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The original documents are located in Box 12, folder "Invitations Regretted (3)" of the
Theodore C. Marrs Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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NATIONAL
CONGRESS
OF
SUITE 700, 1430 K STREET, N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20005 (202) 347-9520
AMERICAN
-INDIANS-
June 4, 1975
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
PRESIDENT
Dr. Theodore Marrs
Mel Tonasket
Colville
Special Assistant to the
LIBRAST GERALD R. FORD
President
FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
White House
Osley Saunooke
Cherokee
Washington, D. C. 20500
TREASURER
Ray Goetting
Dear Dr. Marrs:
Caddo
RECORDING SECRETARY
Each year on June 25, the National Congress of
Katharine Whitehorn
American Indians honors a Congressman and a
Osage
Senator at a Benefit-Awards Dinner here in
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Washington, D. C.
Charles Trimble
Oglala Sioux
This year we are honoring Senator Henry M. Jackson
AREA VICE PRESIDENTS
for his work on the Indian Financing Act, the Indian
ABERDEEN AREA
Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act,
Joe Chase
and the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. On
Mandan
the House side, we are honoring Congressman Morris K.
ALASKA AREA
Udall for his work on the Havasupai Land Return
Clarence Jackson
Legislation.
Tlinget-Haida
ANADARKO AREA
For the Executive Committee, we invite you to be
Juanita Ahtone
an honored guest of NCAI at our Head Table.
Kiowa
BILLINGS AREA
The banquet will be held at the Sheraton Park Hotel
Ray Spang
Northern Cheyenne
here in Washington on June 25, beginning at 7:00 P.M.
GALLUP AREA
The banquet attracts over 500 people from Congress,
Victor Sarracino
the Administration, and the National Indian Community.
Laguna
MINNEAPOLIS AREA
Please let us know immediately if you will be able
Michael Chosa
to honor us with your presence. Of course, Mrs.
Chippewa
Marrs is cordially invited to be our guest.
MUSKOGEE AREA
John Shaw
Respectfully yours,
Osage
PHOENIX AREA
Charle E.Jernukb
Pete Homer, Jr.
Mohave
CHARLES E. TRIMBLE
PORTLAND AREA
Executive Director
Roger Jim
Yakima
CET:sa
SACRAMENTO AREA
Alec Garfield
Tule River
SOUTHEAST AREA
Dean Williams
Seneca
accepted
NATIONAL
CONGRESS
NONPROFIT ORC
WASHINGTON
HUS POSTAGE
JUN-4'75
OF
E.10E
AMERICAN
D.C
-INDIANS-
1430 K STREET, N.W.
SUITE 700
Dr. Theodore Marrs
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20005
Special Assistant to the
President
White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
*
BUS. PH. 509 865-2255
**
Confederated Tribes & Bands
865 -5121
JOHNSON J. MENINICK
E
YAKIMA NATION
À
YAKIMA INDIAN NATION
TRIBAL COUNCILMAN
4
4
Treaty of
S
RES. PH. 865-4647
5 5 8 1
YAKIMA INDIAN AGENCY
BOX 632
TOPPENISH, WASHINGTON 98948
Res 860 -5009
Johnson Meninick
Yakima Tribal Council
Regutted June 5, 1975
P.O. Box 632
Toppenish, WASHINGTON 98948
Dr. Theodore Marrs
Spec. Asst. to the President
for Human Resources
FORD i LIBRAR, GERALD
103 Executive Office Building
Washington
DC
Dear Dr. Marrs:
Approximately 3 weeks ago we mailed you a special invitation
to attend our annual Yakima Indian Nation-Toppenish Creek
Encampment scheduled for JULY 1 through JULY 7th.
It was just brought to my attention that you did not receive
our invitation. In order to avoid unnecessary delays I herewith
take the liberty of writing to you immediately to extend our
invitation and we hope that you will be able to attend our event.
The Yakima Indian Nation Tribal Council will welcome you and you
can be assured that your visit will be a memorable one.
We will provide the necessary transportation and accomodation.Our
police department will provide any assistance you may need.
We look forward to hearing from you soon and we sincerely hope that
you will be able to come and enjoy Yakima hospitality.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please
do not hesitate to contact me at any time at the following phone
number: Area Code 509/ 865-5121.
Respectfully yours,
Johnson Meninick Marinink
Yakima Tribal Council
and Secr. of the Encampment Committee
cc/YN
Johnson Meninick
Yakima Tribal Council
Yakima Indian Nation
P.O.BOX632
4
Toppenish, WASHINGTON 98948
TO:
DR. THEODORE MARRS
103 EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING
URGENT
WASHINGTON DC
URGENT
1975
CONFEDERATED
YAKIMA INDIAN NATION
TOPPENISH CREEK ENCAMPMENT
OLDEST IN HISTORY OF YAKIMAS
2½ miles South of White Swan
July 1,1975 10:30 a.m. TO
July 7,1975 6:00 a.m.
