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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Crain wrote to Jones about G.I. Bill, Jones supports veterans.
- Date:
- 1974-03-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman thanks Ron Gill for update on GI education benefits.
- Date:
- 1974-03-19
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_18_47_0000_4680
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Carl Albert with members of Communications Workers of America. March 20, 1974
- Date:
- 1974-03-20
- Creator:
- O'Neill, Dev
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Advancements in Federal Indian Policy: A Look at the 1974 Budget and Self-Determination
- Date:
- 1974-03-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Menominee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_5_1_5_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Judge Loys Criswell to Congressman James R. Jones
- Date:
- 1974-03-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Mrs. Stubbings wrote to Congressman Jones about veteran educational benefits.
- Date:
- 1974-03-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_19_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Indian Housing Production Under Pubic Law 93-383
- Date:
- 1974-03-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_15_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Addressing the Need for Comprehensive Indian Education Legislation
- Date:
- 1974-03-22
- Creator:
- Tanyan, Edwin, 1925-1996
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Facing the Housing Crisis: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1974-03-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Housing policy--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Homeownership Workshop for Native Americans
- Date:
- 1974-03-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["Mr. Bruce Crain wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones, urging support for legislation sponsored by Senator Cranston to improve G.I. Bill benefits. Congressman Jones responded, informing Crain that the bill is pending before the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs and will be considered in hearings starting in the third week of the month. He also mentioned another bill, H.R. 12628, that has already passed in the House of Representatives. Congressman Jones expressed his support for providing benefits to veterans and enclosed a news report detailing the provisions of H.R. 12628."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Crain wrote to Jones about G.I. Bill, Jones supports veterans.")
![["The document is from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. Ron Gill, thanking him for visiting the Mobile Congressional office and updating him on the status of legislation to extend GI education benefits from 8 to 10 years. The House of Representatives passed a bill, H.R. 12628, and the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs is considering it. Prospects for passage are good, and both Houses agree on the importance of extending veterans' education benefits before the current benefits expire on May 31st. Congressman Jones supported the bill in the House and will continue to support measures benefiting veterans."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman thanks Ron Gill for update on GI education benefits.")
![["Black and white photograph of Carl Albert with Alan Mauldin of Stroud, Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Photographs,%201910-1998%20-%20CAC_CC_001_18_1_0000_0000/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_18_47_0000_4680_thumbnail.jpg "Carl Albert with members of Communications Workers of America. March 20, 1974")
![["The Under Secretary of the Interior, John C. Whitaker, discusses the progress made in Federal Indian policy over the last five years, including increased funding for education, training, and self-determination for Indian tribes. The budget request for the Bureau of Indian Affairs for Fiscal Year 1975 includes funding for education, social services, housing, law enforcement, and tribal resources. The Administration has proposed several bills to further enhance the economic capabilities of Native Americans, including the Indian Financing Act and bills related to self-determination and education. Progress has been slow, but there is hope for positive changes in the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Advancements in Federal Indian Policy: A Look at the 1974 Budget and Self-Determination")
![["Letter from Judge Loys Criswell, the Associate District Judge of the 3rd Judicial District, to Congressman James R. Jones regarding the efforts of Judge Criswell and other farmers in Jackson County to obtain a UDFA grant for an irrigation system"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_5_1_5_0000-Agriculture,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_5_1_5_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Judge Loys Criswell to Congressman James R. Jones")
![["Mrs. Stubbings wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones expressing concern over the termination of educational benefits for veterans attending school on the GI educational assistance benefits bill. Congressman Jones responded, assuring her of his support and mentioning legislation pending in Congress to extend the eight-year limitation on educational benefits. Mrs. Stubbings requested the law be changed to allow veterans attending university on a continuous basis to receive benefits regardless of the number of years it takes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Mrs. Stubbings wrote to Congressman Jones about veteran educational benefits.")
![["A letter from multiple members of the United States Senate to the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing concern that the legislation intended to build 15,000 low-income housing units for Indian people will not be carried out as planned. They question the allocation of funds and units and urge the Secretary to implement the legislative mandate quickly to improve housing conditions for Indian people."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_19_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_19_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Indian Housing Production Under Pubic Law 93-383")
![["The Coalition of Indian Controlled School Boards expresses concern about the lack of comprehensive legislation addressing Indian education, particularly in regards to self-determination. They discuss the inadequacies of current legislation and urge for the development of new legislation that addresses Indian education financing and control. They provide key principles that they believe should apply to any Indian education legislation and request that the Senate committees take swift action on S. 1017 with necessary changes. They offer to work with the committees to address these issues."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_15_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_15_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing the Need for Comprehensive Indian Education Legislation")
![["The author is expressing frustration with the deteriorating conditions of the Mutual-Help program with the Kiowa Housing Authority, due to sub-standard structures and lack of funding. They feel that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (DHUD) is not adequately addressing the issues, leading to hardships for participants. The author is determined to rectify the situation, particularly in cases where individuals are in danger due to their living conditions. They emphasize the importance of providing decent housing and call for positive action to address the injustices and hardships faced by participants."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Facing the Housing Crisis: A Call to Action")
![["The Creek Housing Authority in Okmulgee is offering housing advice to local Indians on building and buying a home. The Tulsa Urban Indian Center is hosting a workshop for Native Americans with housing questions. The Cherokee Housing Authority has delayed foreclosure action on 200 Indian homes in the Cherokee Nation, with mortgage payments behind on many properties. Low-income families can obtain homes through a program where they deed land to the housing authority and work on construction. If debts are not paid, the homes and land will be deeded to the homeowner."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Homeownership Workshop for Native Americans")