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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_25_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Employee Benefits and Buyer Identification Cards at Edison Jewelers and Distributors
- Date:
- 1972-03-01
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Health insurance--Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_25_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- American Revolution Bicentennial Commission Bulletin: Updates on Bicentennial Park Plans, Disease Eradication Efforts, and Various State Activities
- Date:
- 1972-03-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Land use--Planning, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Harris' Aid to Lorraine P. Bruton and Patrick Dion Melendy Regarding Educational Assistance
- Date:
- 1972-03-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Teaching Positions in an Indian School
- Date:
- 1972-04-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_25_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Water Resource Development in Oklahoma between Honorable Ed Edmondson and James R. Jones
- Date:
- 1972-05-08
- Creator:
- Edmondson, Edmond Augustus, 1919-1990
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Race discrimination, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_24_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Funding for Chilocco Indian School, 1971
- Date:
- 1972-05-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between a Klamath Indian Parent and a Member of Congress Regarding Indian Education in 1972
- Date:
- 1972-06-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_285_25_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Announcement of Bicentennial Commemorative Stamps and Other Celebrations
- Date:
- 1972-06-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Education--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter Urging the Continuation of the Bilingual Education Project at Loneman Day School and Red Cloud Indian School
- Date:
- 1972-06-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- 1972 Correspondence on Securing Funding for Indian Boarding Schools for Better Education Opportunities
- Date:
- 1972-06-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The document from James R. Jones to Bob P. Hughes requests Buyer Identification Cards for two employees of Media Associates, Inc. The document also includes information about Edison Jewelers and Distributors, offering a new employee benefit without charge. It explains how employees can take advantage of the service and invites them to visit the showrooms. The enclosed brochure provides details on how to provide the added employee benefit and lists the departments and merchandise available at Edison's. The Buyer's Identification Card allows qualified individuals to shop at Edison's for quality name-brand merchandise at distributor prices."]](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_25_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Employee Benefits and Buyer Identification Cards at Edison Jewelers and Distributors")
![["The document discusses various updates and initiatives related to the American Bicentennial Revolution. This includes plans for Bicentennial Parks, recognition of the battle against Sickle Cell Anemia, Bicentennial events in Rhode Island and Florida, a model building contest in New Jersey, support from the American Legion, plans for the Liberty Bell during the bicentennial, historic designations in Savannah and Maryland, and the publication of a book on the military aspects of the American Revolution."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_25_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Project,%20Bicentennial,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_25_0009_thumbnail.jpg "American Revolution Bicentennial Commission Bulletin: Updates on Bicentennial Park Plans, Disease Eradication Efforts, and Various State Activities")
![["Mrs. Lorraine P. Bruton wrote to Senator Fred R. Harris asking for help with funding for her LPN training at El Reno Oo-Tech. She explained her financial difficulties due to a recent separation from her husband. Senator Harris's caseworker, Beth A. Wolf, responded, offering to send information from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, but also mentioning the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare as a possible source of educational aid. Additionally, a letter from Patrick Melendy to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare discussed the proposal for an educational facility on the former Adair Air Force Station property in Oregon. The letter highlighted the importance of providing educational opportunities for Indian and Mexican-American citizens."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_009_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Harris' Aid to Lorraine P. Bruton and Patrick Dion Melendy Regarding Educational Assistance")
![["Ms. Janet Greenawalt wrote to Senator Fred Harris expressing her interest in working on an Indian reservation or teaching at an Indian school. Senator Harris contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs on her behalf to inquire about summer employment opportunities. The Bureau informed Senator Harris that preference is given to individuals with Indian ancestry for summer positions and provided information on how Ms. Greenawalt could apply for a teaching position. Senator Harris assured Ms. Greenawalt that he would keep her updated on any developments."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Indian%20Schools,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Teaching Positions in an Indian School")
![["Representative Ed Edmondson wrote a letter to James R. Jones thanking him for his support of water resource development in Oklahoma and sharing concern for flood control projects. Edmondson also issued a plea for funding for several important water resource projects in Oklahoma, emphasizing the need for additional funds to get construction underway. He also warned against proposed regulations that could impact future projects and urged the Subcommittee to support revisions. Additionally, Edmondson called for approval of funds for various projects, including Candy Lake, Kaw Lake, Shidler Reservoir, Central Oklahoma Navigation Project, Arcadia Reservoir, and Seward water supply reservoir. He thanked the Subcommittee for their dedication to water resource development and pledged Oklahoma's support for the projects."]](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_25_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Water Resource Development in Oklahoma between Honorable Ed Edmondson and James R. Jones")
![["The Mayor of Arkansas City, Kansas, Erwin E. Knocke, wrote to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Congressman Page Belcher regarding a promised $75,000 planning grant for the Chilocco Indian School. The Bureau of Indian Affairs stated that no money had been requested for off-reservation boarding schools pending the results of a study, and the planning funds for Chilocco were omitted from the budget until the results of the study were evaluated. The Mayor expressed disappointment at the delay in funding for Chilocco, highlighting the school's importance to the community."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_24_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_24_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Funding for Chilocco Indian School, 1971")
![["The letter is from Fred Huitt, a Klamath Indian parent, requesting help from Congressman Happy Camp in securing better educational opportunities for Indian children, specifically through funding for boarding schools like Chemawa or Stewart. Huitt emphasizes the importance of education in preparing children for the changing world and expresses concern over the lack of financial resources to provide the best education possible."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Education,,%201970-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between a Klamath Indian Parent and a Member of Congress Regarding Indian Education in 1972")
![["The document discusses various initiatives and events planned for the American Bicentennial celebration in 1976. This includes the release of commemorative postage stamps, meetings of various Bicentennial committees, plans for a Wagnerian Festival in Seattle, educational programs at Temple University, and the restoration of Fort Stamford in Connecticut. Additionally, there are plans for youth hostels in Philadelphia, a commemorative plate for the Gaspee Incident in Rhode Island, and the concept of Bicentennial Parks endorsed by several Governors."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_285_25_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Womens%20Project,%20Bicentennial,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_285_25_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Announcement of Bicentennial Commemorative Stamps and Other Celebrations")
![["Oyate, Inc., a non-profit Indian-controlled state corporation, operated a successful bilingual education program at Loneman Day School and Red Cloud Indian School in South Dakota. Despite the program's success, there has been a delay in renewing the contract for the upcoming school year. The delay is due to tribal politics and the inadequacies of the Bureau of Indian Affairs' decision-making apparatus. The situation is further complicated by the actions of the local BIA Area Director. The Coalition of Indian Controlled School Boards is advocating for the renewal of Oyate's contract and requesting immediate action to avoid further delays."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Indian%20Schools,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_006_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Urging the Continuation of the Bilingual Education Project at Loneman Day School and Red Cloud Indian School")
![["Mrs. Corrine Jackson, Field Coordinator of the Native American Talent Search Project, wrote a letter to Congressman John N. Happy Camp expressing the need for funds to provide better educational opportunities for Indian children, particularly to attend boarding schools. She emphasized the importance of education for these children and how it can help them become productive citizens. Congressman Happy Camp responded, acknowledging her concerns and promising to keep the needs of Indian children in mind when voting on relevant legislation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Education,,%201970-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1972 Correspondence on Securing Funding for Indian Boarding Schools for Better Education Opportunities")