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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_18_85_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Petition to Retain Honorable W. O. Roberts as Area Director for the Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1953-12-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Creek Nation
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Major Reorganization of Bureau of Indian Affairs Expected in Next 90 Days
- Date:
- 1959-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Humanities
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Update on Choctaw and Chickasaw Payment Status
- Date:
- 1959-04-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Protecting the Oklahoma Indian Loan Fund: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1959-05-12
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_121_12_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Update on Five Civilized Tribes Foundation Grant Application
- Date:
- 1959-06-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation, Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Correspondence on Indian Affairs Funding Reductions in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1966-02-22
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Bureau of Indian Affairs' Statement on Creek Indians' Judgment Funds Distribution: Correspondence to Sim L. Liles
- Date:
- 1966-12-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Reorganization of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Education Program in 1970
- Date:
- 1969-07-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Navajo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inter-Tribal Council Resistance to Changes in the Bureau of Indian Affairs: A 1970 Resolution
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Cherokee Nation, Shawnee Tribe, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Osage Nation, Quapaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- 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)
![["The Creek Tribal Council in Muskogee, Oklahoma is petitioning Congress and the Bureau of Indian Affairs to retain W. O. Roberts as the Area Director for the Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma. They praise Roberts for his leadership, efficiency, and dedication to the well-being of the Creek people. The council endorses Roberts for continued service in his position."]](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_18_85_0000+-+Interior+-+Bureau+of+Indian+Affairs+-+Muskogee+Area+Office,+1953/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_18_85_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Petition to Retain Honorable W. O. Roberts as Area Director for the Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs is undergoing a major reorganization that will shift power to tribal governments and focus on service rather than management. The changes, initiated by Commissioner Loui's B. Bruce, aim to give more authority to tribes and eliminate paternalistic phrases from job descriptions. The reorganization has been met with opposition from some tribal leaders and BIA officials. Representative Ed Edmondson plans to consult with Oklahoma Indian leaders to gather their input on the changes."]](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_55_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Reorganization,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Major Reorganization of Bureau of Indian Affairs Expected in Next 90 Days")
![["The document from Mr. Elias T. McIntosh to Congressman Carl Albert expresses the need for a per capita payment or settlement for the Choctaw Indians. Congressman Albert responds by informing McIntosh that the claims of the Choctaws have been completed and there is currently no pending payment for them. He also mentions that the Creeks east of the Mississippi River recently received an award. McIntosh expresses disappointment in the response, stating that the Choctaw tribe is in need of a payment or settlement."]](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_33_27_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Choctaw and Chickasaw Payment Status")
![["Mr. Traut inquired about whether the Choctaw Indians would receive a payment soon. Congressman Carl Albert responded that the claims of the Choctaws and Chickasaws have been completed and there is no payment due to the Choctaw tribe at this time. He also mentioned that a recent award to the Creeks did not apply to the Choctaws."]](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_33_27_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Protecting the Oklahoma Indian Loan Fund: A Call to Action")
![["The Five Civilized Tribes Foundation in Muskogee submitted a grant application for the Adult Education Program under Public Law 92-318 (Indian program) to the Office of Education. They were informed that a decision on funding will be made by June 1, and not all applicants will be funded due to lack of funds. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Office of Education have been in communication regarding the proposal and are keeping the Foundation updated on the status of their application. The Foundation expressed gratitude for the support and assistance they have received."]](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_121_12_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Education%20-%20Indian%20-%20Five%20Civilzed%20Tribes,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_121_12_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Update on Five Civilized Tribes Foundation Grant Application")
![["The letter addresses concerns about reductions in appropriations for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Oklahoma, specifically regarding funding for extension services for Indians, construction of a new dormitory at Eufaula Indian School, and replacement of Claremore Indian Hospital. The writer urges for funds to be restored and additional appropriations to be made for these important projects. Senator Monroney responds, promising to bring up these points to the Subcommittee on the Department of the Interior appropriations."]](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_0040_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Correspondence on Indian Affairs Funding Reductions in Oklahoma")
![["The letter from Gary Dage, Legislative Assistant to Senator Fred R. Harris, informs Sim L. Liles that a report from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding his assistance to John Johnson is enclosed. It also states that if Senator Harris can be of further assistance in the future, Liles should not hesitate to ask. The letter also includes a news release from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the distribution of judgment funds to Creek Indians, clarifying that Congress has not yet authorized the preparation of a roll for distribution and warning against paying fees to join unofficial organizations claiming to prepare a roll. The Bureau will provide application forms for free once authorized."]](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_0039_thumbnail.jpg "Bureau of Indian Affairs' Statement on Creek Indians' Judgment Funds Distribution: Correspondence to Sim L. Liles")
![["The document consists of a series of letters regarding the reorganization of the Bureau of Indian Affairs' education program. The Assistant Secretary of the Interior addresses concerns raised by Chief McIntosh and Congressman Belcher about the regionalization plan, emphasizing the need for consultation with Indian leaders before implementing any changes. The Assistant Secretary also expresses the Department's commitment to decentralization, flexibility, and local input in improving the education program."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Reorganization of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Education Program in 1970")
![["The document is a resolution passed by The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma in 1970 opposing certain proposals from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that affect the Muskogee Area Office, Bureau of Indian Affairs. The resolution calls for the attention of various governmental and Congressional authorities and requests their support in preventing the implementation of the proposed changes."]](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_55_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Reorganization,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Inter-Tribal Council Resistance to Changes in the Bureau of Indian Affairs: A 1970 Resolution")
![["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\"")
