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Chickasaw Nation

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Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: "Today, the Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. Since the 1980’s, tribal government has focused on building an economically diverse base to generate funds that will support programs and services to Indian people. Business has flourished, programs and services have grown, and the quality of life for all Chickasaws has been greatly enhanced. The Chickasaw Nation’s current three-department system of government was re-established with the ratification of the 1983 Chickasaw Nation Constitution. The elected officials provided for in the Constitution believe in a unified commitment, whereby government policy serves the common good of all Chickasaw citizens. This common good extends to future generations as well as today’s citizens. The structure of the current government encourages and supports infrastructure for strong business ventures and an advanced tribal economy. The Chickasaw Nation uses new technologies and dynamic business strategies in a global market." - Chickasaw Nation Website

Found in 58 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence Regarding the Muskogee Area Arts and Crafts Program Report, 1972 January 10 - 1973 April 10

 Item — Box 111: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 33
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_111_33_0001
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1972 January 10 - 1973 April 10
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Arts and Crafts Board

Correspondence with Mr. William H. Marshall Regarding Per Capita Settlement, 1976-09-08 - 1976-09-21

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 29
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_0002
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Congressman Carl Albert and William H. Marshall concerning the settlement between the Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Cherokee Nations and the United States over the Arkansas Riverbed. Included is a business card for Attorney Michael S. Yaroschuk.

Dates: 1976-09-08 - 1976-09-21
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Arkansas Riverbed, 1976

"Indian Students from Arizona and Oklahoma to Visit Washington, D.C.", 1967-04-07

 Item — Box SP 8: Series CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 153
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_8_153_0003
Scope and Contents This Department of the Interior News Release announced that ninety Native American children from boarding schools in Arizona and Oklahoma would visit Washington, D.C. as part of a program funded by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. The Navajo children would be performing traditional and modern American choral music and dances, while the Oklahoma students, members of the Five Civilized Tribes, would participate in a Youth Development Project. The goal of the program was to...
Dates: 1967-04-07
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Speeches and Press Releases / News Releases - Indian Affairs., 1967

Inquiry by the Carter County Chickasaw Tribal Council to Governor Overton James Regarding Chickasaw Tribal Funds, 1973-04-08 - 1973-04-13

 Item — Box 111: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 35
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_111_35_0004
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1973-04-08 - 1973-04-13
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Chickasaw

Letter From the American Indian Policy Review Commission Regarding Preference Regulations, 1976-04-26 - 1976-05-07

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 39
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0012
Scope and Contents

The document contains a letter written by Senator James Abourezk and Congressman Lloyd Meeds to Congressman Carl Albert, news clippings, and a memorandum of call by Vivian Vahlberg regarding the proposal to amend the Bureau of Indian Affairs' preference regulations.

Dates: 1976-04-26 - 1976-05-07
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Indian Preference, 1976

Letter From the Secretary of the Interior Regarding Indian Preference Employment Question, 1976-05-20

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 39
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0017
Scope and Contents

A letter from the Secretary of the Interior to Congressman Carl Albert suggesting solutions to the issue of Indian preference employment, offering a three-year period for members of closed tribes such as the Five Civilized Tribes and the Osage Tribe to be eligible for preference if they have at least one-quarter ancestry.

Dates: 1976-05-20
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Indian Preference, 1976

Letter to Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Indian Preference Employment, 1976-05-20

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 39
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0014
Scope and Contents

A letter from the secretary of the Interior to Congressman Carl Albert addressing the issue of Indian preference employment and the requirement of a half-blood standard for certain tribes.

Dates: 1976-05-20
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Indian Preference, 1976

Marked-up Copy of Correspondence Regarding Consideration of a Proposed Change in the Definition of "Indian", 1976-03-18 - 1976-03-22

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 39
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0003
Scope and Contents

The document contains a marked-up copy of a letter from the Secretary of the Interior to Chairman Robert E. Hampton of the United States Civil Service Commission requesting a modification in the definition of "Indian" for the purpose of implementing a preference in employment of "Indians."

Dates: 1976-03-18 - 1976-03-22
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Indian Preference, 1976

Memorandum and Notes on Chickasaw Tribe Land Dispute and Survey Funding Issues, 1973-12-13

 Item — Box 111: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 35
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_111_35_0003
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...
Dates: 1973-12-13
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Chickasaw

Memorandum from Reid P. Chambers to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs Regarding Definition Change, 1976-03-24

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 39
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0009
Scope and Contents

A memorandum from Reid Peyton Chambers, Associate Solicitor of Indian Affairs, to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs regarding the proposed definition change for "Indian" for the purpose of employment preference and highlighting the ambiguity of phrasing regarding descendants and members.

Dates: 1976-03-24
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Indian Preference, 1976

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