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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_16_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Letter to the Area Director of Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding Budget Allocations and Progress in the State of Oklahoma, 1963
- Date:
- 1963-08-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and David F. Byers Regarding American Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1963-08-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_19_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Medical Services at Indian Public Health Clinics in Anadarko and Lawton
- Date:
- 1963-09-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Transfer of Federal Lands to the Cherokee Tribe for Industrial Development
- Date:
- 1963-09-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Keetoowah Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Reappointment of Waldo E. McIntosh as Principal Chief of Creek Indian Tribe Announced
- Date:
- 1963-09-20
- Creator:
- McIntosh, W.E. (Dode), 1893-1991
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- 1963 Correspondence Regarding Land Allocation to Cherokee Nation
- Date:
- 1963-09-24
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Letter Regarding the Conveyance of Federally Owned Lands to the Cherokee Indian Tribe
- Date:
- 1963-09-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Letter Regarding Land Transfer to Cherokee Indians in Trust
- Date:
- 1963-09-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Pawnee Tribal Legislation and Judgment Award
- Date:
- 1963-09-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_20_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- 1963 Correspondence Regarding the Consideration of H.R. 6496 for the Cherokee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1963-09-27
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
![["The letter is addressed to Leslie P. Towle, the Area Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Anadarko, Oklahoma. The writer congratulates Towle on his new position and requests information on the progress and accomplishments of Indian programs in Oklahoma, specifically in education, welfare services, resources management, construction, and road construction. The writer, a member of the Appropriations Committee, seeks practical results of the budget allocated for these programs and requests comparative data on progress from the previous year. The writer hopes for information on real people and examples of the impact of these programs."]](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_0013.pdf "Letter to the Area Director of Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding Budget Allocations and Progress in the State of Oklahoma, 1963")
![["The letter from David F. Byers to Senator Fred R. Harris praises Harris for his comprehensive statement on Indian Affairs and expresses support for including American Indians in all community activities. Byers also highlights the success of the Employment Assistance Branch of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in helping Indian families integrate into established communities. Byers emphasizes the importance of empowering American Indians to raise their own standards and become active members of society. He concludes by applauding Harris for his accurate portrayal of the challenges faced by American Indians and expresses confidence that with understanding legislators like Harris, progress can be made in assisting American Indians to take their proper place in society."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and David F. Byers Regarding American Indian Affairs")
![["Mrs. Mae Davis wrote a letter expressing concern about medical and health facilities for Indians at clinics in Anadarko and Lawton. The Division of Indian Health reviewed the situation and found that improvements had been made in screening procedures to adhere to eligibility criteria, resulting in some individuals being denied services. Mrs. Davis was advised to contact the Oklahoma Indian Health Area Office or the Medical Officer in Charge at the Lawton hospital for specific questions about eligibility requirements. Senator Monroney also responded to Mrs. Davis's letter, indicating that he had asked for a report on the clinics and would provide an update once received."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_19_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20D-F,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_19_0013.pdf "Correspondence Regarding Medical Services at Indian Public Health Clinics in Anadarko and Lawton")
![["Two letters are written regarding H.R. 6496, a bill to transfer certain Federal lands to the Cherokee Tribe in trust for industrial development. The first letter is from an unidentified sender to Miss Marie L. Wadley, requesting prompt action on the bill. The second letter is from Marie L. Wadley to Senator A. S. Mike Monroney, urging for assistance in passing the legislation to allow for the establishment of industry on a 40-acre site."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20C,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0018.pdf "Correspondence Regarding the Transfer of Federal Lands to the Cherokee Tribe for Industrial Development")
![["Waldo E. McIntosh has been reappointed as the principal chief of the Creek Indian Tribe of Oklahoma for a two-year term starting in October 1963. He is a former lumber dealer and descendant of prominent Creek leaders. His reappointment was recommended by a unanimous vote of the Creek Indian Council. The principal chief does not receive a salary but is reimbursed for travel expenses. The authority to appoint the principal chief was delegated to the Secretary of the Interior in 1951."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20C,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0014.pdf "Reappointment of Waldo E. McIntosh as Principal Chief of Creek Indian Tribe Announced")
![["The text is a letter from DQA to W. W. Keeler, the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, regarding H.R. 6496, a bill for transferring 40 acres of land to the Cherokee Indians for an industrial site. DQA expresses interest in the project and assures Keeler that they are working to secure favorable action on the bill, but cannot determine a timeline at this time due to other priorities in the committee."]](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_0028.pdf "1963 Correspondence Regarding Land Allocation to Cherokee Nation")
![["The text is a letter dated September 24, 1963, addressed to Honorable Henry M. Jackson from an unidentified sender. The letter discusses H.R. 6496, a bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey federally owned lands to the Cherokee Indian Tribe for industrial purposes. The sender requests prompt action by Jackson's committee on the bill."]](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_0029.pdf "Letter Regarding the Conveyance of Federally Owned Lands to the Cherokee Indian Tribe")
![["The letter acknowledges receipt of a request for support of H.R. 6496, which would provide 40 acres of land for an industrial site to Cherokee Indians. The sender is working to secure favorable action on the bill, but there is a backlog of bills in the committee. They express confidence that the matter will be resolved, but cannot determine a timeline. The sender assures that they are committed to supporting the project."]](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_0032.pdf "Letter Regarding Land Transfer to Cherokee Indians in Trust")
![["The letter is inquiring about the status of legislative proposals regarding the distribution of the Pawnee tribal judgment fund and the restoration of the Old Pawnee Indian School Reserve. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is reviewing draft bills related to these matters and hopes to forward them to the Bureau of the Budget for consideration. The Pawnee Business Council has proposed a program for the use of the judgment fund, including per capita distribution and retention of the remaining balance for various tribal purposes. The council is eager for progress on these bills."]](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_0028.pdf "Correspondence Regarding Pawnee Tribal Legislation and Judgment Award")
![["Senator A. S. Mike Monroney received a letter from Senator Henry M. Jackson regarding the consideration of H.R. 6496 by the Indian Affairs Subcommittee on October 4. The bill pertains to conveying certain Federally owned lands in trust status to the Cherokee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma. Monroney's constituents also wrote to Jackson about the bill, and their letters will be brought to the attention of Subcommittee members."]](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_0036.pdf "1963 Correspondence Regarding the Consideration of H.R. 6496 for the Cherokee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma")