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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_055_2_2_2_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Claude Weaver Collection
- Title:
- Jurisdictional Questions in United States Court for Indian Territory
- Date:
- 1895-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Kickapoo Nation, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 54th (1895-1897), 55th (1897-1899), 57th (1901-1903), 56th (1899-1901)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_38_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Indian Hospitals in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1959-10-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Kickapoo Nation, Shawnee Nation
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0062
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Senator Fred R. Harris to Mrs. Martha R. Siegel
- Date:
- 1966-09-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation, Kickapoo Nation, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Quapaw Nation, Potawatomi Tribe, Sac and Fox Nation, Ponca Nation, Tonkawa Nation, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Shawnee Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_70_23_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution for the Restoration of Funds to Indian Health Program by Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes
- Date:
- 1968-09-11
- Creator:
- Foreman, Grant, 1869-1953, James, Overton, 1925-2015, Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Kickapoo Nation, Creek Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Nation, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_37_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Interoffice Communication Regarding OIO Grant Approval
- Date:
- 1970-05-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kickapoo Nation, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_12_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Support for Kickapoo Tribe's Vocational-Technical Education Program
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kickapoo Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Tribal Leadership: Community Development Block Grants
- Date:
- 1973-06-14
- Creator:
- Cox, Claude A., 1913-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kickapoo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Challenges and Recommendations for Indian Housing in Oklahoma: A Senate Subcommittee Field Hearing
- Date:
- 1974-01-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education, Native Americans
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Nation, Kickapoo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Renewal of National American Indian Housing Council Contract
- Date:
- 1974-02-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Kickapoo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Indian Housing Mobility in the Anadarko Area: A Report to Senator Bartlett
- Date:
- 1974-02-08
- Creator:
- Risenhoover, Theodore Ted, 1934-2006
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Education
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Absentee-Shawnee Nation, Kickapoo Nation, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Caddo Nation, Potawatomi Tribe, Shawnee Nation, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Ponca Nation, Tonkawa Nation, Comanche Nation, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["This brief argues that the United States Court for the Indian Territory does not have jurisdiction over a case involving inter-married citizens and citizens by blood. The defendants claim that the original act of 1889 intended for Indian courts to have exclusive jurisdiction over such cases. The defendants also argue that a later act in 1890 repealed any jurisdiction the Muskogee Court may have had in such matters. They assert that the District Court of the Chickasaw Nation should have jurisdiction over the case in question. The brief criticizes the plaintiffs' counsel for omitting certain provisions of the relevant acts in their argument."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Claude%20Weaver%20Collection,%201861-1953/Legal%20Career-CAC_CC_055_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_055_2_2_2_0000-Indian%20Territory,%201895-1902/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_055_2_2_2_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Jurisdictional Questions in United States Court for Indian Territory")
![["The document discusses concerns about the closure of Indian hospitals in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and Tacoma, Washington, particularly tuberculosis sanatoria. The writer argues that the high incidence of tuberculosis among the Indian population warrants the continued operation of these hospitals. The document requests information from Mr. Fleming on the government's plans regarding the hospitals and urges him to advocate for the Indian people in this matter. Mr. Fleming responds, stating that he has forwarded the letter to the Surgeon General for consideration and appreciates the writer's concern for 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_33_38_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Health,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_38_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Indian Hospitals in Oklahoma")
![["The University of Oklahoma is seeking to establish an Institute of Indian Education to serve the Indian population in the United States. The population of Indians in Oklahoma is significant, making it an ideal location for the institute. Education for Indian youth is a priority, as there is a demand for more comprehensive courses of study. The institute would also address social and health issues faced by the Indian population. Oklahoma has a cooperative educational environment and a large Indian population that would benefit from the proposed institute."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0062_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Senator Fred R. Harris to Mrs. Martha R. Siegel")
