Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Protest Against Budget Cuts for Education of Indians 1947-01-01 1947-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 80th (1947-1949) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_2_12_0000, Box, 2, 12, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_2_12_0023 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_2_12_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20Education%20and%20Health,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_12_0023_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/870020 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_2_12_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20Education%20and%20Health,%201947/CAC_CC_001_4_2_12_0023.pdf correspondence Public Lands and Natural Resources; Congress Indians of North America--Education; Indians of North America--United States 1 Page Oklahoma has provided educational opportunities for all citizens, including Indians, through various treaties, Acts of Congress, and educational assistance programs. The proposed bill may result in reduced expenditures in all areas except aid to mission schools. The issue of aid to school districts and non-reservation boarding schools is also discussed, highlighting the burden placed on taxpayers in districts with tax-exempt Indian lands. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1960 Correspondence Between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Member of Congress Regarding Inter-Tribal Council Resolutions 1954-08-05 1954-08-05 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 83rd (1953-1955) Page H. Belcher Collection CAC_CC_4_5_0000, Box 45, Folder 8C, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/3 CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0004 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/86th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_5_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201959-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865692 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/86th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_5_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201959-1960/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0004.pdf correspondence Congress; Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma 5 Pages The document from Marie L. Wadley to Page Belcher encloses resolutions adopted by The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes regarding expanding and improving adult educational programs for reservation Indians and providing economic assistance through the establishment of industries near Indian reservations. Belcher acknowledges the resolutions and assures careful consideration of the matters. The resolutions urge Congress to increase funding for vocational training and provide legislative assistance for economic development on or near reservations. Copies of the resolutions are to be sent to appropriate Congressional representatives and committees for further action. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Struggle for Blue Lake: The Taos Pueblo Council's Fight for Sacred Land" 1968-07-17 1968-07-17 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0005 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878581 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0005.pdf correspondence Congress Indians of North America--Claims; Religion; Indians of North America--Oklahoma 3 Pages The Taos Pueblo Council is advocating for the restoration of the Blue Lake Area, which was seized unjustly by the Federal Government. They support H.R. 471, which would place 48,000 acres of the area in trust for their people and maintain it as a wilderness. They oppose Senator Anderson's proposal, which would reduce the protected wilderness area to 4,600 acres and allow commercial harvesting of timber. They argue that the entire Rio Pueblo watershed holds religious significance for their tribe and should be protected. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding Educational Opportunities and Welfare for Urban Indian Children in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1971 1972-06-26 1972-06-26 Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) Page H. Belcher Collection CAC_CC_4_11_0000, Box 168, Folder 21A, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/3 CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0009 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0009_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865829 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201971-1972/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0009.pdf correspondence Native Americans; Congress; Agriculture and Food Indians of North America--Oklahoma 28 Pages Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, wrote to various government agencies on behalf of Mr. Loyd Sparks, the Project Director of Indian Neighborhood Centers in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The agencies provided information on funding and programs available for urban Indian children in the area, such as Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the National School Lunch Act. The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Department of Education responded with details on programs and resources that could benefit Indian students. Overall, the letters aimed to provide support and assistance to the Indian Neighborhood Centers in Tulsa. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Inquiry Regarding Indian Preference Discrimination 1976-01-01 1976-01-01 James, Overton, 1925-2015 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_140_39_0000, Box, 140, 39, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0015 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_140_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Indian%20Preference,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0015_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/869778 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_140_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Indian%20Preference,%201976/CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0015.pdf correspondence Congress; Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma 3 Pages The document addresses concerns about the discrimination against some Oklahoma tribes by the Bureau of Indian Affairs in terms of Indian preference. The writer expresses condolences for the passing of the recipient's father, who was a friend and supporter of the writer. The writer seeks help in addressing the discriminatory actions against the tribes and highlights the importance of Indian rights and recognition in employment. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Congressman Mickey Edwards' Weekly Schedule for June 27 - July 4: Meetings, Entitlements Reform, and July 4th Celebrations 1979-01-01 1979-01-01 Edwards, Mickey, 1937- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 96th (1979-1981) Mickey Edwards Collection CAC_CC_016_2_55_28_0000, Box 28, Folder 7, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/11 CAC_CC_016_2_55_28_0007 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Mickey%20Edwards%20Collection,%201977-1992/CAC_CC_016_2_55_28_0000-Administrative,%20Schedules,%201985-1992/thumbnails/CAC_CC_016_2_55_28_0007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883068 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Mickey%20Edwards%20Collection,%201977-1992/CAC_CC_016_2_55_28_0000-Administrative,%20Schedules,%201985-1992/CAC_CC_016_2_55_28_0007.pdf correspondence Congress Labor Unions--United States; Land use--Planning 1 Page Congressman Mickey Edwards has a busy schedule for the week of June 27 to July 4, including meetings with the American Conservative Union and House Republican whip organization, as well as leading the Task Force on Entitlements Reform. He will also participate in a July 4 parade in Edmond and speak at an event in Yukon. Text