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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Eric H. Poggenpohl's Interest in Spending a College Term on an Indian Reservation
- Date:
- 1970-10-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Establishment of the Carlisle Indian School National Monument
- Date:
- 1970-10-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Foreign relations, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Reorganization of the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Engineering and Technical Support Functions: A 1970 Memorandum
- Date:
- 1970-11-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Larry Hackey's Efforts to Change the Election Procedure of the Five Civilized Tribes Bill: A Memo from 1971
- Date:
- 1970-11-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Major Shake-Up in Bureau of Indian Affairs Announced in 1970
- Date:
- 1970-11-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Environmental Protection, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Harris' Correspondence with the Urban Indian Federation about the Pine Point Experimental Community School
- Date:
- 1970-11-27
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Ojibwa Indians, Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Crime--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Change in Bureau of Indian Affairs' Policy Regarding Navaho Indians: A Correspondence Between Cal Kinsey and Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1970-12-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Indian Business Development Program Funding in 1971
- Date:
- 1970-12-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Communication Regarding Native American Affairs and Reorganization Plan in 1970
- Date:
- 1970-12-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Labor Unions--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Changes in Indian Agency Leadership: Moving Away from Paternalism
- Date:
- 1970-12-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["The document includes a series of letters between Mr. Eric H. Poggenpohl and Senator Fred R. Harris regarding Poggenpohl's interest in spending his spring term on an Indian reservation. Senator Harris contacts the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs to gather information on available positions for Poggenpohl. Poggenpohl is advised to contact the Area Director for the location he is interested in working to explore possibilities of getting an assignment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Vocational%20Training,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Eric H. Poggenpohl's Interest in Spending a College Term on an Indian Reservation")
![["The letter is from Sylvester J. Tinker, Principal Chief of the Osage Tribe of Indians, expressing support for the establishment of the Carlisle Indian School National Monument in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The letter was acknowledged by Frank Cowan, Jr., Legislative Assistant to Senator Fred R. Harris, who promised to bring the matter to the Senator's attention. The proposed legislation is currently pending in the House Armed Services Committee."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Schools,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Establishment of the Carlisle Indian School National Monument")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs is proposing a reorganization of its engineering functions into five regions to better serve the needs of Tribal groups and increase efficiency. The plan aims to provide more direct assistance to Tribes and improve management of facilities. Comments and feedback are requested from Area Directors, and a meeting will be held to discuss the proposed changes. The reorganization is seen as necessary to adapt to new challenges and better utilize resources."]](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_55_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Reorganization,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Reorganization of the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Engineering and Technical Support Functions: A 1970 Memorandum")
![["Larry Hackey visited the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the Five Civilized Tribes Bill and the change from \"elect\" to \"select\" in the original bill. John Coffey advised Hackey to secure a unified effort from all parties concerned if he wanted to change the election procedure. Coffey arranged for Hackey to meet with Kirk Kickenberg from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Coffey sent Hackey a letter enclosing House Report No. 91-1499 and emphasized the importance of a strong and unified effort to restore the language \"elected\" in the bill."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Larry Hackey's Efforts to Change the Election Procedure of the Five Civilized Tribes Bill: A Memo from 1971")
![["Major changes are planned for the Bureau of Indian Affairs offices in the United States, including replacing area directors and agency superintendents who have been on an Indian Reservation for more than two years. The policy of rotating and changing superintendents is part of a realignment at the Washington level initiated by Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Louis Bruce."]](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_55_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Reorganization,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Major Shake-Up in Bureau of Indian Affairs Announced in 1970")
![["The Urban Indian Federation of Minnesota expresses support for the Pine Point Experimental Community School in response to negative news articles. They believe the school is necessary for the development of Indian students and criticize those who express negative attitudes towards Indian communities. They request support from Senator Fred Harris for the school and express concerns about law enforcement and community issues in Ponsford, Minnesota."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Schools,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_002_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Harris' Correspondence with the Urban Indian Federation about the Pine Point Experimental Community School")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs contacted Mr. Albert to inform him about a change in policy concerning the Navaho Indians and the requirement for only Indian officials in the BIA. Mr. Albert expressed interest in the article and received further information from Mr. Kinsey. The Oklahoma House delegation met with Commissioner Bruce to discuss policy changes, which tribal leaders oppose. Mr. Albert thanked Mr. Kinsey for the information and expressed appreciation for his thoughtfulness."]](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_55_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Reorganization,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Change in Bureau of Indian Affairs' Policy Regarding Navaho Indians: A Correspondence Between Cal Kinsey and Carl Albert")
![["The document from Mr. Page Belcher to Mr. Bob K. Hicks informs him that funds were not appropriated for the Indian Business Development Program for the fiscal year. Mr. Belcher checked into the matter on Mr. Hicks' behalf and enclosed a letter from Mr. Harris Loesch, Assistant Secretary of the Interior, explaining the situation. The document states that new authorizing legislation is needed for the Program to continue, and no action has been scheduled on it yet. Mr. Hicks had applied for a grant from the Program but was informed that no funds were available. Mr. Belcher offers further assistance and support in the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Indian Business Development Program Funding in 1971")
![["The document is a telegram from Juanita and Ernest W. Tate to Congressman Carl Albert expressing support for Commissioner Louis R. Bruce's reorganization plan. They mention a misunderstanding among some Indians regarding the plan and request clarification. Congressman Albert responds, thanking them for their endorsement and stating that they are studying the plan."]](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_55_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Reorganization,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Communication Regarding Native American Affairs and Reorganization Plan in 1970")
![["The document discusses changes in the Indian Bureau, with the organization moving towards giving more responsibility to Native Americans and away from authoritarian attitudes. The field administrators will have more authority and the focus is on empowering Native Americans to make decisions for themselves. The document also briefly mentions a kidnapping incident and a strike at General Motors."]](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_55_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Reorganization,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Changes in Indian Agency Leadership: Moving Away from Paternalism")