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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_132_2_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Plight of Native Americans in the 1970s
- Date:
- 1975-10-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Democratic Party U.S., Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_20_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- The Creek Nation Housing Authority: Project Completion Slated for Indian Homes
- Date:
- 1975-10-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_132_2_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1975 Legislation Expands Indian Reservations by 370,000 Acres
- Date:
- 1975-10-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Creek Nation, Navajo Indians, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Armed Forces
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for Cherokee Tribe to Operate Travel-Vel Facility at Catoosa
- Date:
- 1975-11-04
- Creator:
- Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Speeches, addresses, etc., Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Congratulations on Your Retirement, Chief Keeler
- Date:
- 1975-11-18
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Older people--Medical care--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- A Letter of Congratulations and Appreciation to Chief W. W. Keeler
- Date:
- 1975-11-20
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Support for the Seminole Nation's Health Clinic Proposal: A Letter from the BIA to Chief Tanyan
- Date:
- 1975-11-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_132_2_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Proposed Establishment of a Memorial to the American Indian
- Date:
- 1975-11-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_132_2_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding George Lance's Grant Application and Financial Support
- Date:
- 1975-12-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_20_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Indian Education: A Proposal for Continued Funding
- Date:
- 1975-12-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["Mrs. Amos Johns from Jacksonville, Arkansas, wrote a letter to the White House expressing her concerns about the well-being of Indians on reservations. The Speaker forwarded her letter and a clipping from The Arkansas Democrat to the White House, and received a response from Assistant to the President Max L. Friedersdorf assuring consideration of Mrs. Johns' request. Mrs. Johns had previously worked to help Indian families in Montana in the 1960s and hoped for similar assistance from the President. The document also includes a personal account from Mrs. Johns detailing her efforts to help Indian families in need."]](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_132_2_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201975/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_132_2_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Plight of Native Americans in the 1970s")
![["The document discusses the construction of 385 housing units in Okmulgee, Oklahoma for low-income families, with 135 units scheduled for completion by October 1, 1975. Families must donate 500 hours of labor in Mutual Help contributions to receive a new home. The project is funded by the Creek Nation Housing Authority and approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development."]](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_20_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201978%20Oct.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_20_0005_thumbnail.jpg "The Creek Nation Housing Authority: Project Completion Slated for Indian Homes")
![["A new legislation, Public Law 94-114, signed by President Ford on October 17, 1975, added 370,000 acres of land to Indian tribal holdings. The land was originally purchased by the United States in the 1930s and was transferred to 17 Indian tribes for better management and use. The land will be held in trust by the United States and managed in the same way as other reservation or Indian trust land. The legislation was part of a national program to retire low-productivity land from private cultivation. Various tribes, including the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes, Navajo Tribe, and others, received additional land through the legislation. Additionally, the Laguna Pueblo Tribe received approximately 520 acres of land within their reservation boundaries."]](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_132_2_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201975/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_132_2_0014_thumbnail.jpg "1975 Legislation Expands Indian Reservations by 370,000 Acres")
![["The document is from Don Bluejacket to Lt. Governor George Nigh regarding the potential interest of the Cherokee Tribe in operating the Travel-Vel facility in Catoosa, Oklahoma. Bluejacket had previously discussed the matter with Ross Swimmer, Chief of the Cherokees, who expressed interest in negotiating with the state. Bluejacket suggests that Swimmer contact Nigh to set up a meeting to discuss the potential partnership."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201973%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for Cherokee Tribe to Operate Travel-Vel Facility at Catoosa")
![["The document is congratulating W. W. Keeler on his retirement as Chief of the Cherokees after leading the tribe for twenty-six years. It acknowledges his efforts in improving the social and economic status of the Cherokees and expresses regret for not being able to attend his retirement dinner. The document also offers future assistance and congratulations for a job well done."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201973%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Congratulations on Your Retirement, Chief Keeler")
![["The document is congratulating Bill Keeler on his retirement as Chief of the Cherokee Nation and commending him for his accomplishments in developing the human resources and economic base of the tribe. The writer, Donald Bluejacket, expresses enjoyment in working with Keeler and looks forward to continuing their relationship in the future. Bluejacket also mentions attending Keeler's Retirement Dinner and offers his help in any way possible."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201973%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0016_thumbnail.jpg "A Letter of Congratulations and Appreciation to Chief W. W. Keeler")
![["The BIA (Seminole Health Clinic) received a letter from Chief Tanyan of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma regarding support for a health clinic proposal. The BIA will do their best to get it authorized next year and are available for assistance. Charles L. Ward, Administrative Assistant, expressed thanks for the support and offered kindest regards."]](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_131_17_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Seminole,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Support for the Seminole Nation's Health Clinic Proposal: A Letter from the BIA to Chief Tanyan")
![["The letter is a response to Mr. Ernest L. Kendall's proposal for a memorial to the American Indian in Weatherford, Oklahoma. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs suggests contacting specific individuals for assistance in funding and planning the project. Additionally, information is provided about art exhibits, video tapes, and literature and oratory initiatives related to Native American culture. The letter expresses interest in Kendall's proposal and promises to follow up with more information."]](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_132_2_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201975/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_132_2_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Proposed Establishment of a Memorial to the American Indian")
![["The document includes correspondence between various individuals and agencies regarding a grant application for a project under the Indian Finance Act. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has determined that a grant will not be provided if the applicant can meet their financing needs through other sources such as the Small Business Administration. The applicant is encouraged to seek financing through other means, and future grant funds may be limited. The Speaker of the House of Representatives is also involved in the communication."]](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_132_2_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201975/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_132_2_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding George Lance's Grant Application and Financial Support")
![["Northeastern Oklahoma State University is requesting funding to continue their Indian Teacher-Indian Child Program, which has significantly improved education for Indian students in northeast Oklahoma. The program, previously funded by the Education Professions Development Act, is now seeking funding from the Indian Education Act. The university and the Cherokee Nation have developed a proposal for this purpose. Senator Dewey Bartlett and Dr. William Demmert are being asked to support and consider the application for funding."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_20_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Indian%20Education%20Programs/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_20_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Indian Education: A Proposal for Continued Funding")