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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Response to Inquiry Regarding Indian Preference Eligibility
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_45_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: A Call for Change: The Osage Tribal Council Controversy
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- Tinker, Sylvester, 1903-1991
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_45_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Osage Tribe's Response to Proposed Legislation
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development, Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_46_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Restoration Request for Native American Tribes by State Senator William M. Schoenlein
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- Cox, Claude A., 1913-
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe, Modoc Tribe, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_46_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Request for Reinstatement of Tribal Hospital Benefits
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States, Community health services
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_18_74_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Telegram from Carl Albert to Harry Belvin-Application Status
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_37_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- FY 1977 Budget Proposal for Indian Programs
- Date:
- 1976-01-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_37_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for Open Season in Home Purchase Program for Oklahoma Indian Families
- Date:
- 1976-01-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_139_18_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Neglect and Filth: A Call for Action on Indian Health Service Clinic
- Date:
- 1976-01-22
- Creator:
- Boren, David, 1941-2025
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Shawnee Nation, Potawatomi Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_46_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Legislation Update for Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1976-02-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Modoc Tribe
- Topic:
- Banks and banking, Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs responded to Mr. Joseph C. Muskrat's inquiry about the selection process for the Albuquerque Area Director position. The position was re-advertised after an initial impasse, and although Mr. Muskrat was found to be highly qualified, he did not meet the criteria for Indian preference eligibility. The Bureau's policy on Indian preference eligibility was explained, and it was mentioned that efforts were being made to change the criteria to comply with the statute. Mr. Ronald Esguerra was appointed as the Area Director. The Bureau also mentioned receiving letters of commendation for Mr. Muskrat from Senators Stevenson, Percy, and Domenici. The Bureau responded to the letters, explaining why Mr. Muskrat was not further considered for the position."]](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_140_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Indian%20Preference,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Inquiry Regarding Indian Preference Eligibility")
![["The document is from Gladys Shunkanolah Rouvalk, a Full Blood Osage Indian, to U.S. Senator Dewey Bartlett regarding the proposal of a General Tribal Council with voting eligibility based on Osage Blood Quantum. The document highlights grievances such as discrimination, hiring practices, and illegal actions by the current Tribal Council. Rouvalk requests Congress to act upon the change of Tribal Government for the relief of true Osage Indians."]](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_140_45_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Osage,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_45_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Title: A Call for Change: The Osage Tribal Council Controversy")
![["The Chief of the Osage Tribe of Oklahoma sent a letter to Senator Dewey Bartlett regarding a poll conducted on March 2, 1976. The poll showed that the majority of Osage people did not favor a change in their form of government. The Chief expressed concerns about the proposed legislation, which would create a second Council and potentially exclude those with less than 1/4 blood from participating in tribal government affairs. The Chief urged Senator Bartlett not to introduce the legislation based on the results of the poll. The Chief also sent copies of the letter to other government officials 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_140_45_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Osage,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_45_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Osage Tribe's Response to Proposed Legislation")
![["William M. Schoenlein, State Senator of District 1 in Oklahoma, is advocating for the full restoration of the Modoc, Ottawa, Peoria, and Wyandotte tribes to their pre-termination status. He urges consideration of their wishes and thanks the recipient for their attention."]](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_140_46_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Ottawa-Peoria-Modoc,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_46_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Restoration Request for Native American Tribes by State Senator William M. Schoenlein")
![["The author is writing a letter to support the reinstatement of their tribe at a hospital in Claremore, Oklahoma, as they have spent a lot of money on hospital and doctor bills in the past. They believe that being able to use the hospital would greatly benefit their family."]](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_140_46_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Ottawa-Peoria-Modoc,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_46_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Reinstatement of Tribal Hospital Benefits")
![["Carl albert writes to Harry Belvin and advises that if his application is in Washington. And if it is turned down in Muskogee you will be permitted to appeal to the commissioner."]](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_18_74_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20Nation,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_18_74_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Telegram from Carl Albert to Harry Belvin-Application Status")
![["The document is a news release from the Office of the Secretary regarding the budget for Indian programs in FY 1977. The total outlays are set at $1.05 billion, with a decrease in funding for the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. The budget includes new funding for the implementation of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. Funds are also allocated for tribal grants, technical assistance, and tribal resource development. Funding for the Indian Loan Guaranty program is proposed to double. There are no funds allocated for education assistance provisions, and some construction activities have been reduced."]](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_140_37_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_37_0003_thumbnail.jpg "FY 1977 Budget Proposal for Indian Programs")
![["The document is a series of correspondence between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission regarding a proposal for an \"open season\" for the Home Purchase Program. The Bureau of Indian Affairs responds that due to funding constraints, they cannot declare an \"open season\" at this time. The Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission expresses concern about the lack of knowledge among applicants and requests a repeat of the decision to correct any injustices."]](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_140_37_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_37_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for Open Season in Home Purchase Program for Oklahoma Indian Families")
![["The document from Gerald L. Peltier, Chairman-Tribal Administrator of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians, addresses the poor conditions and service at the Indian Health Service Clinic in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Peltier describes the filthy state of the clinic, lack of cleanliness, lack of janitorial services, and issues with appointment scheduling and referral services. Peltier requests assistance from Congressman Tom Steed and Speaker Carl Albert to address and improve the situation at the clinic."]](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_139_18_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Service%20-%20Hospitals,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_139_18_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Neglect and Filth: A Call for Action on Indian Health Service Clinic")
![["The document is a response to a letter from Charles E. Faber expressing interest in legislation to grant \"reinstatement\" for certain members of the Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma. The response states that there is currently no bill pending in Congress for this specific issue, but a bill (S. 2968) has been introduced to restore Federal recognition for certain Indian tribes, including the Wyandotte tribe. The bill is now with the Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, and the sender, Senator John Glenn, assures that he will follow the progress of the bill. Senator Glenn also expresses concern for the welfare and equitable treatment of Native Americans and appreciates being informed about any other concerns from constituents."]](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_140_46_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Ottawa-Peoria-Modoc,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_46_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Legislation Update for Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma")