Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1937 Address by Commissioner of Indian Affairs: The Role and Impact of Southwestern Indians 1937-10-18 1937-10-18 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 75th (1937-1939) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0000, Box 3, Folder 13, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0013 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Collier,%20John,%201935-1937/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0013_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887558 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Collier,%20John,%201935-1937/CAC_CC_053_12_10_3_0013.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Mescalero Apache Tribe of Oklahoma 17 Pages In his address to the Kiwanis International Clubs of the Southwest in 1937, Honorable John Collier, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, highlighted the importance of Indian affairs in the Southwest. He emphasized the interdependence of Indian and white communities in states like Arizona and New Mexico, and discussed the transformation of the Mescalero Apache Indians from living in squalor to organized and thriving communities. Collier also mentioned the progress made by the Jicarilla Apache's, showing that the New Deal for Indians was not a novel concept but had historical precedents. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding the Apache Indians' Request for Financial Relief from the U.S. Government 1946-05-15 1946-05-15 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_11_16B_0000, Box 16B, Folder 1, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_11_16B_0001 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_16B_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Kiowa-Apache,%20Mar.-May,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_16B_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887519 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_16B_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Kiowa-Apache,%20Mar.-May,%201946/CAC_CC_053_12_11_16B_0001.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Mescalero Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Hopi Tribe of Arizona 4 Pages John Loco, a member of the Apache tribe in Oklahoma, wrote a letter to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting help in filing a separate claim for financial relief for the Apache's who were captured and made prisoners of war for 28 years. Senator Thomas agreed to cooperate and suggested contacting Senator Donnie Chaves, who represents New Mexico and is a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. A copy of the letter was also sent to Sam Houser, another member of the Apache tribe in Oklahoma. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding Lease Request of the Summit Site on the Mescalero Indian Reservation 1955-01-11 1955-01-11 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 83rd (1953-1955); 84th (1955-1957) Page H. Belcher Collection CAC_CC_4_3_0000, Box 22, Folder 26A, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/3 CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0004 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/84th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201955-1956/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865596 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/84th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201955-1956/CAC_CC_004_3_22_26A_0004.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma Mescalero Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma 6 Pages The document is a response to Mr. William C. Hubbard's inquiry about leasing a portion of the Mescalero Indian Reservation in New Mexico for business purposes. The response states that the Mescalero Apache Tribe is planning their own business development at the location and is not interested in leasing the land. Therefore, it is unlikely that Mr. Hubbard will be able to obtain a lease for the Summit site. The document also mentions that all lease matters are handled in the field and copies of Mr. Hubbard's letter have been sent to the Area Director and Superintendent for their information. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Senator's Response to Inquiry on American Indian Economic Issues 1966-10-03 1966-10-03 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000, Box 15, Folder 29, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0029 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0029_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883199 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0029.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Mescalero Apache Tribe of Oklahoma 2 Pages Manuel A. Ferran, a student at the University of Oklahoma, is seeking advice on potential topics for his PhD dissertation related to economic problems among American Indians. He reaches out to Senator Fred R. Harris for guidance and recommendations for sources of information. Senator Harris provides suggestions for contacts and research areas, encouraging Ferran to explore topics related to economic development and legal restraints affecting American Indians. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1973 Correspondence Regarding Alambar Siblings' Request for Financial Assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs 1972-12-20 1972-12-20 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_29_43_0000, Box, 29, 43, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_29_43_0004 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_29_43_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Anadarko%20Office,%201973%20Mar.%20-%20Oct.,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_43_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/863079 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_29_43_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Anadarko%20Office,%201973%20Mar.%20-%20Oct.,%201973/CAC_CC_003_02_29_43_0004.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Education, Higher--United States Comanche Nation; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Mescalero Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma 3 Pages The documents are responses to requests for financial assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs for educational purposes for Miss Belinda Kay Alambar and her brother, Timmie Ray Alambar. The Bureau checked tribal records to determine their eligibility based on their Indian ancestry, but could not find information on their father. They requested more information to further assist in determining their eligibility. The documents include enclosures with an Indian ancestry fact sheet and family tree chart to help in obtaining the necessary information. Text