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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_12_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Recognizing Civilian Achievements: A Tribute to Charles D. Carter and Other Outstanding Americans
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Education, Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_7_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Indian Education: A Letter from Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, United States--Politics and government, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_7_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Indian Schools and Hospitals: A Letter from Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States, Indians of North America--Education
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_7_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Support for Indian Education: A Letter from Grace Wheeler
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Education, Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_7_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns for Indian School Improvement: A Letter to Congressman Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1947-05-26
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Federal Interference in Education: A Warning from Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1948-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues, Social Welfare
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas Fights for the TEW Housing Bill
- Date:
- 1948-06-03
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Policy Area:
- Education, Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Topic:
- Education, Elementary--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Campaign for Change: Helen Gahagan Douglas for United States Senator
- Date:
- 1950-04-11
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Topic:
- Education, Elementary--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- June1951_Chicago_Defender%20C
- Contributing Institution:
- The Dirksen Congressional Center, Pekin, IL
- Collection:
- Everett McKinley Dirksen Papers
- Title:
- Conference between Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen and the Chicago Defender
- Date:
- June 1951
- Creator:
- Dirksen, Everett McKinley
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues, Economics and Public Finance, Government Operations and Politics, International Affairs
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- 5.19.57%20Meet%20the%20Press
- Contributing Institution:
- The Dirksen Congressional Center, Pekin, IL
- Collection:
- Everett McKinley Dirksen Papers
- Title:
- Interview with Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen on NBC's Meet the Press
- Date:
- May 19, 1957
- Creator:
- Brooks, Ned, 1901-1969
- Policy Area:
- Government Operations and Politics, Economics and Public Finance, Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues, International Affairs
- Names:
- Dirksen, Everett McKinley, Wilson, Richard, 1905-1981, Childs, Marquis W. (Marquis William), 1903-1990, Bell, Jack, 1904-1975, Dale, Edwin Jr.
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
![["The document discusses the accomplishments of two prominent individuals from Oklahoma, Sequoyah and Will Rogers. Sequoyah was a self-educated scholar, while Will Rogers received his education in Cherokee Indian schools. The document emphasizes that their achievements speak for themselves and are revered by all."]](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_2_12_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20Education%20and%20Health,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_12_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Recognizing Civilian Achievements: A Tribute to Charles D. Carter and Other Outstanding Americans")
![["In the letter, Carl Albert expresses gratitude for receiving information about Wheelock Academy Commencement exercises and shares concerns about cuts to Indian education funding made by the House of Representatives. He mentions the positive impact of Indian schools in Oklahoma and vows to continue fighting for their funding to ensure they can open again in the fall."]](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_2_7_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20Education%20and%20Health%20(4),%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_7_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Indian Education: A Letter from Carl Albert")
![["The document is from Congressman Carl Albert to Reverend A. W. Hancock, thanking him for providing information on the need for continued funding for Indian schools and hospitals. Albert states that he has already advocated for increased appropriations in the House of Representatives and will continue to fight for funding in the Senate."]](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_2_7_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20Education%20and%20Health%20(4),%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_7_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Indian Schools and Hospitals: A Letter from Carl Albert")
![["The document expresses regret for not being able to attend a meeting of the Inter-Tribal Indian Council of Oklahoma, due to Congressional duties. The writer, Grace Wheeler, Secretary of Inter-tribal Indian Council of Oklahoma, assures the Council of their commitment to supporting Indian education and efforts to restore funding cuts. The writer also explains actions taken in Congress Carl Albert to advocate for Indian education funding."]](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_2_7_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20Education%20and%20Health%20(4),%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_7_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Indian Education: A Letter from Grace Wheeler")
![["A letter dated May 24, 1947, addressed to Congressman Carl Albert from the Indian Presbytery of the Synod of Oklahoma expresses concern about the state of Indian schools in South Oklahoma. The writer, R. M. Firebaugh, superintendent of the Presbytery, emphasizes the need for improvement in these schools for the advancement of the Choctaw people both socially and religiously. The document requests continued support from Congressman Albert."]](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_2_7_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20Education%20and%20Health%20(4),%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_7_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns for Indian School Improvement: A Letter to Congressman Carl Albert")
![["The article argues against federal interference in state educational programs, using the example of a controversy between the Oklahoma state highway commission and the public roads administration. It warns that accepting federal aid for education could lead to centralized dictatorship and potential control over school curricula by the federal government. The article criticizes recent actions in Congress Carl Albert related to federal education aid and warns of the potential for further interference in the future."]](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_20_11_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20Tribe,%201954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_20_11_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Federal Interference in Education: A Warning from Oklahoma")
![["In her speech, Helen Gahagan Douglas discusses the urgent need for Federal aid to education in California due to the rapid population growth and lack of industrial property to tax for school funding. She highlights the increasing number of children in need of education, the shortage of classrooms, and the necessity for more teachers. Douglas emphasizes the importance of providing equal educational opportunities for all children, regardless of their location or socioeconomic background."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas Fights for the TEW Housing Bill")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas argues for the need for Federal aid to education in California, despite it being one of the richest states. Population growth has created a crisis in schools, with a shortage of classrooms and teachers. The state is struggling to keep up with the demand, and Douglas emphasizes the importance of providing equal educational opportunities for all children."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0000-1950%20Campaign%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas's%20Speeches/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0006_thumbnail.jpg "The Campaign for Change: Helen Gahagan Douglas for United States Senator")
![["This transcript records a conference between Everett McKinley Dirksen and the Chicago Defender. Dirksen remarks on constituent correspondence, appropriation bills, campaigning, communism, and civil rights."]](/thumb/June1951_Chicago_Defender_20C.jpg "Conference between Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen and the Chicago Defender")
![["This interview transcript records Everett McKinley Dirksen's appearance on Meet the Press. Dirksen fields questions about the Republican Party, foreign policy, civil rights legislation, the federal budget, and campaign plans."]](/thumb/51957_20Meet_20the_20Press.jpg "Interview with Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen on NBC's Meet the Press")