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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_24_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letters discuss college visit, no honorarium, lecture on political situation.
- Date:
- 1974-01-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_34_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Mr. and Mrs. LeGate and Congressman James R. Jones
- Date:
- 1974-01-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Taxation Law and legislation--United States, Business--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_19_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Update on S. 1017: The Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act
- Date:
- 1974-01-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Education
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_46_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Reinstatement of Peoria, Modoc, and Ottawa Tribes: A Call for Recognition and Support
- Date:
- 1974-01-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Modoc Tribe, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Ottawa Tribe
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking, Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Mr. Jimerson seeks help from Congressman Jones to extend VA benefits.
- Date:
- 1974-01-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Acknowledgment of bill supporting increased benefits for veterans in college.
- Date:
- 1974-02-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Jones responds to Harp's concerns about veterans' benefits.
- Date:
- 1974-02-08
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Maher supports legislation to increase GI education benefits, Jones agrees.
- Date:
- 1974-02-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0049
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Addressing Health Care Disparities: The Native American Center Clinic in Oklahoma City
- Date:
- 1974-02-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman informs veteran of increased education benefits and eligibility extension.
- Date:
- 1974-02-12
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["Congresswoman Douglas is unable to accept the invitation to speak at the University of Tennessee College of Law \"Law Week Symposium\" due to her busy schedule. The Speaker Coordinator, Ms. Heveran, had requested information on Congresswoman Douglas' availability and honorarium, but Ms. Stevens, Congresswoman Douglas' secretary, was unable to provide this information as she had forwarded the request to Congresswoman Douglas."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_24_0000-Invitations-correspondence,%201958-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_24_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Letters discuss college visit, no honorarium, lecture on political situation.")
![["The document consists of two letters, one from Member of Congress James R. Jones and one from Senator Bartlett, both responding to a questionnaire from Mr. and Mrs. Pitt LeGate. Jones expresses concern about benefits going to those who do not need them and the disincentive for work, as well as the tax policy concerning overseas operations of American corporations. Bartlett expresses the need for charity to begin at home, high taxation on corporation's overseas operations, and unity between Republicans and Democrats for the country's benefit. Both letters acknowledge the importance of voicing opinions and voting."]](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_34_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Mr. and Mrs. LeGate and Congressman James R. Jones")
![["The BIA is in the process of allocating $12,300 to the Concho School, with the money expected to be received in about a month. However, there does not appear to be additional educational funds available for the school for Fiscal 1973."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_19_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Cheyenne,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_19_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Update on S. 1017: The Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act")
![["The document is written to Senator Dewey Bartlett regarding legislation for the reinstatement of the Peoria, Modoc, and Ottawa tribes. The writer expresses the importance of this legislation for tribal members who have struggled with their identity and education costs. The writer believes that the government should recognize and support the tribes as Indian people."]](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_46_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Ottawa-Peoria-Modoc,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_46_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Reinstatement of Peoria, Modoc, and Ottawa Tribes: A Call for Recognition and Support")
![["Mr. Jimerson wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones expressing his concern about the eight-year limitation on VA educational assistance benefits for veterans. Congressman Jones agreed with Mr. Jimerson's analysis and informed him that legislation is being considered to extend the limitation by two years. He also mentioned that Mr. Jimerson can appeal to the Veterans Administration for an extension and offered to help in any way he can. Mr. Jimerson expressed his frustration about his limited education and financial struggles, and asked for assistance in extending his eligibility for VA assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Mr. Jimerson seeks help from Congressman Jones to extend VA benefits.")
![["The document acknowledges receipt of a correspondence regarding a bill, S. 2784, that aims to increase allowance benefits for veterans in college. The recipient's views on the legislation are appreciated, and the sender expresses support for giving veterans the support they deserve as they transition to civilian careers. The bill is pending in the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs, and the sender assures that the recipient's views will be considered when the bill reaches the House floor. The recipient is urged to support the proposed legislation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Acknowledgment of bill supporting increased benefits for veterans in college.")
![["The document is a response from Congressman James R. Jones to a letter from Edward L. Harp regarding legislation to increase allowance benefits for veterans in college. Congressman Jones acknowledges Harp's concerns and mentions a bill introduced by Senator Hartke that addresses the financial problems of student veterans. He assures Harp that he will keep his views in mind when the bill reaches the House floor. Harp had previously written to Congressman Jones about his own situation, where his V.A. benefits were set to be terminated despite having 36 months of eligibility left. He is seeking information on when the bill will be passed and if it will include an extension of the time limit."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Jones responds to Harp's concerns about veterans' benefits.")
![["The document is from Michael L. Maher to James R. Jones, expressing support for legislation to increase GI education benefits and extend the period of eligibility. Jones responds, thanking Maher for his communication and stating his firm support for the legislation (H.R. 12628) providing a 13.6 percent increase in benefits and extending eligibility for an additional two years. Jones assures Maher that he will support the bill when it is brought up for a vote in the House and encourages Maher to reach out if he needs any assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Maher supports legislation to increase GI education benefits, Jones agrees.")
![["The Native American Center Clinic in Oklahoma City was established in 1973 to provide healthcare services to Native Americans in the area. The clinic is staffed by volunteers and offers basic screening, laboratory analysis, immunizations, prenatal care, and more. The clinic relies on donations for equipment and medications, and is expanding to offer more services such as pediatric care and dental services. The clinic serves low-income patients and operates on Monday and Thursday evenings. Financial support comes from organizations such as the American Indian Lutheran Board and the United Methodist Church. Despite its efforts, the clinic is only able to address a small portion of the healthcare needs of the Native American population in Oklahoma City."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0049_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing Health Care Disparities: The Native American Center Clinic in Oklahoma City")
![["The document from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. J. C. McDaniel informs him about a bill that will increase veteran's education benefits by 13.6% and provide veterans with two additional years of eligibility for GI Bill benefits. The bill will be coming to the House floor soon and Congressman Jones assures Mr. McDaniel of his strong support for the legislation. Mr. McDaniel had previously visited Congressman Jones to ask for his support in extending GI benefits, as his benefits were set to expire in May."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman informs veteran of increased education benefits and eligibility extension.")