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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_29_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman's Response to Viewer Concerns Over Controversial Television Program 'Harlem: Voices, Faces'
- Date:
- 1975-10-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_132_2_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1975 Legislation Expands Indian Reservations by 370,000 Acres
- Date:
- 1975-10-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Creek Nation, Navajo Indians, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Armed Forces
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Congressman James R. Jones and John B. Wright Regarding Federal Deficit Spending Concerns
- Date:
- 1975-10-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution on Indian Preference for Employment
- Date:
- 1975-11-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_20_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Troubles with Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) Program Funding: A Call for Action
- Date:
- 1975-11-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_14_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Amendments for Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act
- Date:
- 1975-11-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_007_4_17_22_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lyle H. Boren Collection
- Title:
- United Indian Tribes Housing Meeting: February 11, 1976
- Date:
- 1975-11-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Congressman James R. Jones and Constituent J.F. Hughes Regarding Federal Spending and Fiscal Responsibility
- Date:
- 1975-11-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_1_2_19_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Native Communities: Testimony on PL 93-638 Regulations
- Date:
- 1975-11-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Education
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for Cherokee Tribe to Operate Travel-Vel Facility at Catoosa
- Date:
- 1975-11-04
- Creator:
- Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Speeches, addresses, etc., Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["The document is a letter from Congressman James R. Jones in response to a letter from Allan W. Eynon regarding the television program \"Harlem: Voices, Faces.\" The program was criticized for misrepresenting Harlem and American society, with the Swedish filmmakers and some panelists on the show expressing negative views about the American system. The document questions why the program was allowed to air and suggests that it may be considered anti-American propaganda."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_29_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman's Response to Viewer Concerns Over Controversial Television Program 'Harlem: Voices, Faces'")
![["A new legislation, Public Law 94-114, signed by President Ford on October 17, 1975, added 370,000 acres of land to Indian tribal holdings. The land was originally purchased by the United States in the 1930s and was transferred to 17 Indian tribes for better management and use. The land will be held in trust by the United States and managed in the same way as other reservation or Indian trust land. The legislation was part of a national program to retire low-productivity land from private cultivation. Various tribes, including the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes, Navajo Tribe, and others, received additional land through the legislation. Additionally, the Laguna Pueblo Tribe received approximately 520 acres of land within their reservation boundaries."]](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_132_2_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201975/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_132_2_0014_thumbnail.jpg "1975 Legislation Expands Indian Reservations by 370,000 Acres")
![["The document is a letter from John B. Wright to Congressman James R. Jones expressing concern about deficit spending and urging for fiscal responsibility in federal spending. Wright suggests reducing federal expenditures and increasing taxes to address the issue. Congressman Jones responds, thanking Wright for his concern and assuring him of his commitment to supporting fiscal responsibility."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Congressman James R. Jones and John B. Wright Regarding Federal Deficit Spending Concerns")
![["The document discusses a resolution adopted by the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma regarding Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service. The Council rejects certain options mentioned in a letter from Commissioner Morris Thompson and supports a memorandum to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs dated October 1, 1975. The resolution was passed with a quorum of 23 voting members in favor. The Council emphasizes the importance of retaining the 1/4 degree blood requirement and establishing the same criteria for all Indians regardless of tribal affiliation."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution on Indian Preference for Employment")
![["Senator Dewey F. Bartlett received a report from the Department of Labor regarding the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes' CEDA program. The report addressed concerns raised by Tribal Chairman Howard Goodbear. The Department of Labor acknowledged the tribes' unemployment issues but stated that additional funds were not available due to budget constraints. They encouraged the tribes to operate within their budget and suggested resolving administration problems to improve the program. The Department also stated that Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) funds must be used for Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) programs and cannot be allocated to nonreservation Indian tribes. The tribes were urged to work with the Department to address their concerns and improve their employment and training program."]](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_20_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Indian%20Education%20Programs/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_20_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Troubles with Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) Program Funding: A Call for Action")
![["The memo discusses proposed amendments to S. 1017, the \"Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act,\" including technical and substantive changes related to the education of Indian children in public schools. The amendments aim to clarify ambiguities and ensure equal distribution of federal funds for Indian education. The memo also highlights the existing funding and programs for vocational-technical education for Indians in public schools, as well as the distinction between public schools and federal schools operated by BIA. Possible amendments to include vocational technical career education in the bill are also suggested."]](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_14_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_14_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Amendments for Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act")
![["Congressman Gassaway is requesting a new or enlarged post office building for Shawnee, Oklahoma, as the current building is outdated and inadequate for the growing population and postal service needs. He provides statistics showing the growth of the office and the demand for additional federal agencies to be housed in the building. He also mentions a pending bill for a Federal District Court in Shawnee, indicating the need for a larger federal building. Various government officials have pledged their support for the project, and it is expected that a deficiency appropriation will be voted to fund the new building in 1937."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lyle%20H.%20Boren%20Collection/Information%20Files,%201925-1946-CAC_CC_007_4_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_007_4_17_22_0000-Federal%20Project%20File,%201936-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_007_4_17_22_0004_thumbnail.jpg "United Indian Tribes Housing Meeting: February 11, 1976")
![["Mr. Hughes expresses his concerns about runaway federal spending in a letter to Congressman James R. Jones. Jones responds by assuring Hughes of his efforts to cut down spending and reduce government interference. Jones mentions his votes in favor of a balanced budget and efforts to reduce bureaucracy. Hughes urges Jones to take action to reduce wasteful spending and avoid increased taxation, highlighting the importance of fiscal responsibility in government."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Congressman James R. Jones and Constituent J.F. Hughes Regarding Federal Spending and Fiscal Responsibility")
![["Wayne Halms testified before the Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs regarding the proposed PL 93-638 regulations for non-profit contracts between tribes or tribal organizations and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He highlighted the challenges faced by the Rock Point Community School Board in operating a community-controlled school in a poor Navajo community. He emphasized the need for more input from parents and communities in school operations and called for education-specific contracting regulations to be developed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_1_2_19_0000-Legislative,%2094th%20Congress,%20Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_1_2_19_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Native Communities: Testimony on PL 93-638 Regulations")
![["The document is from Don Bluejacket to Lt. Governor George Nigh regarding the potential interest of the Cherokee Tribe in operating the Travel-Vel facility in Catoosa, Oklahoma. Bluejacket had previously discussed the matter with Ross Swimmer, Chief of the Cherokees, who expressed interest in negotiating with the state. Bluejacket suggests that Swimmer contact Nigh to set up a meeting to discuss the potential partnership."]](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_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201973%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for Cherokee Tribe to Operate Travel-Vel Facility at Catoosa")