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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Official Senate Correspondence Regarding Bertha Medell's Case Referred to the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-05-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_90_54_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- HUD Notification: Low-Rent Public Housing Projects in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1971-05-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Housing policy--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_90_54_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Funding Approval for Low-Rent Public Housing in Marietta
- Date:
- 1971-05-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Housing policy--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_111_37_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns of the Choctaw Tribe: A Letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-05-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Sac and Fox Nation, Sauk Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Creek Nation, Chilocco Nation, Shawnee Tribe, Chippewa Nation, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Legislative Inquiries and Testimony Requests from Native American Church Leaders
- Date:
- 1971-06-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_25_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Reflecting on a Successful Meeting and Discussing Future Political Plans
- Date:
- 1971-06-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Adult Education Proposal for the Turtle Mountain Tribal Council: Correspondence and Responses
- Date:
- 1971-06-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ojibwa Indians, Hopi Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Foreign relations
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Prejudice and Power Struggles: The Choctaw Tribe's Fight for Democracy
- Date:
- 1971-06-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Choctaw Nation Election
- Date:
- 1971-06-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Cherokee Nation, Ponca Nation, Creek Nation, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Interim Report Response to Mrs. Bertha Medell from U.S. Senate Regarding Inquiry with Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-06-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["Bertha Medell of Bennington, Oklahoma sent a communication to the United States Senate on May 25, 1971, which was referred to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for consideration and a report. Fred R. Harris directed this action."]](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_033_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Official Senate Correspondence Regarding Bertha Medell's Case Referred to the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The document discusses the approval of funding for a low-rent public housing project in Marietta, Oklahoma, by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. The project involves the construction of 40 units, with 25 designated for the elderly and 15 for non-elderly residents. The total amount approved for the project is $717,373, and the Housing Authority of the Chickasaw Nation will oversee the development. However, there are delays in finalizing the project due to potential conflicts of interest involving the former housing director and the construction contractor."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "HUD Notification: Low-Rent Public Housing Projects in Oklahoma")
![["The Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded a Low-Rent Public Housing contract for turnkey construction to the Housing Authority of the Chickasaw Nation in Ardmore, Oklahoma. The contract is for the construction of 100 single family dwelling units with a total amount of $2,144,208. The Federal Government will pay the principal and interest of bonds issued by the local Housing Authority. Contact information for further inquiries is provided."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Funding Approval for Low-Rent Public Housing in Marietta")
![["The document provides information on various events and services for the Native American community in Oklahoma and surrounding areas. It includes details on radio shows, classes, businesses, meetings, pow wows, scholarships, and more. The document also lists contact information for individuals and organizations offering assistance and opportunities for 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_111_37_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_111_37_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns of the Choctaw Tribe: A Letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a reply from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the construction of new facilities at Riverside Indian School. The Bureau informed him that money was appropriated in Fiscal Year 1971 for planning new facilities at Riverside. They expressed hope for the project to be accelerated if more construction funds become available. Miss Julia Mahseet, a Comanche representative on the Riverside Advisory School Board, had previously appealed to Senator Harris for support in improving facilities at the school, citing critical needs for adequate dormitory space and academic facilities. Senator Harris had brought this appeal to the attention of the Bureau of Indian Affairs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs.%20Indian%20Schools,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_003_thumbnail.jpg "Legislative Inquiries and Testimony Requests from Native American Church Leaders")
![["The writer, Hank Meyer, enjoyed meeting and visiting with Bill in Pryor. He promises to send the information they discussed quickly and hopes Bill will find Jim's ideas compatible. Hank expresses the need for Bill's help if they decide to enter the race for Congress."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_25_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Reflecting on a Successful Meeting and Discussing Future Political Plans")
![["The document consists of correspondence between Senator Fred R. Harris and Mr. Gregory LaVallie, Chairman of the Turtle Mountain Tribal Council, regarding an Adult Education Proposal for the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has provided funding for the program, which includes services for academic and practical knowledge, counseling, community information, and testing. Senator Harris expresses his support for the proposal and indicates that funding is contingent on availability."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_017_thumbnail.jpg "Adult Education Proposal for the Turtle Mountain Tribal Council: Correspondence and Responses")
![["Jimmy Sams, Randy Jacobs, and P. L. Roebuck met with John McCormack to protest restrictions on Choctaw Chief candidates imposed by Chief Jimmy Belvin. They believe the age limit of 35 is meant to prevent younger candidates from running and feel Chief Belvin is acting dictatorial. They sought help from the Department to set the age limit at 30, but were unsuccessful."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Prejudice and Power Struggles: The Choctaw Tribe's Fight for Democracy")
![["The document provides information about various events, meetings, and gatherings related to the Choctaw tribe and other indigenous communities in Oklahoma and surrounding states. It includes details about singing conventions, pow wows, softball tournaments, and other cultural activities taking place in different locations throughout the summer. The document also mentions individuals and organizations involved in organizing these events."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Choctaw Nation Election")
![["Mrs. Bertha Medell received an interim report from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs in response to her inquiry. Fred R. Harris, a U.S. Senator, informed her that he will be in touch with her again once he receives more information."]](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_031_thumbnail.jpg "Interim Report Response to Mrs. Bertha Medell from U.S. Senate Regarding Inquiry with Bureau of Indian Affairs")