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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Repeal of Choctaw Termination Act: Legislative Updates and Correspondence
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Request to Suspend Bureau of Indian Affairs Restructuring Plan
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inter-Tribal Council Resistance to Changes in the Bureau of Indian Affairs: A 1970 Resolution
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Cherokee Nation, Shawnee Tribe, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Osage Nation, Quapaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_16_14_4_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Western Union Announces Head Start Grant to Indian Nations Community Action Foundation, Inc.
- Date:
- 1970-03-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_16_14_4_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Neighborhood Facilities Grant Application for Choctaw Nation Community Center
- Date:
- 1970-04-09
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_16_14_4_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Repeal of Choctaw Termination Act of 1959: A Victory for the Choctaw Tribe
- Date:
- 1970-06-15
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Supporting the Repeal of the Choctaw Termination Act: A Letter to Congressman Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1970-07-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Choctaw Struggle: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1970-08-24
- Creator:
- Nelson, Will T., (1915-1985)
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Shawnee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Caddo Nation, Kickapoo Tribe of Nation, Seminole Nation, Sac & Fox Nation, Oklahoma, Comanche Indian Tribe, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Nation, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Ottawa Tribe, Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Repeal of the Choctaw Termination Act: Public Law 91-386
- Date:
- 1970-08-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Support for Amendment to the Choctaw Termination Act
- Date:
- 1970-08-28
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["The document is a letter from Michael L. Reed, a Legislative Assistant, to Governor Overton James of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma, enclosing a report on a bill to repeal the Choctaw Termination Act. The Subcommittee on Indian Affairs of the House Interior Committee approved the bill for full Committee action. Cases/Acts: Termination Act"]](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_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20-%20Choctaw%20Termination%20Act,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Repeal of Choctaw Termination Act: Legislative Updates and Correspondence")
![["Cherokee Chief W.W. Keeler criticizes the US government for failing to support and develop the American Indian community, comparing their treatment to being herded like cattle. He believes that government programs have not helped the Indians become self-sufficient. Keeler warns against resorting to violence and calls for fair treatment and consultation with Indian tribes. He also acknowledges the efforts of some white people in supporting Indian rights."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Request to Suspend Bureau of Indian Affairs Restructuring Plan")
![["The document is a resolution passed by The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma in 1970 opposing certain proposals from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that affect the Muskogee Area Office, Bureau of Indian Affairs. The resolution calls for the attention of various governmental and Congressional authorities and requests their support in preventing the implementation of the proposed changes."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Inter-Tribal Council Resistance to Changes in the Bureau of Indian Affairs: A 1970 Resolution")
![["Congressman Carl Albert announced his plans to seek the enactment of three bills in the field of Indian affairs in the next Congress. The first bill would extend restrictions on members of the Five Civilized Tribes, the second bill would reopen the right to file claims before the Indian Claims Commission, and the third bill would promote the rehabilitation of members of the Five Civilized Tribes and other Indians of eastern Oklahoma. Albert emphasized the importance of passing the first bill before the restrictions expire in April 1956 to protect Oklahoma Indians from the sale, lease, or encumbrance of their lands. He also mentioned the need to finish outstanding claims through the Indian Claims Commission and promote rehabilitation efforts for the tribes."]](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_14_4_0000-Press%20Releases-Indian%20Affairs.,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_16_14_4_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Western Union Announces Head Start Grant to Indian Nations Community Action Foundation, Inc.")
![["The document discusses three bills related to the protection and rehabilitation of members of the Five Civilized Tribes and other Indians in Oklahoma. The first bill aims to extend restrictions on members with one-half or more Indian blood to protect their restricted lands. The second bill reopens the right to file claims before the Indian Claims Commission. The third bill, known as the 1951 Stigler Bill, seeks to promote the rehabilitation of the Five Civilized Tribes. Representative Albert is advocating for the passage of these bills in the 84th Congress to address the needs of Oklahoma Indians."]](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_14_4_0000-Press%20Releases-Indian%20Affairs.,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_16_14_4_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Neighborhood Facilities Grant Application for Choctaw Nation Community Center")
![["There is agreement that a credit and rehabilitation fund is needed to address the economic challenges faced by many Native Americans. A ten million dollar revolving fund will provide long term loans to Indians to help them achieve self-sufficiency. The bill has support from members of the Five Civilized Tribes and organizations focused on Native American welfare."]](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_14_4_0000-Press%20Releases-Indian%20Affairs.,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_16_14_4_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Repeal of Choctaw Termination Act of 1959: A Victory for the Choctaw Tribe")
![["Ernest W. Tate, an attorney at law, wrote a letter to Congressman Carl Albert expressing concern about the Choctaw Termination Act of 1959 and its impact on the Choctaws, Chickasaws, and Cherokees. Tate emphasized the potential negative effects of the Act on tribal lands and treaty rights. Congressman Albert responded, thanking Tate for his support in repealing the Act and assuring him of ongoing efforts to pass a repeal bill before the Act's effective date. Cases/Acts: Termination Act"]](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_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20-%20Choctaw%20Termination%20Act,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting the Repeal of the Choctaw Termination Act: A Letter to Congressman Carl Albert")
![["The document discusses the efforts of the Oklahoma City Council of Choctaws to prevent the termination of their tribe and to ensure fair elections. It highlights the importance of communication and transparency within the tribe, as well as the need for Choctaw people to be informed and involved in tribal affairs. The document also questions the government's moral right to appoint tribal leaders and sell tribal lands. It emphasizes the need for Choctaw people to stand up for their rights and expresses concern about the lack of transparency in tribal finances. Cases/Acts: Termination Act"]](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_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20-%20Choctaw%20Termination%20Act,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0021_thumbnail.jpg "The Choctaw Struggle: A Call to Action")
![["The document is a letter from Carl Albert, a member of Congress, discussing an inter-tribal council meeting and expressing concern about an Indian boy named Jimmy Sam who has been causing trouble. The meeting involved leaders of the five civilized tribes in Oklahoma who are planning to challenge federal government mandates regarding tribal election procedures. The tribes are considering legal action and are determined to establish their own rules for elections. The meeting also addressed the issue of a 35-year minimum age requirement for chief candidates, with some tribes refusing to comply. The document highlights the tribes' determination to assert their autonomy in the face of federal interference."]](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_26_0000-Title%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Repeal of the Choctaw Termination Act: Public Law 91-386")
![["The document is a letter from Robert J. Perry, Secretary of the Chickasaw Advisory Council, to Honorable Carl Albert, requesting support for an amendment to the 1959 Choctaw Termination Act. The proposed amendment aims to protect the interests of both the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes by making improvements such as selling Choctaw land with all oil and mineral rights and recognizing Chickasaw rights. The resolution passed by the Chickasaw Advisory Council in support of the amendment is attached to the letter. Carl Albert responds, stating that the proposed amendments have been introduced by Representatives Edmondson, Camp, and himself. Cases/Acts: Termination Act"]](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_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20-%20Choctaw%20Termination%20Act,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Amendment to the Choctaw Termination Act")