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Seminole Nation

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: "The Seminole are a Native American people who developed in Florida in the 18th century. Today, they live in Oklahoma and Florida, and comprise three federally recognized tribes: the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, as well as independent groups." - Wikipedia

Found in 35 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence Regarding Alburquerque Area Director Position , 1976-04-06 - 1976-06-28

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 39
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0019
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Congressman Carl Albert, Joseph C. Muskrat, and Commissioner Morris Thompson of Indian Affairs regarding the filling of the Albuquerque Area Director position through the reassignment of Ronald L. Esquerra.

Dates: 1976-04-06 - 1976-06-28

Correspondence Regarding Appropriations for the Indian Action Team Program, 1976-03-10 - 1976-03-31

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 38
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_38_0007
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Congressman Carl Albert and Director Roy Rutherford of the Indian Action Team of the Northeastern Oklahoma Five Tribes Council, Inc. regarding appropriations for the Indian Action Team Program.

Dates: 1976-03-10 - 1976-03-31

Correspondence Regarding Consideration of a Proposed Change in the Definition of "Indian", 1976-02-05 - 1976-03-18

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 39
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0002
Scope and Contents

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: 1976-02-05 - 1976-03-18

Correspondence Regarding Increased Funding for Indian Action Team Programs, 1976-02-23 - 1976-02-28

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 38
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_38_0005
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Congressman Carl Albert and Principal Chief Edwin Tanyan of the Seminole Nation regarding the Seminole Nation's request for increased funding for the Indian Action Team Program of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Dates: 1976-02-23 - 1976-02-28

Correspondence Regarding Indian Action Program Funding for 1977, 1976-03-10 - 1976-03-24

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 38
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_38_0006
Scope and Contents

The document includes correspondence between various individuals and committees regarding the Indian Action Program and the request for testimony before the House Subcommittee on Interior Committee on Appropriations regarding funding for fiscal year 1977.

Dates: 1976-03-10 - 1976-03-24

Correspondence Regarding Indian Preference Employment Resolution and Appreciation Letters, 1976-06-04 - 1976-06-21

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 39
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0016
Scope and Contents

The document contains correspondence regarding the Indian Preference problem resolution.

Dates: 1976-06-04 - 1976-06-21

Correspondence Regarding Indian Preference for Employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1975-09-30 - 1975-10-11

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 39
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0001
Scope and Contents

The document contains correspondence and a resolution adopted by the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma regarding "Indian preference" for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service.

Dates: 1975-09-30 - 1975-10-11

Correspondence Regarding Preference Policy Changes and Discrimination against Five Tribes, 1975-07-11 - 1976-05-18

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 39
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0013
Scope and Contents

The document contains correspondence between Congressman Carl Albert, Dr. William J. Benham, Mrs. Billye Jo Benham Bruner, and Mr. Eugene Bruner regarding the proposed employment preference changes and perceived discrimination against the Five Civilized Tribes.

Dates: 1975-07-11 - 1976-05-18

Correspondence Regarding Proposed BIA Regulation Expanding Employment Preference, 1976-04-01

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 39
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0010
Scope and Contents

A letter from Karl A. Funke, Specialist of the Task Force on Indian Law Revision of the American Indian Policy Review Commission, to Reid Chambers, Associate Solicitor for Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior, regarding preference for employment for members of the Five Civilized Tribes and Osage Tribes of Oklahoma.

Dates: 1976-04-01

Correspondence Regarding Resolution for Amending Revenue Sharing Law, 1976-04-09 - 1976-05-10

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 37
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_37_0007
Scope and Contents

The document contains a letter from the President Overton James of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes to Congressman Glenn English requesting an amendment to the revenue sharing law, and a reply from Congressman Carl Albert to James thanking him for forwarding the letter to English.

Dates: 1976-04-09 - 1976-05-10