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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0003
- 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: Public Law 91-386
- Date:
- 1970-08-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation
- 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_46_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Message Regarding Substantive Requirements in Tribal Election Procedures
- Date:
- 1970-10-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Choctaw Termination Act of 1959: A Response from Representative Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_30_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Commendation for Bureau of Indian Affairs' Industrial Development Branch
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_37_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- David L. Baldwin: From Yankton to Osage Agency
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_41_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Disappointment in the White House: Wilma Victor's Missed Opportunity
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_41_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Appointment of John Crow as Deputy Commissioner of Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_46_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Support for Secretary Morton's Appointments - Tribal Leaders Stand Firm
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Creek Nation, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_46_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Choctaw Chief Candidate Challenges Age Limit
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Creek Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The document is a letter from Carl Albert, a member of Congress, discussing an inter-tribal council meeting and expressing concern about an Indian boy named Jimmy Sam who has been causing trouble. The meeting involved leaders of the five civilized tribes in Oklahoma who are planning to challenge federal government mandates regarding tribal election procedures. The tribes are considering legal action and are determined to establish their own rules for elections. The meeting also addressed the issue of a 35-year minimum age requirement for chief candidates, with some tribes refusing to comply. The document highlights the tribes' determination to assert their autonomy in the face of federal interference."]](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_26_0000-Title%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Repeal of the Choctaw Termination Act: Public Law 91-386")
![["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")
![["The Chickasaws and Cherokees have had a positive outcome in Indian affairs. The Choctaws are working on submitting their tribal election procedures for approval. The Creeks are concerned about their election procedures and the potential exclusion of freedmen from voting. If the elections are not held according to their procedures, the BIA may need to intervene."]](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_46_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Tribal%20Elections,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_46_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Message Regarding Substantive Requirements in Tribal Election Procedures")
![["The document from Mrs. Jeanne Spurlock to Congressman Tom Steed inquires about the current status of the litigation regarding ownership of the bed of the Arkansas River in Oklahoma, which the United States Supreme Court ruled belongs to the Choctaw Tribe. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is conducting preliminary studies to determine the mineral resources under the river bed, which is expected to take several months to complete. Mrs. Spurlock and others of Choctaw Indian blood are requesting information on what has been done and planned regarding this property owned by the Choctaw tribe."]](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_26_0000-Title%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0019_thumbnail.jpg "The Choctaw Termination Act of 1959: A Response from Representative Carl Albert")
![["The document from the Department of Interior acknowledges Miss Caiazzo's interest in helping Native Americans, particularly those on reservations in Oklahoma. The document provides information on the history of Indian Territory in Oklahoma and the various tribes in the state. In response, Miss Caiazzo writes a letter expressing concern about the ecological problems facing Native Americans in Oklahoma, particularly on the Cherokee Reservation, and requests assistance in alleviating their difficulties."]](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_30_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_30_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Commendation for Bureau of Indian Affairs' Industrial Development Branch")
![["The document contains a series of letters between various parties regarding the activities of the Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity and the Choctaw Nation. The documents discuss meetings, evaluations, agreements, and concerns about the OIO's work in the Choctaw Nation. The parties involved are working towards resolving disputes and improving relations between the Choctaw Nation and OIO."]](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_37_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Osage%20Agency,%201971/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_37_0001_thumbnail.jpg "David L. Baldwin: From Yankton to Osage Agency")
![["Mr. John Crow, a 1/4 Cherokee from Oklahoma, has been appointed as Deputy Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs by the Secretary of the Interior. He has a background in Native American affairs, having previously served as a superintendent of BIA reservations and as Deputy Commissioner in the 1960s."]](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_41_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Personnel%20-%20Washington,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_41_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Disappointment in the White House: Wilma Victor's Missed Opportunity")
![["John O. Crow has been appointed as the Deputy Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs by Secretary of the Interior Rogers C.B. Morton. Crow has extensive experience in the Indian Bureau and is tasked with improving the management and operations of the Bureau to benefit American Indians. He aims to implement President Nixon's policy of \"self-determination without termination\" for Native Americans. Crow, who is one-fourth Cherokee, has a background in professional football and has received awards for his service in the civil service. Commissioner Louis Bruce praised Crow's knowledge, experience, and dedication."]](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_41_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Personnel%20-%20Washington,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_41_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Appointment of John Crow as Deputy Commissioner of Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The document is a letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the approval of proposed regulations for the selection of principal tribal officials by members of the Five Civilized Tribes. The document outlines the criteria considered essential for the democratic selection of these officials, including qualifications for candidates, voter residency restrictions, and the inclusion of freedmen citizens in voter qualifications. It emphasizes that the Act of October 22, 1970 did not affect the Act of April 26, 1906, other than changing the manner of selection of tribal officials."]](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_46_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Tribal%20Elections,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_46_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Support for Secretary Morton's Appointments - Tribal Leaders Stand Firm")
![["The document discusses the selection procedures for the Principal Chiefs of the Five Civilized Tribes, specifically addressing the substantive requirements for candidates and the participation of Creek freedmen in the selection process. The Office of the Secretary of the Interior confirms that fair and equitable requirements for candidates can be set by the tribal members, and that Creek freedmen are entitled to vote in the selection of the principal chief. It emphasizes the historical legal position that freedmen have the same privileges in tribal affairs as Indian citizens by blood."]](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_46_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Tribal%20Elections,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_46_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Choctaw Chief Candidate Challenges Age Limit")