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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_40_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- BIA Invests Nearly $200 Million in Indian School Facilities: A Six-Year Report
- Date:
- 1967-02-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred Harris' Response to Invitation to Speak at National Convention of Coed Affiliates Pershing Rifles
- Date:
- 1967-02-08
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letters of Recommendation for Mr. John Spaan for Executive Officer Position
- Date:
- 1967-02-09
- Creator:
- Rabeau, E.S. (1969-2004)
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Response to Invitation for Participation in Society for Applied Anthropology Panel on American Indian Education
- Date:
- 1967-02-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation for Executive Officer Position in Oklahoma City Area Office of Public Health Service
- Date:
- 1967-02-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_11_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Indian Health Program in Oklahoma: Meetings and Recommendations
- Date:
- 1967-02-28
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma, Tonkawa Tribe of Nation of Oklahoma, Ponca Tribe of Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Shawnee Nation, Kickapoo Tribe of Nation, Cherokee Nation, Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Indian Tribe, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Potawatomi Tribe, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Ottawa Tribe, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation, Quapaw Nation, Seminole Nation, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Modoc Tribe
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Speeches, addresses, etc., Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Cherokee Indian James L. Gordon Named Chief of Area Financial Management Branch for Division of Indian Health Service
- Date:
- 1967-02-28
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_14_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation for John Spaan for Executive Officer Position in Oklahoma City Area Office of Public Health Service Division of Indian Health
- Date:
- 1967-02-28
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_15_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Advancing Cultural Standards: The Proposal for an Indian Medical School at Talihina
- Date:
- 1967-03-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_14_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Reconsideration of Executive Officer Position in Oklahoma City Area Office
- Date:
- 1967-03-02
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs has approved nearly $200 million in new school construction and improvement projects for Native American students in 18 states from 1962-1967. Most of the schools are elementary schools on reservations, with some dormitories near public schools. The largest number of projects were in Arizona and New Mexico, with significant funding also allocated to Alaska. The total funding and number of classroom spaces added or replaced in each state are detailed in the report."]](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_63_40_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Data,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_40_0015_thumbnail.jpg "BIA Invests Nearly $200 Million in Indian School Facilities: A Six-Year Report")
![["The document is a correspondence between Lieutenant Shelia M. Davenport and Senator Fred Harris regarding the invitation for LaDonna Harris to be the keynote speaker at the National Convention of Coed Affiliates Pershing Rifles. Senator Harris expresses his regret that they will be out of town on the weekend of the convention but commends the organization for their work in unifying drill teams. Senator Harris offers his best wishes and assistance to the organization."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20January-May,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred Harris' Response to Invitation to Speak at National Convention of Coed Affiliates Pershing Rifles")
![["The document consists of letters recommending Mr. John Spaan for the position of Executive Officer in the Oklahoma City Area Office of the Public Health Service's Division of Indian Health. The documents, written by various individuals including Mr. Bentley Beams and Mrs. Radie Beams, express strong support for Mr. Spaan's qualifications and experience. They have also been forwarded to Dr. Rabeau and other relevant authorities for consideration, despite an assignment already being made. The documents emphasize Mr. Spaan's understanding of the needs of the Indian people in Oklahoma and his ability to provide better service than candidates from other states. The writers request support for Mr. Spaan's appointment to the position."]](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_63_14_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-John%20Spaan%20Appointment,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Letters of Recommendation for Mr. John Spaan for Executive Officer Position")
![["LaDonna Harris is grateful for the invitation to participate in the Society for Applied Anthropology meetings in Washington in May, specifically on a panel about American Indian Education. She expresses interest in the subject and hopes to be able to participate, pending further communication in April. LaDonna Harris commends Mr. Wax for his interest in the topic and expresses a desire to be helpful."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Meetings%20Declined,%20January-May,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Invitation for Participation in Society for Applied Anthropology Panel on American Indian Education")
![["The document from Carl Albert, a representative from Oklahoma, to John Spaan informs him that despite their efforts, another individual has been chosen for the Executive Officer position in the Public Health Service Indian Health Area Office in Oklahoma City. The document also expresses hope for Spaan's cooperation with the new appointee and appreciation for his interest in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. The response from Under Secretary Wilbur J. Cohen explains that Francis Ellis was chosen for the position due to his qualifications and effectiveness as an Executive Officer."]](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_63_14_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-John%20Spaan%20Appointment,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation for Executive Officer Position in Oklahoma City Area Office of Public Health Service")
![["The document is a letter from Honorable Carl Albert to Dr. E.S. Rabeau, commending him for scheduling meetings with various Indian groups in Oklahoma to improve health services. Albert expresses regret for not being able to attend the meetings and asks if his representative can attend. Rabeau's letter to Albert provides details of the scheduled meetings and invites Albert or his representative to participate. The purpose of the meetings is to obtain suggestions for improving health services and introduce the newly-appointed Indian Health Area Director, Dr. Jack Robertson. Rabeau also seeks Albert's input on the health program for Indians in the Oklahoma Area."]](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_63_11_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health%20Service,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_11_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Health Program in Oklahoma: Meetings and Recommendations")
![["James L. Gordon, a Cherokee Indian, has been appointed as the new Chief of the Area Financial Management Branch for the Division of Indian Health. He has previous experience in financial management and has worked in various government agencies. He will be responsible for overseeing the financial management of several Indian Health Service Units in Oklahoma City. The agency currently has a budget of $8,500,000 and employs 750 people, many of whom are Native Americans."]](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_63_12_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-Sula%20Goodman,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Cherokee Indian James L. Gordon Named Chief of Area Financial Management Branch for Division of Indian Health Service")
![["Several individuals, including Congressman Carl Albert and Joe Paul Hemphill, have written letters recommending John Spaan for the Executive Officer position in the Oklahoma City Area Office of the Public Health Service's Division of Indian Health. They emphasize Spaan's qualifications and support for the position. Congressman Albert has also forwarded these recommendations to Dr. E. S. Rabeau and other relevant authorities for consideration."]](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_63_13_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-John%20Spaan%20Appointment,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_14_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation for John Spaan for Executive Officer Position in Oklahoma City Area Office of Public Health Service Division of Indian Health")
![["Mr. Folsom Scott proposed the establishment of a medical school at the Talihina Indian Hospital, but the Public Health Service determined it was not feasible due to complexity and cost. They suggested training opportunities for Indian people in health professions at established professional colleges. Congressman Carl Albert acknowledged Mr. Scott's ideas and also addressed his concerns regarding land acquisition in Haskell County for a bird and fowl habitat."]](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_63_15_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Hospital,%20Talihina,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_15_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Advancing Cultural Standards: The Proposal for an Indian Medical School at Talihina")
![["The document informs Mr. Joe Paul Hemphill that the Executive Officer position in the Oklahoma City Area Office is being reconsidered and a vacancy announcement will be issued. The document also mentions that recommendations have been made for suitable candidates for the position."]](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_63_13_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-John%20Spaan%20Appointment,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_14_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Reconsideration of Executive Officer Position in Oklahoma City Area Office")