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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Letter Regarding Land Transfer to Cherokee Indians in Trust
- Date:
- 1963-09-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Cherokee Nation's Efforts to Reclaim School Lands: Correspondence from 1963
- Date:
- 1963-09-25
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- 1963 Correspondence Regarding the Consideration of H.R. 6496 for the Cherokee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1963-09-27
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Chilocco Indian School Land Bill, S. 2178
- Date:
- 1963-10-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Inter-Tribal Council Leadership and Their Letter of Appreciation to Senator Monroney
- Date:
- 1963-10-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Attorneys' Fees Awarded in Cherokee Nation v. United States
- Date:
- 1963-10-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Cherokee Indians
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Distribution of Cherokee Judgment Award Funds
- Date:
- 1963-11-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Order Allowing Attorneys' Fees for Cherokee Nation Claim
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Cherokee Indians, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Cherokee Nation v. United States: Attorney Fee Dispute
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Speeches, addresses, etc., Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Cherokee Indians
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Dissenting Opinion on Attorney Fees in Indian Claims Commission Case
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Courts--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
![["The letter acknowledges receipt of a request for support of H.R. 6496, which would provide 40 acres of land for an industrial site to Cherokee Indians. The sender is working to secure favorable action on the bill, but there is a backlog of bills in the committee. They express confidence that the matter will be resolved, but cannot determine a timeline. The sender assures that they are committed to supporting the project."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20G-L,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0032.pdf "Letter Regarding Land Transfer to Cherokee Indians in Trust")
![["The Cherokee Nation is requesting Senator Monroney's assistance in passing a bill that would allow them to buy back excess school lands at Chalaco from the government. They are moving quickly to select qualified Cherokees to take over the land, with leases expiring soon. The Cherokee Nation believes this bill would be a significant and positive act by the Federal Government in their dealings with the Cherokee people. They are urging Senator Monroney to support and help pass the bill during the current session of Congress."]](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_0024.pdf "Cherokee Nation's Efforts to Reclaim School Lands: Correspondence from 1963")
![["Senator A. S. Mike Monroney received a letter from Senator Henry M. Jackson regarding the consideration of H.R. 6496 by the Indian Affairs Subcommittee on October 4. The bill pertains to conveying certain Federally owned lands in trust status to the Cherokee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma. Monroney's constituents also wrote to Jackson about the bill, and their letters will be brought to the attention of Subcommittee members."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20G-L,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0036.pdf "1963 Correspondence Regarding the Consideration of H.R. 6496 for the Cherokee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma")
![["The text consists of letters exchanged between various individuals regarding a bill relating to land at the Chalaco Indian School. Senator Henry M. Jackson expresses interest in the matter and promises to forward any information received in the future. Earl Boyd Pierce, General Counsel of the Cherokee Nation, thanks Senator A. S. Mike Monroney for his assistance with the bill and hopes for its enactment. Senator Jackson acknowledges receiving a letter from Senators Monroney and Edmondson regarding the bill and assures that their recommendations will be considered."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20C,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0020.pdf "Correspondence on Chilocco Indian School Land Bill, S. 2178")
![["The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes expressed appreciation for the Area Director assigned to the Muskogee Area Office, Virgil Harrington, for his understanding and sincere interest in the welfare of the Indian people. They pledged full support and assistance to achieve the best administration for the Tribes. They also commended the Muskogee Area Office for working with the community to raise social and economic standards. This information was forwarded to Senator Monroney for his information and files."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20G-L,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0001.pdf "Inter-Tribal Council Leadership and Their Letter of Appreciation to Senator Monroney")
![["The Cherokee Nation filed an application for attorneys' fees, seeking an award of $1,436,447.61, based on 10% of the final judgment amount. The attorneys had two contracts with the Cherokee Nation, one from 1948 and another from 1958, both approved by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. The contracts stipulated that the attorneys' compensation would be contingent on a recovery for the Cherokee Nation and not to exceed 10% of the amount recovered. The Commission allowed a partial fee of $200,000 in a previous order."]](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_47_46_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission-Cherokee,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Attorneys' Fees Awarded in Cherokee Nation v. United States")
![["The text includes correspondence regarding the distribution of funds from a Cherokee judgment award. The recipients of the letter are informed that remaining funds will revert back to the Tribe for use as authorized by the Principal Chief and Secretary of the Interior. The letter also mentions the possibility of funds reverting to the Tribe after a certain period of time. Additionally, there is mention of a per capita payment authorized by Public Law 87-775, and the process for heirs to claim their share of the funds. The letter also addresses concerns raised by the recipients about the distribution of funds among living enrollees and their heirs."]](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_0042.pdf "Correspondence Regarding Distribution of Cherokee Judgment Award Funds")
![["The Indian Claims Commission has granted attorneys' fees of $1,000,000 to the legal team representing the Cherokee Nation in a claim against the United States. This amount is in addition to a previous award of $200,000, making the total fee $1,000,000."]](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_47_46_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission-Cherokee,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Order Allowing Attorneys' Fees for Cherokee Nation Claim")
![["The Cherokee Nation successfully petitioned the Indian Claims Commission for a settlement of $14,364,476.15 for land ceded in 1893. The attorneys representing the Cherokee tribe requested a fee of ten percent of the award, but the Commission determined that a fee of $1,000,000 or seven percent of the recovery was fair and adequate. The case involved determining the fair market value of the ceded land and the attorneys provided detailed information on the services they rendered in prosecuting the claim. One attorney, Earl Boyd Pierce, was primarily responsible for keeping the tribe informed and involved in the litigation process. Pierce spent a significant amount of time corresponding with and meeting with tribal members to update them on the progress of the claim."]](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_47_46_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission-Cherokee,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Cherokee Nation v. United States: Attorney Fee Dispute")
![["In this text, T. Harold Scott, Associate Commissioner, dissents from the majority opinion of the Commission regarding attorney fees for the Cherokee Tribe of Indians. He believes that a 6.96% fee is unreasonably low and discriminatory, advocating for a 10% fee instead. He also references previous cases and legal precedents to support his argument. Additionally, he discusses the involvement of Solicitor Frank J. Barry of the Interior Department in advising on the contract and highlights the differences in fee awards for similar cases."]](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_47_46_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission-Cherokee,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Dissenting Opinion on Attorney Fees in Indian Claims Commission Case")