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Choctaw Nation

 Subject
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 70 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence Regarding a Recommendation for Choctaw Nation Health Centers, 1973-05-09 - 1973-05-15

 Item — Box 110: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 8
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_110_8_0005
Scope and Contents

The document contains a note to Joel saying "T...tell me this is in bill - $50,000, I believe he said - we'll want to watch for it and let Chief Belvin know," a note that reads ""PT" 5-15 J," and a letter from Julia Butler Hansen to Congressman Carl Albert thanking him for his recommendation for health centers for the Choctaw Nation.

Dates: 1973-05-09 - 1973-05-15

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 the Muskogee Area Arts and Crafts Program Report, 1972 January 10 - 1973 April 10

 Item — Box 111: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 33
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_111_33_0001
Scope and Contents

This document contains correspondence regarding the report of Mr. W. A. Ames, Executive Director of the Muskogee Area Arts and Crafts Program for the calendar year of 1972 and budget request for fiscal year 1974.

Dates: 1972 January 10 - 1973 April 10

Correspondence Regarding the Repeal of the 1959 Choctaw Termination Act, June 15, 1970

 Item — Box SP 14: Series CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 4
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_14_4_0003
Scope and Contents

This document contains a letter and two press releases from Congressman Carl Albert, discussing a bill introduced by Albert to repeal the Choctaw Termination Act of 1959 passing the House of Representatives.

Dates: June 15, 1970

Hattak Yuskololi, 2008-01-30

 Item
Identifier: NALC-CHA-005.001
Scope and Contents

Recording of a "Hattak Yuskololi," translated a short man meaning 'the little people' for some, or Kwianukasha or Okanukasha story. Spoken in the traditional Choctaw language by Rhoda Anderson, Choctaw elder.

Dates: 2008-01-30

Hattak Yuskololi (transcription), 2008-01-30

 Item
Identifier: NALC-CHA-005.002
Scope and Contents

Recording of a "Hattak Yuskololi," translated a short man meaning 'the little people' for some, or Kwianukasha or Okanukasha story, spoken in the traditional Choctaw language. Spoken in the traditional Choctaw language by Rhoda Anderson, Choctaw elder. Transcription of the story and its translation components prepared by Eveline Steele, Choctaw language consultant.

Dates: 2008-01-30

Hopoba chito, 2008-01-29

 Item
Identifier: NALC-CHA-019.001
Scope and Contents

Audio recording of Henry Willis, Choctaw elder, in which he tells the story of the Great Depression or "big hunger." Told in the traditional Choctaw language. English and Choctaw transcription and translation components prepared by Eveline Steele, Choctaw elder and language consultant.

Dates: 2008-01-29

Hopoba chito (transcription), 2008-01-29

 Item
Identifier: NALC-CHA-019.002
Scope and Contents

Transcription of an audio recording of Henry Willis, Choctaw elder, in which he tells the story of the Great Depression or "big hunger." Told in the traditional Choctaw language. English and Choctaw transcription and translation components prepared by Eveline Steele, Choctaw elder and language consultant.

Dates: 2008-01-29

"Indian Students from Arizona and Oklahoma to Visit Washington, D.C.", 1967-04-07

 Item — Box SP 8: Series CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 153
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_8_153_0003
Scope and Contents This Department of the Interior News Release announced that ninety Native American children from boarding schools in Arizona and Oklahoma would visit Washington, D.C. as part of a program funded by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. The Navajo children would be performing traditional and modern American choral music and dances, while the Oklahoma students, members of the Five Civilized Tribes, would participate in a Youth Development Project. The goal of the program was to...
Dates: 1967-04-07

Letter of Concern from Choctaw Citizens to Representative David Towell Regarding Harp Case, 1973-06-19

 Item — Box DP 111: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 37
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_111_37_0003
Scope and Contents

The document contains a letter from concerned Choctaw citizens from Bryan County to Representative David Towell regarding concerns about the welfare of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Harp of Bennington, Oklahoma, who were being sued by the Principal Chief of the Choctaws Mr. J. H. Belvin and Mr. James Monroe Harrelson. A postscript adds that it had been six weeks since the judge was to pronounce a verdict but the Harps had not been informed.

Dates: 1973-06-19