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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Decentralization and Participation: A Discussion on the Reform of Local Government in the U.S. - Letter to Mrs. La Donna Harris, 1976
- Date:
- 1976-01-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_34_3_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding the Future of Intermountain School
- Date:
- 1976-01-06
- Creator:
- Abourezk, James G., 1931-2023
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Preserving Intermountain School: A Call for Support and Action
- Date:
- 1976-01-06
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman James R. Jones Responds to Citizen's Concerns on Federal Spending and Government Junketing
- Date:
- 1976-01-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Support for Senate Bill #1017: Indian Self Determination & Education Reform Act
- Date:
- 1976-01-08
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_007_2_13_42_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lyle H. Boren Collection
- Title:
- Concerns and Requests Regarding Community Development Block Grants for Oklahoma Tribes
- Date:
- 1976-01-08
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Commerce
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_37_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- FY 1977 Budget Proposal for Indian Programs
- Date:
- 1976-01-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_21_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Improving American Indian Policy: A Comprehensive Review of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Management Study
- Date:
- 1976-01-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cayuga Nation, Caddo Nation, Quapaw Nation, Menominee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Law Enforcement Certification for Five Indian Tribes in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1976-01-14
- Creator:
- Butler, Raymond
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Otoe Nation, Ponca Nation, Tonkawa Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_33_13_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Law Enforcement Certification for Five Indian Tribes in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1976-01-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["The letter discusses the importance of decentralization and participation in local government in the U.S., citing five major decentralizing forces at work. It emphasizes the need for communities to have more control over their own affairs and for federal action to support participation and decentralization. The writer suggests gathering information about local organizational efforts and analyzing how federal regulations and financial aid can promote these goals. They express a willingness to continue the discussion with the recipient and their colleagues."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%201966-1976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Decentralization and Participation: A Discussion on the Reform of Local Government in the U.S. - Letter to Mrs. La Donna Harris, 1976")
![["The document from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to Senator Bartlett discusses the future of Intermountain School, stating that it will remain open at least through the 1974-75 school year. There are discussions about potentially using the school as an inter-tribal or all-tribal school, but cost factors and impact on existing programs need to be considered. A task force is being formed to explore the possible uses of the facility, with input from Indian organizations. The document also mentions a meeting of concerned tribal leaders who oppose the closure of the school and request a study by qualified Indian educators. The document urges Senator Bartlett's assistance in the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_34_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Intermountain%20School,%201973%20June/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_34_3_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding the Future of Intermountain School")
![["Marjorie Wooten from Chilocco Indian School is concerned about Tillman returning to Concho and wants to check with BIA. Jim Hawkins explains that the Supreme Court stay allows the position to be filled, but it must be advertised again. Wooten is informed and believes Tillman may not be convinced. A phone call between Tillman and Hawkins is arranged. Tillman still wants the superintendent job at Chilocco and is returning to Concho to force BIA to act."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Chilocco%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Preserving Intermountain School: A Call for Support and Action")
![["Harry Peeler wrote a letter to Congressman James Jones expressing his concerns about federal spending, specifically addressing wasteful spending in social programs and \"Congressional junketing\". Peeler is frustrated with the misuse of taxpayer money and urges Jones to work with other politicians to cut the budget and eliminate unnecessary programs. Jones responds by agreeing with Peeler's views on cutting federal spending and mentions the importance of understanding constituents' views. He also defends his participation in overseas trips as necessary for his role as a Member of Congress."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman James R. Jones Responds to Citizen's Concerns on Federal Spending and Government Junketing")
![["The Superintendent of Miami Public Schools is writing to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett about Senate bill #1017, which redistributes funds for Indian children. The Superintendent believes this bill could benefit the 937 students of Indian descent in the Miami School District and requests the Senator's support."]](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_10_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Support for Senate Bill #1017: Indian Self Determination & Education Reform Act")
![["Lyle H. Boren, a member of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce in the US House of Representatives, is in communication with Cecil E. Oakes regarding project #21358. Boren has been trying to locate the project in the Works Progress Administration (WPA) office but has not been successful. He advises Oakes to contact the State office to determine the hold-up and states that delays in approval could impact funding from the current year's budget."]](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_42_0000-Works%20Progress%20Administration%20(WPA),%20Okfuskee%20County,%20Okemah%20Pecan%20Bowl%20Association,%20Projects,%20Roads,%20Schools,%20and%20Women/thumbnails/CAC_CC_007_2_13_42_0036_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns and Requests Regarding Community Development Block Grants for Oklahoma Tribes")
![["The document is a news release from the Office of the Secretary regarding the budget for Indian programs in FY 1977. The total outlays are set at $1.05 billion, with a decrease in funding for the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. The budget includes new funding for the implementation of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. Funds are also allocated for tribal grants, technical assistance, and tribal resource development. Funding for the Indian Loan Guaranty program is proposed to double. There are no funds allocated for education assistance provisions, and some construction activities have been reduced."]](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_140_37_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_37_0003_thumbnail.jpg "FY 1977 Budget Proposal for Indian Programs")
![["The American Indian Policy Review Commission conducted a management study of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to identify problems and make recommendations for better service delivery to Indian people. The study involved private and public sector collaboration and recommended aggressive implementation for self-determination for Indian people. The Bureau of Indian Affairs, a complex organization vulnerable to inefficiency, has been a frequent target of criticism. The commission was created to review the historical and legal developments of the federal government's relationship with Indian people and make revisions to policies and programs for their benefit. The management study involved a preliminary survey to evaluate decision-making processes and information systems within the BIA."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_29_21_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20BIA/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_29_21_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Improving American Indian Policy: A Comprehensive Review of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Management Study")
![["A series of letters and communications regarding the certification of five Indian tribes in Oklahoma to perform law enforcement functions. There are concerns about the jurisdiction of the State of Oklahoma in Indian country, and a legal opinion is being sought. Senator Bartlett and other tribal representatives are involved in discussions to address these issues."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0000-Tulsa%20Office%20Files,%20Indians,%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201974,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Law Enforcement Certification for Five Indian Tribes in Oklahoma")
![["Bowman-Nicek & Associates, an architecture and engineering firm based in Oklahoma City, is interested in being considered for a project to design a 7250 SF Youth Center. They have provided their qualifications and contact information in a letter to the Directorate of Procurement and Production at Tinker Air Force Base. The firm emphasizes their experience and capabilities in architectural and engineering services."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_33_13_0000-Bowman%20and%20Nicek%20Architect,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_33_13_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Law Enforcement Certification for Five Indian Tribes in Oklahoma")