$4,500.00 IN PRIZES
COMPETIVE EVENTS INCLUDES
INDIAN DANCING SINGING
SPORTS FOR THE BOYS & GIRLS
MEN & WOMEN
GRANDMAS & GRANDPAS!
NEW ADDED ATTRACTION
TRADITIONAL MEMORIAL
PARADE ON THE 4TH OF JULY
2:00 p.m.
PARADE& CEREMONIES
INDIAN ON HORSES
FOOT
FLOATS
ON JULY 1, 1975 10:30 a.m.
FOR THOSE WHO PASSED ON
PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED
NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR USE
OF - FIREWORKS - ANY TYPE OF
COMMITTEE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR
DRUGS- FIGHTING- MOTOR BIKES-
ACCIDENTS, THEFT, FIRE,
PEDDLING CONTRABAND ILLEGALLY
VANDALISM , IMPRISONMENT FOR
NOT ALLOWED AT ANYTIME
ANY VIOLATION. BREAKDOWNS,
WELL POLICED
ALL CONCESSIONS & ACTIVITIES OPEN AFTER MEMORIAL CEREMONIES.
IMPROVED GROUNDS - LARGE INDOOR DANCE PAVILLION
TEEPEE POLES - GOOD WATER - WELLLIGHTED AREA
LARGE GAMBLING SHED CONTROLLED
STICK GAMES
NO BETTING ON POINTS - WAHLUKS OTHER GAMES
СОММИТЕЕ MEMBERS
For Further Information Call or Write
Chairman
Secretary
Treasurer
Watson Totus
Johnson Meninick
Mose Dick Sr.
Watson Totus
Johnson Meninick
Area Code (509) 865-2988
Area Code (509) 865-5121
Levi George
Ellison Shuster
Wilfred Yallup
Bill Yallup
Henry Luton
Lester Lewis
Isaac Sampson
Donny Sampson
P.O. Box 632
P O Box 632
Louis Sohappy
Charley Pimms
Ray Olney
David Sampson
Toppenish, WA 98948
Otis Shilow
Elmer/Shuster
Russellam
Eagle Seglatsee
Toppenish WA 98948
Bob Perry
Jim Sonappy
Marbin-Hannigun
EVERYONE WELCOME
FORDO & LIBRARY DERALD
MEDICAL SOCIETY. INC. UNDERSEM
June 9, 1975.
The Honorable Theodore C. Marrs
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Ted,
The attached letter is self-explanatory. However,
we want to add our urgent request that you attend this, if
at all possible, as not only would you be representing the
Link Foundation for the first Stover-Link Award but you would
have a chance to meet many of the scientists from around the
world working in the hyperbaric field.
I will call shortly for an opportunity to talk with
you a few minutes about this and one other idea which I have.
In the meantime,
Kindest personal regards
Most sincerely,
"Chuck"
C. W. Shilling, M. D.
Executive Secretary
UNDERSEA MEDICAL SOCIETY, INC.
CWS/yd
enclosure
9650 ROCKVILLE PIKE
BETHESDA, MARYLAND 20014
(301) 530-9225
JUN 1 1975
LINK FOUNDATION
MAIL REPLY
P.O. BOX Y, VERO BEACH, FLORIDA 32960
May 30, 1975
C. W. Shilling, M.D.
Executive Secretary
Undersea Medical Society, Inc.
9650 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland 20014
Dear Dr. Shilling:
Answering your May 20 letter, regretfully Miss Marilyn Link
will be unable to attend the presentation of the first
"Link Foundation Stover-Link Award" on Tuesday, 8 July, at
San Diego.
Dr. Theodore C. Marrs, member of our Technical Assistance
Board, may be able to attend and may appreciate an invitation,
as it was through him that the grant was initiated.
Thank you for reserving a place of honor for Miss Link at the
Head Table for the luncheon. She is very sorry to miss this
eventful occasion.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Anice Duriaux
Executive Secretary
CC: Miss Marilyn C. Link
Reguttra
ESTABLISHED ADDRESS
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
UNDERSEA MEDICAL SOCIETY . INC.
9650 ROCKVILLE PIKE
BETHESDA, MARYLAND 20014
MONPROFIT ORG
BETHESDA
JUN10'75
E10
MD
111658
The Honorable Theodore C. Marrs
The White House
Washington, D. C.
NATIVE AMERICAN CENTER
For the Living Arts, Inc.
