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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:

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

Meeting notes about the CETA grant award to the Oklahoma Tribal Assistance Program, October 5, 1978

 Item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_28_9_0005
Scope and Contents

Meeting notes taken at the Tulsa Indian Youth Council building on October 5, 1978. Students who recieved grants under the CETA grant administered by the Creek Nation voiced their opinions and asked questions about the CETA grant and the Oklahoma Tribal Assistance Program (OTAP).

Dates: October 5, 1978
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / James R. Jones Collection / James R. Jones Legislative Series / Education and Labor - Indians

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

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

Petition to Amend Distribution of Creek Tribal Funds, 1971-01-01 - 1978-12-31

 Item — Box DP 30: Series CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 28
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0039
Abstract

92nd (1971-1973);93rd (1973-1975);94th (1975-1977);95th (1977-1979)

Dates: 1971-01-01 - 1978-12-31
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Dewey F. Bartlett Collection / Subject / Indian Affairs, Creek Nation, 1971

Press Releases and Notes Announcing Congressman Albert's Intentions to Enact Three Bills, 1952

 Item — Box SP 1: Series CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 61
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_1_61_0002
Abstract

82nd (1951-1953)

Dates: 1952
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Speeches and Press Releases / Press Releases - Indian Affairs

Press Releases - Indian Affairs, 1950

 File — Box SP 1: Series CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 45
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_1_45_0000
Scope and Contents

This folder contains press releases about legislation H. R. 6515, relating to the rehabilitation of the Five Civilized Tribes, and H. R. 6209, relating to commutation of treaty obligations to per capita payments for the Choctaw Tribe.

Dates: 1950
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Speeches and Press Releases

Press Releases - Indian Affairs, 1952

 File — Box SP 1: Series CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 61
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_1_61_0000
Scope and Contents

This folder contains press releases and notes related to Indian Affairs in 1952, notably the re-appointment of James H. Belvin as Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe and the intentions of Congressman Carl Albert to enact bills in the next Congress.

Dates: 1952
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Speeches and Press Releases

Press Releases - Indian Affairs, 1953

 File — Box SP 1: Series CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 69
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_1_69_0000
Scope and Contents

This folder contains press releases related to legislation affecting restrictions on tribal lands in 1953.

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

Request for Clarification on Contract Termination Dates in Harjo V. Andrus Case, 1977-12-08

 Item — Box 30: Series CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 29
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_29_0028
Abstract

94th (1975-1977)

Dates: 1977-12-08
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Dewey F. Bartlett Collection / Subject / Indian Affairs, Creek Nation, 1971 Sept. - 1978 June.

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