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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_42_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Antrim Lumber Company's Claim Against Fred B. Hannan and the Fort Sill School Annex Construction
- Date:
- 1921-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_73_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
- Title:
- Missionary's Plea: A Historical Correspondence on Land Rights and Peyote Legislation
- Date:
- 1921-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 67th (1921-1923)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0049
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Challenges Faced by Native American Students in the U.S. Educational System: 1969 Perspective
- Date:
- 1969-04-12
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_30_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Invitation to the National Prayer Breakfast in 1979
- Date:
- 1977-12-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
![["A letter was sent to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs requesting an increase in tuition rate for Indian children attending school at Cache, Oklahoma. The Commissioner responded stating that the current rate is $0.20 per day per pupil. A petition was also sent to government officials seeking financial aid for the school district, as they were facing financial difficulties due to non-taxable land in the area. The document highlighted the need for assistance to continue operating the school. Additionally, a bill for school relief in Oklahoma was discussed but was not signed by the Lieutenant Governor, prompting the school district to seek help from the Federal Government."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_42_0000-Al-An/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3_3_4_42_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Antrim Lumber Company's Claim Against Fred B. Hannan and the Fort Sill School Annex Construction")
![["Mrs. Della Hodge is a teacher at Fort Sill Indian School who is seeking Civil Service status in order to continue teaching. Congressman L.M. Gensman is advocating on her behalf, contacting the Civil Service Commission and the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to help secure her status. Mrs. Hodge is hoping to continue teaching for personal and financial reasons, and Gensman is working to ensure her application is considered favorably. The correspondence shows a supportive relationship between Gensman and Mrs. Hodge."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_73_0000-Gr-Harp/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_73_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Missionary's Plea: A Historical Correspondence on Land Rights and Peyote Legislation")
![["Herschel Sahmaunt, a Lawton Indian, advised a Senate panel on education problems facing Indian children. He highlighted issues such as lack of motivation, difficulties in accessing quality education, and the disconnect between Indian and white cultures. Sahmaunt criticized the Bureau of Indian Affairs for not adequately addressing these issues and emphasized the need for changes in the educational system to better serve Indian children. He also noted that many Indian children struggle to integrate into mainstream society due to feelings of inferiority and lack of support. Despite challenges, Sahmaunt believed that with effort, these issues could be overcome."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0049_thumbnail.jpg "Challenges Faced by Native American Students in the U.S. Educational System: 1969 Perspective")
![["Congressman James R. Jones recommended Mr. Charles Pack and Dr. David Webber to receive invitations to the 1979 National Prayer Breakfast. The Committee could only accept one name as an invitation prospect, so Congressman Jones recommended Dr. Webber. Mr. Pack and Dr. Webber expressed interest in attending the Prayer Breakfast together. Congressman Jones informed Mr. Pack that he was recommended for the 1978 Prayer Breakfast but couldn't attend due to a scheduling conflict. He offered to recommend Mr. Pack for the 1979 Prayer Breakfast."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_30_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Invitation to the National Prayer Breakfast in 1979")
