Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence between Congressman Lyle H. Boren and Works Progress Administration Area Engineer Charles L. Calvert Regarding WPA Projects in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma 1938-01-28 1938-01-28 Boren, Lyle H., 1909-1992 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 76th (1939-1941) Lyle H. Boren Collection CAC_CC_7_2_13_39_0000, Box, 13, 39, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/52 CAC_CC_007_2_13_39_0004 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lyle%20H.%20Boren%20Collection/Subject%20Files,%201935-1946-CAC_CC_007_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_007_2_13_39_0000-(WPA),%20Okfuskee%20County,%20Okemah%20Pecan%20Bowl%20Association,%20Projects,%20Roads,%20Schools,%20and%20Women%201939-1942/thumbnails/CAC_CC_007_2_13_39_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884430 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lyle%20H.%20Boren%20Collection/Subject%20Files,%201935-1946-CAC_CC_007_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_007_2_13_39_0000-(WPA),%20Okfuskee%20County,%20Okemah%20Pecan%20Bowl%20Association,%20Projects,%20Roads,%20Schools,%20and%20Women%201939-1942/CAC_CC_007_2_13_39_0004.pdf correspondence Education--United States; Agricultural laws and legislation; Democratic Party U.S. Seminole Nation of Oklahoma 4 Pages Lyle H. Boren, a United States Congressman from the Fourth Oklahoma District, received a list of operating projects in Okfuskee County under the Works Progress Administration (WPA) program. The letter outlines various projects, their progress, and the number of relief clients and non-relief employees involved. The Area Engineer, Charles L. Calvert, assures Congressman Boren that they are working closely with sponsors in Okfuskee County and providing more relief clients than their assigned quota. Calvert offers to provide additional information or assistance if needed. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Letter from Congressman Lyle H. Boren to Mrs. Octavia Douglass Regarding the Federal Music Project 1940-02-09 1940-02-09 Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 76th (1939-1941) Lyle H. Boren Collection CAC_CC_7_2_13_39_0000, Box, 13, 39, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/52 CAC_CC_007_2_13_39_0006 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lyle%20H.%20Boren%20Collection/Subject%20Files,%201935-1946-CAC_CC_007_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_007_2_13_39_0000-(WPA),%20Okfuskee%20County,%20Okemah%20Pecan%20Bowl%20Association,%20Projects,%20Roads,%20Schools,%20and%20Women%201939-1942/thumbnails/CAC_CC_007_2_13_39_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884432 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lyle%20H.%20Boren%20Collection/Subject%20Files,%201935-1946-CAC_CC_007_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_007_2_13_39_0000-(WPA),%20Okfuskee%20County,%20Okemah%20Pecan%20Bowl%20Association,%20Projects,%20Roads,%20Schools,%20and%20Women%201939-1942/CAC_CC_007_2_13_39_0006.pdf correspondence Democratic Party U.S.; Banks and banking--United States Seminole Nation of Oklahoma 1 Page Lyle H. Boren, a member of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce in the United States House of Representatives, received a letter from Mrs. Octavia Douglass regarding the progress of the Federal music project. Boren thanked Mrs. Douglass for her letter and expressed appreciation for her interest and enthusiasm in the project. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Senator Elmer Thomas' Appeal for Democracy within the Choctaw Nation 1951-01-01 1951-01-01 Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 82nd (1951-1953) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_13_74_0000, Box, 13, 74, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0024 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_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0024_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883941 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_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0024.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Democratic Party U.S. Chickasaw Nation; Seminole Nation of Oklahoma; Cherokee Nation; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Creek Nation 1 Page Senator Elmer Thomas is being urged by the Choctaw Nation to support their request for an official nominating convention to select their next chief. They argue that they have the right to have a say in this decision, as they have fought and sacrificed for democracy. The Choctaw Nation also highlights their voting power in elections and the support they have from business leaders. They ask Senator Thomas to support their request and question if he truly is their friend. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Response to Speaker of the House Regarding the Seminole Nation's Health Program Proposal 1974-04-01 1974-04-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_131_17_0000, Box, 131, 17, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0072 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_131_17_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Seminole,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0072_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884158 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_131_17_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Seminole,%201975/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0072.pdf correspondence Health Democratic Party U.S.; Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Seminole Nation of Oklahoma 1 Page The letter is in response to a proposal from the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma regarding their health program. The Oklahoma City Indian Health Service Area Office will work with the tribe to determine possible actions and keep the Speaker of the House informed. The Assistant Surgeon General expresses appreciation for the Speaker's interest in the Indian health program. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1974 Letter on Elimination of Funding for Seminole Nation Health Clinic 1974-09-30 1974-09-30 Tanyan, Edwin, 1925-1996 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_131_17_0000, Box, 131, 17, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0030 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_131_17_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Seminole,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0030_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884140 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_131_17_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Seminole,%201975/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0030.pdf correspondence Health Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Democratic Party U.S. Seminole Nation of Oklahoma 1 Page The letter addresses the elimination of funding for an Indian Health Service clinic for the Seminole Nation at Wewoka in the recent appropriations bill. The Speaker assures Chief Tanyan that they are working to have the proposal included in the 1976 budget and will keep him updated on their progress. The Speaker also expresses well wishes for Chief Tanyan's recovery from illness. Text