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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_38_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Economic Impact of Indian Action Teams: Testimony and Resolution
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- Tanyan, Edwin, 1925-1996
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Housing--Law and legislation
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Impact of Revised Indian Preference Rules on Five Oklahoma Tribes
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Analysis of Proposed BIA Regulation Expanding Preference for Descendants of Five Civilized and Osage Tribes in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Quapaw Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma, Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Shaping the Future: Oklahoma Indians Named to Federal Commission
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Otoe Nation, Seminole Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Ponca Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Cayuga Nation, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_8_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Policy Clarification for Indian Housing Authorities: Management Capability for New Housing Projects
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_007_2_7_12_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lyle H. Boren Collection
- Title:
- Challenges and Progress: HUD Allocation of Units to Indian Housing
- Date:
- 1976-02-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Seminole Nation, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Settlement of Arkansas River Bed Claims by Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Nations
- Date:
- 1976-03-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Draft Bill for Purchase and Lease of Arkansas Riverbed Rights by Indian Nations
- Date:
- 1976-04-14
- Creator:
- Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_8_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Improving Indian Housing Programs: Statement by Senator Henry Bellmon
- Date:
- 1976-04-22
- Creator:
- Froman, Ronald Ron, 1940-2006
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Changes to Indian Preference Regulations: Impact on Oklahoma Tribes
- Date:
- 1976-04-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, Quapaw Nation, Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["The document includes a letter from the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma requesting increased funding for the Indian Action Team Program, as well as testimony presented to the Senate and House Appropriations Committees highlighting the economic impact of the program on reservations. The program has led to improvements in housing, reduced welfare and unemployment expenditures, and produced trained skilled craftsmen. The testimony also mentions the potential economic benefits if all applicants were granted contracts."]](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_140_38_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Indian%20Action,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_38_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Economic Impact of Indian Action Teams: Testimony and Resolution")
![["The hiring rules for Indian preference in the Bureau of Indian Affairs are being revised, which may have a negative impact on five Oklahoma tribes. The rules are changing to only provide preference to half-blood individuals, excluding those with one-quarter Indian blood. The controversy surrounding the changes has led to potential legal challenges and confusion among employees. Commissioner Morris Thompson has directed his staff to use the 1934 act criteria for Indian preference in hiring. There is also a memo regarding a call from Jim Robey of the BIA regarding Indian preference."]](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_140_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Indian%20Preference,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Impact of Revised Indian Preference Rules on Five Oklahoma Tribes")
![["The document is a letter discussing a proposed Bureau of Indian Affairs regulation that would expand preference to descendants of members of certain tribes in Oklahoma. The document argues that this proposal is misconceived and lacks statutory authority. It also disputes the Secretary's interpretation of the Indian Reorganization Act and argues that the proposed regulation cannot be based on this interpretation. The document raises concerns about the lack of eligibility for descendants of certain Oklahoma tribes and questions the Secretary's position on tribal organization under the Act."]](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_140_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Indian%20Preference,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Analysis of Proposed BIA Regulation Expanding Preference for Descendants of Five Civilized and Osage Tribes in Oklahoma")
![["Eleven native Oklahomans have been appointed to a commission to help shape future Indian legislation. United States Senator Dewey Bartlett plans to press for federal school aid for the Tulsa school system. The commission is focused on the Indian Self-Determination Act of 1975, which allows tribes to take control of some services. Bartlett also discussed the issue of crude oil decontrol and its potential impact on gasoline prices. Chief Harry Belvin of the Choctaws announced he would not seek re-election."]](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_10_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Shaping the Future: Oklahoma Indians Named to Federal Commission")
![["The document is a response to a memorandum regarding Indian Housing Authorities' management capability for new housing projects. The Regional Administrator is developing a policy clarification applicable to all IHAs nationwide, providing interim guidance for Oklahoma IHAs. The document emphasizes the importance of defining acceptable rent collections levels and developing systematic approaches for long-term improvement. It also stresses the need for leniency towards families facing genuine hardships, while urging the Area Office to consider each IHA application individually based on its merits."]](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_8_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_8_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Policy Clarification for Indian Housing Authorities: Management Capability for New Housing Projects")
![["The document is a letter from Lyle H. Boren, a congressman from Oklahoma, in response to a resolution from the Oklahoma Indian Association requesting the construction of a hospital for the Creek Nation. Boren explains that funds for the hospital were not included in the current bill and there is no possibility of securing funds during the current session. The resolution highlights the need for a hospital in the Creek Nation due to lack of access and accommodations at existing hospitals in neighboring nations."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lyle%20H.%20Boren%20Collection/Subject%20Files,%201935-1946-CAC_CC_007_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_007_2_7_12_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek,%201937-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_007_2_7_12_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Challenges and Progress: HUD Allocation of Units to Indian Housing")
![["The document discusses a letter sent to Secretary of the Interior Kleppe regarding the final settlement between the U.S. and the Choctaws, Chickasaws, and Cherokees over the Arkansas River. The document requests a harmonious and just settlement in line with a court decision and appraiser's judgment. Members of Congress, including Ted Risenhoover and James R. Jones, express their support for the settlement and urge expedited processing. The document also highlights the ownership rights of the tribes and the value of the riverbed property."]](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_140_29_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Arkansas%20Riverbed,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Settlement of Arkansas River Bed Claims by Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Nations")
![["The draft bill enclosed in the letter authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into agreements with the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Nations for the purchase or lease of their rights in the riverbed of the Arkansas River. The agreements must be approved by Congress and the President, with payment terms based on appraised property values. The bill also authorizes the appropriation of necessary funds for this purpose."]](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_140_29_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Arkansas%20Riverbed,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Draft Bill for Purchase and Lease of Arkansas Riverbed Rights by Indian Nations")
![["Senator Henry Bellmon commends the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs for holding hearings on Indian housing programs, specifically praising Senator Dewey Bartlett for his involvement. Bellmon discusses the importance of addressing water issues in the Anadarko area to improve housing programs. He also highlights the quality of homes being constructed and the success of Indian housing authorities in meeting financial obligations. Bellmon expresses his commitment to supporting programs that benefit Native American citizens."]](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_8_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_8_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Improving Indian Housing Programs: Statement by Senator Henry Bellmon")
![["The document is a letter written by Senator James Abourezk and Congressman Lloyd Meeds regarding the American Indian Policy Review Commission and the Department of the Interior's proposal to amend Indian preference regulations. They clarify that the legal opinions of Karl Funke, a specialist, were not representative of the Commission's official position. The document addresses concerns about eligibility for Indian preference, particularly for Oklahoma tribes, and requests clarification from the Department of the Interior and Civil Service Commission. The document also discusses potential changes to Indian preference rules in hiring within the Bureau of Indian Affairs, which may impact tribes in Oklahoma."]](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_140_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Indian%20Preference,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Changes to Indian Preference Regulations: Impact on Oklahoma Tribes")