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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 115 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence Regarding Choctaw Tribal Funds Distribution, 1976-06-18 - 1976-07-13

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 33
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_33_0004
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Congressman Carl Albert, Mr. Sidney Stowers, and the Deputy Director of the Department of the Interior regarding the distribution of Choctaw tribal funds for Docket 249.

Dates: 1976-06-18 - 1976-07-13

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 Mrs. Lige Ford's Land Purchase Inquiry, 1949-03-24 - 1949-04-07

 Item — Box 6: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 61
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_61_0009

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

Correspondence Regarding Proposed BIA Regulation Expanding Employment Preference, 1976-04-01

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 39
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0010
Scope and Contents

A letter from Karl A. Funke, Specialist of the Task Force on Indian Law Revision of the American Indian Policy Review Commission, to Reid Chambers, Associate Solicitor for Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior, regarding preference for employment for members of the Five Civilized Tribes and Osage Tribes of Oklahoma.

Dates: 1976-04-01

Correspondence Regarding Resolution for Amending Revenue Sharing Law, 1976-04-09 - 1976-05-10

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 37
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_37_0007
Scope and Contents

The document contains a letter from the President Overton James of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes to Congressman Glenn English requesting an amendment to the revenue sharing law, and a reply from Congressman Carl Albert to James thanking him for forwarding the letter to English.

Dates: 1976-04-09 - 1976-05-10

Correspondence Regarding Staffing Concerns at Talihina and Broken Bow, 1976-02-27 - 1976-04-14

 Item — Box DP 139: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 18
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_139_18_0008
Scope and Contents

The document is a series of letters between Congressman Carl Albert, Director John W. Davis of the Indian Health Service, and residents of Wilburton, Oklahoma regarding staffing at the IHS facilities in Talihina and Broken Bow. The letters explain the challenges in finding medical officers for the facilities and the efforts being made to secure additional staff.

Dates: 1976-02-27 - 1976-04-14