Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK The Progress and Promise of the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma 1946-01-01 1946-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 88th (1963-1965); 81st (1949-1951); 87th (1961-1963); 83rd (1953-1955); 82nd (1951-1953); 80th (1947-1949); 89th (1965-1967); 85th (1957-1959); 94th (1975-1977); 92nd (1971-1973); 90th (1967-1969); 95th (1977-1979); 84th (1955-1957); 79th (1945-1947); 93rd (1973-1975); 91st (1969-1971); 86th (1959-1961) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_30_13_0000, Box, 30, 13, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0001 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201946%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201946-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/874230 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201946%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201946-1978/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0001.pdf correspondence Economics and Public Finance; Native Americans; International Affairs Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Cherokee Indians; Courts--United States Ottawa Tribe; Cherokee Nation; Delaware Tribe of Indians 4 Pages The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, one of the Five Civilized Tribes, is making strides in government and industrial development to improve the quality of life for its people. They have a democratic tribal government and are focused on economic development through industry on Cherokee lands. The tribe has a history of resilience, including the Trail of Tears, establishment of a constitution, and achievements in education and agriculture. The Cherokee Nation owns tribal trust and government lease lands, used for grazing and some crops, with plans for development in two designated areas. Contacts for inquiries about Cherokee lands are provided. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK A Path to Prosperity: Utilizing Cherokee Judgment Funds for Economic Development and Tribal Programs 1946-01-01 1946-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977); 84th (1955-1957); 95th (1977-1979); 89th (1965-1967); 87th (1961-1963); 90th (1967-1969); 88th (1963-1965); 81st (1949-1951); 93rd (1973-1975); 91st (1969-1971); 79th (1945-1947); 83rd (1953-1955); 85th (1957-1959); 86th (1959-1961); 82nd (1951-1953); 80th (1947-1949); 92nd (1971-1973) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_30_13_0000, Box, 30, 13, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0007 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201946%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201946-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/874236 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201946%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201946-1978/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0007.pdf correspondence Native Americans; Economics and Public Finance Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Courts--United States Cherokee Nation; Osage Tribe, Oklahoma 4 Pages The document proposes the usage of Cherokee judgment funds from the Indian Claims Commission to be set aside in an interest-bearing account, with a per-capita payment made to living original allottees. The interest from the funds would be used to finance a comprehensive tribal economic program to improve the standard of living for Cherokees. The document also outlines a proposed Tribal Lending Program and other development initiatives such as industrial development, healthcare, education, and cooperative programs. The plan emphasizes the importance of not spending the principal funds and ensuring proper management through audits and financial reports. The goal is to bring benefits to all Cherokee tribal members and establish a permanent policy for utilizing future settlement funds. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Cherokee Tribal Industrial Development Program: Community Participation and Economic Growth 1946-01-01 1946-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 85th (1957-1959); 93rd (1973-1975); 83rd (1953-1955); 82nd (1951-1953); 81st (1949-1951); 91st (1969-1971); 92nd (1971-1973); 94th (1975-1977); 95th (1977-1979); 80th (1947-1949); 84th (1955-1957); 89th (1965-1967); 87th (1961-1963); 88th (1963-1965); 86th (1959-1961); 90th (1967-1969); 79th (1945-1947) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_30_13_0000, Box, 30, 13, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0008 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201946%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201946-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0008_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/874237 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201946%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201946-1978/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0008.pdf correspondence Courts--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Land use--Planning Cherokee Nation 1 Page The proposed Tribal Industrial Development Program outlines the participation of the Cherokee Tribe in community programs for industrial development. It allows for negotiations and agreements with federal, state, and private agencies to further industrial development. The program prioritizes industrial site locations based on income levels and community support, and authorizes land acquisition for industrial purposes. Additionally, the program includes provisions for staff, financial audits, and continuity in the event of changes in tribal government structure. Text