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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_56_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Housing Rights: The Push for Amending the U.S. Housing Act of 1937
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development, Native Americans
- Names:
- Kickapoo Tribe of Nation, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation, Ottawa Tribe, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Ponca Tribe of Nation, Comanche Indian Tribe, Sac & Fox Nation, Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Nation, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Nation, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Speeches, addresses, etc., Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Preservation of the Girls' Dormitory at the Fort Sill Indian School: A Collection of Correspondences
- Date:
- 1964-11-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Comanche Nation, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Treasure Search in Apache County, Arizona
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- Yackeyonny, Kye
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Historic Relationship Between American Indians and Society
- Date:
- 1965-06-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Sac and Fox Nation, Creek Nation, Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Correspondence Regarding Walker Myers' Loan Application
- Date:
- 1965-10-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Agriculture and Food
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Correspondence Between Department of the Interior and Senator Harris Regarding Loan Application of Walker Myers
- Date:
- 1965-10-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Agriculture and Food, Native Americans
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns over Transfer of Virgil N. Harrington to Alaska
- Date:
- 1965-10-26
- Creator:
- Edmondson, Edmond Augustus, 1919-1990
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Contact Information for David Lester
- Date:
- 1966-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Chickasaw Nation, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Indian Tribe
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971), 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0007
- 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 Regarding a U.S. Direct Loan Inquiry
- Date:
- 1966-04-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Correspondence Regarding Lost Material and Treasure Search in Apache County, Arizona
- Date:
- 1966-06-14
- Creator:
- Yackeyonny, Kye
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["The document is a letter from Willie Hail, Chairman of the Indians of Western Oklahoma, to Honorable Carl Albert, requesting an amendment to the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 to allow Indian Tribes in Oklahoma to establish public housing agencies. The resolution was passed unanimously by Tribal Representatives from various tribes in Oklahoma. They seek financial aid for better housing for low-income Indian families."]](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_47_56_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Housing,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_56_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Housing Rights: The Push for Amending the U.S. Housing Act of 1937")
![["Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Good wrote a letter to Congressman Page Belcher thanking him for his efforts in preserving the Girl's Dormitory at the Fort Sill Indian School. The Advisory Board recommended restoring the dormitory, which had been scheduled for demolition due to safety concerns. The Great Plains Historical Association also took action to preserve the building and urged members to write letters to government officials to support its preservation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/88th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_7_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201963-1964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Preservation of the Girls' Dormitory at the Fort Sill Indian School: A Collection of Correspondences")
![["The letter is a response to Kye Yackeyonny's inquiries about searching for treasure in Apache County, Arizona. The Bureau of Indian Affairs informs him that the Superstition Mountain region is not Indian land and falls under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management. They advise him to contact the State Director in Phoenix, Arizona for further assistance. The letter expresses regret that they cannot provide more help in the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Treasure Search in Apache County, Arizona")
![["This text lists the governing bodies of various Indian groups in different states, under federal supervision. It includes the title of the presiding officer, address, and contact information for each group. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is responsible for overseeing these groups."]](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_52_33_0000-Interior%20-%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0014_thumbnail.jpg "The Historic Relationship Between American Indians and Society")
![["The letter is in response to Senator Harris' inquiry about a loan application submitted by Myers for refinancing and farm operating expenses. The application was carefully reviewed, but it was determined that repayment would take too long and the necessary security was not available. Myers had also not complied with a grazing lease contract, further complicating the situation. The loan application was not approved, and Myers was advised to seek financing from his current creditors."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0009_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Correspondence Regarding Walker Myers' Loan Application")
![["The letter is a response to Senator Fred R. Harris regarding a loan application made by Walker Myers. The Bureau of Indian Affairs reviewed Myers' application for a loan for refinancing and farming operations, but determined that they could not approve it due to concerns about repayment within a reasonable timeframe. Myers' lack of real estate and previous issues with compliance also factored into the decision. The Bureau advised Myers to work with his current creditors to find alternative financing options."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0008_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Correspondence Between Department of the Interior and Senator Harris Regarding Loan Application of Walker Myers")
![["The document is a series of letters and resolutions recommending Houston Bus Hill, a Choctaw Indian attorney, for the position of Assistant Secretary of the Interior in charge of Indian Affairs or Public Land Management. Various individuals and tribal councils express their support for Hill's appointment, citing his qualifications, experience, and loyalty to the Democratic party. The documents highlight Hill's legal expertise, experience with Indian affairs, and endorsement from the Choctaw Tribal Council."]](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_52_33_0000-Interior%20-%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns over Transfer of Virgil N. Harrington to Alaska")
![["AIO is an American Indian-led national organization that stands for compensatory attention to the needs of American Indians, Eskimos, and Aleuts, and for their self-determination. AIO works with all other Indian organizations and tribes in the common cause. It is governed by a twenty-six member Board of Directors, a majority of whom are Indians."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Contact Information for David Lester")
![["The letter is from Senator Fred R. Harris to Walker Myers, enclosing a report from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding Myers' efforts to obtain a U.S. Direct loan. Senator Harris expresses regret that he cannot provide more assistance, as it is outside his jurisdiction, but offers help in the future if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Senator Fred R. Harris Regarding a U.S. Direct Loan Inquiry")
![["Harris acknowledges receiving a letter from Yackeyonny regarding a search for treasure in Apache County, Arizona. He is unable to locate the brown envelope mentioned by Yackeyonny and asks for more information to help find it. Harris also mentions a previous letter sent to Yackeyonny regarding United States Treasury checks drawn by Indian Service Special Disbursing Agency. He asks for clarification on the nature of Yackeyonny's recent letter and looks forward to hearing back."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0011_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Correspondence Regarding Lost Material and Treasure Search in Apache County, Arizona")