Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Water Rights and the Cherokee Nation: Seeking Counsel and Protection 1969-05-28 1969-05-28 Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000; McCormick, Mary F., 1932- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_82_60_0000, Box, 82, 60, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_82_60_0001 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_82_60_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Water%20Rights,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_60_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/870213 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_82_60_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Water%20Rights,%201970/CAC_CC_001_4_82_60_0001.pdf correspondence Public Lands and Natural Resources; Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Cherokee Nation; Osage Tribe, Oklahoma; Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma 3 Pages The document is discussing the ownership of water rights by American Indian tribes, specifically the Cherokees, in relation to dams on the Arkansas River. The author is seeking advice from Bill Veeter and expressing concerns about the Grand River Dam Authority's plan to purchase power facilities on the river. They are also inquiring about the Eagle River Case in Colorado and requesting further discussions with Cherokee authorities. The document emphasizes the importance of protecting tribal property rights and seeks support from government officials. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Law Enforcement Certification for Five Indian Tribes in Oklahoma 1976-01-14 1976-01-14 Butler, Raymond http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_8_61_29_0000, Box, 61, 29, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0004 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0000-Tulsa%20Office%20Files,%20Indians,%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201974,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865459 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0000-Tulsa%20Office%20Files,%20Indians,%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201974,%201976/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0004.pdf correspondence Public Lands and Natural Resources; Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Otoe Nation; Ponca Nation; Tonkawa Nation 10 Pages A series of letters and communications regarding the certification of five Indian tribes in Oklahoma to perform law enforcement functions. There are concerns about the jurisdiction of the State of Oklahoma in Indian country, and a legal opinion is being sought. Senator Bartlett and other tribal representatives are involved in discussions to address these issues. Text