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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Choctaw Tribe's Plea for Fair Voting Rights in 1971"
- Date:
- 1970-10-05
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Miss Karla Scruggs' Application for Educational Assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_16_15_65_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Speaker Albert Admires Indian Painting by Solomon McCombs
- Date:
- 1971-03-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Mrs. Ruby Frang's Request for Scholarship Assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-12-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_58_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Resolution for Timely Payment of Choctaw Indian Claims
- Date:
- 1972-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Indian Affairs Subcommittee Markup of Land Exchange and Rights Determination Bills: A Memorandum from 93rd Congress, 1973"
- Date:
- 1973-03-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Cherokee Indians
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The document is a letter written by the Oklahoma City Council of Choctaws, Inc. to Congressman John H. Camp, expressing their desire for the right to vote in fair popular elections for the chief of their Choctaw Tribe. They discuss how their tribal money has been controlled by appointed officials and express frustration with the lack of transparency and fairness in the selection process for tribal leaders. They also mention a bill that was passed in Congress allowing for the selection, rather than election, of tribal chiefs, and express concerns about the lack of democracy and fairness in this process. The letter calls for support in advocating for fair elections for the Choctaw Tribe."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0022.jpg "\"Choctaw Tribe's Plea for Fair Voting Rights in 1971\"")
![["The letter is from Fred R. Harris, a U.S. Senator, to Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Scruggs regarding their daughter Karla Scruggs' application for a grant to attend college. The Department of the Interior responded stating that Karla is 11/64 Choctaw and does not have the required one-fourth degree or more Indian blood quantum to be eligible for financial assistance. They suggest resubmitting the application with information on her Cherokee lineage. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is looking into the matter and will provide further information. The Scruggs express their disappointment with the lack of progress and request assistance from Senator Harris."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_011.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Miss Karla Scruggs' Application for Educational Assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Congressman Carl Albert announced his plans to seek the enactment of three bills in the field of Indian affairs in the next Congress. The first bill aims to extend restrictions on members of the Five Civilized Tribes. The second bill will reopen the right to file claims before the Indian Claims Commission. The third bill seeks to promote the rehabilitation of members of the Five Civilized Tribes and other Indians of eastern Oklahoma. Albert emphasized the urgency of passing the first bill before the restrictions expire in April 1956 to avoid confusion and hardships for Oklahoma Indians. He also highlighted the importance of finishing the job of resolving outstanding claims through the Indian Claims Commission. Additionally, Albert hopes to get favorable consideration for the 1951 Stigler Bill in the next Congress."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_001_16_15_65_0001.jpg "Speaker Albert Admires Indian Painting by Solomon McCombs")
![["Mrs. Ruby Frang wrote a letter to Senator Fred R. Harris asking for assistance in obtaining a scholarship for her son. Senator Harris contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs on her behalf, but it was determined that her son did not qualify for their assistance as he was less than one-fourth degree Indian. However, other sources of financial aid for American Indian students were provided to Mrs. Frang, and it was suggested that her family's financial situation may qualify them for assistance based on need. Senator Harris expressed his willingness to help further if needed."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_005.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Mrs. Ruby Frang's Request for Scholarship Assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The Talihina Choctaw Indian Council held a meeting in 1951 to discuss the delay in payments to heirs of deceased allottees. They passed a resolution requesting a correspondence section be set up to provide information on payments, that claims be paid immediately when an heirship application is filed, and that the process be followed for future payments. The resolution was sent to various officials and individuals for action."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_001_4_11_58_0001.jpg "Resolution for Timely Payment of Choctaw Indian Claims")
![["The document outlines the schedule for a Subcommittee on Indian Affairs markup session for three bills related to land exchanges and rights of Native American tribes. The bills are described as non-controversial with administration support, but one bill may require some amendments. The document also provides details on the bills and amendments to be discussed at the session."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0012.jpg "\"Indian Affairs Subcommittee Markup of Land Exchange and Rights Determination Bills: A Memorandum from 93rd Congress, 1973\"")