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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Biographical Profile of Overton James
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Appointment Request and Personal Background of Overton James for Governor of the Chickasaw Nation
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation and Consideration for the Appointment of Overton James as Governor of The Chickasaw Nation
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- Williams, Cowboy Pink, 1892-1976
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Recommendation of Overton James for Governor of the Chickasaw Nation
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0046
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Senator Harris Regarding School Incident and Administration Concerns at Fort Sill Indian School, 1965
- Date:
- 1965-05-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1970 Census Data: Indian Population by County in Various U.S. States
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Nation, Cherokee Nation, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_123_2_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence and Exhibition Details: 'Dolls by Donna Tsatoke'
- Date:
- 1974-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Indians, Hopi Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_10_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- 1975 Correspondence Regarding Funding Needs for Anadarko Indigenous Health Clinic
- Date:
- 1975-06-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Comanche Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_PP_075_1_2_3_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Paula Unruh Collection
- Title:
- 1979 Delegate Allocation Based on County Votes
- Date:
- 1979-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Nation, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Higher--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
![["The individual named Overton James has personal data such as age, address, education, and experience listed. He has a background in education, with degrees in sociology-economics and a masters degree. He has worked in various teaching and coaching positions in schools, as well as in sales and counseling roles. He also served in the United States Navy. He is affiliated with various organizations and holds elected positions within the Choctaw-Chickasaw Confederation and the Chickasaw Tribal Council. He has 5/8ths degree of Chickasaw Indian Blood."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20Chickasaw,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0002.pdf "Biographical Profile of Overton James")
![["Overton James is seeking to be appointed as Governor of the Chickasaw Nation following the death of Floyd Maytubby. He has a background in education, military service, and business, and holds elected positions within the Chickasaw tribe. He has written to Senator Monroney seeking support for his appointment and expresses confidence that he would be chosen by the Chickasaw people if an election were possible. Senator Monroney responds, thanking James for his interest and indicating that he will keep his candidacy in mind."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20Chickasaw,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0009.pdf "Appointment Request and Personal Background of Overton James for Governor of the Chickasaw Nation")
![["In the letter dated February 27, 1963, Cowboy Pink Williams recommends Overton James to succeed Floyd E. Maytubby as Governor of The Chickasaw Nation. Williams highlights James' qualifications, education, experience, and affiliations. He asks Senator Mike Monroney to use his influence to help James get the appointment. In response, Senator Monroney thanks Williams for the recommendation and states that the appointment authority lies with the Secretary of the Interior, but he will keep Williams' advice in mind."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20Chickasaw,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0014.pdf "Recommendation and Consideration for the Appointment of Overton James as Governor of The Chickasaw Nation")
![["The text consists of three letters recommending Overton James for the position of Governor of the Chickasaw Nation. The first letter is from Harold Gibson to Senator Mike Monroney, the second is from Harold Gibson to Gibson, and the third is from W.J. Tribbey to Harold Gibson. The letters highlight James' qualifications and experience, as well as the recommendation of him by W.J. Tribbey, who speaks highly of his character. Gibson and Tribbey both request that Senator Monroney consider James for the position."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20Chickasaw,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0017.pdf "Correspondence Regarding the Recommendation of Overton James for Governor of the Chickasaw Nation")
![["Rose Plumlee, an instructor at Fort Sill Indian School in Lawton, Oklahoma, wrote a letter to Senator Fred R. Harris expressing concerns about the school administration's treatment of Indian students. She described a disciplinary incident involving a student and criticized the administration for not prioritizing the well-being and opportunities of the students. Plumlee also mentioned an article in the local newspaper that supported her views and expressed dismay at the lack of action being taken to address the issues at the school. She emphasized the importance of having an administration that is genuinely concerned about the welfare of the students."]](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_0046_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Harris Regarding School Incident and Administration Concerns at Fort Sill Indian School, 1965")
![["The document lists various counties in Oklahoma and their respective populations according to the 1970 census. The data is organized by county and includes information on the Indian population in each county. The information is part of a report by the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare."]](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_131_17_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Seminole,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0016_thumbnail.jpg "1970 Census Data: Indian Population by County in Various U.S. States")
![["The document is a letter from Rosemary Ellison, Curator of the Indian Arts and Crafts Board, to Honorable Carl Albert, enclosing a brochure about an exhibition of dolls by Donna Tsatoke. The brochure provides information about Donna Tsatoke's background, skills in doll-making, and her contributions to preserving the cultural heritage of Southern Plains tribes. The letter also mentions that the dolls are for sale through the Oklahoma Indian Arts and Crafts Cooperative."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Carl+Albert+Collection,+1947-1977/Departmental,+1945-1976+(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_123_2_0000+-+Interior+-+Bureau+of+Indian+Affairs+-+Arkansas+Riverbed,+1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_123_02_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence and Exhibition Details: 'Dolls by Donna Tsatoke'")
![["The letter is requesting immediate funding for a proposed clinic facility in Anadarko, Oklahoma that would serve several tribes in the area. The letter emphasizes that the clinic is a top priority for the Indian Health Service and that funding for other less prioritized areas is being approved instead. The attached document outlines the staffing and resources required for the clinic. The letter is signed by the Executive Director of the enterprises and the Tribal Chairman of the Wichita, Caddo and Delaware Tribes."]](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_11_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978_2-32-10/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_10_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1975 Correspondence Regarding Funding Needs for Anadarko Indigenous Health Clinic")
![["The document provides a breakdown of the apportionment of delegates in various counties based on the votes received in the 1978 election. The total number of delegates is 1,494, with each county receiving a certain number of delegates based on the votes they received. The calculation was done based on one delegate for each 250 votes to the nearest whole vote."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Paula%20Unruh%20Collection,%201964-2009/CAC_PP_075_1_2_3_0000%20%20-%20Connally,%20John-Campaign%20of%201980,%20undated,%201978-1980/Thumbnails/CAC_PP_075_1_2_3_0016_thumbnail.jpg "1979 Delegate Allocation Based on County Votes")