1. Cherokee Chief Opposes Proposed BIA Policy Change: A Detailed Examination Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0011 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Carl Albert Collection Title: Cherokee Chief Opposes Proposed BIA Policy Change: A Detailed Examination Date: 1970-12-21 Creator: Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987 Policy Area: Native Americans Names: Cherokee Nation, Osage Nation Topic: Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Indians of North America--Claims Congress: 91st (1969-1971)
![["The document discusses the opposition of the Cherokee Tribe of Oklahoma to proposed organizational and policy changes for Indian agency superintendents by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Principal Chief W.W. Keeler clarifies his position on the matter and expresses support for giving Indians the opportunity to manage their own affairs. The document also mentions Karyn, a little girl who fought for her life after sustaining kidney damage. Additionally, a letter from Congressman Carl Albert expresses gratitude for a newspaper clipping on the topic."]](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_82_55_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Reorganization,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Cherokee Chief Opposes Proposed BIA Policy Change: A Detailed Examination")