Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Preservation of the Girls' Dormitory at the Fort Sill Indian School: A Collection of Correspondences 1964-11-12 1964-11-12 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 88th (1963-1965) Page H. Belcher Collection CAC_CC_4_7_0000, Box 77, Folder 16A, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/3 CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0006 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/88th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_7_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201963-1964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865774 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/88th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_7_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201963-1964/CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0006.pdf correspondence Public Lands and Natural Resources; Native Americans Land use--Planning Wichita and Affiliated Tribes; Comanche Nation; Caddo Nation of Oklahoma; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma 10 Pages Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Good wrote a letter to Congressman Page Belcher thanking him for his efforts in preserving the Girl's Dormitory at the Fort Sill Indian School. The Advisory Board recommended restoring the dormitory, which had been scheduled for demolition due to safety concerns. The Great Plains Historical Association also took action to preserve the building and urged members to write letters to government officials to support its preservation. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Correspondence Regarding Nettie Standing's Handbag Exhibition at the Southern Plains Indian Museum and Crafts Center" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 Standing Bear, Nettie http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969); 93rd (1973-1975); 92nd (1971-1973); 91st (1969-1971) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0024 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20General%20Correspondence,%201969-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0024_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878617 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20General%20Correspondence,%201969-1974/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0024.pdf correspondence Native Americans Land use--Planning; Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Comanche Nation; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes; KApache Tribe of Oklahoma; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Caddo Nation of Oklahoma 6 Pages The document is a letter from Congressman Happy Camp thanking the Indian Arts & Crafts Board for sending information about a special exhibition of handbags by Nettie Standing at the Southern Plains Indian Museum and Crafts Center. The letter includes information about Nettie Standing's background and her work, as well as details about the handbags on display. It also mentions the Oklahoma Indian Arts and Crafts Cooperative, which is an Indian-owned business that showcases and sells handmade crafts. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK National Congress of American Indians: Election of Officers and Regional Vice-Presidents 1969-01-01 1969-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_9_2_67_4_0000, Box, 67, 4, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_4_0001 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_4_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20The%20National%20Congress%20of%20American%20Indians%20Officers,%20Resolutions,,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_4_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/838772 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_4_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20The%20National%20Congress%20of%20American%20Indians%20Officers,%20Resolutions,,%201969/CAC_CC_009_2_67_4_0001.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Land use--Planning Ojibwa Indians; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Cherokee Nation; Comanche Nation; Mescalero Apache Indians; Navajo Indians; Osage Nation; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Apache Indians 1 Page The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) has elected new officers, including President Earl Old Person and Executive Director Bruce Wilkie. Regional Vice Presidents have also been appointed for different areas across the country. Additionally, project field directors and industrial development directors have been named to support community and economic development initiatives. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Senator's Wife Advocates for Indian Rights and Cultural Acceptance in 1971 1971-01-01 1971-01-01 Harris, LaDonna http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_3_282_19_0000, Box, 282, 19, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0087 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0087_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/885394 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0087.pdf correspondence Education--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Land use--Planning Comanche Nation; Navajo Indians 1 Page LaDonna Harris, wife of Senator Fred Harris, believes that the sudden popularity of Indian culture is beneficial for the Indian community despite society's historical degradation. She discusses her own experiences of feeling ashamed of her heritage and the need for unity among different tribes. Harris praises a school in Dallas for its work with children from various ethnic backgrounds and advocates for greater tolerance and understanding. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1972-73 Funding Proposal for Americans for Indian Opportunity: A Summary 1972-11-01 1972-11-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) Fred R. Harris Collection CAC_CC_26_3_282_3_0000, Box, 282, 3, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57 CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0029 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%201966-1976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0029_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884783 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%201966-1976/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0029.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Land use--Planning; Education--United States Comanche Nation 9 Pages The document is a proposal for funding for Americans for Indian Opportunity for the fiscal year 1973. The organization works to support Native Americans in various areas such as community organization, education, and cultural pride. They rely on funding from the Ford Foundation and other sources to support their programs and activities. They plan to focus on specific projects in urban Indian centers, education, and cultural development in the upcoming year. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK HUD Grant Awarded to ASCOG for Comprehensive Planning Assistance Program 1974-01-01 1974-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_001_4_0000, Box 122, Folder 37, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_122_37_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_122_37_0000-Housing%20and%20Urban%20Development%20-%20Indian%20Housing,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_122_37_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/864617 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_122_37_0000-Housing%20and%20Urban%20Development%20-%20Indian%20Housing,%201974/CAC_CC_001_4_122_37_0006.pdf correspondence Land use--Planning Comanche Nation; Caddo Nation of Oklahoma 2 Pages The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has approved a grant of $56,400 for the Association of South Central Oklahoma Governments for a comprehensive planning program in several counties. The funds will be used for various planning activities from July 1, 1974 to June 30, 1975. For more information, contact Mr. Homer Snodgrass, Jr. at ASCOG in Duncan, Oklahoma. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence and Exhibition Details: 'Dolls by Donna Tsatoke' 1974-01-01 1974-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_123_2_0000, Box, 123, 2, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_123_2_0003 https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Carl+Albert+Collection,+1947-1977/Departmental,+1945-1976+(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_123_2_0000+-+Interior+-+Bureau+of+Indian+Affairs+-+Arkansas+Riverbed,+1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_123_02_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883912 https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Carl+Albert+Collection,+1947-1977/Departmental,+1945-1976+(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_123_2_0000+-+Interior+-+Bureau+of+Indian+Affairs+-+Arkansas+Riverbed,+1974/CAC_CC_001_4_123_02_0003.pdf correspondence Education--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Land use--Planning Caddo Nation of Oklahoma; Comanche Nation; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Apache Indians; Hopi Indians 6 Pages The document is a letter from Rosemary Ellison, Curator of the Indian Arts and Crafts Board, to Honorable Carl Albert, enclosing a brochure about an exhibition of dolls by Donna Tsatoke. The brochure provides information about Donna Tsatoke's background, skills in doll-making, and her contributions to preserving the cultural heritage of Southern Plains tribes. The letter also mentions that the dolls are for sale through the Oklahoma Indian Arts and Crafts Cooperative. Text