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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_45_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Black Moon: Paintings by Leonard Riddles Exhibition
- Date:
- 1970-05-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Comanche Indian Tribe, Ottawa Tribe, Caddo Nation, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_37_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Interoffice Communication Regarding OIO Grant Approval
- Date:
- 1970-05-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kickapoo Nation, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_41_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Advancing Indigenous Rights: Wilma L. Victor Appointed Special Assistant to the Secretary for Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Future of Indian Housing: A Letter from James R. Jones to the Inter-Tribal Council
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Indian Housing Program Operations
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Education, Health
- Names:
- Quapaw Nation, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Senate Subcommittee on Indian Housing Hearings: Addressing Housing Needs for Indigenous Communities
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Nation, Creek Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Sac and Fox Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Cherokee Nation, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Supporting the Repeal of the Choctaw Termination Act: A Letter to Congressman Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1970-07-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Choctaw Struggle: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1970-08-24
- Creator:
- Nelson, Will T., (1915-1985)
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Shawnee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Caddo Nation, Kickapoo Tribe of Nation, Seminole Nation, Sac & Fox Nation, Oklahoma, Comanche Indian Tribe, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Nation, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Ottawa Tribe, Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Repeal of the Choctaw Termination Act: Public Law 91-386
- Date:
- 1970-08-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes: Correspondence and Resolutions in Support of Job Corps and Legal Services Programs, 1969
- Date:
- 1970-09-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Seminole Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["The document is a call to make American Indians the official custodians of the country's natural heritage in order to restore their dignity and self-respect. It suggests various ways to implement this idea, including working with forest and park rangers, educating Indian children and adults, and involving corporations in supporting Indian communities. The document emphasizes the importance of preserving Indian culture and customs and calls for a united effort to achieve these goals by the nation's 200th Anniversary in 1976."]](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_45_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_45_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Black Moon: Paintings by Leonard Riddles Exhibition")
![["Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity Inc. is a non-profit organization working to improve conditions for Oklahoma Indians and integrate them into the economy and culture. They have developed various programs, including a Rural Development Program in eastern Oklahoma Indian communities. This program aims to show that Indian communities can successfully plan, develop, own, control, and operate their own economic enterprises. The target area includes two of the \"Five Civilized Tribes\" - the Choctaw and Cherokee Tribes. These tribes have faced historical injustices, including losing land and economic opportunities. OIO's program seeks to address these challenges and empower Indian communities in the region."]](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_91_37_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Osage%20Agency,%201971/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_37_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Interoffice Communication Regarding OIO Grant Approval")
![["The document is from Mrs. Jeri Thorn Lloyd to Charles L. Ward, requesting to be appointed to a committee to help American Indians. She highlights her Cherokee heritage and her desire to contribute to the Indian cause through education and healthcare. Mrs. Lloyd also mentions her connection to the Speaker of the House and requests Ward to mention her request to him."]](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_91_41_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Personnel%20-%20Washington,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_41_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Advancing Indigenous Rights: Wilma L. Victor Appointed Special Assistant to the Secretary for Indian Affairs")
![["The document is a letter from James R. Jones, a member of Congress, responding to a letter from Dr. B. Frank Belvin regarding Indian housing. Jones explains the current funding and plans for Indian housing, as well as steps being taken to improve coordination between agencies involved in providing housing assistance. Jones assures Belvin of his support and willingness to help with Indian housing development. Jones also mentions that he has forwarded the letter to other members of the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation for their information."]](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_2_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Future of Indian Housing: A Letter from James R. Jones to the Inter-Tribal Council")
![["Barbara Lunsford wrote a letter to Senator Dewey Bartlett expressing concerns about the Indian Housing Program for the Quapaw Tribe. Senator Bartlett responded by contacting the Cherokee Housing Authority Director to address Lunsford's concerns and clarify the rules and regulations of the program. Lunsford had raised questions about the fairness and consistency of the program, and sought assistance in getting answers and resolving issues."]](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_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Indian Housing Program Operations")
![["The document outlines a Senate Subcommittee on Indian Affairs hearing on Indian housing, with various witnesses representing different Native American nations and housing authorities in Oklahoma. The hearing took place on August 6 at the Holiday Inn in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and continued on August 7 at the WCD Building in Anadarko, Oklahoma. Witnesses discussed issues related to housing needs, regulations, and progress in providing housing for Native American communities."]](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_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Senate Subcommittee on Indian Housing Hearings: Addressing Housing Needs for Indigenous Communities")
![["Ernest W. Tate, an attorney at law, wrote a letter to Congressman Carl Albert expressing concern about the Choctaw Termination Act of 1959 and its impact on the Choctaws, Chickasaws, and Cherokees. Tate emphasized the potential negative effects of the Act on tribal lands and treaty rights. Congressman Albert responded, thanking Tate for his support in repealing the Act and assuring him of ongoing efforts to pass a repeal bill before the Act's effective date. Cases/Acts: Termination 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_82_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20-%20Choctaw%20Termination%20Act,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting the Repeal of the Choctaw Termination Act: A Letter to Congressman Carl Albert")
![["The document discusses the efforts of the Oklahoma City Council of Choctaws to prevent the termination of their tribe and to ensure fair elections. It highlights the importance of communication and transparency within the tribe, as well as the need for Choctaw people to be informed and involved in tribal affairs. The document also questions the government's moral right to appoint tribal leaders and sell tribal lands. It emphasizes the need for Choctaw people to stand up for their rights and expresses concern about the lack of transparency in tribal finances. Cases/Acts: Termination 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_82_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20-%20Choctaw%20Termination%20Act,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0021_thumbnail.jpg "The Choctaw Struggle: A Call to Action")
![["The document is a letter from Carl Albert, a member of Congress, discussing an inter-tribal council meeting and expressing concern about an Indian boy named Jimmy Sam who has been causing trouble. The meeting involved leaders of the five civilized tribes in Oklahoma who are planning to challenge federal government mandates regarding tribal election procedures. The tribes are considering legal action and are determined to establish their own rules for elections. The meeting also addressed the issue of a 35-year minimum age requirement for chief candidates, with some tribes refusing to comply. The document highlights the tribes' determination to assert their autonomy in the face of federal interference."]](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_91_26_0000-Title%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Repeal of the Choctaw Termination Act: Public Law 91-386")
![["The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes expressed appreciation and support for the Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center Program in a resolution adopted on April 11, 1969. They also recognized the need for legal aid for American Indians and supported the Legal Services Program of the Office of Economic Opportunity, specifically the Adair-Delaware County, Oklahoma program. They pledged efforts to ensure legal services are available to all eligible Indians in Oklahoma and announced support for the Legal Services for the Poor Act, 1969."]](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_8A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201969-1970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes: Correspondence and Resolutions in Support of Job Corps and Legal Services Programs, 1969")