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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1966 Correspondence on Indian Affairs Funding Reductions in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1966-02-22
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Bureau of Indian Affairs' Statement on Creek Indians' Judgment Funds Distribution: Correspondence to Sim L. Liles
- Date:
- 1966-12-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Scholarship Assistance for Floriene Chesbro's Son
- Date:
- 1972-01-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The letter addresses concerns about reductions in appropriations for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Oklahoma, specifically regarding funding for extension services for Indians, construction of a new dormitory at Eufaula Indian School, and replacement of Claremore Indian Hospital. The writer urges for funds to be restored and additional appropriations to be made for these important projects. Senator Monroney responds, promising to bring up these points to the Subcommittee on the Department of the Interior appropriations."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0040_thumbnail.jpg "1966 Correspondence on Indian Affairs Funding Reductions in Oklahoma")
![["The letter from Gary Dage, Legislative Assistant to Senator Fred R. Harris, informs Sim L. Liles that a report from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding his assistance to John Johnson is enclosed. It also states that if Senator Harris can be of further assistance in the future, Liles should not hesitate to ask. The letter also includes a news release from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the distribution of judgment funds to Creek Indians, clarifying that Congress has not yet authorized the preparation of a roll for distribution and warning against paying fees to join unofficial organizations claiming to prepare a roll. The Bureau will provide application forms for free once authorized."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0039_thumbnail.jpg "Bureau of Indian Affairs' Statement on Creek Indians' Judgment Funds Distribution: Correspondence to Sim L. Liles")
![["Mrs. Floriene Chesbro wrote to Senator Fred R. Harris seeking assistance for her son to obtain scholarship funds from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Senator Harris responded by contacting the Bureau of Indian Affairs on her behalf. The Bureau sent application forms to Mrs. Chesbro's son, and she was advised to have him complete and return them by April 1st. Senator Harris expressed his willingness to help and support Mrs. Chesbro and her son in pursuing further education opportunities."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Scholarship Assistance for Floriene Chesbro's Son")