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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Dispute Over Proposed Regulations for Indian Preference Definition
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Quapaw Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Dispute over Definition of Indian for Civil Service Commission Preference
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Quapaw Nation, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Analysis of Proposed BIA Regulation Expanding Preference for Descendants of Five Civilized and Osage Tribes in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Quapaw Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma, Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Shaping the Future: Oklahoma Indians Named to Federal Commission
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Otoe Nation, Seminole Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Ponca Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Cayuga Nation, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_8_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Call to Support the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, HR 7852
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Lenape Nation, Chippewa Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Decentralization and Participation: A Discussion on the Reform of Local Government in the U.S. - Letter to Mrs. La Donna Harris, 1976
- Date:
- 1976-01-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Changes to Indian Preference Regulations: Impact on Oklahoma Tribes
- Date:
- 1976-04-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, Quapaw Nation, Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_12_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Proposal for Turnkey Housing Construction in Comanche, Caddo, and Kiowa Counties
- Date:
- 1976-09-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development, Health
- Names:
- Caddo Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Indian Tribe
- Topic:
- Housing--Law and legislation
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to Schmitt Amendment: Transfer of DOD Schools
- Date:
- 1976-10-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Sac and Fox Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["The document discusses a proposed change in the definition of 'Indian' for appointment authority in the Civil Service Commission. It argues that the proposed regulation is not supported by statutory authority and cannot be implemented. The document requests the suspension of processing the proposed regulations until the legal issues are resolved."]](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_140_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Indian%20Preference,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Dispute Over Proposed Regulations for Indian Preference Definition")
![["The document discusses a proposed change in the definition of 'Indian' for appointment authority purposes, specifically regarding descendants of members of certain tribes in Oklahoma. The document expresses concern that the proposed regulations are not supported by statutory authority and requests the suspension of processing until the issue is resolved. The document also outlines the legal analysis supporting the contention that the proposed regulations are not valid."]](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_140_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Indian%20Preference,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Dispute over Definition of Indian for Civil Service Commission Preference")
![["The document is a letter discussing a proposed Bureau of Indian Affairs regulation that would expand preference to descendants of members of certain tribes in Oklahoma. The document argues that this proposal is misconceived and lacks statutory authority. It also disputes the Secretary's interpretation of the Indian Reorganization Act and argues that the proposed regulation cannot be based on this interpretation. The document raises concerns about the lack of eligibility for descendants of certain Oklahoma tribes and questions the Secretary's position on tribal organization under the 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_140_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Indian%20Preference,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Analysis of Proposed BIA Regulation Expanding Preference for Descendants of Five Civilized and Osage Tribes in Oklahoma")
![["Eleven native Oklahomans have been appointed to a commission to help shape future Indian legislation. United States Senator Dewey Bartlett plans to press for federal school aid for the Tulsa school system. The commission is focused on the Indian Self-Determination Act of 1975, which allows tribes to take control of some services. Bartlett also discussed the issue of crude oil decontrol and its potential impact on gasoline prices. Chief Harry Belvin of the Choctaws announced he would not seek re-election."]](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_10_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Shaping the Future: Oklahoma Indians Named to Federal Commission")
![["The Association of American Indian Physicians is urging all American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and Indian organizations to support the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, HR 7852. The bill is currently stalled in legislative processes and needs strong support to move forward. It is important for individuals to contact their state delegation, House committees, and other House members to express support for the bill. Additionally, individuals are encouraged to reach out to family, friends, and media to garner further support for the legislation."]](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_8_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_8_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Call to Support the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, HR 7852")
![["The letter discusses the importance of decentralization and participation in local government in the U.S., citing five major decentralizing forces at work. It emphasizes the need for communities to have more control over their own affairs and for federal action to support participation and decentralization. The writer suggests gathering information about local organizational efforts and analyzing how federal regulations and financial aid can promote these goals. They express a willingness to continue the discussion with the recipient and their colleagues."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%201966-1976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Decentralization and Participation: A Discussion on the Reform of Local Government in the U.S. - Letter to Mrs. La Donna Harris, 1976")
![["The document is a letter written by Senator James Abourezk and Congressman Lloyd Meeds regarding the American Indian Policy Review Commission and the Department of the Interior's proposal to amend Indian preference regulations. They clarify that the legal opinions of Karl Funke, a specialist, were not representative of the Commission's official position. The document addresses concerns about eligibility for Indian preference, particularly for Oklahoma tribes, and requests clarification from the Department of the Interior and Civil Service Commission. The document also discusses potential changes to Indian preference rules in hiring within the Bureau of Indian Affairs, which may impact tribes 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_140_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Indian%20Preference,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Changes to Indian Preference Regulations: Impact on Oklahoma Tribes")
![["The document includes correspondence regarding the lack of Indian housing construction in Cotton County, Oklahoma. The Housing Authority of the Comanche Tribe is being asked to provide information on the situation. Proposals for turnkey housing construction are also being accepted by the Housing Authority. The requirements for the proposals include unit distribution, dwelling specifications, qualifications of the developer, and compliance with various regulations and laws. Additional information can be obtained from the Executive Director of the Housing Authority."]](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_140_12_0000%20--%20Housing%20and%20Urban%20Development%20-%20Indian%20Programs%20(General),%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_12_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Proposal for Turnkey Housing Construction in Comanche, Caddo, and Kiowa Counties")
![["The document includes a message urging Senator Dewey F. Bartlett to support an amendment to prevent the transfer of Indian education programs from the Department of the Interior to the Department of Education. It also includes support from the Sac and Fox Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma for the Stevens amendment. Additionally, there is opposition to the Schmitt Amendment to transfer Department of Defense Overseas Dependents Schools to the Department of Education, with arguments for why the transfer would benefit the educational quality of the schools. The document also includes a list of senators and a letter opposing the Schmitt Amendment."]](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_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to Schmitt Amendment: Transfer of DOD Schools")