Tanyan, Edwin, Principal Chief, Seminole Nation, 1925-1996

Person

Biographical:

Edwin Tanyan was Chief of the Seminole Nation, and a native to Seminole County. He is the son of Nina and Sally Tanyan. His father served many years as a councilman of the Seminole General Council. He married Francis Burgess Tanyan and live in Wewoka, Oklahoma. Chief Tanyan stressed unity among the Seminole people so that the tribe could progress. He traveled to Washington, D.C. to discuss education, health, and mineral rights claims on behalf of the Seminole Nation.

Seminole Indians

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

Breisch Engineering Company's Pursuit of Consulting Opportunity with Five Civilized Tribes Foundation, 1974-01-04

Item — Box 32: Series CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 9

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0001

Abstract

93rd (1973-1975)

Dates: 1974-01-04

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Dewey F. Bartlett Collection / Subject / Indian Affairs, Health, 1973 Feb. - 1978 Sep.

Correspondence from Congressman James R. Jones to the leaders of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes regarding the eligibility of health services for Indians, July 11, 1986 - August 28, 1986

Item

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_8_8_0004

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from Congressman James R. Jones to the Leaders of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes regarding the ITC's letters to various members of congress which concerned the ITC's resolution supporting efforts made by the Oklahoma Indian Council on Aging in support of eligibility of health services for Indians

Dates: July 11, 1986 - August 28, 1986

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / James R. Jones Collection / James R. Jones Correspondence Series / 5700-5799 [2 of 3], 1986

Correspondence Regarding the Establishment of Wewoka Indian Health Clinic in Oklahoma, 1973-01-01

Item — Box 29: Series CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 35

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_29_35_0002

Abstract

93rd (1973-1975)

Dates: 1973-01-01

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Dewey F. Bartlett Collection / Subject / Indian Affairs, American Indian Policy Review Commission, Legislation, 1973 Mar. - 1977 Nov.

Economic Impact of Indian Action Teams: Testimony and Resolution, 1976-03-05

Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 38

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_38_0004

Abstract

94th (1975-1977)

Dates: 1976-03-05

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Indian Action, 1976

Education Funding Controversy: The Case of Brenda Lynn Cotter, 1956-08-01

Item — Box 31: Series CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 7

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0012

Abstract

94th (1975-1977)

Dates: 1956-08-01

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Dewey F. Bartlett Collection / Subject / Indian Affairs, Education, 1975 Jan.- 1978

Empowering Indian Communities: The Indian Action Team Program, 1976-01-01 - 1976-12-31

Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 38

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_38_0003

Abstract

94th (1975-1977)

Dates: 1976-01-01 - 1976-12-31

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Indian Action, 1976

Indian Housing Mobility in the Anadarko Area: A Report to Senator Bartlett, 1975-08-07

Item — Box 33: Series CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 2

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0023

Abstract

94th (1975-1977)

Dates: 1975-08-07

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Dewey F. Bartlett Collection / Subject / Indian Affairs, Housing, 1973 Mar. - 1978

Resolution Urging Continued Funding for Master of Public Health Program for Native Americans at University of Oklahoma, 1970-07-08

Item — Box DP 139: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 16

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_139_16_0001

Abstract

91st (1969-1971)

Dates: 1970-07-08

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / Health, Education and Welfare - Indian Health Service - General, 1976

Testimony Request for Indian Action Program Funding, 1976-03-10

Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 38

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_38_0006

Abstract

94th (1975-1977)

Dates: 1976-03-10

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Indian Action, 1976

Title: Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform: A Call for Greater Control, 1970-07-08

Item — Box 33: Series CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 15

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_15_0010

Abstract

91st (1969-1971)

Dates: 1970-07-08

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Dewey F. Bartlett Collection / Subject / Indian Self-determination, 1953 Aug. - 1975

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