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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_16_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Revitalizing the American Indian Community: The American Self Help Foundation Proposal
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_22_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Proposed Regulations for Petrified Wood Collection in 1963
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Letters of Protest: The Ponca Indians' Fight Against Injustices and Unfair Tactics in 1963
- Date:
- 1963-07-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_22_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Injustices to the Tonkawa Indians and the Misuse of Funds for Road 6117
- Date:
- 1963-07-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Kaw Nation, Tonkawa Indians, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_16_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Assistance Sought for Unemployment Issues in Ponca Tribe: A Correspondence between Carter Bradley and Robert McCandless
- Date:
- 1963-12-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Kaw Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
![["The letter is a response to a request regarding the American Self Help Foundation, which aims to help American Indians become self-sustaining and overcome their reliance on government aid. The Foundation proposes a plan to provide assistance to Indian individuals, with the goal of eventually becoming self-sustaining. The plan includes setting up a Board of Governors and implementing training programs and seeking employment opportunities for Indian people. The Foundation aims to create a community atmosphere that encourages self-improvement and independence among American Indians."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_16_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20A-B,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_16_0001.pdf "Revitalizing the American Indian Community: The American Self Help Foundation Proposal")
![["The text discusses the proposed regulations for the free-use removal of petrified wood from public lands. Various organizations and individuals have expressed concerns about the proposed rules, particularly the limit of 10 pounds of wood per day. The organizations have requested a reconsideration of the rule and suggest an increase to 150 pounds per day. The Bureau of Land Management has received a significant amount of feedback on the proposed regulations and is preparing to proceed with a decision."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_22_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20S-Z,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_22_0013.pdf "Correspondence Regarding Proposed Regulations for Petrified Wood Collection in 1963")
![["The text is a letter from Thurman Rhodd to Phileo Nash, Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, regarding injustices faced by the Ponca Indians related to a proposed road improvement program. Rhodd and other signatories feel that the proposed road improvements do not benefit the Indian community and are calling attention to unfair tactics used by the Tribal Council in decision-making. They provide reasons for their objections and express the need for fair treatment and consideration of the Indian community's needs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20M-R,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0022.pdf "Letters of Protest: The Ponca Indians' Fight Against Injustices and Unfair Tactics in 1963")
![["Levi Stevens, Chairman of the Tonkawa Tribe of Indians, wrote a letter to Phileo Nash, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, expressing concerns about the allocation of funds for a farm to market road for the Ponca Indians. Stevens believes that road 6113, which benefits both Indians and white farmers, is a more logical choice for the project than road 6117, which he feels is not as beneficial to the Indian community. Stevens requests a fair investigation and emphasizes the importance of education for Indian children."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_22_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20S-Z,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_22_0008.pdf "Correspondence Regarding Injustices to the Tonkawa Indians and the Misuse of Funds for Road 6117")
![["Carter Bradley writes a letter to Robert McCandless regarding the problems of Leland Big Goose and the Ponca tribe's unemployment issues. McCandless is asked to gather more information and possibly write a letter to address the situation. Bradley wishes McCandless a happy New Year."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_16_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20A-B,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_16_0016.pdf "Assistance Sought for Unemployment Issues in Ponca Tribe: A Correspondence between Carter Bradley and Robert McCandless")