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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_36_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- 1977 Memorandum on the Codification of Title 25 of the United States Code: A Project by the Select Committee on Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1963-12-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_16_4_153_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Qualities of a Good Congressman
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_16_4_153_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Contact Information for Releasing Statements in Oklahoma City
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- Cromley, Allan, 1922-2011
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_16_4_153_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Legislation to Eliminate Second Class Citizenship and Preserve Rights
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Continuation of Health Services for Non-Indian Widows of Deceased Five Civilized Tribes Members
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Expanding Indian Health Benefits for Widows: A Letter to Representative Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Religion, Drugs, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for Training Physicians for Indian Health Service by University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State Health Department
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Order Allowing Attorneys' Fees for Cherokee Nation Claim
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Cherokee Indians, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Cherokee Nation v. United States: Attorney Fee Dispute
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Speeches, addresses, etc., Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Cherokee Indians
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Dissenting Opinion on Attorney Fees in Indian Claims Commission Case
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Courts--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
![["The Select Committee on Indian Affairs is working on consolidating, revising, and codifying laws relating to Indian Affairs in Title 25 of the United States Code. They are following recommendations from the American Indian Policy Review Commission and have prepared drafts for certain chapters. The majority budget has covered the project costs so far but is now asking for the minority to share in the cost to continue the project. Senator Dewey Bartlett is being asked to approve funding for three law clerks to work on the Title 25 revision project. The current chapter outline of Title 25 and proposed part and chapter outline of the new code are provided in the memorandum."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_29_36_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20Legislation,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201977%20Nov.,%201973-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_36_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1977 Memorandum on the Codification of Title 25 of the United States Code: A Project by the Select Committee on Indian Affairs")
![["Carl Albert, a representative from Oklahoma, expresses his pride in the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes in his district and their contributions to the state and country. He emphasizes the importance of funding for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, particularly for Indian health and education. Albert highlights the Talihina hospital in his district as a top-notch facility that serves the Indian community and the surrounding area. He calls for adequate funding in the appropriation bill to support the hospital's operations."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Speeches%20and%20Press%20Releases,%201927-1976%20-%20CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_16_4_153_0000-Press%20releases-Indian%20Affairs.,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_16_4_153_0007_thumbnail.jpg "The Qualities of a Good Congressman")
![["The speaker, a congressman from Oklahoma, expresses pride in the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes in his district and their contributions to the state and country. He emphasizes the importance of funding for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, particularly for Indian health and education. He praises a hospital in his district for its modern facilities and dedicated staff, and hopes that the appropriation bill will provide enough funds to keep it running effectively."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Speeches%20and%20Press%20Releases,%201927-1976%20-%20CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_16_4_153_0000-Press%20releases-Indian%20Affairs.,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_16_4_153_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Contact Information for Releasing Statements in Oklahoma City")
![["The author is interested in Indian education and mentions three Indian boarding schools in their district - Wheelock, Carter, and Jones Academy. These schools provide education opportunities for young boys and girls of Indian descent, many of whom come from remote areas, are orphans, or come from broken homes. The author also mentions the Indian Goodland Orphanage in their district, which they have visited and received a photo of a girls' chorus. The author is grateful for the financial aid provided to the orphanage by the Federal government and praises the Presbyterian Church for their work among the Indian population in Oklahoma. Additionally, there are day schools operated by the Indian Bureau in the district for areas without State schools, and the Federal government provides tuition payments for Indian children attending local and State schools."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Speeches%20and%20Press%20Releases,%201927-1976%20-%20CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_16_4_153_0000-Press%20releases-Indian%20Affairs.,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_16_4_153_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Legislation to Eliminate Second Class Citizenship and Preserve Rights")
![["The Department of Health, Education, and Welfare has decided that non-Indian widows of deceased beneficiaries of the Indian health program who were enrolled members of the Five Civilized Tribes should continue to receive medical services on the same basis as other beneficiaries. This decision is based on the long-standing dependency of the group on these services and the minimal impact on other Indian beneficiaries. The continuation of health services is limited to widows whose husbands were enrolled members of the Five Civilized Tribes and who have not remarried. The decision was made after a thorough study and additional information provided by Chief Belvin. The Oklahoma Area Office has been instructed to implement this policy immediately."]](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_47_36_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Continuation of Health Services for Non-Indian Widows of Deceased Five Civilized Tribes Members")
![["The document is in response to an inquiry about the Indian Health program, specifically regarding eligibility for non-Indian widows of beneficiaries of the program who were enrolled as members of the Five Civilized Tribes. The writer, Mrs. Sprague, mentions her sisters who are diabetics and in need of medical assistance. She expresses interest in the program and asks for more information on how to access funds for medicine and doctor bills. Mrs. Sprague also mentions her connection to Representative Carl Albert and her Choctaw heritage. She requests an early reply and states that none of them have applied for assistance from the Indian Health Service before."]](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_47_36_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Expanding Indian Health Benefits for Widows: A Letter to Representative Carl Albert")
![["Don McBride prepared a letter to Mike Kirwan on behalf of the Oklahoma delegation regarding a cooperative program between the Indian Health Service, University of Oklahoma, and Oklahoma State Health Department to train physicians for service with the Indian Health Service. The document emphasized the need for improving Indian health and requested favorable consideration of the proposal. The program would involve a three-year training program for public health physicians, with support from the University of Oklahoma School of Medicine and Oklahoma State Department of Health. The proposed program received positive feedback and support from various officials and organizations."]](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_47_36_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for Training Physicians for Indian Health Service by University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State Health Department")
![["The Indian Claims Commission has granted attorneys' fees of $1,000,000 to the legal team representing the Cherokee Nation in a claim against the United States. This amount is in addition to a previous award of $200,000, making the total fee $1,000,000."]](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_47_46_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission-Cherokee,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Order Allowing Attorneys' Fees for Cherokee Nation Claim")
![["The Cherokee Nation successfully petitioned the Indian Claims Commission for a settlement of $14,364,476.15 for land ceded in 1893. The attorneys representing the Cherokee tribe requested a fee of ten percent of the award, but the Commission determined that a fee of $1,000,000 or seven percent of the recovery was fair and adequate. The case involved determining the fair market value of the ceded land and the attorneys provided detailed information on the services they rendered in prosecuting the claim. One attorney, Earl Boyd Pierce, was primarily responsible for keeping the tribe informed and involved in the litigation process. Pierce spent a significant amount of time corresponding with and meeting with tribal members to update them on the progress of the claim."]](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_47_46_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission-Cherokee,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Cherokee Nation v. United States: Attorney Fee Dispute")
![["In this text, T. Harold Scott, Associate Commissioner, dissents from the majority opinion of the Commission regarding attorney fees for the Cherokee Tribe of Indians. He believes that a 6.96% fee is unreasonably low and discriminatory, advocating for a 10% fee instead. He also references previous cases and legal precedents to support his argument. Additionally, he discusses the involvement of Solicitor Frank J. Barry of the Interior Department in advising on the contract and highlights the differences in fee awards for similar cases."]](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_47_46_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission-Cherokee,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Dissenting Opinion on Attorney Fees in Indian Claims Commission Case")