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 40 Collections and/or Records:

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

Expansion of Washita Basin Water Project to Include Kiowa Families, 1975-06-10

Item — Box 33: Series CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 1

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0007

Abstract

94th (1975-1977)

Dates: 1975-06-10

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

Improving Access to Healthcare: Seminole Nation Health Clinic Proposal 1974, 1973-11-17

Item — Box 131: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 17

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0079

Abstract

93rd (1973-1975)

Dates: 1973-11-17

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / Health, Education and Welfare - Public Health Service - Seminole, 1975

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

Invitation to Testify Before House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Related Agencies, 1975-05-13

Item — Box 131: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 17

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0005

Abstract

94th (1975-1977)

Dates: 1975-05-13

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / Health, Education and Welfare - Public Health Service - Seminole, 1975

Land Donation for Indian Health Center in Wewoka, 1974-11-08

Item — Box 131: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 17

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0025

Abstract

93rd (1973-1975)

Dates: 1974-11-08

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / Health, Education and Welfare - Public Health Service - Seminole, 1975

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