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Muscogee Creek Nation

 Subject

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Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: "The Muscogee-Creek Nation (MCN) is a self-governed Native American tribe seated in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, and is a member of the Five Civilized Tribes. We are the fourth-largest tribe in the United States. The Muscogee Nation is a diverse tribe with entities in business, community, culture, education, gaming, higher learning, infrastructure, recreation, and tourism. Our government is organized by constitution, into three branches of government; Executive, Legislative, and Judicial, with distinct separation of power among the three. 18K+ Registered Citizen Voters in the Muscogee Nation participate in our democracy." - Muscogee Creek Nation Website

Found in 54 Collections and/or Records:

Accounting Inquiry from Creek National Council, 1946-01-01 - 1946-12-31

 Item — Box 3: Series CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 26
Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_3_26_0003
Abstract

79th (1945-1947)

Dates: 1946-01-01 - 1946-12-31
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / George B. Schwabe Collection / 79th Congress / Interior, 1945-1946

Additional 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_0007
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

Allegations of Suppression of Stomp Dance and Other Ceremonies by BIA/Elected Official, 1979-12-19 - 1980-01-02

 Item — Box 38: Series CAC_CC_109_5_0000_0000, Folder: 17
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_38_17_0001
Abstract

96th Congress (1979-1981)

Dates: 1979-12-19 - 1980-01-02
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / James R. Jones Collection / Departmental / Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs

An Ordinance Of The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Granting Final Approval For The Tribal Purchase Of Lands At Middle Creek, In Mcintosh And Hughes/Sem, 1981-04-20

 Item — Box 38: Series CAC_CC_109_5_0000_0000, Folder: 18
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_38_18_0006
Abstract

96th Congress (1979-1981)

Dates: 1981-04-20
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / James R. Jones Collection / Departmental / Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs

Approval of Creek Nation Arts and Crafts Program Proposal, 1978-08-31

 Item — Box 30: Series CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 29
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_29_0030
Abstract

95th (1977-1979)

Dates: 1978-08-31
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Dewey F. Bartlett Collection / Subject / Indian Affairs, Creek Nation, 1971 Sept. - 1978 June.

Congressman Carl Albert Announced Legislation to Protect Restricted Native American Lands, 1953

 Item — Box SP 1: Series CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 69
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_1_69_0001
Scope and Contents

Congressman Carl Albert announced his intention to introduce legislation during the first session of the 54th Congress to extend restrictions on Native Americans of the Five Civilized Tribes of one-half or more Native American blood. The bill would continue existing policy to protect restricted Native Americans against the sale, lease, or encumbrance of their restricted lands during the life of the allottees or purchasers.

Dates: 1953
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Speeches and Press Releases / Press Releases - Indian Affairs

Copy of Correspondence from Karl A. Funke Regarding Proposed Definition Change, 1976-04-01 - 1976-04-06

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 39
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0006
Scope and Contents The document contains correspondence from Karl A. Funke, Specialist of the Task Force on Indian Law Revision of the American Indian Policy Review Commission, to Chairman Robert E. Hampton of the United States Civil Service Commission regarding a proposed change in the definition of “Indian” for preference for employment. Included is a letter from Funke to Reid Chambers, Associate Solicitor for Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior, regarding preference for employment for members...
Dates: 1976-04-01 - 1976-04-06
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Indian Preference, 1976

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

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 39
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0018
Abstract

94th (1975-1977)

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

Correspondence and Notes from Congressman Carl Albert's Office Regarding Concerns About Proposed Definition Change, 1976-04-26 - 1976-04-27

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 39
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0011
Scope and Contents

The document contains a letter from Congressman Carl Albert to Secretary of the Interior Thomas S. Kleppe, office notes from Albert's assistants and secretaries, and a memorandum of call by Buck Benham regarding concerns over the impact of the proposed definition change of "Indian" and its impacts on the Five Civilized Tribes.

Dates: 1976-04-26 - 1976-04-27
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Indian Preference, 1976

Correspondence and Notes Regarding Revised Employment Preference Rules, 1975-09-30 - 1976-12-31

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 39
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0008
Scope and Contents The document contains a news clipping titled "Hiring Rules to Hurt 5 Tribes," two memorandums of call regarding the Bureau of Indian Affairs rules, notes regarding the rule changes, a note from Area Director Thomas J. Ellison of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Mr. Ward enclosing a resolution, and a copy of the 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...
Dates: 1975-09-30 - 1976-12-31
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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