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 Correspondence with Mr. D. H. Dukes Regarding Indian Tribal Land Negotiations in 1947 1947-04-14 1947-04-14 Stigler, William Grady, 1891-1952 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 80th (1947-1949) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_2_4_0000, Box, 2, 4, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_2_4_0013 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_2_4_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20CoalAsphaltOil%20(2),%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_4_0013_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884176 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_2_4_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20CoalAsphaltOil%20(2),%201947/CAC_CC_001_4_2_4_0013.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Democratic Party U.S. 1 Page The letter is in response to concerns raised by Mr. D. H. Dukes and other Indian citizens regarding coal and asphalt lands. The writer, Carl Albert, promises to push for a successful conclusion in negotiations between Tribal Officials and the Department of Interior. He mentions a bill introduced by Bill Stigler to extend lease terms, but states he will not support it unless the rights of the Indians are fully protected. Albert assures that he wants to see the coal mines continue operating but also insists on protecting the rights of the Indians. He appreciates the letter and welcomes further communication. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Negotiations over Coal and Asphalt Land Leases: A 1947 Letter from Representative Carl Albert 1947-04-14 1947-04-14 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 80th (1947-1949) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_2_4_0000, Box, 2, 4, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_2_4_0015 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_2_4_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20CoalAsphaltOil%20(2),%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_4_0015_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884178 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_2_4_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20CoalAsphaltOil%20(2),%201947/CAC_CC_001_4_2_4_0015.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Democratic Party U.S. 1 Page The letter is a response to Mr. T. H. Frazier and other Indian citizens regarding the coal and asphalt lands issue. The Tribal Officials and Department of Interior are having a meeting to come to an agreement. Bill Stigler has introduced a bill to extend lease terms, but it will not be pushed until negotiations are completed. The rights of the Indians are being protected, and the sender is willing to support the bill only if it does not affect the salability of the lands. The sender thanks Mr. Frazier for the letter and encourages further communication. Text