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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Response to Allegations: A Letter to Mrs. J. J. Wassall Sr.
- Date:
- 1970-10-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_46_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Message Regarding Substantive Requirements in Tribal Election Procedures
- Date:
- 1970-10-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_90_54_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Commendation for Indian Housing Efforts in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1970-12-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Kaw Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Housing policy--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Seeking Assistance for Anadarko Area School Issue
- Date:
- 1970-12-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns of an Indian Choctaw: A Plea for Assistance
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter Regarding Popular Selection of Choctaw Chief and Freedmen's Rights
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inside the Speaker's Rooms: Notes from the United States House of Representatives
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Upcoming Events in the Indian Community
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Choctaw Termination Act of 1959: A Response from Representative Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Protesting Age Restrictions for Choctaw Chief Candidates
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["The document is correspondence regarding the Choctaw tribal election, specifically in response to inquiries from Mr. Tom Whistler and Mr. John D. Brown. The Bureau of Indian Affairs provided information on the election procedures, including voter registration and candidate eligibility requirements. There is mention of a court decision regarding the minimum age for candidates in the election. The Bureau of Indian Affairs utilized media and notices to inform eligible individuals about the election. Mr. Brown expressed concerns about the election restrictions, prompting further communication and consideration."]](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_91_26_0000-Title%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Allegations: A Letter to Mrs. J. J. Wassall Sr.")
![["The Chickasaws and Cherokees have had a positive outcome in Indian affairs. The Choctaws are working on submitting their tribal election procedures for approval. The Creeks are concerned about their election procedures and the potential exclusion of freedmen from voting. If the elections are not held according to their procedures, the BIA may need to intervene."]](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_91_46_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Tribal%20Elections,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_46_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Message Regarding Substantive Requirements in Tribal Election Procedures")
![["The document provides information about three low-rent public housing projects approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in Oklahoma. The projects involve the construction of a total of 265 single-family units for elderly and non-elderly individuals. The Federal Government will pay the principal and interest of bonds issued by local housing authorities for 100% of the total development costs. The projects are managed by the Housing Authorities of Choctaw Nation and Chickasaw Nation."]](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_90_54_0000-Housing%20and%20Urban%20Development%20-%20Indian%20Housing,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_90_54_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Commendation for Indian Housing Efforts in Oklahoma")
![["The document is from Harry J. W. Belvin, Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, addressing Secretary Morton about interference in the election process by Charles E. Brown. Belvin accuses Brown of trying to dictate election rules and regulations and defame Belvin's character in order to influence the election outcome. Belvin asserts his authority as Chief and requests unbiased investigation of Brown and his council. Belvin also emphasizes his commitment to following the law in the election process and expresses his determination to confront and counter Brown's tactics."]](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_91_26_0000-Title%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Seeking Assistance for Anadarko Area School Issue")
![["Mrs. J. J. Wassail Sr. is writing to the Secretary of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to request a secret ballot election for the Choctaw tribe to elect their chief. She expresses concerns about the current chief dictating his own election rules and intimidating voters. She also criticizes the chief for not allowing the tribe to have a say in important decisions and calls for a younger chief who will be more transparent and supportive of the tribe's advancement. Mrs. Wassail urges for support in changing the election process and bringing about positive change for the Choctaw tribe."]](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_91_26_0000-Title%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns of an Indian Choctaw: A Plea for Assistance")
![["The document is a series of correspondence regarding the publication of a Choctaw grammar book by Todd Downing, an Atoka linguist and author. The Speaker and other individuals are seeking assistance and funding for this project, and are reaching out to government officials and organizations for support. The document also mentions Todd Downing's background and his work in teaching Choctaw language and writing the grammar book."]](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_91_26_0000-Title%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Regarding Popular Selection of Choctaw Chief and Freedmen's Rights")
![["The Department of Interior is requiring an age limit of 30 for candidates for Chief in the Choctaw Indian elections, in an apparent attempt to make the Chief's opponent eligible to run against him. There have been discussions and attempts to find out the Department's intentions, with the Assistant Secretary stating that it was not their intent to discriminate against the Choctaws and that they should have a similar age limit to other Tribes."]](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_91_26_0000-Title%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Inside the Speaker's Rooms: Notes from the United States House of Representatives")
![["The document includes various names and titles related to the Speaker's Rooms in the United States House of Representatives. It also mentions some political issues, such as agitation against a Chief Belvin by the Department of Interior and a request for authority to be left in the hands of Virgil Warrington. Additionally, there is a mention of a call from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding election procedures for the Choctaws."]](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_91_26_0000-Title%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Upcoming Events in the Indian Community")
![["The document from Mrs. Jeanne Spurlock to Congressman Tom Steed inquires about the current status of the litigation regarding ownership of the bed of the Arkansas River in Oklahoma, which the United States Supreme Court ruled belongs to the Choctaw Tribe. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is conducting preliminary studies to determine the mineral resources under the river bed, which is expected to take several months to complete. Mrs. Spurlock and others of Choctaw Indian blood are requesting information on what has been done and planned regarding this property owned by the Choctaw tribe."]](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_91_26_0000-Title%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0019_thumbnail.jpg "The Choctaw Termination Act of 1959: A Response from Representative Carl Albert")
![["The document is a series of letters concerning the Choctaw election of a principal chief, specifically addressing the age requirement for candidates. The Bureau of Indian Affairs approved procedures for the election, including the age requirement, which was challenged by a potential candidate who was 31 years old. A temporary restraining order was issued to block the election, but it was eventually held as scheduled. Various individuals expressed concerns about the age requirement and the fairness of the election process. The Bureau of Indian Affairs acknowledged the objections and forwarded them to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs for consideration."]](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_91_26_0000-Title%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Protesting Age Restrictions for Choctaw Chief Candidates")