Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Oklahoma Weather Update and Chilocco Students Deny Brutality Claims 1969-04-09 1969-04-09 Carney, Sidney M. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971) Page H. Belcher Collection CAC_CC_4_10_0000, Box 141, Folder 9, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/3 CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0038 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0038_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865749 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0038.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma Chilocco Nation; Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma 1 Page The Ponca City News in Oklahoma reports fair to partly cloudy weather, with scattered thunderstorms ending and cooler temperatures expected. Chilocco students deny claims of brutality by staff members, with some students admitting to being handcuffed for unruly behavior. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is investigating the allegations, and there are plans to reassign the school to a private operator. Students express mixed opinions on the use of restraint on unruly students. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondences on Bureau of Indian Affairs' Handling of Oil Leases in 1973 1973-04-05 1973-04-05 Carney, Sidney M. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) 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_0006 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_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/863081 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_0006.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims; Education--United States Seminole Nation of Oklahoma 5 Pages Walter E. Baily, a petroleum engineer, wrote to United States Senator Dewey Bartlett expressing his concerns about the Bureau of Indian Affairs and its handling of oil leases. Baily believes that the Bureau is not beneficial to Native Americans and that its operations are wasteful and inefficient. He cited specific examples of issues he has encountered with the Bureau's regulations and procedures. Senator Bartlett responded, acknowledging the difficulties Baily highlighted but expressing hesitance to address them at that time. Additionally, Bartlett instructed the Bureau's Muskogee office to follow up on Baily's situation. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1973 Letter from Ponca Tribal Management Program Addressing Indian Housing Issues 1973-06-21 1973-06-21 Carney, Sidney M. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_32_18_0000, Box, 32, 18, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_32_18_0012 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201978%20Oct.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_18_0012_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/863419 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201978%20Oct.,%201973-1978/CAC_CC_003_2_32_18_0012.pdf correspondence Housing and Community Development; Native Americans Housing--Law and legislation; Land use--Planning; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma 2 Pages The document from the Ponca Tribal Management Program addresses concerns and suggestions regarding Indian Mutual Help Housing discussed at a meeting in Muskogee, Oklahoma. They emphasize the need for separate Indian Housing Offices, a special Indian desk in Housing Urban Development Offices, and local Indian Housing Authorities having final say in negotiations with developers. They also highlight issues with communication and funding, and stress the importance of building homes for all races. The document is signed by Big Dana A. Bills Knight. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Contract Negotiations and Funding Requests for United Indian Tribes of Western Oklahoma and Kansas 1974-07-27 1974-07-27 Johnson, Emery A.; Carney, Sidney M. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_9_1_0000, Box 36, Folder 18, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0011 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0011_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/866171 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0011.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma; Comanche Nation; Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians; Absentee-Shawnee Tribe; Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess; Caddo Nation of Oklahoma; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Shawnee Tribe; Wichita and Affiliated Tribes; Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Delaware Tribe of Indians; Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma; Potawatomi Tribe; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma 4 Pages The document from the United Indian Tribes of Western Oklahoma and Kansas to the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs requests funding for various programs for fiscal year 1974. The document outlines the contracts and amounts requested for Management Support, Industrial Development, Johnson O'Malley Coordinator Program, and Adult Education. The organization also proposes to assume the Johnson O'Malley Program for western Oklahoma. The document emphasizes the need for continued funding and requests prompt action on the contracts and proposals. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Addressing Unemployment in the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma: A Call for Action 1976-01-01 1976-01-01 Carney, Sidney M. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_140_33_0000, Box, 140, 33, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_140_33_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_140_33_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_33_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/869736 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_33_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201976/CAC_CC_001_4_140_33_0005.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States; Unemployment--United States Delaware Tribe of Indians; Osage Tribe, Oklahoma; Seminole Nation; Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma; Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Ottawa Tribe 4 Pages The Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma wrote to Dr. Theodore Marrs expressing concern about high unemployment rates in southeastern Oklahoma, particularly among Native American populations. The Chief requested assistance in reducing unemployment and improving tribal management. In response, a letter from the Speaker of Indian Affairs informed the Chief of a bill that had been passed to provide public jobs and assistance to depressed areas, including those in the Old Choctaw Nation. The document assured the Chief of continued support and assistance. Text