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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_15_9_3_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Progress on the Pine Creek project is on schedule, with excavation of the diversion tunnel set to begin next month. Construction of the main dam and spillway is expected to start in
- Date:
- 1963-11-14
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Water Resources Development
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States.
- Congress:
- 87th (1961-1963)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_15_1.1_14_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Broken Bow Water Project Grant Application Status Update
- Date:
- 1966-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Water Resources Development
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States.
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_15_1.1_14_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Troubles with EDA Grant for Broken Bow Water System
- Date:
- 1966-04-06
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Water Resources Development, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States.
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_15_9_3_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Annual Report of the Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army: Fiscal Year 1967 - Civil Works Activities
- Date:
- 1967-06-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Water Resources Development
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States.
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_15_9_4_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Significance of Albert's Maps: Folder 1, Item 180
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Water Resources Development
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States.
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_15_9_4_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Improvements at Broken Bow Dam: Enhancing Recreation at an Award-Winning Reservoir
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Water Resources Development, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States.
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_15_9_4_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Dispute Over Proposed Golf Course at Beavers Bend
- Date:
- 1970-05-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Water Resources Development, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States.
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_15_9_4_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The McCurtain County Project and Arkansas River Dedication
- Date:
- 1970-06-04
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980, Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Water Resources Development
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States.
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_16_12_89_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Dedication of Broken Bow Dam and Reservoir
- Date:
- 1970-06-08
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Water Resources Development
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States.
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_15_9_4_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Development of Brigham Creek Cove and Egypt Creek Cove Recreation Areas
- Date:
- 1972-01-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Water Resources Development
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States.
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The document discusses the progress of construction projects at the Broken Bow and Pine Creek dams in McCurtain County. Congressman Carl Albert reports on the completion and awarding of construction contracts for various aspects of the projects. The report includes details on the completion of access roads, project buildings, and other structures, with scheduled completion dates provided."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Projects,%201947-1975-CAC_CC_001_15_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_15_9_3_0000-Broken%20Bow%20Reservoir%20and%20Dam,%201962-1972/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_15_9_3_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Progress on the Pine Creek project is on schedule, with excavation of the diversion tunnel set to begin next month. Construction of the main dam and spillway is expected to start in")
![["Wayne Mills, editor of the Broken Bow News, contacted Carl Albert about an application for a loan and grant for the Broken Bow Water Project. The application was sent to the FHA office in Idabel for approval. Wayne Mills also sought advice from CLW on how to secure a grant for the project. There were concerns about the status of the application and whether it had been properly received by the relevant agency."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Carl+Albert+Collection,+1947-1977/Projects,+1947-1975-CAC_CC_001_15_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_15_1.1_14_0000-Broken+Bow+Water+Project,+1966-1970/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_15_1.1_14_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Broken Bow Water Project Grant Application Status Update")
![["The document is a series of communications regarding a grant application for the Broken Bow Public Works Authority's water project. The application was sent to the Farmers Home Administration in Stillwater, Oklahoma, but there was no reply. The sender, Carl Albert, followed up with the authorities and received confirmation that the application was received and being reviewed. Subsequent letters express frustration with the lack of information and difficulty in reaching the right person for updates on the grant eligibility. The sender promises to provide an update once more information is obtained."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Carl+Albert+Collection,+1947-1977/Projects,+1947-1975-CAC_CC_001_15_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_15_1.1_14_0000-Broken+Bow+Water+Project,+1966-1970/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_15_1.1_14_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Troubles with EDA Grant for Broken Bow Water System")
