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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_20_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Senator Dewey Bartlett and Attorney James D. Jordan Regarding Federal Employee Reduction and Low-Income Housing Issues
- Date:
- 1975-07-26
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Creek Indians, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Senate Subcommittee on Indian Affairs: Hearings on Indian Housing in Muskogee, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1975-08-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Cherokee Nation, Creek Nation, Seminole Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_20_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Directory of Executive Directors for Native American Housing Authorities in Oklahoma and Surrounding Areas
- Date:
- 1975-08-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Nation, Comanche Nation, Seminole Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kickapoo Nation, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Absentee-Shawnee Nation, Cherokee Nation, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Housing--Law and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, United States, Armed Forces
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Title: Challenges and Solutions in Indian Housing: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1975-08-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Shawnee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Cherokee Nation, Caddo Nation, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Indian Housing Programs: Grievances and Solutions
- Date:
- 1975-08-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 113th (2013-2015)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_7_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Challenges and Concerns in Coordinating Funding for Indian Housing Authorities
- Date:
- 1975-08-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_007_2_7_12_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lyle H. Boren Collection
- Title:
- Improving Indian Housing Programs through Organizational Restructuring and Accountability
- Date:
- 1975-09-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Representation for the Osage Tribe: A Letter to Mayor Robert J. LaFortune
- Date:
- 1975-10-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Creek Nation
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_20_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- The Creek Nation Housing Authority: Project Completion Slated for Indian Homes
- Date:
- 1975-10-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_132_2_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1975 Legislation Expands Indian Reservations by 370,000 Acres
- Date:
- 1975-10-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Creek Nation, Navajo Indians, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Armed Forces
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["The document is a letter from James D. Jordan, an attorney at law, to Senator Dewey Bartlett regarding the reduction of federal employees and issues with low-income housing projects. Jordan suggests allowing federal employees who are eligible for retirement to retire early if their job is not necessary to reduce the number of federal employees. He also discusses a specific low-income housing project involving the Creek Nation Housing Authority and highlights construction issues. Senator Bartlett responds, thanking Jordan for his input and inviting him to provide further input at field hearings on Indian housing problems."]](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_20_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201978%20Oct.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_20_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Senator Dewey Bartlett and Attorney James D. Jordan Regarding Federal Employee Reduction and Low-Income Housing Issues")
![["The Senate Subcommittee on Indian Affairs held hearings on Indian housing in Muskogee, Oklahoma, with various witnesses representing different Native American nations and housing authorities present. Witnesses included leaders from the Cherokee, Creek, Chickasaw, Seminole, Choctaw, and Osage Nations, as well as the Oklahoma Indian Housing Authorities Association. The purpose of the hearings was to discuss issues related to Indian housing."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Senate Subcommittee on Indian Affairs: Hearings on Indian Housing in Muskogee, Oklahoma")
![["The document provides a list of Executive Directors of various Housing Authorities for different tribes in Oklahoma and Kansas. Each director is responsible for overseeing housing initiatives for their respective tribe."]](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_20_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201978%20Oct.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_20_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Directory of Executive Directors for Native American Housing Authorities in Oklahoma and Surrounding Areas")
![["The document is a position paper from the Oklahoma Indian Housing Association addressing issues with the HUD delivery system for Indian housing. The association suggests solutions such as establishing a single agency or third-party contract agreement, utilizing a \"Force Account\" method, and requesting Congressional hearings to improve housing programs for Indian families in Oklahoma. They also express dissatisfaction with the exclusion of Indian tribes from the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and call for a separate branch of HUD for Indian Housing. The association supports position papers from other organizations and is taking steps to address these issues."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Challenges and Solutions in Indian Housing: A Call to Action")
![["A Congressional hearing in Muskogee addressed concerns about the administration of public housing programs for Indians by federal bureaucrats from HUD and other agencies. Issues included delays in program approval, back payments on public housing, and delinquencies in tenant payments. Tribal leaders and federal officials acknowledged weaknesses in the system and the need for more resources and expertise. Senator Bartlett recommended better communication and collaboration between tribal and federal authorities to improve Indian housing programs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Housing Programs: Grievances and Solutions")
![["The document discusses various issues related to the Indian housing program, including funding, effectiveness, technical assistance, management problems, relocation of programs, and eligibility criteria. Questions are raised about the allocation of funds, delays in processing applications, and the use of outdated data for evaluating applications. The document also mentions the need for revised guidelines for funding non-reservation Indian tribes and the lack of Community Development Block Grant funds for tribes in Oklahoma. Additionally, concerns are raised about the suspension of housing applications in Oklahoma and the impact of one authority's actions on others."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_7_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Challenges and Concerns in Coordinating Funding for Indian Housing Authorities")
![["The document is a letter from Lyle H. Boren, a congressman, responding to a letter and resolution from George Boesen regarding insurance on Eufaula and Euchee Schools. The resolution, adopted by the Creek Convention, requests that insurance contracts be awarded to members of the Creek Tribe and that preference be given to tribe members in all business transactions involving Creek Tribal funds. Boren expresses willingness to cooperate with other officials to address the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lyle%20H.%20Boren%20Collection/Subject%20Files,%201935-1946-CAC_CC_007_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_007_2_7_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek,%201937-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_007_2_7_12_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Improving Indian Housing Programs through Organizational Restructuring and Accountability")
![["The Mayor of Tulsa, Robert J. LaFortune, received a letter from the Osage Tribe requesting representation on the Tulsa Area Manpower Authority Board of Directors. In response, Mayor LaFortune appointed Ed Red Eagle, Sr. as the replacement board member, providing adequate representation for the Osage Tribe. The Tribe felt that without representation, they were being left out of the direction and planning process for their reservation. The Mayor was asked to consider the Tribe's request for representation on the board."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0000-Indians%20Affairs,%20Elbert,%20Hazel/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Representation for the Osage Tribe: A Letter to Mayor Robert J. LaFortune")
![["The document discusses the construction of 385 housing units in Okmulgee, Oklahoma for low-income families, with 135 units scheduled for completion by October 1, 1975. Families must donate 500 hours of labor in Mutual Help contributions to receive a new home. The project is funded by the Creek Nation Housing Authority and approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development."]](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_20_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201978%20Oct.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_20_0005_thumbnail.jpg "The Creek Nation Housing Authority: Project Completion Slated for Indian Homes")
![["A new legislation, Public Law 94-114, signed by President Ford on October 17, 1975, added 370,000 acres of land to Indian tribal holdings. The land was originally purchased by the United States in the 1930s and was transferred to 17 Indian tribes for better management and use. The land will be held in trust by the United States and managed in the same way as other reservation or Indian trust land. The legislation was part of a national program to retire low-productivity land from private cultivation. Various tribes, including the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes, Navajo Tribe, and others, received additional land through the legislation. Additionally, the Laguna Pueblo Tribe received approximately 520 acres of land within their reservation boundaries."]](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_132_2_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201975/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_132_2_0014_thumbnail.jpg "1975 Legislation Expands Indian Reservations by 370,000 Acres")