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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_18_34_0000_3381
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Carl Albert, Dewey F. Bartlett, Lady Bird Johnson, David Hall, Ed Edmondson, and others at the dedication of the W. D. Mayo and Robert S. Kerr locks dams. October 24, 1970
- Date:
- 1970-10-24
- Creator:
- O'Neill, Dev
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_18_34_0000_3382
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Carl Albert and Ed Edmondson at the dedication of the W. D. Mayo and Robert S. Kerr locks and dams on October 24, 1970
- Date:
- 1970-10-24
- Creator:
- O'Neill, Dev
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Reorganization of the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Engineering and Technical Support Functions: A 1970 Memorandum
- Date:
- 1970-11-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_57_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concern for Additional Personnel at Shawnee Indian Agency
- Date:
- 1970-11-22
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kickapoo Tribe of Nation, Potawatomi Tribe, Sac & Fox Nation, Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_36_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Retaining Superintendent John L. Pappan: Osage Tribal Council's Resolution
- Date:
- 1970-11-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Major Shake-Up in Bureau of Indian Affairs Announced in 1970
- Date:
- 1970-11-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Environmental Protection, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Change in Bureau of Indian Affairs' Policy Regarding Navaho Indians: A Correspondence Between Cal Kinsey and Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1970-12-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Communication Regarding Native American Affairs and Reorganization Plan in 1970
- Date:
- 1970-12-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Labor Unions--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Changes in Indian Agency Leadership: Moving Away from Paternalism
- Date:
- 1970-12-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_30_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Change: The National Indian Advocacy Center Proposal
- Date:
- 1970-12-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["Black and white photograph print of Carl Albert and Ed Edmondson at the dedication of the W. D. Mayo and Robert S. Kerr locks and dams on October 24, 1970"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Photographs,%201910-1998%20-%20CAC_CC_001_18_1_0000_0000/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_18_34_0000_3381_thumbnail.jpg "Carl Albert, Dewey F. Bartlett, Lady Bird Johnson, David Hall, Ed Edmondson, and others at the dedication of the W. D. Mayo and Robert S. Kerr locks dams. October 24, 1970")
![["Black and white photograph print of G. L. Thompson presenting several items of surplus aviation equipment to Elmer King, Ground School instructor, Southeastern State College, Durant, Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Photographs,%201910-1998%20-%20CAC_CC_001_18_1_0000_0000/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_18_34_0000_3382a_thumbnail.jpg "Carl Albert and Ed Edmondson at the dedication of the W. D. Mayo and Robert S. Kerr locks and dams on October 24, 1970")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs is proposing a reorganization of its engineering functions into five regions to better serve the needs of Tribal groups and increase efficiency. The plan aims to provide more direct assistance to Tribes and improve management of facilities. Comments and feedback are requested from Area Directors, and a meeting will be held to discuss the proposed changes. The reorganization is seen as necessary to adapt to new challenges and better utilize resources."]](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_82_55_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Reorganization,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Reorganization of the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Engineering and Technical Support Functions: A 1970 Memorandum")
![["The Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma has established a Housing Authority to provide new homes for their people. They have obtained approval to construct 100 dwellings and are facing challenges with paperwork and lack of staff at the Shawnee Agency. They are requesting additional personnel to ensure timely completion of the housing project. Congressman Carl Albert has acknowledged their request and is willing to help."]](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_82_57_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Sac%20and%20Fox,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_57_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Concern for Additional Personnel at Shawnee Indian Agency")
![["The document is a series of letters regarding the selection of candidates for the position of Superintendent at the Osage Agency. The Osage Tribal Council has selected Mr. David L. Baldwin as their first choice for the position, with Mr. Franklin D. Shannon and Mr. Thomas J. Ellison as second choices. The Council requests that their decision be honored and that they be consulted further if Mr. Baldwin is not appointed. The documents are addressed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Commissioner of Indian Affairs."]](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_91_36_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Oklahomans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_36_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Retaining Superintendent John L. Pappan: Osage Tribal Council's Resolution")
![["Major changes are planned for the Bureau of Indian Affairs offices in the United States, including replacing area directors and agency superintendents who have been on an Indian Reservation for more than two years. The policy of rotating and changing superintendents is part of a realignment at the Washington level initiated by Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Louis Bruce."]](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_82_55_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Reorganization,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Major Shake-Up in Bureau of Indian Affairs Announced in 1970")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs contacted Mr. Albert to inform him about a change in policy concerning the Navaho Indians and the requirement for only Indian officials in the BIA. Mr. Albert expressed interest in the article and received further information from Mr. Kinsey. The Oklahoma House delegation met with Commissioner Bruce to discuss policy changes, which tribal leaders oppose. Mr. Albert thanked Mr. Kinsey for the information and expressed appreciation for his thoughtfulness."]](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_82_55_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Reorganization,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Change in Bureau of Indian Affairs' Policy Regarding Navaho Indians: A Correspondence Between Cal Kinsey and Carl Albert")
![["The document is a telegram from Juanita and Ernest W. Tate to Congressman Carl Albert expressing support for Commissioner Louis R. Bruce's reorganization plan. They mention a misunderstanding among some Indians regarding the plan and request clarification. Congressman Albert responds, thanking them for their endorsement and stating that they are studying the plan."]](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_82_55_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Reorganization,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Communication Regarding Native American Affairs and Reorganization Plan in 1970")
![["The document discusses changes in the Indian Bureau, with the organization moving towards giving more responsibility to Native Americans and away from authoritarian attitudes. The field administrators will have more authority and the focus is on empowering Native Americans to make decisions for themselves. The document also briefly mentions a kidnapping incident and a strike at General Motors."]](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_82_55_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Reorganization,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Changes in Indian Agency Leadership: Moving Away from Paternalism")
![["The document is a series of letters expressing appreciation for the work of the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Industrial Development Branch in assisting small communities with large Indian populations. The documents specifically commend the efforts of Tom McSpadden and Bob Huey in helping to bring new commercial and industrial enterprises to Oklahoma. The Bureau's work in securing the Solo Cup Company plant in Ada, Oklahoma, is highlighted as a successful example of their efforts."]](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_91_30_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_30_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Change: The National Indian Advocacy Center Proposal")