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Choctaw Nation

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Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: "The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 225,000 tribal members and 12,000-plus associates. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation’s vision, “Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture,” is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity." - Choctaw Nation Website

Found in 115 Collections and/or Records:

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

Correspondence and Notes Regarding the 1974 Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, 1973-06-22 - 1973-07-26

 Item — Box 110: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 8
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_110_8_0006
Scope and Contents

This document contains correspondence between Congressman Carl Albert and Principal Chief Harry J. W. Belvin of the Choctaw Nation regarding funding for the construction of Indian Health Centers, notes and memorandums from Congressman Albert’s staff, and copies of the full committee report of the 93rd Congress, 1st Session for House of Representatives, Report No. 93, Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, 1974.

Dates: 1973-06-22 - 1973-07-26
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / Health, Education and Welfare - Indian Health Service - Hugo/McAlester/Eufaula Centers

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

Correspondence Between Congressman Carl Albert and Mr. Pat Folsom Regarding the Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Lands, 1949-05-14 - 1949-05-17

 Item — Box 6: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 61
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_61_0008
Abstract

81st (1949-1951)

Dates: 1949-05-14 - 1949-05-17
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / (6) Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs: Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians, 1949

Correspondence Between Congressman Carl Albert and Principal Chief Harry J. W. Belvin Regarding Appropriation, 1973-03-01 - 1973-04-02

 Item — Box 110: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 8
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_110_8_0001
Scope and Contents

This document contains letters, memos, and information sheets sent between Congressman Carl Albert and Principal Chief Harry J. W. Belvin of the Choctaw Nation regarding an add-on appropriation for the construction of three additional Indian health clinics in the Choctaw Nation.

Dates: 1973-03-01 - 1973-04-02
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / Health, Education and Welfare - Indian Health Service - Hugo/McAlester/Eufaula Centers

Correspondence Between Mr. J. W. Duncan and Congressman Carl Regarding Payment for Choctaw and Chickasaw Tribes, 1949-05-11 - 1949-05-13

 Item — Box 6: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 61
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_61_0007
Abstract

81st (1949-1951)

Dates: 1949-05-11 - 1949-05-13
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / (6) Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs: Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians, 1949

Correspondence Between Mr. W. C. Pickens and Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Payment for Segregated Coal Lands Sale, 1949-05-06 - 1949-05-09

 Item — Box 6: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 61
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_61_0002
Abstract

81st (1949-1951)

Dates: 1949-05-06 - 1949-05-09
Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Carl Albert Collection / Departmental / (6) Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs: Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians, 1949

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