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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Protest Against Misuse of Education Staff and Denial of Training Opportunities for Indians
- Date:
- 1975-10-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Law Enforcement Certification for Five Indian Tribes in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1976-01-14
- Creator:
- Butler, Raymond
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Otoe Nation, Ponca Nation, Tonkawa Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_37_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- From Mud Huts to Prosperity: The Ak-Chin Indian Community's Success Story
- Date:
- 1976-06-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Native American Awareness Week: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1976-10-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Cherokee Tribe Election Procedures
- Date:
- 1976-11-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Jones thanks Thompson for opposing Bellmon's proposal to defund Indian hospitals.
- Date:
- 1977-07-20
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Seneca-Seneca-Cayuga Nation of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Cherokee Nation, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Concerns of Indian Jurisdiction in Oklahoma: A Call for Congressional Review
- Date:
- 1978-01-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Title: Response to Ms. McClain Regarding Lake Monitoring Situation
- Date:
- 1979-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_22_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to Dissolution of House Subcommittee on Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1979-02-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Potawatomi Tribe, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_22_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Over Dissolution of House Subcommittee on Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1979-02-15
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
![["The document is a protest against the recent personnel action taken by the Muskogee Area Director and Assistant Area Director, Education, for pulling out the Superintendent of the Sequoyah Indian Boarding School and detailing him to a non-education program. The document also protests against manipulation tactics used by the directors, lack of proper training opportunities for Indian employees, and discrimination in detail assignments. The writers urge the Acting Commissioner to investigate and take corrective action."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0000-Tulsa%20Office%20Files,%20Indians,%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201974,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Protest Against Misuse of Education Staff and Denial of Training Opportunities for Indians")
![["A series of letters and communications regarding the certification of five Indian tribes in Oklahoma to perform law enforcement functions. There are concerns about the jurisdiction of the State of Oklahoma in Indian country, and a legal opinion is being sought. Senator Bartlett and other tribal representatives are involved in discussions to address these issues."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0000-Tulsa%20Office%20Files,%20Indians,%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201974,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Law Enforcement Certification for Five Indian Tribes in Oklahoma")
![["The Ak-Chin Indian community is facing a critical water shortage that is threatening their only source of income from farming. They have sought assistance from Congress to implement promised water rights from 1912. Despite facing skepticism and challenges, the tribe has made strides towards self-sufficiency through their farming operation and community development. The success story of the Ak-Chin tribe is a testament to their perseverance and determination to overcome obstacles."]](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_37_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_37_0012_thumbnail.jpg "From Mud Huts to Prosperity: The Ak-Chin Indian Community's Success Story")
![["A series of correspondence and proclamations regarding Native American Awareness Week in 1976. The United National Indian Tribal Youth organization is seeking support for Senate Joint Resolution #209 to proclaim the week of October 10-16 as Native American Awareness Week. President Gerald Ford ultimately proclaims this week as Native American Awareness Week, recognizing the contributions of Native Americans to American society. Senator Bartlett expresses regret for not being able to attend the UNITY convention but sends a representative in his place."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0000-Tulsa%20Office%20Files,%20Indians,%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201974,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Native American Awareness Week: A Call to Action")
![["The document addresses concerns from the Cherokee tribe regarding the upcoming election for Council members and absentee voting procedures. They feel the procedures are not in compliance with state laws and request that the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Secretary of the Interior review and assure the procedures are in line with the Voter Rights Act. Senator Dewey F. Bartlett requests an investigation into the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0000-Tulsa%20Office%20Files,%20Indians,%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201974,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Cherokee Tribe Election Procedures")
![["A letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Mrs. Ellen Thompson thanking her for expressing her opposition to Senator Bellmon's proposal not to fund Indian hospitals. Jones acknowledges her concerns and states that the funds for the two Indian hospitals in Oklahoma were deleted from the Appropriations bill. He reassures her that he will do everything he can to alleviate any problems this may cause and emphasizes the importance of providing adequate health care for the Indian people."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0000-Appropriations%20-%20Interior%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Care,%201977/thumbnails/Thumbnails/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Jones thanks Thompson for opposing Bellmon's proposal to defund Indian hospitals.")
![["The State of Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission is requesting assistance from Senator David Boren regarding jurisdictional issues over Indian Country within the Anadarko Area. They are seeking clarification on federal policies and commitments towards Indian tribes, particularly in relation to law enforcement jurisdiction. The Commission has taken action in response to concerns from the Indian community and is working towards establishing a Court of Indian Offenses. They are also appointing qualified law enforcement officers to work in cooperation with federal and local agencies to enhance law enforcement in rural Oklahoma. The Commission emphasizes the importance of government-to-government relationships with tribes and the need to support their powers of self-government."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0000-nterior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs-Jurisdictional%20Problems%20in%20Indian%20Country,%201979-1980/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_010_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns of Indian Jurisdiction in Oklahoma: A Call for Congressional Review")
![["Ruthie received a letter from Ms. McClain expressing frustration that local law enforcement is not monitoring a situation. Ruthie plans to draft a response expressing her frustration as well and stating that she will visit the location on her next trip to Pawnee County to assess Carl Albert the situation and see if there is any way she can help. She will also send a copy of her response and Ms. McClain's letter to Jerry."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0000-nterior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs-Jurisdictional%20Problems%20in%20Indian%20Country,%201979-1980/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_005_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Response to Ms. McClain Regarding Lake Monitoring Situation")
![["The National Tribal Chairmen's Association is protesting the dissolution of the House sub-committee on Indian Affairs and expressing disappointment that Indian people have lost a forum to address Carl Albert their problems. They are urging the Interior committee not to relinquish their responsibility to the Indian people and offering their assistance and information to enhance the lives of Indian people. The document was also sent to various members of the Interior and Insular Affairs Committee."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_22_0000%20-%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20-%20Native%20Americans%20-%20General,%201979-1980%20--%20JONES/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_22_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to Dissolution of House Subcommittee on Indian Affairs")
![["Kenneth Black objects to the dissolution of the House Interior Committee's Subcommittee on Indian Affairs and Public Lands. James R. Jones shares his disappointment and assures that the Oklahoma Delegation will monitor the situation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_22_0000%20-%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20-%20Native%20Americans%20-%20General,%201979-1980%20--%20JONES/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_22_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Over Dissolution of House Subcommittee on Indian Affairs")