466 Third Street
Niagara Falls, New York 14304
(716) 284-2427
June 12, 1975
DUFFY WILSON - TUSCARORA
Sculptor - Executive Director
Dr. Theodore Marrs
FORD i LIBRARY GERALD
HURON MILLER - ONONDAGA
Administrative Assistant
Special Assistant to the
Chief, Faith Keeper
President on Indian Affairs
Cultural Adviser
JOE VILLAGOMEZ - SENECA
White House
Educational Specialist
Washington, DC 20500
JACOB THOMAS - CAYUGA
Chief - Artist
Cultural Director
Dear Dr. Marrs:
RICHARD HILL - TUSCARORA
Audio Visual Director
DARELYN CLAUSE - ALGONQUIN
Members of the Iroquois Confederacy from New York
Secretary
State will be participants at the 9th annual
CONSULTANTS
Festival of American Folklife, sponsored by the
OREN LYONS - ONONDAGA
Smithsonian Institution and the National Park
Artist - Painter
Service.
Chief
IRV POWLESS, JR. - ONONDAGA
Chief
These Iroquois participants will be taking part
Educational Adviser
in discussions of Iroquoian life in the Native
ELWOOD GREENE - MOHAWK
Silver Smith
American Learning Center. There will be demon-
IRVING CHRISJOHN - ONEIDA
strations of Iroquois crafts, dances, games, and
Corn Husk Artist
lore as well as other exhibits related to the
Six Nations.
The Festival dates are June 25 - June 29 and July
2- - July 6. We would like to extend an invitation
to you to attend and we know you will find the
presentations given by the Six Nations Iroquois
particularly interesting.
If you have any further questions, please contact
Mr. Duffy Wilson, Executive Director, of the Native
American Center for the Living Arts.
Sincerely yours,
Duffy Wilson
Executive Director
de
Regutted
NATIVE AMERICAN CENTER
For the Living Arts, Inc.
BUFF ALONY PM 140
466 Third Street
Niagara Falls, New York 14303
16 JUN
1975
Mr. Theodore Marrs
Special Assistant to the
President on Indian Affairs
White House
Washington, DC 20500
L
The NationalCommander will be throwing out the
first ball for "American Legion Night" at the
Minnesota Twins-Baltimore Orioles Baseball
Game, therefore, we have had to change the time
of the Reception to 5:30-7:30 p.m.
are Land or the
when the Prendent appare
NATIONAL ADJUTANT
June 10, 1975
FORD & LIBRARY 97V939
sed
Dear Dr. Marrs:
As we now near the end of another administrative
year, the staff of the Washington Office of The American
Legion is again aware of the contribution made by many of
our good friends to the success of our programs.
As a small token of our appreciation for the very
able assistance received from those friends, I shall host
a social gathering in their honor during the National
Convention.
I should, therefore, like to extend a cordial invitation
to you to be my guest at a stag Reception and Buffet Dinner
in the New York Room, Leamington Hotel in Minneapolis,
Minnesota, on Monday, August 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
I look forward to greeting you on that occasion.
Sincerely yours,
Bill
WILLIAM F. HAUCK
Dr. Theodore C. Marrs
Special Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
RSVP
(202) 393-4811 - Ext. 32
or
1608 K Street, N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20006
OFFICE OF NATIONAL ADJUTANT
THE AMERICAN LEGION
1608 K STREET, N.W.
WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006
JUN 12'75
Dr. Theodore C. Marrs
Special Assistant to The President
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Fifty-seventh Annual National Convention
The American Legion
Acceptance of this invitation includes tickets for the following functions.
At a later date you will receive information regarding the location of
the Distinguished Guest Suite, and a card on which you may indicate
those functions which you wish to attend.
Reserved seating for the Musical Spectacular, Saturday, August 16
Reserved seating for the National Convention Parade, Sunday, August 17
Reserved seating for National Commander's Dinner to
Distinguished Guests, Tuesday, August 19
Reserved seating, Minneapolis Auditorium & Convention Hall
Joint Opening Session, Tuesday, August 19
Reserved seating, Minneapolis Auditorium & Convention Hall
Business Sessions, W ednesday and Thursday, August 20 and 21
W e will assist you in obtaining reservations at the Leamington Hotel
If you will indicate below the type of accommodations you wish
A PROMPT RESPONSE WILL BE APPRECIATED
MR. JAMES M. WAGONSELLER
NATIONAL COMMANDER
THE AMERICAN LEGION
P. O. Box 1055
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46206
1 accept
}
your invitation to attend the 57th Annual National
I cannot accept
Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota
My wife will accompany me.
I request assistance in obtaining the following accommodations at your
National Headquarters Hotel, the Leamington Hotel
single room
twin room
double room
suite
I have made other arrangements to be housed at
Hotel.
Arrival date
Departure date
(Please print name and preferred mailing address)
National Commander James M. Wagonseller
requests the pleasure of your company
as a Distinguished Guest at the
Fifty-seventh Annual National Convention of
The American Legion
Minneapolis, Minnesota
August seventeenth to twenty-first
Nineteen hundred and seventy-five
R.S.V.P.
