Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Jones thanks Thompson for opposing Bellmon's proposal to defund Indian hospitals. 1977-07-20 1977-07-20 Jones, James Robert, 1939- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 95th (1977-1979) James R. Jones Collection CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0000, Box 25, Folder 23, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/70 CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0017 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0000-Appropriations%20-%20Interior%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Care,%201977/thumbnails/Thumbnails/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0017_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/871302 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0000-Appropriations%20-%20Interior%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Care,%201977/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0017.pdf correspondence Public Lands and Natural Resources; Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Seneca-Seneca-Cayuga Nation of Oklahoma; Delaware Tribe of Indians; Cherokee Nation; Miami Tribe of Oklahoma 2 Pages A letter from Congressman James R. Jones to Mrs. Ellen Thompson thanking her for expressing her opposition to Senator Bellmon's proposal not to fund Indian hospitals. Jones acknowledges her concerns and states that the funds for the two Indian hospitals in Oklahoma were deleted from the Appropriations bill. He reassures her that he will do everything he can to alleviate any problems this may cause and emphasizes the importance of providing adequate health care for the Indian people. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Letter to Representative Jones Alleging Unfair Employment Practices at Oklahoma Tribal Assistance Program 1980-09-16 1980-09-16 Jones, James Robert, 1939- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 96th (1979-1981) James R. Jones Collection CAC_CC_109_8.5_3_27_0000, Box 3, Folder 27, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/70 CAC_CC_109_8.5_3_27_0026 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_8.5_3_27_0000-Indian%20Health%20Care,%20Notes,%20Information,%20&%20Memos%20%5B1%20of%203%5D,%201980-1982--JONES/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_8.5_3_27_0026_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/871341 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_8.5_3_27_0000-Indian%20Health%20Care,%20Notes,%20Information,%20&%20Memos%20%5B1%20of%203%5D,%201980-1982--JONES/CAC_CC_109_8.5_3_27_0026.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Cherokee Nation 3 Pages The document is addressed to Congressman James R. Jones from Michael E. Kerpan, who is expressing concerns about unfair employment practices at the Oklahoma Tribal Assistance Program (OTAP) by Executive Director Evelyn Stephens. Kerpan details his experience with Stephens and his disappointment in not being hired for a promised position. He questions the agency's adherence to non-discrimination guidelines and calls for an audit by the Department of Labor. Additionally, a separate letter from OTAP Board Member Victor F. Childers raises concerns about the authority and decision-making process Carl Albert within the organization. Text