Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Advocating for Housing Rights: The Push for Amending the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 1964-01-01 1964-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 88th (1963-1965) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_47_56_0000, Box, 47, 56, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_47_56_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_47_56_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Housing,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_56_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/870101 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_47_56_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Housing,%201964/CAC_CC_001_4_47_56_0001.pdf correspondence Housing and Community Development; Native Americans Speeches, addresses, etc.; Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Kickapoo Tribe of Nation; Miami Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Caddo Nation; Ottawa Tribe; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Wichita and Affiliated Tribes; Ponca Tribe of Nation; Comanche Indian Tribe; Sac & Fox Nation, Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Shawnee Nation; Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Nation; Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes 9 Pages The document is a letter from Willie Hail, Chairman of the Indians of Western Oklahoma, to Honorable Carl Albert, requesting an amendment to the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 to allow Indian Tribes in Oklahoma to establish public housing agencies. The resolution was passed unanimously by Tribal Representatives from various tribes in Oklahoma. They seek financial aid for better housing for low-income Indian families. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK The Dedication of the PHS Indian Health Center at Tishomingo 1968-07-13 1968-07-13 James, Overton, 1925-2015 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_001_16_9_135_1, Box 9, Folder 135, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_16_9_135_0001 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Speeches%20and%20Press%20Releases,%201927-1976%20-%20CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_16_9_135_0000-Speeches%20-%20Dedication%20of%20PHS%20Indian%20Health%20Center.%20July%2013,%201968/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_16_9_135_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/846073 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Speeches%20and%20Press%20Releases,%201927-1976%20-%20CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_16_9_135_0000-Speeches%20-%20Dedication%20of%20PHS%20Indian%20Health%20Center.%20July%2013,%201968/CAC_CC_001_16_9_135_0001.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States; Community health services Chickasaw Nation; Sac & Fox Nation, Oklahoma 10 Pages The speaker, who is an honorary Chief of the Chickasaw Nation, expresses gratitude for being invited to speak at the dedication of the Public Health Service Indian Clinic in Tishomingo. They highlight the contributions of the Indian population in Oklahoma and the importance of the new health facility in improving the well-being of the community. The speaker also praises the government's efforts in providing various public benefits and services, emphasizing the promotion of general welfare and equality of citizenship. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Advancing Health and Happiness: The Dedication of the PHS Indian Health Center 1968-07-13 1968-07-13 James, Overton, 1925-2015 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_001_16_9_135_2, Box 9, Folder 135, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_16_9_135_0002 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Speeches%20and%20Press%20Releases,%201927-1976%20-%20CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_16_9_135_0000-Speeches%20-%20Dedication%20of%20PHS%20Indian%20Health%20Center.%20July%2013,%201968/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_16_9_135_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/846074 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Speeches%20and%20Press%20Releases,%201927-1976%20-%20CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_16_9_135_0000-Speeches%20-%20Dedication%20of%20PHS%20Indian%20Health%20Center.%20July%2013,%201968/CAC_CC_001_16_9_135_0002.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States; Community health services Chickasaw Nation; Sac & Fox Nation, Oklahoma 10 Pages The speaker, who has been honored as an honorary Chief of the Chickasaw Nation, expresses pride in being a part of the Chickasaw community and highlights the contributions of Oklahoma's Indian population to American society. He discusses the importance of the newly established Public Health Service Indian Clinic and the benefits it will provide to the community. The speaker also praises the government's efforts in providing public services and facilities for the welfare and prosperity of its citizens. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Title: Tribal Dispute Resolution: Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma Judgement Funds 1970-02-03 1970-02-03 Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_82_57_0000, Box, 82, 57, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_82_57_0003 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_57_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Sac%20and%20Fox,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_57_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/870211 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_57_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Sac%20and%20Fox,%201970/CAC_CC_001_4_82_57_0003.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Sac & Fox Nation, Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Seminole Nation 6 Pages The document is a series of letters between the Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma and various government officials regarding the distribution of funds appropriated to pay judgments in favor of the tribe. The tribe is requesting to be informed of any developments in the case and to be able to personally plead their case at a hearing regarding the division of funds between the two groups of Sac and Fox Indians residing in Oklahoma and Iowa. Congressman Carl Albert assures the tribe that they will be notified when a hearing date is set. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Request for Additional Personnel for Sac and Fox Indian Housing Authority of Oklahoma 1970-02-09 1970-02-09 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_57_0000, Box, 82, 57, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_82_57_0002 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_57_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Sac%20and%20Fox,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_57_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/870210 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_57_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Sac%20and%20Fox,%201970/CAC_CC_001_4_82_57_0002.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--United States Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Sac & Fox Nation, Oklahoma; Shawnee Nation; Ottawa Tribe; Kickapoo Tribe of Nation 3 Pages The Sac & Fox Indian Housing Authority of Oklahoma has received approval to construct 100 dwellings in their jurisdictional area. They are currently facing delays in processing necessary paperwork for the construction and request additional personnel for the Shawnee Indian Agency to expedite the process. Congressman Carl Albert expresses willingness to assist in resolving the issue. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK The Choctaw Struggle: A Call to Action 1970-08-24 1970-08-24 Nelson, Will T., (1915-1985) http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_82_39_0000, Box, 82, 39, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0021 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_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20-%20Choctaw%20Termination%20Act,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0021_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/870202 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_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20-%20Choctaw%20Termination%20Act,%201970/CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0021.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma; Shawnee Nation; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Chickasaw Nation; Caddo Nation; Kickapoo Tribe of Nation; Seminole Nation; Sac & Fox Nation, Oklahoma; Comanche Indian Tribe; Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Nation; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Cherokee Nation; Ottawa Tribe; Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Osage Tribe, Oklahoma 2 Pages The document discusses the efforts of the Oklahoma City Council of Choctaws to prevent the termination of their tribe and to ensure fair elections. It highlights the importance of communication and transparency within the tribe, as well as the need for Choctaw people to be informed and involved in tribal affairs. The document also questions the government's moral right to appoint tribal leaders and sell tribal lands. It emphasizes the need for Choctaw people to stand up for their rights and expresses concern about the lack of transparency in tribal finances. Cases/Acts: Termination Act Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Concern for Additional Personnel at Shawnee Indian Agency 1970-11-22 1970-11-22 Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_82_57_0000, Box, 82, 57, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_82_57_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_57_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Sac%20and%20Fox,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_57_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/870209 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_57_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Sac%20and%20Fox,%201970/CAC_CC_001_4_82_57_0001.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Kickapoo Tribe of Nation; Potawatomi Tribe; Sac & Fox Nation, Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Shawnee Nation 3 Pages The Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma has established a Housing Authority to provide new homes for their people. They have obtained approval to construct 100 dwellings and are facing challenges with paperwork and lack of staff at the Shawnee Agency. They are requesting additional personnel to ensure timely completion of the housing project. Congressman Carl Albert has acknowledged their request and is willing to help. Text