Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding the Antrim Lumber Company's Claim Against Fred B. Hannan and the Fort Sill School Annex Construction 1921-01-01 1921-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 67th (1921-1923) Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection CAC_CC_23_3.4_0000, Box 4, Folder 42, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/61 CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_42_0006 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_42_0000-Al-An/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3_3_4_42_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/863291 https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Lorraine+M.+Gensman+Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_42_0000-Al-An/CAC_CC_023_3_3_4_42_0006.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Education--United States Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma 12 Pages A letter was sent to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs requesting an increase in tuition rate for Indian children attending school at Cache, Oklahoma. The Commissioner responded stating that the current rate is $0.20 per day per pupil. A petition was also sent to government officials seeking financial aid for the school district, as they were facing financial difficulties due to non-taxable land in the area. The document highlighted the need for assistance to continue operating the school. Additionally, a bill for school relief in Oklahoma was discussed but was not signed by the Lieutenant Governor, prompting the school district to seek help from the Federal Government. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Missionary's Plea: A Historical Correspondence on Land Rights and Peyote Legislation 1921-01-01 1921-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 67th (1921-1923) Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection CAC_CC_23_3.4_0000, Box 4, Folder 73, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/61 CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_73_0006 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_73_0000-Gr-Harp/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_73_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/863310 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_73_0000-Gr-Harp/CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_73_0006.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Education--United States Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma 24 Pages Mrs. Della Hodge is a teacher at Fort Sill Indian School who is seeking Civil Service status in order to continue teaching. Congressman L.M. Gensman is advocating on her behalf, contacting the Civil Service Commission and the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to help secure her status. Mrs. Hodge is hoping to continue teaching for personal and financial reasons, and Gensman is working to ensure her application is considered favorably. The correspondence shows a supportive relationship between Gensman and Mrs. Hodge. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Challenges Faced by Native American Students in the U.S. Educational System: 1969 Perspective 1969-04-12 1969-04-12 Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971) Page H. Belcher Collection CAC_CC_4_10_0000, Box 141, Folder 9, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/3 CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0049 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0049_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865760 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0049.pdf correspondence Native Americans Education--United States Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma 1 Page Herschel Sahmaunt, a Lawton Indian, advised a Senate panel on education problems facing Indian children. He highlighted issues such as lack of motivation, difficulties in accessing quality education, and the disconnect between Indian and white cultures. Sahmaunt criticized the Bureau of Indian Affairs for not adequately addressing these issues and emphasized the need for changes in the educational system to better serve Indian children. He also noted that many Indian children struggle to integrate into mainstream society due to feelings of inferiority and lack of support. Despite challenges, Sahmaunt believed that with effort, these issues could be overcome. 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