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Indians of North America

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: https://lccn.loc.gov/sj96005727. Variant(s): American Indians; American aborigines; First Nations (North America); Indians of North America--Culture; Indians of North America--Ethnology; Indians of North America--United States; Indians of the United States; Indigenous peoples--United States; Native Americans; North American Indians

Found in 1745 Collections and/or Records:

Memo to John Lynn regarding land ownership in Pawnee County, 1976-02-20

 Item — Box 38: Series CAC_CC_109_5_0000_0000, Folder: 14
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_38_14_0002

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

Memorandum From Fred Ruth to Howard Yourman Acknowledging Receipt of House Report on Hospital Planning Appropriations, 1975-07-30

 Item — Box DP 131: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 12
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_131_12_0009
Scope and Contents

A memorandum from Fred Ruth to Howard Yourman acknowledging receipt of a copy of a House report showing the hospital planning appropriations for the Carl Albert Indian Hospital and stating that Senator Bellmon's office had been contacted to keep an eye on the appropriations.

Dates: 1975-07-30

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

Memorandum Regarding Osage Indian Land Claim Appropriations, 1970-12-07

 Item — Box 82: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 53
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_82_53_0004

Memorial Day Gravesite Decoration Project Request, 1971-09-24

 Item — Box DP 91: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0036

Meramec Lake And Area

 Item — Box 38: Series CAC_CC_109_5_0000_0000, Folder: 16
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_38_16_0027

Message Regarding Bureau of Indian Affairs Regulations for Employment Preference, 1976-04-23

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 39
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0005
Scope and Contents

A note from S.S. stating that Governor Overton James of the Chickasaw Nation called regarding the Bureau of Indian Affairs requirement that the Five Civilized Tribes show proof of 1/2 blood while all other tribes only require 1/4 blood for preference in employment.

Dates: 1976-04-23