Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK The Removal of Restrictions on Indian Property Rights: A Historical Perspective 1959-01-01 1959-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 86th (1959-1961) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_33_22_0000, Box, 33, 22, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_33_22_0002 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_33_22_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Carl%20Albert%20Material,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_22_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/885391 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_33_22_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Carl%20Albert%20Material,%201959/CAC_CC_001_4_33_22_0002.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Navajo Indians; Hopi Tribe of Arizona 2 Pages Oklahoma Senators and Congressmen are urging the Senate Appropriations Committee to provide a direct appropriation to cover the cost of administering loans to Indians by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. They argue that funds allocated for Indian loans have been significantly reduced in recent years due to administrative costs. They are requesting that the House-passed Interior Department appropriations bill be amended to provide for these administrative needs and to replace the funds that have been diminished. Other members of the Oklahoma delegation are also involved in the effort to address this issue. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Concerns Over Changes to Federal Employment System in the Executive Branch 1959-01-01 1959-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_82_55_0000, Box, 82, 55, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0012 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_0012_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884336 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/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0012.pdf correspondence Native Americans Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Navajo Indians 3 Pages Calvin W. Kinsey is concerned about potential erosion of the Federal merit system of employment in the Executive Branch due to changes in the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The changes will give more authority to superintendents and area directors, and some current officials will be replaced within 90 days. Navajo Chairman-elect Peter MacDonald supports the idea of Navajos filling key positions in the BIA. The goal is to allow Native Americans to control their own affairs and prioritize resources for accomplishments. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Oklahoma Lawmakers Advocate for Direct Appropriation to Cover Indian Loan Administration Costs 1959-05-13 1959-05-13 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 86th (1959-1961) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_33_22_0000, Box, 33, 22, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_33_22_0003 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_33_22_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Carl%20Albert%20Material,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_22_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/885392 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_33_22_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Carl%20Albert%20Material,%201959/CAC_CC_001_4_33_22_0003.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims; Education--United States Navajo Indians; Hopi Tribe of Arizona 3 Pages Senators Kerr and Monroney, along with Representative Edmondson, are urging the Senate Appropriations Committee to make a direct appropriation for administering loans to Indians by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. They argue that using appropriated loan funds for administrative costs has significantly reduced the principal available for loans, impacting Indian communities. They propose amending the appropriations bill to provide for administrative needs and replenish the funds that have been reduced. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Tourism Study Report: Eastern and South Central Oklahoma 1965-01-10 1965-01-10 Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_52_33_0000, Box, 52, 33, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0005 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_52_33_0000-Interior%20-%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883331 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_52_33_0000-Interior%20-%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965/CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0005.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Navajo Indians 5 Pages The document is from Mr. and Mrs. Deacon Hampton to Congressman Carl Albert, expressing gratitude for his offer of help and explaining their concerns about discrimination in the Bureau of Indian Affairs. They mention the lack of recourse for employees and the misuse of government funds. They request a meeting with Congressman Albert to discuss the matter further and are willing to risk their jobs to address the issues. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians: Opposition to the Regionalization of BIA Education Plan 1970-01-01 1970-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_82_55_0000, Box, 82, 55, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0005 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_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884329 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/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0005.pdf correspondence Education--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Land use--Planning Navajo Indians 3 Pages The Affiliated Tribes of the Northwest Indians are strongly opposed to a plan to regionalize BIA education without consultation with Indian tribes. The rationale for regionalizing BIA education includes placing line control of Indian schools under professional educators, allowing for more effective use of education positions, and better meeting the objectives of Indian education at the regional level. Regionalization would also facilitate transfer of BIA education facilities to public school districts and potentially allow for local control of schools by Indian groups. The plan is still in the initial planning stage and is subject to debate. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Major Shake-Up in Bureau of Indian Affairs Announced in 1970 1970-11-25 1970-11-25 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_82_55_0000, Box, 82, 55, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0014 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 https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884338 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/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0014.pdf correspondence Native Americans Environmental Protection; Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Navajo Indians 3 Pages 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. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Resolution for Urban Indian Services: Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes 1971-04-16 1971-04-16 Victor, Wilma, 1919-1987 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_91_30_0000, Box, 91, 30, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_91_30_0008 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_30_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_30_0008_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883425 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_30_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201971/CAC_CC_001_4_91_30_0008.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Navajo Indians 1 Page The Federal Government, through joint action by the Secretaries of Interior and Agriculture, has authorized the release of feed grain by the Commodity Credit Corporation to protect Indian-owned livestock in drought disaster areas in the southwest. The livestock owners are financially unable to secure the necessary feed on their own, and the grain donation is authorized under the Agricultural Act of 1949. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs has been authorized to facilitate the distribution of the free grain to the affected Indian tribes. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1975 Legislation Expands Indian Reservations by 370,000 Acres 1975-10-31 1975-10-31 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_132_2_0000, Box, 132, 2, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_132_2_0014 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_132_2_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201975/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_132_2_0014_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884299 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_132_2_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201975/CAC_CC_001_4_132_2_0014.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Armed Forces Cherokee Nation; Creek Nation; Navajo Indians; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes 1 Page A new legislation, Public Law 94-114, signed by President Ford on October 17, 1975, added 370,000 acres of land to Indian tribal holdings. The land was originally purchased by the United States in the 1930s and was transferred to 17 Indian tribes for better management and use. The land will be held in trust by the United States and managed in the same way as other reservation or Indian trust land. The legislation was part of a national program to retire low-productivity land from private cultivation. Various tribes, including the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes, Navajo Tribe, and others, received additional land through the legislation. Additionally, the Laguna Pueblo Tribe received approximately 520 acres of land within their reservation boundaries. Text