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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_60_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Water Rights and the Cherokee Nation: Seeking Counsel and Protection
- Date:
- 1969-05-28
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000, McCormick, Mary F., 1932-
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_15_9_4_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The McCurtain County Project and Arkansas River Dedication
- Date:
- 1970-06-04
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980, Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Water Resources Development
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States.
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_16_12_89_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Dedication of Broken Bow Dam and Reservoir
- Date:
- 1970-06-08
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Water Resources Development
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States.
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["The document is discussing the ownership of water rights by American Indian tribes, specifically the Cherokees, in relation to dams on the Arkansas River. The author is seeking advice from Bill Veeter and expressing concerns about the Grand River Dam Authority's plan to purchase power facilities on the river. They are also inquiring about the Eagle River Case in Colorado and requesting further discussions with Cherokee authorities. The document emphasizes the importance of protecting tribal property rights and seeks support from government officials."]](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_82_60_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Water%20Rights,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_60_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Water Rights and the Cherokee Nation: Seeking Counsel and Protection")
![["The document includes various memos and letters regarding projects and events in Oklahoma and Arkansas. It discusses a meeting for the Weyerhaeuser Project in McCurtain County, a training program on law enforcement, and the Arkansas River Dedication in June 1971. It also highlights the construction and dedication of the Broken Bow Dam and Reservoir and the efforts of politicians such as Carl Albert, Robert S. Kerr, and Mike Monroney in securing funding for dam projects in the area."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Projects,%201947-1975-CAC_CC_001_15_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_15_9_4_0000-Broken%20Bow%20Reservoir,%201970-1972/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_15_9_4_0003_thumbnail.jpg "The McCurtain County Project and Arkansas River Dedication")
![["The Broken Bow Dam and Reservoir was dedicated in a ceremony attended by 500-700 people, including guest speaker Carl Albert. Albert praised the potential of the area's water resources and encouraged growth. The dam was built with tax dollars from all 50 states and was dedicated to a free and beautiful America. Albert, a potential candidate for Speaker of the House, discussed the history of upstream dams in the area and the fight for their construction. Various special guests were introduced, and the dedication was a crowd-pleasing event. The ceremony included performances by the Broken Bow high school band and emphasized the importance of taking care of the new reservoir."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Carl+Albert+Collection,+1947-1977/Speeches+and+Press+Releases,+1927-1976+-+CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_16_12_89_0000-Speeches+-+Broken+Bow+Reservoir+and+Dam+Dedication.+June+6,+1970/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_16_12_89_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Dedication of Broken Bow Dam and Reservoir")
