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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and David F. Byers Regarding American Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1963-08-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Bureau of Indian Affairs and Senator's Office Regarding Tribal Operations Inquiry
- Date:
- 1963-09-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Transfer of Federal Lands to the Cherokee Tribe for Industrial Development
- Date:
- 1963-09-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Keetoowah Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Letter Regarding Barbara's College Scholarship Application with the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1963-09-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Reappointment of Waldo E. McIntosh as Principal Chief of Creek Indian Tribe Announced
- Date:
- 1963-09-20
- Creator:
- McIntosh, W.E. (Dode), 1893-1991
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Pawnee Tribal Legislation and Judgment Award
- Date:
- 1963-09-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_7_77_17B_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Payments from the Eufaula Reservoir Project to Mrs. G. V. Evans
- Date:
- 1963-09-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Continuation of Indian Preference in Employment Policy at the Bureau: A Letter to the Principal Chief of the Creek Nation
- Date:
- 1963-09-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Request for Feedback on Proposed Training Program for Osage Indians
- Date:
- 1963-10-07
- Creator:
- Shoemake, Hockley Taliaferro, 1922-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Indian Service Funds Deposit and Sequoyah High School Construction
- Date:
- 1963-10-17
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
![["The letter from David F. Byers to Senator Fred R. Harris praises Harris for his comprehensive statement on Indian Affairs and expresses support for including American Indians in all community activities. Byers also highlights the success of the Employment Assistance Branch of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in helping Indian families integrate into established communities. Byers emphasizes the importance of empowering American Indians to raise their own standards and become active members of society. He concludes by applauding Harris for his accurate portrayal of the challenges faced by American Indians and expresses confidence that with understanding legislators like Harris, progress can be made in assisting American Indians to take their proper place in society."]](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_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and David F. Byers Regarding American Indian Affairs")
![["The letter is a response to Mrs. Marie L. Wadley from Don McBride, Assistant to Senator Monroney, regarding a previous letter she wrote to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. They have looked into the matter and are willing to help further if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20G-L,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0038.pdf "Correspondence between Bureau of Indian Affairs and Senator's Office Regarding Tribal Operations Inquiry")
![["Two letters are written regarding H.R. 6496, a bill to transfer certain Federal lands to the Cherokee Tribe in trust for industrial development. The first letter is from an unidentified sender to Miss Marie L. Wadley, requesting prompt action on the bill. The second letter is from Marie L. Wadley to Senator A. S. Mike Monroney, urging for assistance in passing the legislation to allow for the establishment of industry on a 40-acre site."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20C,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0018.pdf "Correspondence Regarding the Transfer of Federal Lands to the Cherokee Tribe for Industrial Development")
![["Dad, an Indian man named Reid, wrote a letter to Riley Moore on September 18, 1963 regarding his daughter Barbara's scholarship to attend college in Edmond, Oklahoma. He contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs Education Office, who advised that Barbara needs to make an application for the scholarship. The Muskogee Office is working on the matter and will determine her eligibility. Dad assures Moore that the Bureau will handle the matter promptly to minimize any further school time lost for Barbara. He hopes the situation will be resolved to Moore's satisfaction."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20M-R,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0023.pdf "Letter Regarding Barbara's College Scholarship Application with the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Waldo E. McIntosh has been reappointed as the principal chief of the Creek Indian Tribe of Oklahoma for a two-year term starting in October 1963. He is a former lumber dealer and descendant of prominent Creek leaders. His reappointment was recommended by a unanimous vote of the Creek Indian Council. The principal chief does not receive a salary but is reimbursed for travel expenses. The authority to appoint the principal chief was delegated to the Secretary of the Interior in 1951."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20C,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0014.pdf "Reappointment of Waldo E. McIntosh as Principal Chief of Creek Indian Tribe Announced")
![["The letter is inquiring about the status of legislative proposals regarding the distribution of the Pawnee tribal judgment fund and the restoration of the Old Pawnee Indian School Reserve. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is reviewing draft bills related to these matters and hopes to forward them to the Bureau of the Budget for consideration. The Pawnee Business Council has proposed a program for the use of the judgment fund, including per capita distribution and retention of the remaining balance for various tribal purposes. The council is eager for progress on these bills."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20M-R,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0028.pdf "Correspondence Regarding Pawnee Tribal Legislation and Judgment Award")
![["Mrs. G. V. Evans inquired about payment due to her from the construction of the Eufaula Reservoir Project. The Bureau of Indian Affairs indicated that there were no plans for tribal funds distribution at the moment. Mrs. Evans was asked to provide further identification for her account. Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, tried to facilitate the process by reaching out to various agencies for information on Mrs. Evans' payment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/88th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_7_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_7_77_17B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Creek,%201963-1964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_7_77_17B_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Payments from the Eufaula Reservoir Project to Mrs. G. V. Evans")
![["The letter addresses a resolution from the Creek Indian Council requesting that the Bureau of Indian Affairs continue to give preference to Native American Indians in employment. The letter explains that while preference is given to Indians in initial employment if they meet certain qualifications, they are not hired solely based on their ethnicity. The letter also states that the current policy of giving preference to qualified individuals entitled to Indian preference will continue, with more Indians being appointed to the Bureau as they qualify. The Council is encouraged to contact the Muskogee Area Office for employment opportunities, and copies of the reply are being sent to relevant officials for their information. The Secretary and staff of the Bureau assure continued support for the Indian preference policy."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20C,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0023.pdf "Continuation of Indian Preference in Employment Policy at the Bureau: A Letter to the Principal Chief of the Creek Nation")
![["A letter dated October 7, 1963, from DAIA to John O. Crow at the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Washington, D.C., regarding a program for training Osage Indians in Oklahoma to improve their standard of living. The letter requests advice on the program and asks for a reply with Shoemake's letter attached."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20M-R,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0037.pdf "Request for Feedback on Proposed Training Program for Osage Indians")
![["The first text is a letter from James I. Monroe to Jim, expressing gratitude for confirming a deposit from the Muskogee Area Office of Indian Affairs and providing a status report on the Sequoyah High School properties. The second text is a letter from Monroe to Senator A.S. Monroney, thanking him for assisting in securing a deposit of $150,000 from the Muskogee area office and updating him on the progress of construction at the school."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20M-R,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0027.pdf "Correspondence Regarding Indian Service Funds Deposit and Sequoyah High School Construction")