Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Bureau of Indian Affairs Contract Awarded to Mitchell Furniture Industries, Inc. 1961-07-10 1961-07-10 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 87th (1961-1963) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_47_57_0000, Box, 47, 57, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_47_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_47_57_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Industries,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_57_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/870105 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_57_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Industries,%201964/CAC_CC_001_4_47_57_0001.pdf correspondence Native Americans Business--United States.; Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Caddo Nation 3 Pages The Bureau of Indian Affairs will be awarding a $26,585 contract to Mitchell Furniture Industries, Inc. to train 19 Bryan County Indians in the manufacture of furniture items. The contract will be signed on July 1, 1964. Congressman Carl Albert expressed his support for the award and notified the Chamber of Commerce and the Furniture company about the contract. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Business Dealings and Financial Transactions: A Detailed Overview 1962-02-22 1962-02-22 Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 87th (1961-1963) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_47_62_0000, Box, 47, 62, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_47_62_0005 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_62_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Seminole,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_62_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/870122 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_62_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Seminole,%201964/CAC_CC_001_4_47_62_0005.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Business--United States.; Older people--Medical care--United States 2 Pages Mr. Rubblestone is in Texas and there is a lot of communication about taking over operations and equipment. Local people did not raise enough money and there are discussions about profits and management. There are also mentions of commercial offices and investments. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK New Plastics Molding Plant in Durant, Oklahoma Boosts Indian Employment 1964-06-30 1964-06-30 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 88th (1963-1965) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_47_57_0000, Box, 47, 57, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_47_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_47_57_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Industries,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_57_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/870106 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_57_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Industries,%201964/CAC_CC_001_4_47_57_0002.pdf correspondence Native Americans; Commerce Business--United States.; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims 1 Page The United States Department of the Interior announced the establishment of a $500,000 plastics molding plant in Durant, Oklahoma, which will provide jobs for around 100 Indian men and women. This initiative is part of a larger effort to improve the economic situation of American Indians, with 40 other plants already providing employment for 1,500 Indians. The Bureau of Indian Affairs played a key role in facilitating the establishment of the plastics plant in Durant, working with local organizations and government agencies. Production at the new installation is set to begin in June, with plans to increase the workforce as output grows. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK New Industry Boosting Indian Employment Opportunities 1964-12-03 1964-12-03 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 88th (1963-1965) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_47_57_0000, Box, 47, 57, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_47_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_47_57_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Industries,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_57_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/870107 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_57_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Industries,%201964/CAC_CC_001_4_47_57_0003.pdf correspondence Native Americans Business--United States.; Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma 2 Pages The Secretary of the Interior announced that a toy manufacturer, Strombecker Corporation, will be opening a plant in Durant, Oklahoma, providing jobs for 100 Indian men and women. This is part of a larger effort to increase Indian employment, with 40 other plants already providing jobs for 1,500 Indians. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has been working with various organizations to facilitate the establishment of these industries, with training provided to Indian workers. The Durant plant will manufacture model racing cars and other toys, with production set to begin in June. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Honoring Cherokee Leaders: A Monument of History and Legacy 1973/1978 1973/1978 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977); 93rd (1973-1975); 95th (1977-1979) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_30_14_0000, Box, 30, 14, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0020 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201973%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0020_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/874288 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201973%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201973-1978/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0020.pdf correspondence Native Americans Business--United States.; Older people--Medical care--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Cherokee Nation 3 Pages A new monument at the Cherokee Nation complex in Tahlequah honors early tribal leaders and was inspired by James Tyner's work to locate the graves of important Cherokees. Tyner, along with his sister, has identified over 1,500 graves of Indians in northeastern Oklahoma and compiled extensive historical records. The monument includes the names of 256 tribal leaders and heroes, and highlights the importance of preserving Cherokee history and honoring those who came before. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK The Hidden Ownership of Tsa-La-Gi Inn 1975-07-31 1975-07-31 Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_30_14_0000, Box, 30, 14, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0031 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201973%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0031_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/874299 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201973%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201973-1978/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0031.pdf correspondence Commerce; Native Americans Business--United States.; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Older people--Medical care--United States Cherokee Nation 1 Page The trust led by Keeler, not the Cherokee tribe, owns Tsa-La-Gi Inn in Tahlequah. The trust was created to cut costs in construction through tax credits. Keeler signed the deed as principal chief and used the money for investments after per capita payments to tribal members. The trust, Jelanuno, also holds the property of the Cherokee Nation Historical Society and controls the Tsa-La-Gi Theater. The tribe and the public generally believe the tribe owns the properties, but legal documents show otherwise. Text