- 1975-02-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Federal Spending and Fiscal Responsibility between Congressman James R. Jones and Citizen Sherman Woods
- Date:
- 1975-02-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education, Higher--United States, African Americans, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Miss Indian Oklahoma Pageant: Celebrating Indian Culture and Talent
- Date:
- 1975-03-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Government Spending and Its Impact: A Correspondence Between a Citizen and a Congressman
- Date:
- 1975-03-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Correspondence Regarding Federal Spending Concerns
- Date:
- 1975-03-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["The document is a series of letters and an article discussing government spending and the perks enjoyed by government officials in Washington, D.C. The main theme is the wasteful spending and extravagant lifestyle of government employees, contrasted with the sacrifices being made by the American people. It highlights the hypocrisy of officials who enjoy lavish perks while urging the public to make sacrifices. The document also mentions specific examples of officials benefiting from taxpayer-funded conveniences and bonuses."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Taxpayer Concerns on Government Spending: A Correspondence between Mr. R.W. Provine and Congressman James R. Jones")
![["The Speaker expresses gratitude for receiving information about the Bureau of Indian Affairs and other government agencies with Indian programs. The Bureau of Indian Affairs provides contact information for inquiries and other federal agencies with Indian responsibilities. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs looks forward to working with the 94th Congress for the betterment of American 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_132_2_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201975/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_132_2_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Communication and Assistance with Indian Affairs and Programs")
![["The University of Oklahoma sent a report titled \"Housing and Community Alternatives for American Indians\" to Professor Arn Henderson, who works in the Office of Research Administration. The report was the result of a three-year research effort funded by the National Science Foundation. The University expressed gratitude for the opportunity to review the study and believed it would be helpful in planning for future housing needs of American Indian groups. They also mentioned that the report could be applied more broadly in formulating a comprehensive national program relating to housing for American Indians."]](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_132_2_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201975/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_132_2_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Housing and Community Alternatives for American Indians Research Report")
![["The President of Johnson State College is inviting Mrs. Helen Douglas to speak at the annual commencement on May 18th, 1975. The college has a long history and is graduating 221 students this year. The President is eager to answer any questions and asks for a response at Mrs. Douglas's earliest convenience."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_24_0000-Invitations-correspondence,%201958-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_24_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Helen Gahagan Douglas declines commencement speech but may send telegram.")
![["The President of Sweet Briar College invites Mrs. Melvyn Douglas to participate in a lecture series in February 1976, in honor of the 75th anniversary of the college's founding. Mrs. Douglas declines the invitation due to prior commitments."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_24_0000-Invitations-correspondence,%201958-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_24_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Johnson State College President invites Mrs. Helen Douglas to speak.")
![["The document is a memorandum outlining various technical amendments proposed by Mr. Blouin to H.R. 15, a piece of legislation related to education. The amendments include changes to definitions, titles, and language used in the bill."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_5_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Technical Amendments to H.R. 15 Proposed by Mr. Blouin")
![["The document is a thank you note from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. Sherman Woods for his letter regarding non-essential Federal expenditures. Jones expresses agreement with the need to eliminate unnecessary spending and states that he has supported budget-cutting initiatives in Congress. Woods encourages Jones to continue setting an example of fiscal responsibility in government and to stop wasteful spending practices. Woods emphasizes the importance of government officials remembering where the money comes from and suggests that a \"day's pay for a day's work\" motto should be implemented in Washington."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Federal Spending and Fiscal Responsibility between Congressman James R. Jones and Citizen Sherman Woods")
![["The Miss Indian Oklahoma Pageant is set for May 23-24 in Oklahoma City, with girls representing tribes from all over the state. Contestants must submit a photo in Indian dress, perform two special talents, and demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of Indian culture. The pageant will include traditional and modern talent categories, with judging based on appearance, poise, and dedication to the advancement of Indian people. Entries must be received by April 26, and a schedule of activities will be provided to contestants at a later date."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201946%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201946-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Miss Indian Oklahoma Pageant: Celebrating Indian Culture and Talent")
![["The document discusses the issue of government spending and wastefulness, particularly in Congress. It highlights examples of unnecessary spending and perks enjoyed by members of Congress, such as free goods and services, free reading material, and taxpayer-funded subscriptions. The document emphasizes the need for Congress to be more responsible with taxpayer money and cut back on unnecessary expenditures."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Government Spending and Its Impact: A Correspondence Between a Citizen and a Congressman")
![["Julius C. Livingston expresses his concern about wasteful government spending in a letter to Congressman James R. Jones. He mentions a specific project funded by the National Science Foundation to study why people fall in love, which he deems as a waste of taxpayer money. Livingston commends Jones for his efforts to increase oversight of federal financing and urges for more control over government spending. Senator William Proxmire also criticizes the project in a letter to Jones, calling it a waste of money."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Correspondence Regarding Federal Spending Concerns")