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- 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_16_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Gratitude from Attorney T. R. Benedum to U.S. Senate Office
- Date:
- 1963-07-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Disposition of Judgment Funds for Miami Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1963-07-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Disposition of Miami Tribe Judgment Funds
- Date:
- 1963-07-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Emby Kaye and the Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding Royalty Provisions in Osage Oil and Gas Leases
- Date:
- 1963-07-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Nation
- 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_20_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Restrictions and Regulations in Private Sale of Noble County Land
- Date:
- 1963-07-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Conveyance of Land to the Heirs of Adam Jones
- Date:
- 1963-07-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Walter N. Kerchee's Land Patent Application and Question of Competency
- Date:
- 1963-07-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Architect Selection for Lawton Hospital Project
- Date:
- 1963-08-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
![["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")
![["T. R. Benedum, an attorney at law in Norman, Oklahoma, expresses gratitude to Jack Yocum for his assistance in obtaining a duplicate copy of a Trustee's Deed from the Office of Land Management. Benedum offers to reciprocate the favor in the future."]](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_0011.pdf "Letter of Gratitude from Attorney T. R. Benedum to U.S. Senate Office")
![["Mayfield wrote to Senator Monroney inquiring about the distribution of judgment funds in Dockets 67, 124-A and 251 on behalf of the Miami Indian Tribe. Senator Monroney responded, stating that legislation authorizing the distribution of funds is being drafted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and will be introduced soon. Senator Monroney assured Mayfield that there should be no issues with enacting the legislation in the regular order of business."]](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_0018.pdf "Correspondence Regarding Disposition of Judgment Funds for Miami Indian Tribe of Oklahoma")
![["Mrs. Barbara Mayfield Gardner wrote to Senator Monroney inquiring about the disposition of judgment funds in Dockets 67, 124-A and 251. Senator Monroney responded, stating that funds were provided for in a supplemental appropriations bill and legislation to authorize distribution of the funds was being drafted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He expressed confidence that the legislation would be enacted in the near future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20G-L,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0019.pdf "Correspondence Regarding the Disposition of Miami Tribe Judgment Funds")
![["Emby Kaye wrote a letter to E. R. Fryer regarding the royalty provisions of oil and gas leases in the Osage. Kaye argued that the current provisions were unfair and outlined reasons why changes should be made, such as low drilling interest and prices. Fryer responded, stating that the provisions were fair and should not be changed for the benefit of the Osage Tribe."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20G-L,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0022.pdf "Correspondence Between Emby Kaye and the Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding Royalty Provisions in Osage Oil and Gas Leases")
![["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")
![["Robert Duncan had inquired about the possibility of Curtis Homeratha selling his land privately, but it was not possible due to regulations regarding the sale of trust or restricted Indian land. Duncan had been advised of the procedures applicable to the sale of such land, and Homeratha had filed an application for a supervised public sale. The land in question was located in Noble County, Oklahoma, and was to be listed and processed for public bidding in accordance with Departmental regulations. The Bureau of Indian Affairs had control and supervision over trust or restricted Indian land sales, and the regulations for such sales were outlined in Title 25 of the Code of Federal Regulations."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20G-L,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0031.pdf "Restrictions and Regulations in Private Sale of Noble County Land")
![["The text discusses correspondence between various parties regarding the conveyance of land to the heirs of Adam Jones, a Creek Indian. The Bureau of Indian Affairs indicated that legislation would be necessary for the transfer of title, and efforts were being made by Congressman Ed Edmondson and Senator A. S. (Mike) Monroney to support such legislation. The letter acknowledges receipt of resolutions and indicates cooperation in exploring the matter further."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20G-L,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0037.pdf "Correspondence Regarding the Conveyance of Land to the Heirs of Adam Jones")
![["Walter N. Kerchee wrote a letter to Senator Monroney regarding a report made by the Area Indian Office at Anadarko questioning his competency to manage his affairs. The Area Director, Will J. Pitner, explained that due to a serious injury in 1951, Kerchee was left paralyzed and unable to work, and therefore, the Bureau of Indian Affairs needed to assist, guide, and supervise him in the disposition of his valuable real estate. Despite Kerchee's protests, the Bureau approved a supervised sale of his land in 1962. Senator Monroney requested a reconsideration of Kerchee's ability to manage his affairs based on letters from an attorney, doctors, and the County Court."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20G-L,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0027.pdf "Correspondence Regarding Walter N. Kerchee's Land Patent Application and Question of Competency")
![["The text is about communication between Mike Monroney and Frank Kitchens regarding the selection of an architect for the Lawton hospital and Lawton Post Office. Monroney informs Kitchens that Ralph Mize is handling the selection process for the hospital, and offers to help set up a meeting with the architects for the Post Office. Kitchens is asked to confirm if he needs assistance in arranging the meeting."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20G-L,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0026.pdf "Correspondence Regarding Architect Selection for Lawton Hospital Project")