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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Women's Rights in Choctaw Leadership
- Date:
- 1970-09-11
- 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_82_39_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Repeal of the Choctaw Termination Act
- Date:
- 1970-09-11
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015, Walker, Terry
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_36_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Osage Per Capita Payments: A Matter of Justice
- Date:
- 1970-09-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Ponca Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Investigation of Administration at the Concho School in 1969
- Date:
- 1970-09-16
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_123_25_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Seeking Certification of Shawnee Blood: A Letter to Mr. Mitchell Bushe
- Date:
- 1970-09-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Education
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Indian Rehabilitation Program and Reverend Stoneking's Inquiry
- Date:
- 1970-09-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Indian Health Service Program (1955-1970)
- Date:
- 1970-09-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Choctaw Tribe's Plea for Fair Voting Rights in 1971"
- Date:
- 1970-10-05
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_41_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Legislation Update: Choctaw Termination Act Repealed
- Date:
- 1970-10-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_53_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Memorandum Regarding Osage Indian Land Claim Appropriations
- Date:
- 1970-10-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["The sender of the letter is thanking the Congressman and the delegation for their work on a bill related to Choctaw leadership, and requesting that language be included to allow for the election of a woman as governor of the tribe. The sender recommends Mrs. Irone Heard for the position and expresses support for her. The Congressman responds, assuring that the rights of women members of the tribe will be protected, and acknowledges the sender's support for Mrs. Heard. Cases/Acts: Termination Act"]](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_82_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20-%20Choctaw%20Termination%20Act,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Women's Rights in Choctaw Leadership")
![["The document is a series of letters sent by Carl Albert, a congressman from Oklahoma, to various individuals and organizations informing them that Public Law 91-386 has repealed the Choctaw Termination Act. The documents state that the President approved H.R. 15866 on August 24, 1970, and express delight in being able to assist in the effort to repeal the act. Cases/Acts: Termination Act"]](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_82_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20-%20Choctaw%20Termination%20Act,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Repeal of the Choctaw Termination Act")
![["David L. Baldwin, an Osage Indian and Superintendent of the Yankton Agency in South Dakota, has been appointed as the new Superintendent of the Osage Agency in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. He will replace John Pappan, who passed away. Baldwin has been with the Bureau of Indian Affairs since 1962, starting as an education specialist and working his way up to Superintendent. He is married with three children. His appointment will take effect on July 25."]](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_36_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Oklahomans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_36_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Osage Per Capita Payments: A Matter of Justice")
![["In response to a petition from employees at the Concho School in Oklahoma, the Bureau of Indian Affairs investigated the administration of the school and found no irregularities or improprieties by the Superintendent. The committee established by the Bureau found that complaints were based on misunderstandings or lack of information, and that the Superintendent had shown dedication and ingenuity in dealing with problems at the school. Congressman Page Belcher forwarded the results of the investigation to Mr. Henry Ahtone, assuring him that further investigation could be requested if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201969-1970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Investigation of Administration at the Concho School in 1969")
![["Mrs. Rita Ann McAllister Megehee is reaching out to Mitchell Bushe, Tribal Enrollment Officer at the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to clarify her Native American heritage. She believes she is 1/4 Sac & Fox and 1/4 Shawnee, but her official enrollment has her listed as 1/4 Sac & Fox. She is seeking certification of her Shawnee blood for her children's education benefits. She provides information about her family history and asks for clarification on her grandmother's listing on the 1884 Shawnee Roll. She also mentions her niece attending college under Indian Education preference due to her father being half Indian."]](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_123_25_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Sac%20and%20Fox,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_123_25_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Seeking Certification of Shawnee Blood: A Letter to Mr. Mitchell Bushe")
![["The document is a response to a inquiry made by Reverend Arthur Stoneking regarding the Indian Rehabilitation Program. The response explains that the program involves utilizing Indian service organizations and ex-offenders to provide counseling and pre-release services to individuals of Indian descent in custody in Federal and State institutions. The response also provides a list of organizations involved in the program and explains the selection process. It addresses concerns about timing and issuance of contracts, stating that the Institute of Criminal Law and Procedure is responsible for the program and has the capability to revise it if necessary. The response assures cooperation and assistance to Reverend Stoneking and others involved in the program."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Indian Rehabilitation Program and Reverend Stoneking's Inquiry")
![["Congressman Happy Camp thanked Mrs. Malzahn for her hospitality and enclosed information she had requested. The Indian Health Service has made significant progress since 1955, including building hospitals and health centers, providing training programs, and improving environmental health services. The program aims to raise the health of Native Americans and reduce infant deaths. The health program includes a range of services and has expanded since its inception. Native Americans still face economic and health challenges, but the program has made strides in improving health outcomes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Health,%201969-1971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Indian Health Service Program (1955-1970)")
![["The document is a letter written by the Oklahoma City Council of Choctaws, Inc. to Congressman John H. Camp, expressing their desire for the right to vote in fair popular elections for the chief of their Choctaw Tribe. They discuss how their tribal money has been controlled by appointed officials and express frustration with the lack of transparency and fairness in the selection process for tribal leaders. They also mention a bill that was passed in Congress allowing for the selection, rather than election, of tribal chiefs, and express concerns about the lack of democracy and fairness in this process. The letter calls for support in advocating for fair elections for the Choctaw Tribe."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20General%20Correspondence,%201969-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0022_thumbnail.jpg "\"Choctaw Tribe's Plea for Fair Voting Rights in 1971\"")
![["The document is from W.E. \"Dode\" McIntosh, Principal Chief of the Creek Nation of Indian Territory, addressing concerns about reorganization plans within the Bureau of Indian Affairs involving the Division of Education. McIntosh criticizes the plan to regionalize education programs, stating that it lacks consultation with Indian people and tribal leaders and may not address the unique needs of different tribes. He emphasizes the importance of quality education for Indian children and urges the Commissioner and Secretary of the Interior to consider the financial challenges faced by administrators in meeting these needs. McIntosh also highlights the success of the community school concept in Indian country."]](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_82_41_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Creek,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_41_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Legislation Update: Choctaw Termination Act Repealed")
![["The memorandum discusses a call regarding a claim of Osage Indians for $13.25 million, which will be brought up in Congress during the week of December 7. There is also a proposed supplemental appropriation for the fiscal year 1971 for the Legislative and Judicial Branches, as well as to pay claims and judgments against the United States. The call is made by Mr. D. E. Martin, an attorney representing the Osage Indian Tribe, urging Congressman Albert to ensure the claim is in the budget and ready for the House to act upon. The memorandum also includes details of the proposed appropriations and requests for the Judiciary and Legislative Branches."]](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_82_53_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Osage,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_53_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Memorandum Regarding Osage Indian Land Claim Appropriations")