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This document contains correspondence regarding the report of Mr. W. A. Ames, Executive Director of the Muskogee Area Arts and Crafts Program for the calendar year of 1972 and budget request for fiscal year 1974.

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The document contains a letter and brochure titled "Paintings by Donald Secondine, Jr." sent to Congressman Carl Albert by Ms. Rosemary Ellison, the Curator of the Southern Plains Indian Museum and Crafts Center, and Congressman Albert's reply to Ellison.

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The document contains correspondence and a brochure titled "Jobs, Skills, Homes for Oklahoma Indians" that was sent to Congressman Carl Albert by Governor Overton James of the Chickasaw Nation, and Congressman Albert's reply to James.

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Mrs. Jo Garcia wrote to Congressman Carl Albert with concerns about lack of sufficient places for Native American meetings and social functions, and regarding issues buying a house. Congressman Albert replied that he had no jurisdiction in either matter and apologized for the lack of assistance.

Scope and Contents The memorandum and notes included in this document record a meeting between Governor Overton James, Chief of the Chickasaw Tribe, Mr. Jack Ellison, Deputy Director for BIA Headquarters in Muskogee, Mr. Lon Kile, Mike Reed, and the author Joel. Issues raised include legislation for a land dispute with the Cherokee Tribe, concerns about the survey of land riparian to the Arkansas River, the retirement of the Muskogee Area Director of BIA, and the impact of the Revenue Sharing program on...

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The Carter County Chickasaw Tribal Council sent a letter to Governor Overton James of the Chickasaw Nation requesting information about the financial status of the Chickasaw Tribal funds, specifically regarding the purchase of the Chickasaw Motor Inn. A copy was forwarded to Congressman Carl Albert, who replied with a thank you letter.

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This document contains correspondence between Congressman Carl Albert, Congresswoman Julia Butler Hansen, and Principal Chief Sylvester J. Tinker of the Osage Tribe regarding appropriations for the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma.