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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_56_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for Indian Tribe Participation in Low-Rent Housing Program
- Date:
- 1964-03-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_62_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Expanding Low-Rent Housing Program for Indian Tribes in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1964-05-26
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Older people--Medical care--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_55_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation for Appointment to Advisory Committee on Indian Health
- Date:
- 1964-06-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Energy, Health
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Courts--United States, Speeches, addresses, etc., Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_58_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Potential Principal Position at Jones Academy
- Date:
- 1964-12-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Petition in Support of John Crow and Wilma Victor's Work in the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 89th (1965-1967), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0061
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Meeting Notes: Plant Design & Construction Proposal
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.)
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- An Appeal for Support to Build a Church for the Indigenous Community in Anadarko, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding Housing and Employment Inequities - 1966
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0047
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Honorable Fred R. Harris Regarding American Indian Education and Conditions
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_25_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Report on Housing Needs of Indians in Eastern Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1965-06-18
- Creator:
- Imotichey, Jerry (1938-2016)
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, United States--Armed Forces, United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["Various members of the House of Representatives, including Wright Patman, Clarence E. Kilburn, and Albert Rains, are discussing proposed changes to the Housing Act of 1937 to allow Indian tribes in Oklahoma to participate in the low-rent housing program. The Governor of the Chickasaw Nation has recommended amendments to the act to eliminate discrimination against Oklahoma Indian Tribes. President Lyndon Johnson has also proposed expanding housing aid for low-income families as part of a campaign against poverty. The Task Force on Indian Affairs has recommended allowing Indian tribes to establish housing agencies and participate in the program. The current limitations on participation by Indian tribes in Oklahoma are seen as frustrating and unfair."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for Indian Tribe Participation in Low-Rent Housing Program")
![["The document from John Brown, Chairman of the General Council of the Seminole Tribe, to Honorable Carl Albert, discusses the need for Indian tribes in Oklahoma to be able to participate in the low-rent housing program under the U.S. Housing Act of 1937. The document recommends specific amendments to the Act that would allow Indian tribes to establish housing agencies and participate in the program. It highlights the unfair exclusion of Oklahoma Indian tribes from the program and the obstacles faced in trying to overcome this exclusion through state legislation. The document emphasizes the urgent need for action to address the housing needs of low-income Indian families in Oklahoma."]](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_62_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Seminole,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_62_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Expanding Low-Rent Housing Program for Indian Tribes in Oklahoma")
![["Jean is asking for Mr. Gerard to recommend Chief Belvin for appointment to the Advisory Committee on Indian Health, as there is a vacancy due to Justice Welch's retirement. Mr. Albert is being asked for his preference on the appointment, with the suggestion being made to let the Choctaws have it this time. The recommendation will be kept confidential and the Indian Health Department will make the final appointment."]](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_55_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Health%20Care,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_55_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation for Appointment to Advisory Committee on Indian Health")
![["The document consists of a series of letters regarding the interest of Mr. Lewis Whitten in the Principal position at Jones Academy, which became vacant due to the death of Miss Spurlock. Various individuals, including State Senator Gene Stipe and Postmaster Bill Morgan, have written to Honorable Carl Albert and Dr. A. B. Caldwell expressing their support for Mr. Whitten's application. Mr. Whitten is described as highly qualified and possessing a Master's Degree in teaching. The documents discuss the process of filling the vacancy and recommend that Mr. Whitten contact Dr. Caldwell for further information."]](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_58_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Jones%20Academy,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_58_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Potential Principal Position at Jones Academy")
![["The document is a letter and petition in support of John O. Crow and Wilma Victor, who are Deputy Commissioner of Indian Affairs and Special Assistant to the Secretary of Interior, respectively. The document expresses support for their work and urges that they be allowed to continue their excellent work for the Indian people. It includes signatures from various individuals and tribes in Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Petition in Support of John Crow and Wilma Victor's Work in the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The document contains a letter from GBP to W.W. Keeler, discussing the Chilocco Bill. The bill would give the Cherokee Nation title to a piece of extra-territorial land, and the Senate Sub-Committee Report of August 21, 1967 noted that the land is located many miles away from other lands of the Cherokee Nation. GBP informs Keeler that their delegation did a good job in convincing their colleagues of the merit of the bill, and that they are already working on steps for future use of the land."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0061_thumbnail.jpg "Meeting Notes: Plant Design & Construction Proposal")
![["The text is a letter written by Sen Fred Harris, who is trying to help the Native American Indians in Oklahoma . He has been in Anadarko for the past two years and is requesting the Church Headquarters to build a church for the Indian people. He has not received a response from the Church since 1965. Harris expresses his frustration at the lack of support for the Native American community and mentions that the Indian agency is not interested in building schools or churches. He also includes a list of names of Indians who have signed a petition asking for help to build a new church in Anadarko. Harris ends the letter by thanking the recipient in advance for any consideration."]](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_0033_thumbnail.jpg "An Appeal for Support to Build a Church for the Indigenous Community in Anadarko, Oklahoma")
![["The letter addresses issues related to housing and employee preferences at Chalaco Indian School in Oklahoma. The writer, Mrs. L. Thornton, expresses concerns about the treatment of employees and the living conditions of families on campus. She also mentions the importance of supporting and working with Native American children at the school. Mrs. Thornton emphasizes the need for betterment for all employees and the community at Chalaco."]](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_0033_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding Housing and Employment Inequities - 1966")
![["Vivianne G. Driskell, a Cherokee woman living in Omaha, writes to Senator Fred R. Harris expressing gratitude for his efforts in advocating for Native American rights. She suggests including Native American educators in discussions about improving conditions for Indigenous peoples, emphasizing the importance of education and training. Driskell also criticizes the mismanagement of funds within tribal communities and proposes creating scholarships for Native American students at state universities. She concludes by sharing her personal experiences and passion for supporting Native American causes."]](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_0047_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Honorable Fred R. Harris Regarding American Indian Education and Conditions")
![["The document from the Honorable Carl Albert to the President of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes discusses the housing needs of Indians in eastern Oklahoma. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development provides a report on the low-rent housing program for the Five Civilized Tribes, outlining the status of various projects and the need for cooperation between different agencies to address the housing needs. The document expresses a commitment to working together to expedite the housing projects for the benefit of the tribes."]](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_63_25_0000-Housing%20and%20Urban%20Development-Indian%20Housing,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_25_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Report on Housing Needs of Indians in Eastern Oklahoma")