![["The document discusses the need for an Indian hospital in Holdenville, Oklahoma and presents a bid by the city for the proposed hospital. It highlights the historical mistreatment of Native Americans and the economic benefits and convenience of having a hospital in the area. The bid offers four tracts of land for the hospital and emphasizes the support and involvement of the local community and tribal leaders."]](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_70_23_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Services,%201968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_70_23_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution for the Restoration of Funds to Indian Health Program by Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes")
![["Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity Inc. is a non-profit organization working to improve conditions for Oklahoma Indians and integrate them into the economy and culture. They have developed various programs, including a Rural Development Program in eastern Oklahoma Indian communities. This program aims to show that Indian communities can successfully plan, develop, own, control, and operate their own economic enterprises. The target area includes two of the \"Five Civilized Tribes\" - the Choctaw and Cherokee Tribes. These tribes have faced historical injustices, including losing land and economic opportunities. OIO's program seeks to address these challenges and empower Indian communities in the region."]](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_37_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Osage%20Agency,%201971/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_37_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Interoffice Communication Regarding OIO Grant Approval")
![["Senator Dewey F. Bartlett wrote to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare in support of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma's application for funding for a vocational-technical education program. The tribe is aiming to break the cycle of employment instability and poverty within their community. The Department assured Senator Bartlett that the application will be reviewed and final funding decisions will be made by late August, with successful applicants being notified beforehand. Senator Bartlett requested fair and equitable consideration for the tribe's application."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_12_0000-Indians%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Kickapoo%20Tribe%20Application,%201978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_12_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Kickapoo Tribe's Vocational-Technical Education Program")
![["The document is a letter written by Neal A. McCaleb to Senator Henry Bellmon regarding the rules for the administration of the \"Indian Set Aside\" for community development block grants. McCaleb believes that the priorities set by the Department of Housing and Urban Development are too restrictive and not in line with the desires of tribal leaders in Oklahoma. He has collected responses from tribal leaders expressing the need for more flexibility in selecting project priorities. McCaleb urges Senator Bellmon to transmit this information to the appropriate persons in the Department of Housing and Urban Development for consideration in the preparation of the rules. The document also includes responses from tribal leaders outlining their high-priority needs for projects such as street improvements, water systems, housing rehabilitation, and more."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Tribal Leadership: Community Development Block Grants")
![["During a Senate Subcommittee field hearing on Indian housing in Oklahoma, Glenn W. Edwards, Executive Director of the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Housing Authority, expressed gratitude for past efforts but highlighted challenges in obtaining housing units for the tribe. They have received allocations but face delays in completing units due to bureaucratic hurdles. The tribe has a high demand for housing due to economic conditions, and statistics on housing needs are deemed inaccurate. The Authority recommends new legislation to provide more housing units for Indian people. Concerns are raised about the allocation of housing units for the state of Oklahoma and the possible relocation of the Indian Housing program office. Edwards believes the Oklahoma City office is best equipped to address the tribe's housing needs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Challenges and Recommendations for Indian Housing in Oklahoma: A Senate Subcommittee Field Hearing")
![["The National American Indian Housing Council is requesting clarification on the renewal of their contract with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. They are concerned about potential lapses in funding and are seeking immediate and definitive response from the agency. They also express their willingness to undergo evaluation and audits, but emphasize the importance of their ongoing project and training contract."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Renewal of National American Indian Housing Council Contract")
![["The document from the United States Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs to Senator Dewey Bartlett discusses the need for new housing units for Indian families in the Anadarko Area. The document mentions the discrepancy between the Bureau's statistics and the number of housing applications on file, attributing it to the mobility of Indian families. The Bureau's Annual Housing Inventory Report estimates that 2,198 new dwelling units are needed to address overcrowding and substandard living conditions. The document also highlights the challenges in accurately determining the number of Indian families moving within the area. The enclosed housing inventory data provides a breakdown of housing needs by tribe in the Anadarko Area."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Housing Mobility in the Anadarko Area: A Report to Senator Bartlett")
