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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_007_2_13_39_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lyle H. Boren Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Congressman Lyle H. Boren and Works Progress Administration Area Engineer Charles L. Calvert Regarding WPA Projects in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1938-01-28
- Creator:
- Boren, Lyle H., 1909-1992
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation, Democratic Party U.S.
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_007_2_13_39_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lyle H. Boren Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Congressman Lyle H. Boren to Mrs. Octavia Douglass Regarding the Federal Music Project
- Date:
- 1940-02-09
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Democratic Party U.S., Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Senator Elmer Thomas' Appeal for Democracy within the Choctaw Nation
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Democratic Party U.S.
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0072
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Response to Speaker of the House Regarding the Seminole Nation's Health Program Proposal
- Date:
- 1974-04-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Democratic Party U.S., Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1974 Letter on Elimination of Funding for Seminole Nation Health Clinic
- Date:
- 1974-09-30
- Creator:
- Tanyan, Edwin, 1925-1996
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Democratic Party U.S.
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["Lyle H. Boren, a United States Congressman from the Fourth Oklahoma District, received a list of operating projects in Okfuskee County under the Works Progress Administration (WPA) program. The letter outlines various projects, their progress, and the number of relief clients and non-relief employees involved. The Area Engineer, Charles L. Calvert, assures Congressman Boren that they are working closely with sponsors in Okfuskee County and providing more relief clients than their assigned quota. Calvert offers to provide additional information or assistance if needed."]](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_39_0000-(WPA),%20Okfuskee%20County,%20Okemah%20Pecan%20Bowl%20Association,%20Projects,%20Roads,%20Schools,%20and%20Women%201939-1942/thumbnails/CAC_CC_007_2_13_39_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Congressman Lyle H. Boren and Works Progress Administration Area Engineer Charles L. Calvert Regarding WPA Projects in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma")
![["Lyle H. Boren, a member of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce in the United States House of Representatives, received a letter from Mrs. Octavia Douglass regarding the progress of the Federal music project. Boren thanked Mrs. Douglass for her letter and expressed appreciation for her interest and enthusiasm in the project."]](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_39_0000-(WPA),%20Okfuskee%20County,%20Okemah%20Pecan%20Bowl%20Association,%20Projects,%20Roads,%20Schools,%20and%20Women%201939-1942/thumbnails/CAC_CC_007_2_13_39_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Congressman Lyle H. Boren to Mrs. Octavia Douglass Regarding the Federal Music Project")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas is being urged by the Choctaw Nation to support their request for an official nominating convention to select their next chief. They argue that they have the right to have a say in this decision, as they have fought and sacrificed for democracy. The Choctaw Nation also highlights their voting power in elections and the support they have from business leaders. They ask Senator Thomas to support their request and question if he truly is their friend."]](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_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Elmer Thomas' Appeal for Democracy within the Choctaw Nation")
![["The letter is in response to a proposal from the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma regarding their health program. The Oklahoma City Indian Health Service Area Office will work with the tribe to determine possible actions and keep the Speaker of the House informed. The Assistant Surgeon General expresses appreciation for the Speaker's interest in the Indian health program."]](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_131_17_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Seminole,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0072_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Speaker of the House Regarding the Seminole Nation's Health Program Proposal")
![["The letter addresses the elimination of funding for an Indian Health Service clinic for the Seminole Nation at Wewoka in the recent appropriations bill. The Speaker assures Chief Tanyan that they are working to have the proposal included in the 1976 budget and will keep him updated on their progress. The Speaker also expresses well wishes for Chief Tanyan's recovery from illness."]](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_131_17_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Seminole,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0030_thumbnail.jpg "1974 Letter on Elimination of Funding for Seminole Nation Health Clinic")