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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_29_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Case of Unreceived Wired Money: An Inquiry by Congressman James R. Jones
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Decentralization and Participation: A Discussion on the Reform of Local Government in the U.S. - Letter to Mrs. La Donna Harris, 1976
- Date:
- 1976-01-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman James R. Jones Responds to Citizen's Concerns on Federal Spending and Government Junketing
- Date:
- 1976-01-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- 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_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_003_2_33_14_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Committee Update: Reconsideration of S. 1017, Title II Part A
- Date:
- 1976-02-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_11_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Johnson-O'Malley Regulations: A Collective Effort for Native American Education
- Date:
- 1976-02-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0037
- 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 Unemployment Issues: Letter from Congressman James R. Jones to G.W. Givens
- Date:
- 1976-02-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance), Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_15_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Addressing Potential Violation of Oklahoma Agricultural Land Ownership Statute by Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children
- Date:
- 1976-02-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_37_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Position Paper: Addressing Discrimination Against American Indian Nurses by the Civil Service Commission
- Date:
- 1976-03-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States, Education--United States, Education, Higher--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["The document is a letter from Earl T. Eberhart to John Stuart, detailing a case where money wired to London did not arrive before Eberhart had to leave. Eberhart ordered $2143.13 to be wired to Bank of America in London, but the money did not arrive before his departure. Tracers have been sent to locate the money, but Eberhart has been unable to find it. The document includes details of the transaction and attempts to recover the 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_29_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Case of Unreceived Wired Money: An Inquiry by Congressman James R. Jones")
![["The letter discusses the importance of decentralization and participation in local government in the U.S., citing five major decentralizing forces at work. It emphasizes the need for communities to have more control over their own affairs and for federal action to support participation and decentralization. The writer suggests gathering information about local organizational efforts and analyzing how federal regulations and financial aid can promote these goals. They express a willingness to continue the discussion with the recipient and their colleagues."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%201966-1976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Decentralization and Participation: A Discussion on the Reform of Local Government in the U.S. - Letter to Mrs. La Donna Harris, 1976")
![["Harry Peeler wrote a letter to Congressman James Jones expressing his concerns about federal spending, specifically addressing wasteful spending in social programs and \"Congressional junketing\". Peeler is frustrated with the misuse of taxpayer money and urges Jones to work with other politicians to cut the budget and eliminate unnecessary programs. Jones responds by agreeing with Peeler's views on cutting federal spending and mentions the importance of understanding constituents' views. He also defends his participation in overseas trips as necessary for his role as 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_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman James R. Jones Responds to Citizen's Concerns on Federal Spending and Government Junketing")
![["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")
![["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")
![["A letter from Rick C. Lavis, Assistant to the Minority Staff of the United States Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, regarding the reconsideration of Part A of Title II of bill S. 1017. The Committee approved the Jackson-Fannin substitute with minor modifications and ordered it to be reported to the Senate. The memo outlines the provisions of Part A, including amendments to the JOM Act, authorization of funds, requirements for educational plans, and a study on Indian education programs. The memo also states that any questions or concerns about the bill language can be addressed to the Chairman."]](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_14_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_14_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Committee Update: Reconsideration of S. 1017, Title II Part A")
![["A list of organizations jointly submitting proposed regulations for the Johnson-O'Malley Act, including various Native American advocacy groups, educational institutions, and legal defense organizations."]](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_11_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_11_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Johnson-O'Malley Regulations: A Collective Effort for Native American Education")
![["The document is a letter from James R. Jones, a member of Congress, responding to a letter from G.W. Givens regarding federal spending and various government programs. Jones agrees with Givens on the need to cut federal spending and discusses his support for a public works employment bill that was vetoed by the President. Jones also addresses tax incentives for industry to hire more workers, welfare reform, and the food stamp program. Givens expresses concerns about government spending and suggests ways to reduce waste and improve efficiency in government programs."]](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_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Federal Spending and Unemployment Issues: Letter from Congressman James R. Jones to G.W. Givens")
![["Lewis K. Molnar, the controller of Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children, is seeking guidance from Mr. B. W. Vetter regarding the ownership of agricultural land in Oklahoma. He is concerned about a potential violation of Oklahoma statutes and seeks clarification on whether the organization must divest itself of the land. Molnar has discussed the issue with Senator Gene Howard and plans to contact Mr. David Stratton for further information. He explains that the organization typically leases agricultural land and does not intend to be directly involved in farming. Molnar requests Vetter's assistance in determining the organization's compliance with the law."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_15_0000-District%20Office,%20V/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_15_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing Potential Violation of Oklahoma Agricultural Land Ownership Statute by Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children")
![["The American Indian Nurses' Association is protesting against discrimination by the Civil Service Commission in downgrading the Chief Nursing Branch position to a GS-13 despite the increase in qualified American Indian nurses. They argue that this decision is not only a matter of salary, but also affects administrative structure and Indian self-determination. They point out the unequal treatment of Indian nurses compared to non-Indian nurses in terms of qualifications and responsibilities. The Association believes that this discrimination is a violation of equal pay laws and is hindering Indian self-determination."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Position Paper: Addressing Discrimination Against American Indian Nurses by the Civil Service Commission")