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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Attorneys' Fees Awarded in Cherokee Nation v. United States
- Date:
- 1963-10-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Cherokee Indians
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of Franklin D. Shannon as Superintendent of the Osage Indian Agency, 1963
- Date:
- 1963-12-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- 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_45_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Indian Claims Commission and Honorable Carl Albert; M.C.
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Environmental protection
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_45_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Raised About Commissioner Watkins of Indian Claims Commission
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Energy
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, 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)
![["The Cherokee Nation filed an application for attorneys' fees, seeking an award of $1,436,447.61, based on 10% of the final judgment amount. The attorneys had two contracts with the Cherokee Nation, one from 1948 and another from 1958, both approved by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. The contracts stipulated that the attorneys' compensation would be contingent on a recovery for the Cherokee Nation and not to exceed 10% of the amount recovered. The Commission allowed a partial fee of $200,000 in a previous order."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Attorneys' Fees Awarded in Cherokee Nation v. United States")
![["The letter is a recommendation from Gene Blake, Chairman of the Osage County Democratic Party, to Senator Mike Monroney endorsing Franklin D. Shannon for the position of Superintendent at the Osage Indian Agency. Blake highlights Shannon's qualifications, experience, community involvement, and integrity, and requests the Senator's assistance in securing the appointment for Shannon. Senator Monroney responds, thanking Blake for his recommendation and assuring that Shannon, along with other qualified candidates, will be considered for the position."]](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_0040.pdf "Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of Franklin D. Shannon as Superintendent of the Osage Indian Agency, 1963")
![["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 a thank you note from Carl Albert to T. Herold Scott; expressing gratitude for their visit and hoping to meet again in the future. Scott also expresses hope for future meetings and best wishes."]](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_45_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_45_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Indian Claims Commission and Honorable Carl Albert; M.C.")
![["Two individuals; Norvelle and Ballard; visited the office to express concerns about Commissioner Watkins of the Indian Claims Commission being senile and incompetent. They suggest he should be removed and a Washington attorney; Mr. Nieball; wants to provide more details. Norvelle is a friend of Raymond Gary."]](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_45_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_45_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Raised About Commissioner Watkins of Indian Claims Commission")
![["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")