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 Proposed Plan for Cherokee Tribe on Use and Distribution of Judgment Funds 1946-01-01 1946-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 82nd (1951-1953); 80th (1947-1949); 81st (1949-1951); 95th (1977-1979); 84th (1955-1957); 89th (1965-1967); 79th (1945-1947); 87th (1961-1963); 83rd (1953-1955); 94th (1975-1977); 93rd (1973-1975); 85th (1957-1959); 91st (1969-1971); 92nd (1971-1973); 90th (1967-1969); 86th (1959-1961); 88th (1963-1965) 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_0025 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_0025_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/874254 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_0025.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress; Indians of North America--Claims Delaware Tribe of Indians; Shawnee Tribe; Cherokee Nation 2 Pages The document is in response to a query about the use and distribution of Indian judgment funds for the Cherokee tribe of Oklahoma. It provides information about the Delaware-Cherokee and Cherokee-Shawnee tribes, stating that the Shawnee tribe members were included on the final Cherokee roll as "Adopted Shawnee." The response assures that the comments on the funds will be submitted for consideration at a hearing in April. Another letter attached is about a proposed Cherokee Constitution draft. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Request for Eagle Feathers: United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma 1946-01-01 1946-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971); 92nd (1971-1973); 89th (1965-1967); 93rd (1973-1975); 80th (1947-1949); 90th (1967-1969); 94th (1975-1977); 86th (1959-1961); 88th (1963-1965); 85th (1957-1959); 82nd (1951-1953); 83rd (1953-1955); 95th (1977-1979); 84th (1955-1957); 79th (1945-1947); 87th (1961-1963); 81st (1949-1951) 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_0036 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_0036_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/874265 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_0036.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress; Indians of North America--Claims Keetoowah Indians; Delaware Tribe of Indians; Cherokee Nation 1 Page William C. Glory, Chief of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma, is requesting the help of Senator Dewey F. Bartlett to secure fifty eagle feathers for their upcoming membership meeting. Glory emphasizes the importance of having these feathers for their ceremonial purposes. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Stolen Treasury Bonds: Correspondence Regarding Recovery and Replacement 1963-01-01 1963-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 88th (1963-1965) A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection CAC_CC_038_8_32_19_0000, Box 19, Folder 14, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/27 CAC_CC_038_8_32_19_0014 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_19_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20D-F,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_19_0014.pdf https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/888129 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_19_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20D-F,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_19_0014.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma Menominee Indians; Cherokee Nation; Delaware Tribe of Indians 5 Pages Jack L. Rorschach, an attorney, wrote to Senator Monroney on behalf of Violet Mae Wesho Foreman, a Menominee Indian whose Treasury Bonds were stolen while she lived in Chicago. The Bureau of Indian Affairs provided instructions for replacement of the bonds, suggesting that if they were Treasury Bonds, the loss should be reported to the Treasury Department in Chicago, and if they were issued by Menominee Enterprises, Inc., the matter should be taken up with that organization. Senator Monroney's office acknowledged the letter and promised to provide information on the replacement procedure. Violet Mae Wesho Foreman had received a $3,000 bond from the Menominee tribe, which was stolen in Chicago in 1961. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence on the Heirship Status of Kansas Reserve No. 206: Letter from Bureau of Indian Affairs to Charles F. Burns, 1963 1963-01-01 1963-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 88th (1963-1965) A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0000, Box 21, Folder 19, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/27 CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0019 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20M-R,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0019.pdf https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/888192 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20M-R,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0019.pdf correspondence Native Americans Land use--Planning Cherokee Nation; Delaware Tribe of Indians; Miami Tribe of Oklahoma; Shawnee Tribe 7 Pages The letter from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs addresses the status of Kansas Reserve No. 206, originally allotted to Newton McNeer. It outlines the heirship determinations for various heirs of McNeer and provides information on the probate proceedings affecting the land. The letter acknowledges the complicated heirship status of the land, owned by both Indian and White heirs. It suggests contacting the Anadarko Area Office or the relevant Agency for information on the present possession of the property. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Negotiations over Division of Attorneys' Fees for Legal Services to Delaware Indian Tribe 1963-06-07 1963-06-07 Disney, Wesley E. (Wesley Ernest), 1883-1961 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 88th (1963-1965) A. S. 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The lawyer suggests halting payment until an agreement can be reached with a Chicago law firm. Disney is unsure how he can assist in the situation and is waiting for a report from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He offers to discuss the matter further in person if Disney visits Washington. Text