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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000_461
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Fred R. Harris riding a combine with Henry Jo VonTungel (operating the combine) and Dan VonTungel
- Date:
- 1965-09-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_52_34_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution of Gratitude for Governor Overton James by Pontotoc County Chickasaw Tribal Council
- Date:
- 1965-09-24
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_52_34_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution of Gratitude and Recommendation for Governor Overton James
- Date:
- 1965-09-24
- Creator:
- Imotichey, Jerry (1938-2016), James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_52_34_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution of Gratitude for Reappointment of Governor Overton James
- Date:
- 1965-09-24
- Creator:
- Imotichey, Jerry (1938-2016), James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_52_34_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution for Reappointment of Governor Overton James
- Date:
- 1965-10-04
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000, James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Correspondence Between Department of the Interior and Senator Harris Regarding Loan Application of Walker Myers
- Date:
- 1965-10-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Agriculture and Food, Native Americans
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns over Transfer of Virgil N. Harrington to Alaska
- Date:
- 1965-10-26
- Creator:
- Edmondson, Edmond Augustus, 1919-1990
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1965 Contract Award Announcement: Bureau of Indian Affairs Grants Road Construction Project to Elliott Brothers, Inc.
- Date:
- 1965-12-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Naturalization of Adopted Children: Requirements and Procedures
- Date:
- 1966-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Exendine: Collaborating on Technical Training for Indian Tanker Personnel
- Date:
- 1966-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
![["Portrait of Lady Bird Johnson S M Schoenborn, photographer"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/Fred%20Harris%20Photograph%20Series%201963-1974-CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_11_0000_0000_461_thumbnail.jpg "Fred R. Harris riding a combine with Henry Jo VonTungel (operating the combine) and Dan VonTungel")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs received a resolution from the Murray County Chickasaw Tribal Council expressing gratitude to Governor Overton James for his leadership and recommending his reappointment. The Bureau confirmed that they also recommended his reappointment and hoped for a public announcement soon. The resolution highlighted Governor James' efforts to improve the social and economic status of Tribal members and represented the Tribe with honor. The resolution was sent to various officials and a copy was presented to Governor James."]](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_52_34_0000-Interior%20-%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Chickasaw,%201965/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_52_34_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution of Gratitude for Governor Overton James by Pontotoc County Chickasaw Tribal Council")
![["The document is a letter from Congressman Carl Albert to Marvin Liddell, expressing gratitude for sending a resolution in support of the reappointment of Overton James as Governor of the Chickasaw Nation of Indians. The resolution highlights James' dedication to the Chickasaw people and recommends his reappointment."]](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_52_34_0000-Interior%20-%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Chickasaw,%201965/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_52_34_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution of Gratitude and Recommendation for Governor Overton James")
![["The Marshall County Chickasaw Tribal Council has passed a resolution expressing gratitude to Governor Overton James for his leadership and service to the Chickasaw tribe and recommending his reappointment. Congressman Carl Albert has acknowledged the resolution and also recommended Governor James's reappointment. The resolution will be sent to various officials and a copy will be presented to Governor James."]](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_52_34_0000-Interior%20-%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Chickasaw,%201965/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_52_34_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution of Gratitude for Reappointment of Governor Overton James")
![["The document includes two resolutions from the Johnston County and Carter County Chickasaw Tribal Councils recommending the re-appointment of Overton James as Governor of the Chickasaw Nation. Congressman Carl Albert expresses his support for James' re-appointment and praises his leadership and service to the Chickasaw Tribe. The resolutions highlight James' dedication to improving the social and economic status of Tribal members and his representation of the Chickasaw Tribe with dignity and honor. Both councils express confidence in James' leadership and recommend his re-appointment to key officials and members of the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation."]](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_52_34_0000-Interior%20-%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Chickasaw,%201965/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_52_34_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution for Reappointment of Governor Overton James")
![["The letter is a response to Senator Fred R. Harris regarding a loan application made by Walker Myers. The Bureau of Indian Affairs reviewed Myers' application for a loan for refinancing and farming operations, but determined that they could not approve it due to concerns about repayment within a reasonable timeframe. Myers' lack of real estate and previous issues with compliance also factored into the decision. The Bureau advised Myers to work with his current creditors to find alternative financing options."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Correspondence Between Department of the Interior and Senator Harris Regarding Loan Application of Walker Myers")
![["The document is a series of letters and resolutions recommending Houston Bus Hill, a Choctaw Indian attorney, for the position of Assistant Secretary of the Interior in charge of Indian Affairs or Public Land Management. Various individuals and tribal councils express their support for Hill's appointment, citing his qualifications, experience, and loyalty to the Democratic party. The documents highlight Hill's legal expertise, experience with Indian affairs, and endorsement from the Choctaw Tribal Council."]](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_52_33_0000-Interior%20-%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns over Transfer of Virgil N. Harrington to Alaska")
![["On December 22, 1965, the Bureau of Indian Affairs awarded a contract to Elliott Brothers, Inc. for road construction in Cotton County, Oklahoma. The contract is for grading, drainage, soil-asphalt stabilization, and surfacing on 4.498 miles of road. The contract is worth $79,978 and was awarded to a small business on December 21, 1965."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1965 Contract Award Announcement: Bureau of Indian Affairs Grants Road Construction Project to Elliott Brothers, Inc.")
![["Wall receives a letter from Exendine regarding technical training for Indians at Tanker. He is instructed to write to Ren Makee asking for cooperation from his personnel in identifying areas of greatest need."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Naturalization of Adopted Children: Requirements and Procedures")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs received a letter from Senator Fred R. Harris regarding a training program proposed by Lear Siegler, Inc., Service Corporation. The Bureau indicated interest in entering into a training agreement to train Indians. The Bureau does not receive funds from the Office of Economic Opportunity for these programs, but can assist in coordinating with them if needed. They appreciate the Senator's interest in developing training and employment opportunities for Indians."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Exendine: Collaborating on Technical Training for Indian Tanker Personnel")