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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_40_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and Riverside Indian School Regarding School Improvements and the Logan Bill
- Date:
- 1936-05-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_12_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Legacy of Will Rogers: A Beloved American Icon
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_22_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Oklahoma Lawmakers Advocate for Direct Appropriation to Cover Indian Loan Administration Costs
- Date:
- 1959-05-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Indians, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_40_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Grant Awards for Special Education Programs in Bureau of Indian Affairs Schools
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_40_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- BIA Invests Nearly $200 Million in Indian School Facilities: A Six-Year Report
- Date:
- 1967-02-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Reflections on Professional Relationships and Political Dynamics
- Date:
- 1967-06-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Energy
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_70_47_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Investigation of School Lunch Program for Indian Children in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Legislative Inquiries and Testimony Requests from Native American Church Leaders
- Date:
- 1971-06-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Assistance for Teaching Indian Children: Correspondence with United States Department of the Interior
- Date:
- 1971-08-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Navajo Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Negotiation Dates Confirmed for Contracting Concho School
- Date:
- 1974-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The letter from Senator Elmer Thomas to J. E. Shields expresses gratitude for the support in securing appropriations for the Riverside Indian School. Thomas also mentions considering the Logan bill. In response, Shields writes to thank Thomas for his efforts in improving the school, including the new gymnasium and community cannery. They also express gratitude for the support and request Thomas's support for the Logan bill."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/John+William+Elmer+Thomas+Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_40_0000-Indian+Affairs,+Education,+Bacone+College,+1936/thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_40_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and Riverside Indian School Regarding School Improvements and the Logan Bill")
![["The document discusses the achievements of Americans of Indian descent, specifically highlighting the late Honorable Charles D. Carter, a Chickasaw Indian who served in Congress, and Sequoyah and Will Rogers, two famous Oklahomans of Cherokee and Indian descent. It emphasizes the success Carl Albert and contributions of individuals of Indian heritage in various fields."]](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_2_12_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20Education%20and%20Health,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_12_0017_thumbnail.jpg "The Legacy of Will Rogers: A Beloved American Icon")
![["Senators Kerr and Monroney, along with Representative Edmondson, are urging the Senate Appropriations Committee to make a direct appropriation for administering loans to Indians by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. They argue that using appropriated loan funds for administrative costs has significantly reduced the principal available for loans, impacting Indian communities. They propose amending the appropriations bill to provide for administrative needs and replenish the funds that have been reduced."]](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_22_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Carl%20Albert%20Material,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_22_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Oklahoma Lawmakers Advocate for Direct Appropriation to Cover Indian Loan Administration Costs")
![["The Department of Interior, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, and Bureau of Indian Affairs have approved 64 project applications for special programs for educationally deprived Indian children in Department of Interior schools. A total of $4,724,625 in funds have been allocated for these projects. Activities and services include speech therapy, special education, cultural enrichment, English language instruction, and in-service training. Recipients have been notified, but general publicity will be released after Congressional notification. Contact information for further inquiries is provided."]](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_40_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Data,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_40_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Grant Awards for Special Education Programs in Bureau of Indian Affairs Schools")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs has approved nearly $200 million in new school construction and improvement projects for Native American students in 18 states from 1962-1967. Most of the schools are elementary schools on reservations, with some dormitories near public schools. The largest number of projects were in Arizona and New Mexico, with significant funding also allocated to Alaska. The total funding and number of classroom spaces added or replaced in each state are detailed in the report."]](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_40_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Data,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_40_0015_thumbnail.jpg "BIA Invests Nearly $200 Million in Indian School Facilities: A Six-Year Report")
![["The author attended a party where they were disappointed that someone else stole the show in industrial development. They also discussed Indian health and education issues, as well as personal interactions with colleagues and potential job opportunities. The author expressed frustration with certain individuals and a desire for more respect in their professional life."]](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_12_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-Sula%20Goodman,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Reflections on Professional Relationships and Political Dynamics")
![["The University of New Mexico School of Law is offering a special scholarship program for American Indians to attend law school. The program includes an eight-week summer session and support for the first year of law school. Students will receive grants to cover expenses, full tuition scholarships, travel funds, and book allowances. The program aims to encourage American Indians to pursue legal studies and provide them with the necessary skills for success in law school. Applicants must have completed at least three years of college and demonstrate aptitude for law. Approximately 15 scholarships will be awarded for the summer session, with selection based on college records, interest in the program, and Law School Admission Test scores. Students who continue in the program will enroll as regular law students in the following academic year. Additional opportunities for development and individualized attention will be provided to participants."]](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_70_47_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Education,%201968/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_70_47_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Investigation of School Lunch Program for Indian Children in Oklahoma")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a reply from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the construction of new facilities at Riverside Indian School. The Bureau informed him that money was appropriated in Fiscal Year 1971 for planning new facilities at Riverside. They expressed hope for the project to be accelerated if more construction funds become available. Miss Julia Mahseet, a Comanche representative on the Riverside Advisory School Board, had previously appealed to Senator Harris for support in improving facilities at the school, citing critical needs for adequate dormitory space and academic facilities. Senator Harris had brought this appeal to the attention of the Bureau of Indian Affairs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs.%20Indian%20Schools,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_003_thumbnail.jpg "Legislative Inquiries and Testimony Requests from Native American Church Leaders")
![["The document includes letters from Senator Fred Harris to Mrs. June Z. Stagner and Mr. Louis R. Bruce regarding support for legislation to further Indian education and the urgent need for planning funds for schools on Indian reservations. Senator Harris expresses his support for legislation and promises to give careful attention to the issue. He also inquires about expediting the request for planning funds for the Ramah Navajo School in New Mexico."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs.%20Indian%20Schools,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_018_thumbnail.jpg "Assistance for Teaching Indian Children: Correspondence with United States Department of the Interior")
![["The document is a series of memorandums and letters regarding the proposal for the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes to contract the Concho School. The status of the proposal is discussed, including meetings, audits, and negotiations. The Area Director confirms negotiation dates and requests the presence of specific individuals for the negotiations. The outcome of the proposal is pending further audit and negotiation processes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0001-Indian%20Affairs,%20Concho%20Indian%20School,%201974%20July%20-%201978%20Aug/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Negotiation Dates Confirmed for Contracting Concho School")
