Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Indian Claims Commission Awards: A Look at 1966 1961-07-01 1961-07-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 87th (1961-1963) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_63_40_0000, Box, 63, 40, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_63_40_0016 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_63_40_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Data,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_40_0016_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/870400 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_63_40_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Data,%201967/CAC_CC_001_4_63_40_0016.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma Kickapoo Tribe of Nation; Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma 1 Page In 1966, the Indian Claims Commission granted five awards totaling over $7.9 million to seven American Indian groups. The Ute Indians of Utah and Colorado also received a settlement of $4.4 million from the United States Court of Claims for a long-pending case. The Indian Claims Commission has granted a total of 88 awards totaling over $213 million as of January 1, 1967. The majority of claims are for the fair value of Indian lands ceded to or taken by the US government. The funds received are being invested in projects to improve social and economic conditions for Indian people, such as scholarships, social services, community centers, and tribal enterprises. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Advocating for Housing Rights: The Push for Amending the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 1964-01-01 1964-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 88th (1963-1965) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_47_56_0000, Box, 47, 56, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_47_56_0001 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_47_56_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Housing,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_56_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/870101 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_47_56_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Housing,%201964/CAC_CC_001_4_47_56_0001.pdf correspondence Housing and Community Development; Native Americans Speeches, addresses, etc.; Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Kickapoo Tribe of Nation; Miami Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Caddo Nation; Ottawa Tribe; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Wichita and Affiliated Tribes; Ponca Tribe of Nation; Comanche Indian Tribe; Sac & Fox Nation, Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Shawnee Nation; Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Nation; Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes 9 Pages The document is a letter from Willie Hail, Chairman of the Indians of Western Oklahoma, to Honorable Carl Albert, requesting an amendment to the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 to allow Indian Tribes in Oklahoma to establish public housing agencies. The resolution was passed unanimously by Tribal Representatives from various tribes in Oklahoma. They seek financial aid for better housing for low-income Indian families. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK The Impact of Europeans on the Great Lakes Indians 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_63_40_0000, Box, 63, 40, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_63_40_0004 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_63_40_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Data,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_40_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/870388 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_63_40_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Data,%201967/CAC_CC_001_4_63_40_0004.pdf correspondence Social Sciences and History; Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma Potawatomi Tribe; Miami Tribe of Oklahoma; Kickapoo Tribe of Nation; Ottawa Tribe; Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin; Chippewa Tribe 28 Pages The document discusses the early history of the Native American tribes living in the Great Lakes region before the arrival of Europeans. It describes their way of life, language, and social organization. The impact of European contact on the tribes is also mentioned, including changes in technology, trade, and cultural practices. The document highlights the resilience of some tribes, such as the Chippewas, in maintaining their traditions despite European influence. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Indian Health Program in Oklahoma: Meetings and Recommendations 1967-02-28 1967-02-28 Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_63_11_0000, Box, 63, 11, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_63_11_0003 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_63_11_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health%20Service,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_11_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/870219 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_63_11_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health%20Service,%201967/CAC_CC_001_4_63_11_0003.pdf correspondence Health; Native Americans Education--United States; Speeches, addresses, etc.; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma; Tonkawa Tribe of Nation of Oklahoma; Ponca Tribe of Nation; Delaware Tribe of Indians; Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Nation; Osage Tribe, Oklahoma; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma; Shawnee Nation; Kickapoo Tribe of Nation; Cherokee Nation; Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Comanche Indian Tribe; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes; Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Potawatomi Tribe; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Chickasaw Nation; Ottawa Tribe; Miami Tribe of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Caddo Nation; Quapaw Nation; Seminole Nation; Wichita and Affiliated Tribes; Modoc Tribe 4 Pages The document is a letter from Honorable Carl Albert to Dr. E.S. Rabeau, commending him for scheduling meetings with various Indian groups in Oklahoma to improve health services. Albert expresses regret for not being able to attend the meetings and asks if his representative can attend. Rabeau's letter to Albert provides details of the scheduled meetings and invites Albert or his representative to participate. The purpose of the meetings is to obtain suggestions for improving health services and introduce the newly-appointed Indian Health Area Director, Dr. Jack Robertson. Rabeau also seeks Albert's input on the health program for Indians in the Oklahoma Area. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Request for Additional Personnel for Sac and Fox Indian Housing Authority of Oklahoma 1970-02-09 1970-02-09 Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000; McCormick, Mary F., 1932- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_82_57_0000, Box, 82, 57, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_82_57_0002 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_82_57_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Sac%20and%20Fox,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_57_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/870210 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_82_57_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Sac%20and%20Fox,%201970/CAC_CC_001_4_82_57_0002.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--United States Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Sac & Fox Nation, Oklahoma; Shawnee Nation; Ottawa Tribe; Kickapoo Tribe of Nation 3 Pages The Sac & Fox Indian Housing Authority of Oklahoma has received approval to construct 100 dwellings in their jurisdictional area. They are currently facing delays in processing necessary paperwork for the construction and request additional personnel for the Shawnee Indian Agency to expedite the process. Congressman Carl Albert expresses willingness to assist in resolving the issue. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK The Choctaw Struggle: A Call to Action 1970-08-24 1970-08-24 Nelson, Will T., (1915-1985) http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_82_39_0000, Box, 82, 39, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0021 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_82_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20-%20Choctaw%20Termination%20Act,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0021_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/870202 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_82_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20-%20Choctaw%20Termination%20Act,%201970/CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0021.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma; Shawnee Nation; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Chickasaw Nation; Caddo Nation; Kickapoo Tribe of Nation; Seminole Nation; Sac & Fox Nation, Oklahoma; Comanche Indian Tribe; Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Nation; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Cherokee Nation; Ottawa Tribe; Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma; Osage Tribe, Oklahoma 2 Pages The document discusses the efforts of the Oklahoma City Council of Choctaws to prevent the termination of their tribe and to ensure fair elections. It highlights the importance of communication and transparency within the tribe, as well as the need for Choctaw people to be informed and involved in tribal affairs. The document also questions the government's moral right to appoint tribal leaders and sell tribal lands. It emphasizes the need for Choctaw people to stand up for their rights and expresses concern about the lack of transparency in tribal finances. Cases/Acts: Termination Act Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Concern for Additional Personnel at Shawnee Indian Agency 1970-11-22 1970-11-22 Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_82_57_0000, Box, 82, 57, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_82_57_0001 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_82_57_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Sac%20and%20Fox,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_57_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/870209 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_82_57_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Sac%20and%20Fox,%201970/CAC_CC_001_4_82_57_0001.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Kickapoo Tribe of Nation; Potawatomi Tribe; Sac & Fox Nation, Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Shawnee Nation 3 Pages The Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma has established a Housing Authority to provide new homes for their people. They have obtained approval to construct 100 dwellings and are facing challenges with paperwork and lack of staff at the Shawnee Agency. They are requesting additional personnel to ensure timely completion of the housing project. Congressman Carl Albert has acknowledged their request and is willing to help. Text