Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Cherokee Delegation Seeks Transparency in Probe Data Secret 1973/1978 1973/1978 Boren, David, 1941-2025 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 95th (1977-1979); 94th (1975-1977); 93rd (1973-1975) 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_0028 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_0028_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/874296 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_0028.pdf correspondence Native Americans Campaign management--United States; Political conventions--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Cherokee Nation 1 Page A delegation of Cherokee Indians requested information from Governor David Boren regarding an investigation into a tribal venture that lost $800,000. The delegation was appointed by chief candidates and wanted the results of the investigation to be made public before an upcoming tribal election. Witnesses were not allowed to testify before a grand jury, and the governor's staff stated that the investigation report would not be released to the public. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Improving Indian Health Care: Correspondence with Dr. Jimmy Martin and Government Officials 1975-12-04 1975-12-04 Boren, David, 1941-2025 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_0011 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_0011_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/870499 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_0011.pdf correspondence Health Indians of North America--United States 11 Pages The document includes correspondence between Dr. Jimmy Martin and various government officials regarding Indian Health. Dr. Martin suggested reimbursement for local health facilities for care rendered to Indian patients to avoid long distances to IHS facilities. The Indian Health Service responded, stating that limited resources only allow payment for emergency situations, but a new outpatient health center in Holdenville will improve access to health care for Indian people. The Speaker and Congressman Meeds expressed support for passing the Indian Health Improvement Act to address these issues. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Neglect and Filth: A Call for Action on Indian Health Service Clinic 1976-01-22 1976-01-22 Boren, David, 1941-2025 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_0007 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_0007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/870495 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_0007.pdf correspondence Health Indians of North America--United States Shawnee Nation; Potawatomi Tribe 3 Pages The document from Gerald L. Peltier, Chairman-Tribal Administrator of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians, addresses the poor conditions and service at the Indian Health Service Clinic in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Peltier describes the filthy state of the clinic, lack of cleanliness, lack of janitorial services, and issues with appointment scheduling and referral services. Peltier requests assistance from Congressman Tom Steed and Speaker Carl Albert to address and improve the situation at the clinic. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1977 Letter from Governor David L. Boren to Senator Dewey Bartlett Regarding Turner Falls Project Funding Rejection 1977-01-21 1977-01-21 Boren, David, 1941-2025 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 95th (1977-1979) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_36_10_0000, Box, 36, 10, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0017 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Senate%20Committee%20Memos,%201973%20Nov.%20-%201978%20June.,%201973-1978%20-%20NEW/thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0017_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884415 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Senate%20Committee%20Memos,%201973%20Nov.%20-%201978%20June.,%201973-1978%20-%20NEW/CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0017.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Education--United States; Environmental Protection 2 Pages The Governor of Oklahoma, David L. Boren, is concerned about the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation turning down their application for funds to purchase Turner Falls. He asks for assistance in investigating the decision-making process and requests support for continuing the Title IV program to help Native Americans integrate into mainstream society. Text