Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Appreciation for Congressional Action on Arkansas Riverbed Claim 1975-01-01 1975-01-01 Swimmer, Ross O., 1943- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_140_29_0000, Box, 140, 29, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_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_140_29_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Arkansas%20Riverbed,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/869722 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_140_29_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Arkansas%20Riverbed,%201976/CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_0001.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--United States Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma 1 Page The Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, C. David Gardner, thanks Congressman Carl Albert for his actions regarding the Arkansas Riverbed claim, indicating that it may be settled to the satisfaction of all parties involved. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Proposed Legislation for Final Settlement of Indian Affairs 1975-01-01 1975-01-01 Swimmer, Ross O., 1943- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_140_29_0000, Box, 140, 29, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_0004 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_140_29_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Arkansas%20Riverbed,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/869725 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_140_29_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Arkansas%20Riverbed,%201976/CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_0004.pdf correspondence Banks and banking; Indians of North America--United States Cherokee Nation; Chickasaw Nation; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma 1 Page The Speaker acknowledges a letter from Chief Gardner of the Choctaw Nation regarding proposed legislation for settling claims against the United States by the Choctaws, Cherokees, and Chickasaws. The Speaker expresses interest in the matter and promises to keep Chief Gardner informed of any action taken. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Request for Support: Building a New Indian Health Clinic in Shawnee 1976-04-02 1976-04-02 Swimmer, Ross O., 1943- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_139_18_0000, Box, 139, 18, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_139_18_0006 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_139_18_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Service%20-%20Hospitals,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_139_18_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/870494 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_139_18_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Service%20-%20Hospitals,%201976/CAC_CC_001_4_139_18_0006.pdf correspondence Health Indians of North America--United States Shawnee Tribe 3 Pages The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma is requesting Governor Boren's support in building a new clinic in Shawnee to provide better health care for the Indian population in the area. They explain the inadequacies of the current facility and the need for additional funding for staffing and equipment. They also emphasize the importance of not using old equipment in the new clinic for safety reasons. They request Governor Boren's continued support in improving healthcare for their people. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Draft Bill for Purchase and Lease of Arkansas Riverbed Rights by Indian Nations 1976-04-14 1976-04-14 Swimmer, Ross O., 1943- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_140_29_0000, Box, 140, 29, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_0006 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_140_29_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Arkansas%20Riverbed,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/869727 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_140_29_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Arkansas%20Riverbed,%201976/CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_0006.pdf correspondence Cherokee Nation; Chickasaw Nation; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma 9 Pages The draft bill enclosed in the letter authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into agreements with the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Nations for the purchase or lease of their rights in the riverbed of the Arkansas River. The agreements must be approved by Congress and the President, with payment terms based on appraised property values. The bill also authorizes the appropriation of necessary funds for this purpose. Text