Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Letter from Elmer Thomas Responding to Five Civilized Tribes Meeting Minutes and Report 1948-03-01 1948-03-01 Pierce, Earl Boyd (1904-1983) http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 80th (1947-1949) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0000, Box 43, Folder 9, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0009 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201936-1947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0009_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887790 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201936-1947/CAC_CC_053_12_10_43_0009.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Hopi Tribe of Arizona 1 Page Elmer Thomas received a letter from Earl Boyd Pierce containing minutes of a meeting of representatives of the Five Civilized Tribes, which he will review. He also received a report on the progress and problems of the tribes from March 1, 1948. Elmer Thomas thanked Earl Boyd Pierce for sending the documents and offered his assistance. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Proposal for Restitution of Chilocco School Lands to Cherokee Nation: A 1963 Letter to Bureau of Indian Affairs 1962-11-21 1962-11-21 Pierce, Earl Boyd (1904-1983) http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 87th (1961-1963) A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0000, Box 17, Folder 12, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/27 CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0012 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20C,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0012.pdf https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/888079 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20C,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0012.pdf correspondence Native Americans Education--United States Cherokee Nation; Chilocco Indians 2 Pages The letter is from Earl Boyd Pierce, the General Counsel for the Cherokee Nation, to Honorable Will J. Pitner, Area Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, regarding the Chalaco School Lands. The Cherokee Nation is interested in repurchasing a portion of the land that has been deemed excess and surplus to the needs of the educational institution at Chalaco. They are offering to reimburse the United States for the excess lands and are seeking approval from the Principal Chief and the Executive Committee of the Cherokee Nation, as well as the Department of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The letter also mentions that Congress had only provided for the disposal of two 5 acre homesteads, despite there being 2,700 acres considered surplus and excess. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK An Open Letter from a Cherokee Tribal Attorney: Financial Struggles and Unresolved Legal Matters 1963-02-02 1963-02-02 Pierce, Earl Boyd (1904-1983) http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 88th (1963-1965) A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0000, Box 17, Folder 7, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/27 CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0007 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20C,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0007.pdf https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/888074 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20C,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_17_0007.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Cherokee Nation 2 Pages The letter is from Cherokee Tribal Attorney Earl Boyd Pierce to Paul M. Niebel, expressing frustration over the delay in a legal matter involving the Cherokee tribe. Pierce mentions financial struggles and personal hardships due to the delay, and states that he is closing his law practice as a result. He believes the delay is unjust and criticizes the Interior department for causing a rift between the Cherokee tribe and their attorneys. Pierce also expresses hope that Secretary Udall will make a decision based on legal grounds rather than arbitrary reasons. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Memo Regarding Cherokee Claim Case and Attorney Fee Award 1965-01-01 1965-01-01 Pierce, Earl Boyd (1904-1983) http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 89th (1965-1967) A. S. 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The attorneys are grateful for the support and assistance provided by the Senator. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Letter: Earl Bey Pierce to Ed Edmondson discussing the matter of the Chilocco School property. 1967-11-06 1967-11-06 Pierce, Earl Boyd (1904-1983) http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_1_80_14_0000, Box, 80, 14, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0008 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0000-Legislation,%20S.%201848,%20Land%20Held%20in%20Trust%20for%20Cherokee%20Nation,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0008_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883768 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0000-Legislation,%20S.%201848,%20Land%20Held%20in%20Trust%20for%20Cherokee%20Nation,%201967/CAC_CC_026_1_80_14_0008.pdf correspondence Native Americans; Education Indians of North America--Oklahoma Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.); Cherokee Nation 1 Page The document is from Bill Keeler, the principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, to Senator Fred Harris. Keeler thanks Harris for introducing a bill to provide that certain lands of the Chilocco Indian School be held in trust. Keeler says he appreciates all the help Harris is giving the Cherokees. Text