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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation from Principal Chief of Choctaw Nation to Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
- Date:
- 1971-05-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_46_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Five Civilized Tribes Approve 18-Year-Old Vote for Chief Elections
- Date:
- 1971-05-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- HUD Awards Low-Rent Public Housing Contract to Chickasaw Nation
- Date:
- 1971-06-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_90_54_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- HUD Grants for Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Creek Nations
- Date:
- 1971-07-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Re-Election Congratulations for Choctaw Chief
- Date:
- 1971-08-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_36_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Seminole Nation Claims Attorney Contract Dispute
- Date:
- 1971-10-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_040
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Senator Fred R. Harris to Juan Martine Regarding Indian Education Contracts
- Date:
- 1971-10-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Request for Supplementary Funding for Indian Programs in California
- Date:
- 1971-11-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_30_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Communication with Tribal Councils
- Date:
- 1971-12-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Quapaw Nation, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- HCPC_DI_PH09_40_001
- Contributing Institution:
- Hawaiʻi Congressional Papers Collection, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Library, Honolulu, HI
- Collection:
- Senator Daniel K. Inouye Papers
- Title:
- World War II ceremony joint meeting, House chamber
- Date:
- 10/11/1995
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Names:
- Gore, Al, 1948-, Inouye, Daniel K., 1924-2012, Gingrich, Newt
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["The Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation is seeking help from the Speaker of the House of Representatives regarding a controversy at the Fort Sill Indian school. He mentions a resolution and affidavits that have been submitted, and expresses hope for action to be taken soon. The Chief asks for assistance on behalf of the Indian people who are seeking equity in the situation."]](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_91_26_0000-Title%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation from Principal Chief of Choctaw Nation to Speaker of the United States House of Representatives")
![["The document is a message from William T. Pecora, Assistant Secretary of Interior, to Virgil Harrington, Area Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Pecora instructs Harrington to deliver a message to various tribal leaders regarding the inclusion of substantive requirements in tribal election procedures, which is not allowed. Harrington is directed to assist in arranging for a reopening or extension of the candidates filing period to allow individuals who may have been excluded due to these requirements to file as candidates."]](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_91_46_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Tribal%20Elections,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_46_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Five Civilized Tribes Approve 18-Year-Old Vote for Chief Elections")
![["The document is a letter from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs regarding a bill, H. R. 15866, scheduled for consideration on the Consent Calendar. The recipient is advised to be on the floor when the calendar is called and to contact members of the Objectors Committee before the session. The document is signed by Wayne N. Aspinall, the Chairman of the Committee."]](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_91_26_0000-Title%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0001_thumbnail.jpg "HUD Awards Low-Rent Public Housing Contract to Chickasaw Nation")
![["The document is a series of letters and communications regarding the need for a \"cancellation clause\" in construction contracts for mutual help housing projects. The Chickasaw Housing Authority in Ada, Oklahoma expressed concerns about delays in construction and the inability to cancel contracts with underperforming contractors. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is reviewing the issue and taking steps to ensure projects proceed on schedule. Warren Watkins, legal counsel for HUD, also inquired about non-Indian people qualifying for mutual help housing."]](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_90_54_0000-Housing%20and%20Urban%20Development%20-%20Indian%20Housing,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_90_54_0008_thumbnail.jpg "HUD Grants for Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Creek Nations")
![["The document is correspondence between Mrs. J. J. Wassail and the Department of the Interior regarding the sharing of her letters with Chief Belvin. The Department apologizes for the error and assures Mrs. Wassail that her future correspondence will be kept confidential. Mrs. Wassail's previous letter contained accusations against Chief Belvin, which he challenges as false. Chief Belvin denies making certain statements and actions that Mrs. Wassail accused him of."]](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_91_26_0000-Title%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Re-Election Congratulations for Choctaw Chief")
![["The document discusses a decision made by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to retain Superintendent John L. Pappan at the Osage Agency, despite initial concerns and requests from the Osage Tribal Council. The Speaker of the House of Representatives expresses gratitude for the decision and requests more information to respond to Chief Tinker. The document includes correspondence between various parties involved in the decision."]](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_91_36_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Oklahomans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_36_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Seminole Nation Claims Attorney Contract Dispute")
![["Fred R. Harris thanks Juan Martine for sending him a copy of a letter Martine wrote to Commissioner Bruce regarding contracts for Indian education. Harris expresses appreciation for Martine's continued efforts to better the lives of Indians and asks to be kept informed of any developments."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_040_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Senator Fred R. Harris to Juan Martine Regarding Indian Education Contracts")
![["The writer, Mahlon Marshall, is requesting additional funding for Indian education programs in California. They have contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs and believe that California should receive its fair share of categorical funding. They are seeking the recipient's assistance in securing supplementary monies for these programs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_007_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Supplementary Funding for Indian Programs in California")
![["The document includes a series of letters and resolutions regarding the appointments of John Crow and Wilma Victor in the Bureau of Indian Affairs, as well as the support from various Indian tribes for these appointments. There is also mention of disapproval of recent demonstrations by militants and objections to transferring the Bureau of Indian Affairs to another department. The documents express support for the appointments and emphasize the importance of unity among Indian groups to advance their status and implement policies for self-determination."]](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_91_30_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_30_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Communication with Tribal Councils")
![["Information in title from back of photo."]](https://digital.library.manoa.hawaii.edu/iiif-img/73595/full/400,400/0/default.jpg "World War II ceremony joint meeting, House chamber")