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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Larry Hackey's Efforts to Change the Election Procedure of the Five Civilized Tribes Bill: A Memo from 1971
- Date:
- 1970-11-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Major Shake-Up in Bureau of Indian Affairs Announced in 1970
- Date:
- 1970-11-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Environmental Protection, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Change in Bureau of Indian Affairs' Policy Regarding Navaho Indians: A Correspondence Between Cal Kinsey and Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1970-12-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Communication Regarding Native American Affairs and Reorganization Plan in 1970
- Date:
- 1970-12-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Labor Unions--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Changes in Indian Agency Leadership: Moving Away from Paternalism
- Date:
- 1970-12-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- National Study Recommends Greater Indian Control in Education: Major Findings and Recommendations from the National Study of American Indian Education
- Date:
- 1970-12-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Apache Indians, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Hopi Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Criticism of Fraternity System at NSC
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Corruption and Controversy: The Creek Tribe's Unjust Inauguration
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Campaign management--United States, Voting--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Disposition of Funds for Creek Nation of Oklahoma Judgments Act
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Taxation
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Courts--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Bill for Disposition of Funds for Creek Indians Judgment
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Taxation, Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Courts--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975)
![["Larry Hackey visited the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the Five Civilized Tribes Bill and the change from \"elect\" to \"select\" in the original bill. John Coffey advised Hackey to secure a unified effort from all parties concerned if he wanted to change the election procedure. Coffey arranged for Hackey to meet with Kirk Kickenberg from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Coffey sent Hackey a letter enclosing House Report No. 91-1499 and emphasized the importance of a strong and unified effort to restore the language \"elected\" in the bill."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Larry Hackey's Efforts to Change the Election Procedure of the Five Civilized Tribes Bill: A Memo from 1971")
![["Major changes are planned for the Bureau of Indian Affairs offices in the United States, including replacing area directors and agency superintendents who have been on an Indian Reservation for more than two years. The policy of rotating and changing superintendents is part of a realignment at the Washington level initiated by Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Louis Bruce."]](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_82_55_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Reorganization,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Major Shake-Up in Bureau of Indian Affairs Announced in 1970")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs contacted Mr. Albert to inform him about a change in policy concerning the Navaho Indians and the requirement for only Indian officials in the BIA. Mr. Albert expressed interest in the article and received further information from Mr. Kinsey. The Oklahoma House delegation met with Commissioner Bruce to discuss policy changes, which tribal leaders oppose. Mr. Albert thanked Mr. Kinsey for the information and expressed appreciation for his thoughtfulness."]](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_82_55_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Reorganization,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Change in Bureau of Indian Affairs' Policy Regarding Navaho Indians: A Correspondence Between Cal Kinsey and Carl Albert")
![["The document is a telegram from Juanita and Ernest W. Tate to Congressman Carl Albert expressing support for Commissioner Louis R. Bruce's reorganization plan. They mention a misunderstanding among some Indians regarding the plan and request clarification. Congressman Albert responds, thanking them for their endorsement and stating that they are studying the plan."]](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_82_55_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Reorganization,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Communication Regarding Native American Affairs and Reorganization Plan in 1970")
![["The document discusses changes in the Indian Bureau, with the organization moving towards giving more responsibility to Native Americans and away from authoritarian attitudes. The field administrators will have more authority and the focus is on empowering Native Americans to make decisions for themselves. The document also briefly mentions a kidnapping incident and a strike at General Motors."]](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_82_55_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Reorganization,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Changes in Indian Agency Leadership: Moving Away from Paternalism")
![["The National Study of American Indian Education, directed by Robert J. Havighurst, recommends that decision making about Indian education should be increasingly in the hands of Indians. The report suggests greater Indian influence on education programs, more Indian representation on school boards, and curriculum that is compatible with Indian needs. The study also emphasizes the importance of maintaining respect for Indian culture while preparing students to navigate both Indian and non-Indian societies. President Nixon's Message on Indian Affairs and the U.S. Senate Sub-Committee on Indian Education's recommendations are also endorsed in the report."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Education,,%201970-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0002_thumbnail.jpg "National Study Recommends Greater Indian Control in Education: Major Findings and Recommendations from the National Study of American Indian Education")
![["The National Indian Youth Council has announced that it has bought the State of Oklahoma from the whites and is opening it up for Indian settlement. They have established five boarding schools for white children to be sent to at the age of six, where they will not be allowed to practice their religions. The new commissioner of Caucasian Affairs has announced policies such as all courses being taught in Indian languages and medical care for whites being set up in various locations across the country. The fraternity system at Northeastern State College is criticized for promoting partying over brotherhood."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_28_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek%20Nation,%201971%20Sept.%20-%201978%20June.,%201971-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Criticism of Fraternity System at NSC")
![["The Creek Indians of Eastern Oklahoma are unhappy with the recent election of a tribal leader forced upon them by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. They feel cheated and manipulated, as the election process was flawed and many eligible voters were not able to participate. The chosen leader does not understand the language and is seen as easily manipulated. There are allegations of intimidation and irregularities in the election process. The Creek Indians feel powerless and unheard in the face of corruption and injustice."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_28_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek%20Nation,%201971%20Sept.%20-%201978%20June.,%201971-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Corruption and Controversy: The Creek Tribe's Unjust Inauguration")
![["This bill, introduced by Mr. Bartlett and Mr. Brunix, aims to provide for the disposition of funds appropriated to pay judgments to the Creek Nation of Oklahoma in Indian Claims Commission dockets numbered 167 and 278. The funds can be used for any purposes authorized by the principal chief of the Creek Nation and approved by the Secretary of the Interior. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to prescribe rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of the bill, and funds disbursed under this Act will not be subject to Federal or State income taxes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_28_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek%20Nation,%201971%20Sept.%20-%201978%20June.,%201971-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Disposition of Funds for Creek Nation of Oklahoma Judgments Act")
![["The document is a bill introduced in the Senate of the United States in 1973 regarding the disposition of funds appropriated to pay a judgment in favor of the Creek Indians in Indian Claims Commission docket numbered 275. The bill outlines the distribution of funds to eligible individuals, the process for adding names to the enrollment roll, and the allocation of funds between Creek Indians of Oklahoma and Creek Indians east of the Mississippi. It also specifies that funds distributed shall not be subject to federal or state income taxes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_28_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek%20Nation,%201971%20Sept.%20-%201978%20June.,%201971-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Bill for Disposition of Funds for Creek Indians Judgment")