Indians of North America--Education--Government Policy--United States
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:
Carl Albert Collection
Collection
Identifier: CAC-CC-001
Scope and Contents
From 1947-1977, Carl Albert served as the representative of Oklahoma's Third District to the U.S. House of Representatives. During the last three terms, he was the Speaker of the House. Known as the "Little Giant from Little Dixie," Albert held more power than any other Oklahoman. The Albert Collection is the largest held by the Carl Albert Center, and it contains a prodigious amount of material generated and received by Albert's congressional offices. It is mostly comprised of...
Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
Collection
Identifier: CAC-CC-003
Scope and Contents
The Dewey F. Bartlett Collection occupies 68 cubic feet of documents, and the overwhelming majority of these relate to Bartlett's successful 1972 bid to become a U.S. senator and his tenure in that office (1973-1978). The Legislative Files and Subject Files consist of a wealth of information of special interest to Senator Bartlett. A smaller number of documents exist from his years as Oklahoma state legislator and governor as well as from his earlier life.The Bartlett Collection contains...
Lyle H. Boren Collection
Collection
Identifier: CAC-CC-007
Scope and Contents
The Boren Collection comprises more than 48 linear feet of papers dating 1885-1949, although the overwhelming majority date from 1933 to 1947. Most of the documents were created in or maintained by Boren's congressional offices (Washington, D.C., and Oklahoma), although items in the Personal and Family Files may have been kept at the congressman's home. Over the years a number of secretaries and assistants maintained the files, and the names of these people appear in the Office Files series....
Correspondence between Mr., F.E. Perkins and Senator Thomas (Citizenship Pottwatomie Indian) , May 7, 1934-May 10, 1934
Item
Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_9_71B_0001
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between Superintendent of United States Department of the Interior Office of Indian Affairs Field Serice, F.E. Perkins and Senator Thomas with attached Resolution of treaty between United States and Citizens of Pottawatomie Indians.
Correspondence concerning Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_5_8_0011
Wesley E. Disney Collection
Collection
Identifier: CAC-CC-013
Scope and Contents
The Disney Collection consists of 8 linear feet with the majority of the materials covering his tenure in office, 1931-1944. Most of the documents were originally housed in scrapbooks, including newspaper clippings. Of particular note is Disney’s column, “Washington Letter,” that he wrote for local newspapers. There are also lists that contain extensive data about his constituents. The materials cover a variety of topics including prohibition, the Grand River Dam, Franklin D. Roosevelt, the oil...
Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection
Collection
Identifier: CAC-CC-023
Scope and Contents
The Gensman Collection includes 17 cubic feet of material arranged in 10 series. The collection consists predominantly of correspondence. While the collection covers the period 1901-1945, most of the material is from 1913-1923.
Indians [original terminology], Cheyenne-Arapaho Land Communication, 1912-1913
File — Box 2: Series CAC_CC_039_1_0000_0000_0000; Series CAC_CC_039_2_0000_0000_0000; Series CAC_CC_039_3, Folder: 28
Identifier: CAC_CC_039_3_2_28_0000
Scope and Contents
Indians [original terminology], Cheyenne-Arapaho Land correspondence on educational issues land proceeds and concerns about tribal growth. Representatives from the tribe: Cloud Chief - Well know leader from the Cheyenne tribe
Chief Old Crow - "Old Crow" was a prominent leader of the Cheyenne tribe in the late 19th century.
R.G. Valentine - Robert Grosvenor Valentine was a widely known lawyer and the Commissioner of Indian Affairs in the Taft administration
Phillip Cook, also known...
Notes taken by Ruthie Smith during the Indian Legislation Meeting and the Indian Legislation Brief
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_28_9_0002
Preston E. Peden Collection
Collection
Identifier: CAC-CC-044
Scope and Contents
The Peden Collection covers the period 1946-1948. Consisting of 8 cubic feet of material, the collection consists primarily of correspondence. Constituent correspondence, which is arranged geographically, includes such subjects as utility concerns, issues, and personal requests. General non-constituent correspondence, arranged alphabetically, includes letters on the Taft-Hartley Bill, taxes on oleomargarine, aid for public schools, veterans benefits, Alaska homesteading, and dams. The remaining...