Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Raymond Twilley urges funding for health care services for urban Indians. 1977-01-01 1977-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 95th (1977-1979) James R. Jones Collection CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0000, Box 25, Folder 23, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/70 CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0010 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_0010_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/871295 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/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0010.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Cherokee Nation 1 Page The document is from Raymond Twilley, a Native American citizen living in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to James R. Jones, M.C., expressing the urgent need for funding for health care services for urban Indians. Twilley highlights the need for eye glasses, dental care, preventive health care, and other health services, and urges Jones to give the matter serious consideration. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Jones thanks Thompson for opposing Bellmon's proposal to defund Indian hospitals. 1977-07-20 1977-07-20 Jones, James Robert, 1939- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 95th (1977-1979) James R. Jones Collection CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0000, Box 25, Folder 23, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/70 CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0017 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 https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/871302 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/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0017.pdf correspondence Public Lands and Natural Resources; Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Seneca-Seneca-Cayuga Nation of Oklahoma; Delaware Tribe of Indians; Cherokee Nation; Miami Tribe of Oklahoma 2 Pages 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. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding Invitation to the National Prayer Breakfast in 1979 1977-12-06 1977-12-06 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 95th (1977-1979) James R. Jones Collection CAC_CC_109_4_0000, Box 22, Folder 30, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/70 CAC_CC_109_4_22_30_0002 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 https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/864030 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/CAC_CC_109_4_22_30_0002.pdf correspondence Education--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Land use--Planning Cherokee Nation; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma; Delaware Tribe of Indians; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma 17 Pages 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. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Opposition to H.R. 5592: Protecting Osage Tribal Mineral Rights and Land 1979-01-01 1979-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 96th (1979-1981) James R. Jones Collection CAC_CC_109_7_59_24_0000, Box 59, Folder 24, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/70 CAC_CC_109_7_59_24_005 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_24_0000%20-%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20-%20Osage%20Tribe,%201980--JONES/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_24_005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/871332 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_24_0000%20-%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20-%20Osage%20Tribe,%201980--JONES/CAC_CC_109_7_59_24_005.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Cherokee Nation; Osage Tribe, Oklahoma 3 Pages The Osage Tribal Council is opposed to Bill H.R. 5592, which aims to establish the Tallgrass Carl Albert Prairie National Reserve, as it would take away valuable grazing land and mineral rights owned by the tribe. They argue that the land was purchased by the Osage Nation in fee simple title and should not be subject to the discretionary powers of the Secretary of the Interior. The tribe is requesting the opportunity to be heard in opposition to the bill and is asking for support from United States Senators and Congressmen to defeat it. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Letter to Representative Jones Alleging Unfair Employment Practices at Oklahoma Tribal Assistance Program 1980-09-16 1980-09-16 Jones, James Robert, 1939- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 96th (1979-1981) James R. Jones Collection CAC_CC_109_8.5_3_27_0000, Box 3, Folder 27, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/70 CAC_CC_109_8.5_3_27_0026 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_8.5_3_27_0000-Indian%20Health%20Care,%20Notes,%20Information,%20&%20Memos%20%5B1%20of%203%5D,%201980-1982--JONES/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_8.5_3_27_0026_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/871341 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_8.5_3_27_0000-Indian%20Health%20Care,%20Notes,%20Information,%20&%20Memos%20%5B1%20of%203%5D,%201980-1982--JONES/CAC_CC_109_8.5_3_27_0026.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Cherokee Nation 3 Pages The document is addressed to Congressman James R. Jones from Michael E. Kerpan, who is expressing concerns about unfair employment practices at the Oklahoma Tribal Assistance Program (OTAP) by Executive Director Evelyn Stephens. Kerpan details his experience with Stephens and his disappointment in not being hired for a promised position. He questions the agency's adherence to non-discrimination guidelines and calls for an audit by the Department of Labor. Additionally, a separate letter from OTAP Board Member Victor F. Childers raises concerns about the authority and decision-making process Carl Albert within the organization. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK AIHCA Invites Representative Jones to Speak at National Conference on Urban Indian Health 1981-01-01 1981-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 97th (1981-1983) James R. Jones Collection CAC_CC_109_8.5_3_27_0000, Box 3, Folder 27, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/70 CAC_CC_109_8.5_3_27_0033 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_8.5_3_27_0000-Indian%20Health%20Care,%20Notes,%20Information,%20&%20Memos%20%5B1%20of%203%5D,%201980-1982--JONES/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_8.5_3_27_0033_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/871348 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_8.5_3_27_0000-Indian%20Health%20Care,%20Notes,%20Information,%20&%20Memos%20%5B1%20of%203%5D,%201980-1982--JONES/CAC_CC_109_8.5_3_27_0033.pdf correspondence Native Americans Cherokee Nation 6 Pages The American Indian Health Care Association is requesting Congressman James R. Jones to give the "Welcoming Address" at their Fifth Annual National Conference with the theme "Unity: Key to Indian Health." The conference will be held at the Quality Inn-Capitol Hill from June 2-5, 1981, and will include various workshops and sessions on urban Indian health issues. The AIHCA aims to promote the health status of American Indians in urban areas and coordinate health programs for Native Americans nationwide. Text