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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Biographical Profile of Overton James
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Appointment Request and Personal Background of Overton James for Governor of the Chickasaw Nation
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation and Consideration for the Appointment of Overton James as Governor of The Chickasaw Nation
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- Williams, Cowboy Pink, 1892-1976
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Recommendation of Overton James for Governor of the Chickasaw Nation
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Dissenting Opinion on Attorney Fees in Indian Claims Commission Case
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Courts--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_130_21_0065
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Chickasaw Nation's Compliance Agreement with the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Under the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Date:
- 1964-01-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Civil rights--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_37_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Indian Health Program Eligibility and Services Manual - Oklahoma City Area Office
- Date:
- 1964-02-21
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Taxation, Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation, Ottawa Tribe, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
![["The individual named Overton James has personal data such as age, address, education, and experience listed. He has a background in education, with degrees in sociology-economics and a masters degree. He has worked in various teaching and coaching positions in schools, as well as in sales and counseling roles. He also served in the United States Navy. He is affiliated with various organizations and holds elected positions within the Choctaw-Chickasaw Confederation and the Chickasaw Tribal Council. He has 5/8ths degree of Chickasaw Indian Blood."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20Chickasaw,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0002.pdf "Biographical Profile of Overton James")
![["Overton James is seeking to be appointed as Governor of the Chickasaw Nation following the death of Floyd Maytubby. He has a background in education, military service, and business, and holds elected positions within the Chickasaw tribe. He has written to Senator Monroney seeking support for his appointment and expresses confidence that he would be chosen by the Chickasaw people if an election were possible. Senator Monroney responds, thanking James for his interest and indicating that he will keep his candidacy in mind."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20Chickasaw,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0009.pdf "Appointment Request and Personal Background of Overton James for Governor of the Chickasaw Nation")
![["In the letter dated February 27, 1963, Cowboy Pink Williams recommends Overton James to succeed Floyd E. Maytubby as Governor of The Chickasaw Nation. Williams highlights James' qualifications, education, experience, and affiliations. He asks Senator Mike Monroney to use his influence to help James get the appointment. In response, Senator Monroney thanks Williams for the recommendation and states that the appointment authority lies with the Secretary of the Interior, but he will keep Williams' advice in mind."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20Chickasaw,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0014.pdf "Recommendation and Consideration for the Appointment of Overton James as Governor of The Chickasaw Nation")
![["The text consists of three letters recommending Overton James for the position of Governor of the Chickasaw Nation. The first letter is from Harold Gibson to Senator Mike Monroney, the second is from Harold Gibson to Gibson, and the third is from W.J. Tribbey to Harold Gibson. The letters highlight James' qualifications and experience, as well as the recommendation of him by W.J. Tribbey, who speaks highly of his character. Gibson and Tribbey both request that Senator Monroney consider James for the position."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20Chickasaw,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0017.pdf "Correspondence Regarding the Recommendation of Overton James for Governor of the Chickasaw Nation")
![["In this text, T. Harold Scott, Associate Commissioner, dissents from the majority opinion of the Commission regarding attorney fees for the Cherokee Tribe of Indians. He believes that a 6.96% fee is unreasonably low and discriminatory, advocating for a 10% fee instead. He also references previous cases and legal precedents to support his argument. Additionally, he discusses the involvement of Solicitor Frank J. Barry of the Interior Department in advising on the contract and highlights the differences in fee awards for similar cases."]](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_47_46_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission-Cherokee,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_46_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Dissenting Opinion on Attorney Fees in Indian Claims Commission Case")
![["The Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma agrees to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all regulations imposed by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. They will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin in any programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. This assurance is given to obtain federal financial assistance and is binding on the Applicant and its successors."]](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_130_21_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Education%20-%20Indian%20Education%20-%20Chickasaw%20Nation,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_130_21_0065_thumbnail.jpg "Chickasaw Nation's Compliance Agreement with the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Under the Civil Rights Act of 1964")
![["This text outlines the policies, standards, and procedures for determining eligibility for Indian health services provided by the Division of Indian Health facilities under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma City Area Office. It specifies the criteria for individuals to be considered beneficiaries, limitations to service, priorities for admission, preference for admission, responsibilities, and procedures for determining eligibility."]](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_47_37_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_37_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Health Program Eligibility and Services Manual - Oklahoma City Area Office")