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 10 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 Health Service Eligibility, July 11, 1986 - August 28, 1986

Item — Box CR 8: Series CAC_CC_109_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 8

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 Native Americans.

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.

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

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, 1976 January 09 - March 19

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: 1976 January 09 - March 19

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

Title: Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform: A Call for Greater Control, March 29, 1972

Item — Box 26: Series CAC_CC_009_1_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 20

Identifier: CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0010

Abstract

93rd (1973-1975)

Dates: March 29, 1972

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / John N. "Happy" Camp Collection / General Correspondence / Interior: Bureau of Indian Affairs. Chilocco School, 1973

USET's Recommendations for S. 1017: A Letter to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett, 1975-01-01 - 1975-12-31

Item — Box 33: Series CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 10

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0016

Abstract

94th (1975-1977)

Dates: 1975-01-01 - 1975-12-31

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

USET's Recommendations for S. 1017: A Letter to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett, 1973-01-01 - 1973-12-31

Item — Box 26: Series CAC_CC_009_1_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 14

Identifier: CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0004

Abstract

93rd (1973-1975)

Dates: 1973-01-01 - 1973-12-31

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / John N. "Happy" Camp Collection / General Correspondence / Interior: Indian Affairs - Bureau of Indian Affairs. Correspondence, 1973

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