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Muscogee Creek Nation

 Subject
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:

Correspondence Between Congressman Carl Albert and J. T. Provost Regarding Employment Preference, 1976-04-26 - 1976-05-27

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 39
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0015
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Congressman Carl Albert and J. T. Provost concerning discrimination against some Oklahoma tribes by the Bureau of Indian Affairs in terms of employment preference.

Dates: 1976-04-26 - 1976-05-27

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_0004
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

Correspondence in reference to the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973

 Item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_5_8_0013
Scope and Contents

Correspondence acknowledging receipt of letter in reference to the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973

Dates: 1974

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 Funding for Health Clinics in Choctaw Nation, 1973-03-06 - 1973-04-13

 Item — Box 110: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 8
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_110_8_0002
Scope and Contents

This series of correspondence is regarding materials compiled by the United States Public Health Service, Division of Indian Health at the request of the Choctaw representatives and the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation regarding the construction of buildings for health clinics.

Dates: 1973-03-06 - 1973-04-13

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