![["The document provides a report on the Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1967, focusing on civil works activities related to rivers, harbors, flood control, and beach erosion control. It includes specific project data on the Broken Bow Reservoir in the Red River Basin, Oklahoma, detailing the existing project, authorized work, local cooperation, operations, and results during the fiscal year. The project is 74 percent complete with an estimated cost of $39,600,000."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Projects,%201947-1975-CAC_CC_001_15_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_15_9_3_0000-Broken%20Bow%20Reservoir%20and%20Dam,%201962-1972/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_15_9_3_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Annual Report of the Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army: Fiscal Year 1967 - Civil Works Activities")
![["The document provides a reference to Albert's map, Folder 1, Item 180, dated 103 with reason code 05."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Projects,%201947-1975-CAC_CC_001_15_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_15_9_4_0000-Broken%20Bow%20Reservoir,%201970-1972/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_15_9_4_0001_thumbnail.jpg "The Significance of Albert's Maps: Folder 1, Item 180")
![["Robert Finch, the reservoir manager at Broken Bow Dam and Reservoir in Oklahoma, is working on various projects to improve the recreational area before the 1973 season. These projects include painting signs, improving facilities, and installing new amenities such as chemical toilets and boundary markers. The dam, located in the Ouachita Mountains, has an impervious clay core and is 225 feet high. Despite a slight decrease in visitors in 1972, Broken Bow Lake remains a popular destination with attractions such as nature trails and park areas."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Projects,%201947-1975-CAC_CC_001_15_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_15_9_4_0000-Broken%20Bow%20Reservoir,%201970-1972/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_15_9_4_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Improvements at Broken Bow Dam: Enhancing Recreation at an Award-Winning Reservoir")
![["The Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce is requesting approval for a proposed 9 hole golf course at Beavers Bend, but it has been disapproved by the Corps of Engineers due to environmental concerns. The Chamber is seeking assistance and exploring alternative sites for the golf course. There is ongoing discussion and negotiation between local officials and the Corps of Engineers regarding access roads and land use."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Projects,%201947-1975-CAC_CC_001_15_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_15_9_4_0000-Broken%20Bow%20Reservoir,%201970-1972/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_15_9_4_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Dispute Over Proposed Golf Course at Beavers Bend")
![["The document includes various memos and letters regarding projects and events in Oklahoma and Arkansas. It discusses a meeting for the Weyerhaeuser Project in McCurtain County, a training program on law enforcement, and the Arkansas River Dedication in June 1971. It also highlights the construction and dedication of the Broken Bow Dam and Reservoir and the efforts of politicians such as Carl Albert, Robert S. Kerr, and Mike Monroney in securing funding for dam projects in the area."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Projects,%201947-1975-CAC_CC_001_15_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_15_9_4_0000-Broken%20Bow%20Reservoir,%201970-1972/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_15_9_4_0003_thumbnail.jpg "The McCurtain County Project and Arkansas River Dedication")
![["The Broken Bow Dam and Reservoir was dedicated in a ceremony attended by 500-700 people, including guest speaker Carl Albert. Albert praised the potential of the area's water resources and encouraged growth. The dam was built with tax dollars from all 50 states and was dedicated to a free and beautiful America. Albert, a potential candidate for Speaker of the House, discussed the history of upstream dams in the area and the fight for their construction. Various special guests were introduced, and the dedication was a crowd-pleasing event. The ceremony included performances by the Broken Bow high school band and emphasized the importance of taking care of the new reservoir."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Carl+Albert+Collection,+1947-1977/Speeches+and+Press+Releases,+1927-1976+-+CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_16_12_89_0000-Speeches+-+Broken+Bow+Reservoir+and+Dam+Dedication.+June+6,+1970/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_16_12_89_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Dedication of Broken Bow Dam and Reservoir")
![["The Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives received a petition from the Broken Bow Lake Association requesting the development of Brigham Creek Cover and Egypt Creek Cove recreation areas. The association is seeking assistance from the Speaker to secure the necessary improvements on the lake as outlined in the master plan for reservoir development."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Projects,%201947-1975-CAC_CC_001_15_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_15_9_4_0000-Broken%20Bow%20Reservoir,%201970-1972/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_15_9_4_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Development of Brigham Creek Cove and Egypt Creek Cove Recreation Areas")
