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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0071
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter expresses gratitude for veto override, requests support for amendments.
- Date:
- 1974-10-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0054
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- McCue asks about Veteran's Benefits bill, Jones explains compromise bill.
- Date:
- 1974-10-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_12_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Unmet Promises and Unresolved Issues: Indian Housing Regulations
- Date:
- 1974-11-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development
- Topic:
- Housing--Law and legislation
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0056
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Creider expresses concern about bill veto, urges support for veterans.
- Date:
- 1974-11-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Plight of the Fort Sill Apache Tribe: A Call for Justice
- Date:
- 1974-11-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Mescalero Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_5_1_11_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between the Zoo Superintendent of the Tulsa Zoological Park, the Acting Deputy Administrator of the USDA/APHIS, Congressman James R. Jones, and the Acting Deputy Administrator of Veterinary Services regarding exotic birds and H.R. 16458
- Date:
- 1974-11-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0046
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Resolution to Support Dr. Visitacion Ramirez's Visa Change for Continued Service at Claremore Indian Hospital
- Date:
- 1974-11-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0062
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Request for Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974
- Date:
- 1974-11-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Review and Recommendations Regarding the American Indian Policy Review Commission"
- Date:
- 1974-11-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Letter to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs Requesting Consideration of HR 17288 for Early Retirement of Non-Indian Civil Service Employees"
- Date:
- 1974-11-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Age Discrimination, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The document is addressed to Honorable James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, expressing gratitude for overriding President Ford's veto on the new Veterans' Bill. The writer requests support for amendments to the bill to include vocational and graduate students, highlighting the importance of equal benefits for all veterans. The writer also shares personal experiences as a veteran and student, advocating for better educational benefits for graduate students. The document also mentions concerns about President Ford potentially vetoing legislation that would benefit Vietnam era 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_0071_thumbnail.jpg "Letter expresses gratitude for veto override, requests support for amendments.")
![["James McCue inquired about the newly-passed Veteran's Benefits bill, specifically the nine-month extension for undergraduate work only. Congressman James R. Jones acknowledges the inquiry and explains that while he supported an across-the-board increase for both undergraduate and graduate education, the compromise bill was necessary to avoid a potential veto from President Ford. Jones emphasizes the importance of passing a bill that could be signed into law to benefit veterans. McCue's interest in the rationale for excluding graduate work from the extension is noted for further discussion."]](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_0054_thumbnail.jpg "McCue asks about Veteran's Benefits bill, Jones explains compromise bill.")
![["The document addresses the Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed regulations on Indian housing programs, expressing disappointment in the complexity and lack of focus on low-income Indians. It highlights unresolved issues and unmet promises in the regulations and provides specific comments and recommendations for changes to improve the program."]](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_12_0000%20--%20Housing%20and%20Urban%20Development%20-%20Indian%20Programs%20(General),%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_12_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Unmet Promises and Unresolved Issues: Indian Housing Regulations")
![["The document is a correspondence between Mr. James M. Creider and Congressman James R. Jones about the Veterans Educational Benefits Act. Creider expresses concern about President Ford potentially vetoing the bill while giving amnesty to draft dodgers. He urges Congressman Jones to support the bill and not to let veterans suffer financially. Congressman Jones assures Creider that he will do his best to ensure the bill is enacted into law."]](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_0056_thumbnail.jpg "Creider expresses concern about bill veto, urges support for veterans.")
![["The document discusses the history and plight of the Fort Sill Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, including their imprisonment by the United States government in the late 1800s. It also mentions the efforts of the tribe to prosecute their claim against the government and their involvement in a judgment award with the Mescalero Apache Tribe. The document highlights the role of various individuals and groups in representing and advocating for the tribe's interests."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Plight of the Fort Sill Apache Tribe: A Call for Justice")
![["Correspondence between the Zoo Superintendent of the Tulsa Zoological Park, Mr. David G. Zucconi, the Acting Deputy Administrator of the USDA/APHIS, Dr. Pierre Chaloux, Congressman James R. Jones, and the Acting Deputy Administrator of Veterinary Services, Mr. G.V. Peacock, regarding exotic birds and H.R. 16458"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_5_1_11_0000-Agriculture,%20Animal%20and%20Plant%20Health%20Inspection%20Service,%201973-1979/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_5_1_11_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between the Zoo Superintendent of the Tulsa Zoological Park, the Acting Deputy Administrator of the USDA/APHIS, Congressman James R. Jones, and the Acting Deputy Administrator of Veterinary Services regarding exotic birds and H.R. 16458")
![["The Claremore Indian Hospital Advisory Board has recognized Dr. Visitacion Ramirez's dedication to providing healthcare to Indian people and has resolved to support her in obtaining a visa that will allow her to continue working at the hospital despite challenges in recruiting physicians and potential staffing shortages."]](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_9_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0046_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution to Support Dr. Visitacion Ramirez's Visa Change for Continued Service at Claremore Indian Hospital")
![["Mrs. Roy G. Pierce requested a copy of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 from Congressman James R. Jones. Jones acknowledged the request in a letter dated November 11, 1974, stating that they do not have a copy of the Public Law but enclosed a detailed analysis of the Act. Jones offered to obtain a copy of the Public Law if needed and offered further assistance if required."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0000-District%20Office,%20P%20%5B1%20of%202%5D/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_11_0062_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Request for Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974")
![["The letter discusses concerns about the lack of Indian input in the proposed American Indian Policy Review Commission legislation. It recommends holding hearings for Indian people to provide input and suggests equal reference to all agencies with specific Indian programs. The letter also addresses the selection process for the five congressionally appointed Indian members of the commission, emphasizing the need for accountability and meaningful representation from the Indian community. The letter concludes with suggestions for selecting commission members from different sources to ensure a diverse and inclusive representation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20General%20Correspondence,%201969-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0004_thumbnail.jpg "\"Review and Recommendations Regarding the American Indian Policy Review Commission\"")
![["The letter is addressed to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs and the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs, advocating for the early retirement of non-Indian Civil Service employees from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The letter argues that this would advance Indian self-determination, address injustices faced by non-Indian employees, and improve morale within the organization. It also includes a list of signatures from current Bureau of Indian Affairs employees in support of the proposed early retirement option."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20General%20Correspondence,%201969-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0003_thumbnail.jpg "\"Letter to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs Requesting Consideration of HR 17288 for Early Retirement of Non-Indian Civil Service Employees\"")