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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Chief Keeler: A Legacy of Leadership
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Older people--Medical care--United States, Civil service--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Honoring Cherokee Leaders: A Monument of History and Legacy
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Business--United States., Older people--Medical care--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Promising Future for Indian Tribal Governments: Commissioner Thompson's Views
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States, Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Exploring Cherokee Heritage at Tsa-La-Gi Inn in Tahlequah
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Older people--Medical care--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Securing Funds and Law Enforcement for Cherokee Tribal Land Enterprises
- Date:
- 1974-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Request for support of HR 1039, updates on military retiree benefits.
- Date:
- 1974-03-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Jones responds to Hestand, discussing veterans' compensation legislation progress.
- Date:
- 1974-03-25
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Kenneth Howard asked about H.R. 1039, bill for disabled veterans' compensation. Congressman Jones promised support.
- Date:
- 1974-03-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Affidavit of Myrtle Mae Monday Brady: Seeking Justice for the Creek Tribal Nation
- Date:
- 1974-03-29
- Creator:
- Cox, Claude A., 1913-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Older people--Medical care--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_24_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Mount Holyoke College invites Helen Gahagan Douglas to Women in Politics Symposium.
- Date:
- 1974-04-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["W.W. \"Bill\" Keeler, former Principal Chief of the Cherokees, is being honored at a banquet in Tahlequah. The event will feature the unveiling of a portrait of Chief Keeler by artist Charles Banks Wilson. Reservations for the banquet can be made by calling Robert May in Bartlesville."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Chief Keeler: A Legacy of Leadership")
![["A new monument at the Cherokee Nation complex in Tahlequah honors early tribal leaders and was inspired by James Tyner's work to locate the graves of important Cherokees. Tyner, along with his sister, has identified over 1,500 graves of Indians in northeastern Oklahoma and compiled extensive historical records. The monument includes the names of 256 tribal leaders and heroes, and highlights the importance of preserving Cherokee history and honoring those who came before."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Honoring Cherokee Leaders: A Monument of History and Legacy")
![["The business director of the Cherokee tribal organization Kee-To-Wahs has resigned, leading to political controversy within the tribe. The organization is seeking funds for political activities and there are concerns about financial mismanagement. Meanwhile, U.S. Indian Commissioner Morris Thompson believes that the future looks promising for Indian tribal governments and economic interests."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Promising Future for Indian Tribal Governments: Commissioner Thompson's Views")
![["The Tsa-La-Gi Inn and Restaurant, owned by the Cherokee Nation, offers Indian-style dishes and traditional restaurant foods. The complex also includes a motel, arts and crafts shop, and private club. The restaurant features buffalo steak and other unique dishes, and the decor includes earthy tones and Cherokee alphabet draperies. The facility aims to attract tourists with events like a Buffalo Chip Throwing Festival and dinner theater plays. The manager, Kendall Hunt, emphasizes the natural attractions in the area and the need for exposure to increase business."]](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_0039_thumbnail.jpg "Exploring Cherokee Heritage at Tsa-La-Gi Inn in Tahlequah")
![["A special meeting of the Land Board of Cherokee Tribal Land Enterprises was held to discuss the damage caused by fires in the Kenwood Area, including burned timber pasture and damaged fences. The Board requested funds from the Bureau of Indian Affairs for reseeding, reimbursing permittees, rebuilding fences, and a law enforcement program. They also discussed the responsibility for protecting tribal land and legal questions related to the trust status of the land. The meeting concluded with plans to contact the Bureau of Indian Affairs for assistance and further investigations into the extent of the damage."]](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_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201946%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201946-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Securing Funds and Law Enforcement for Cherokee Tribal Land Enterprises")
![["The document is a letter from Mr. Charles Baack to Representative James R. Jones requesting consideration for the enactment of HR 1039, a bill that would allow disabled veterans to receive compensation without it affecting their military retirement pay. The document expresses support for this bill and highlights the recommendations made by the Retiree Council, including extending benefits to widows of retirees and allowing retirees to draw both military retired pay and disability compensation. The Council also recommends amendments to the Survivor Benefit Plan and provides updates on various legislative actions and policy changes related to military retirees. Additionally, the Council emphasizes the importance of preretirement and post-service employment briefings and encourages retirees to submit recommendations for consideration."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0038_thumbnail.jpg "Request for support of HR 1039, updates on military retiree benefits.")
![["The document is a response from Congressman James R. Jones to Clyde Hestand regarding legislation to increase veterans' disability compensation. Jones explains the status of the bills in Congress and assures Hestand that he will follow their progress and be responsive to the needs of veterans. Hestand also requests support for the bills from Speaker Carl Albert and mentions other representatives from Oklahoma who may be able to help."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Jones responds to Hestand, discussing veterans' compensation legislation progress.")
![["Kenneth Howard inquired about the status of H.R. 1039, a bill that would allow service-connected disabled veterans to receive disability compensation concurrently with retired pay. The bill is pending before the Subcommittee on Compensation and Pension of the House Veterans Affairs Committee and has not yet been reported to the full committee for consideration. Congressman James R. Jones assured Mr. Howard that he will push for prompt and favorable consideration of the bill."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0039_thumbnail.jpg "Kenneth Howard asked about H.R. 1039, bill for disabled veterans' compensation. Congressman Jones promised support.")
![["The document is an affidavit written by Myrtle M. Brady regarding her concerns about the actions of the Creek Tribal Chief, Claude Cox. She accuses Cox of being more interested in his own glory than in serving the tribal people, and criticizes his administration for being dictatorial and not allowing input from the Creeks. Brady expresses her desire for the Bureau of Indian Affairs to acknowledge her testimony and provide her with information about a previous meeting."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_28_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek%20Nation,%201971%20Sept.%20-%201978%20June.,%201971-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Affidavit of Myrtle Mae Monday Brady: Seeking Justice for the Creek Tribal Nation")
![["The Bradford Community Club in Vermont is inviting Mrs. Melvin Douglass to be a speaker at their fall meeting on October 7th. They would be honored to have her and her husband for dinner, followed by her words of wisdom on a subject of her choosing. The club is awaiting her reply and hopes she will be able to attend."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_24_0000-Invitations-correspondence,%201958-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_24_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Mount Holyoke College invites Helen Gahagan Douglas to Women in Politics Symposium.")