Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding Treasure Search in Apache County, Arizona 1965-01-01 1965-01-01 Yackeyonny, Kye http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000, Box 16, Folder 12, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0012 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0012_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883220 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0012.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma Apache Tribe of Oklahoma 1 Page The letter is a response to Kye Yackeyonny's inquiries about searching for treasure in Apache County, Arizona. The Bureau of Indian Affairs informs him that the Superstition Mountain region is not Indian land and falls under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management. They advise him to contact the State Director in Phoenix, Arizona for further assistance. The letter expresses regret that they cannot provide more help in the matter. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Senator Fred R. Harris - June 24, 1965 1965-01-01 1965-01-01 Yackeyonny, Kye http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000, Box 16, Folder 16, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0016 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0016_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883224 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0016.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Claims 1 Page The Bureau of Indian Affairs received a referral from Senator Harris regarding a letter and enclosures from Kye Yackeyonny. They will provide an update on the matter soon and have returned the letter and enclosures to Yackeyonny. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding the Request to Transfer Specific Sums to Native Americans, 1966 1965-03-15 1965-03-15 Yackeyonny, Kye http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000, Box 16, Folder 10, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0010 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0010_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883218 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0010.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma 3 Pages The letter acknowledges and thanks Yackeyonny for his communication regarding specific sums of money for certain Indians. The sender, Fred R. Harris, has contacted the Anadarko Area Office to follow up on the matter. Additionally, the letter includes a request for information on Oklahoma tax payments for certain individuals and expresses frustration with the Bureau of Indian Affairs' negligence. The letter also mentions efforts to improve the status of Native Americans and hints at revealing more information in the future. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Assisting Native American Families With Federal Income Tax Claims: A Historical Correspondence 1965-03-15 1965-03-15 Yackeyonny, Kye http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000, Box 16, Folder 23, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0023 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0023_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883231 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0023.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma 5 Pages The letter is from Ky Yackeyonny to Senator Fred Harris, thanking him for helping his family with their Federal Income Tax claims. He mentions the difficulties he faced in obtaining the necessary information and asks for assistance in expediting the claims. He also requests the exact amounts of Oklahoma Tax paid by various individuals and states that the Oklahoma Tax Commission provided him with figures to claim refunds for these individuals. The letter also includes details about the tax payments made by specific individuals for certain years. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence on Tax Claim: A Letter to Kye Yackeyonny from U.S. Senator Fred R. Harris 1965-05-24 1965-05-24 Yackeyonny, Kye http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000, Box 16, Folder 20, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0020 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0020_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883228 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0020.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma 1 Page Kye Yackeyonny sent a letter to Fred R. Harris regarding a tax claim, and Harris has contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs for a report on the matter. Harris will write to Yackeyonny again once he receives the report. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1965 Correspondence Regarding Federal and State Tax Refunds for Individual Indians 1965-05-27 1965-05-27 Yackeyonny, Kye http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000, Box 16, Folder 19, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0019 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0019_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883227 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0019.pdf correspondence Native Americans Taxation Law and legislation--United States 1 Page The letter is in response to a referral received from Senator Harris regarding a letter from Kye Yackeyonny and correspondence related to him. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has requested information from the Internal Revenue Service regarding the Federal income tax returns of individuals mentioned in the letters. They will update Senator Harris on any means of aid the Bureau can provide in helping individuals with their claims for tax refunds. The letter and enclosures are returned as requested. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Between Senator Fred R. Harris and Kye Yackeyonny Regarding Indian Affairs 1965-06-15 1965-06-15 Yackeyonny, Kye http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000, Box 16, Folder 17, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0017 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0017_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883225 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0017.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Claims 1 Page Kye Yackeyonny sent a letter to Fred R. Harris providing additional information about his claim, which has been referred to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for further review. Fred R. Harris thanked Yackeyonny for the information. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence on Federal Income Tax Returns: An Update from The Bureau of Indian Affairs 1966-01-12 1966-01-12 Yackeyonny, Kye http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000, Box 16, Folder 15, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0015 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0015_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883223 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0015.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma 1 Page The letter is informing Kye Yackeyonny that the Bureau of Indian Affairs is still working on the Federal income tax returns of various individuals, including himself. The matter is still pending, but the sender will provide further information as soon as it is available. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1966 Correspondence Regarding Lost Material and Treasure Search in Apache County, Arizona 1966-06-14 1966-06-14 Yackeyonny, Kye http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000, Box 16, Folder 11, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0011 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0011_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883219 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0011.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Claims Apache Tribe of Oklahoma 1 Page Harris acknowledges receiving a letter from Yackeyonny regarding a search for treasure in Apache County, Arizona. He is unable to locate the brown envelope mentioned by Yackeyonny and asks for more information to help find it. Harris also mentions a previous letter sent to Yackeyonny regarding United States Treasury checks drawn by Indian Service Special Disbursing Agency. He asks for clarification on the nature of Yackeyonny's recent letter and looks forward to hearing back. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Senator Fred R. Harris's Letter to Kye Yackeyonny Regarding Bureau of Indian Affairs' Actions 1966-06-14 1966-06-14 Yackeyonny, Kye http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000, Box 16, Folder 13, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0013 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0013_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883221 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0013.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma 1 Page The letter is from Fred R. Harris to Kye Yackeyonny regarding steps being taken by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to recoup amounts from Individual Indian Money Accounts. Harris acknowledges Yackeyonny's hard efforts and patience and offers further assistance if needed. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1966 Letter from the Department of the Interior Regarding Oklahoma Income Taxes Paid by Individual Native Americans 1966-10-21 1966-10-21 Yackeyonny, Kye http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000, Box 16, Folder 9, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0009 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0009_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883217 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_16_0009.pdf correspondence Native Americans Taxation Law and legislation--United States 2 Pages The Bureau of Indian Affairs received a complaint from Yackeyonny regarding State of Oklahoma income taxes paid by four individual Indians. The office investigated and found that two of the individuals did not file or pay taxes, one filed and paid taxes for one year, and one paid taxes for one year but the check bounced. The office is working to obtain refunds for taxes paid on behalf of individual Indian taxpayers and is cooperating with private attorneys hired by some individuals to obtain refunds. The office returned the letter and communication to Senator Harris as requested. Text