NATIONAL ADJUTANT
THE AMERICAN LEGION
P. 0. BOX 1055
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46206
The National Alliance of Senior Citizens cordially invites you to attend a reception
honoring those Members of Congress with outstanding ratings for the
nation's aged in the 93rd Congress Golden Age Index.
Sen. Howard H. Baker
Sen. Bill Brock
Sen. Harry F. Byrd
Sen. Lawton Chiles
Sen. Carl T. Curtis
Sen. Jesse A. Helms
Sen. Sam Nunn
Sen. John C. Stennis
417 GERALD R FORD
Cong. Skip Bafalis
Cong. Omar Burleson
Cong. Dan Daniel
Cong. Edward Derwinski
Cong. Thomas Downing
Cong. John Flynt
Cong. L. H. Fountain
Cong. James Haley
Cong. Edward Hutchinson
Cong. Jack Kemp
Cong. William Ketchum
Cong. Phil Landrum
Cong. Trent Lott
Cong. G. V. Montgomery
Cong. George O'Brien
Cong. David Satterfield
Cong. Alan Steelman
Cong. Sam Steiger
Cong. David Treen
Cong. Joe Waggonner
Cannon Caucus Room
R.S.V.P.
Seven O'clock P.M.
280-5755
Regulation
June 17, 1975
MASHINGTON.DE I JUN TON,00
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USE ZIP
1975.
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STATES
DR. Ted Marra
Executive Office Building
Washington, D.C.
The White House
GURANINON AND DEVENUE
Joseph L. Alioto, Mayor
CITY HALL
SAN FRANCISCO
CALIFORNIA
94102
(415) 558-5885
CITY
AND
STATE
Francisco
COUNTY
OF
SAN
June 19, 1975
Dr. Theodore Marrs
White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C.
GERALD FORD LIBRARA
Dear Dr. Marrs:
I am pleased to invite you on behalf of Mayor Joseph L. Alioto
to participate in a conference on June 24 on the subject of Asian immi-
gration. The conference is being sponsored by the City and County of
San Francisco for the purpose of bringing together policy-makers, community
leaders and scholars to identify areas of concern related to the immigration
and resettlement of Asian peoples in the United States. The City and
County is being assisted in this conference by a grant from the National
Science Foundation.
This conference is the first of a two step process aimed at
the identification of critical research needs and the development of a
research agenda as well as the formulation of issues to be forwarded to
the Federal government. Following this conference a workshop is planned
in the early autumn to discuss in detail the research issues raised at
the June meeting.
The "San Francisco Research Planning Conference on Asian Immi-
gration" will be held Tuesday, June 24, 1975 at the Towne House Hotel,
8th and Market Streets, San Francisco. A tentative agenda is attached
for your information. The conference will include lunch. Please confirm
your attendance with Ms. Pamela Woolfolk (558-5885) prior to June 23,
1975. Ms. Woolfolk can also give you information regarding attendance
by other members of your organization.
We look forward to seeing you and invite you to give some
thought to those areas of particular concern to you and your organization.
Sincerely,
Begatter
Charles Q. Forester
Director
Charles Q. Forester, Director
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE - 2
'SAN FRANCISCO RESEARCH PLANNING CONFERENCE ON ASIAN IMMIGRATION
DATE:
TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 1975
LOCATION: TOWNE HOUSE HOTEL
8th & MARKET STREETS
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
A.M.
8:15
-
9:00
Registration and Coffee
9:00
- 10:00
Opening Speeches
Welcome - Charles Q. Forester, Director, Mayor's Clearinghouse
An Historical Perspective - Kevin Starr, San Francisco
City Librarian
10:00 - 11:45
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Dr. John T. McAlister, Dept. of Engineering Economic
Systems, Stanford University
Participants:
Le Thanh Minh Chau, Director of University of Hue
Mrs. Gaetana Enders, Member, Presidential Advisory
Committee on Vietnam Refugees
David Gordon, Special Assistant to Dr. Wilson Riles,
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Dr. Allan Howard,
East-West Population Inst.,
& Department of Anthropology, University of H.waii,
Honolulu, Hawaii
Chau Kim Nhan, Former Minister of Economics, Republic
of Vietnam
11:45 - 12: 45
No host cocktails
12:15 - 1: 45
Luncheon - Keynote Address-Joseph L. Alioto, Mayor,
San Francisco; Member, Presidential Advisory Committee on
Vietnam Refugees
1:45 - 4:30
Concurrent Workshops
Workshop "A" Administrationoof Justice Superior Court Judge Harry Low, San From
Workshop "B" -- Education - Dr Alex Inkeles, Director, Stanford International
Development Education Center
Workshop "C" Health -- Dr. Louis Lazaroff, Asia Foundation, San Francisco
Workshop "D" -- Housing -- Mr. John Williams, Executive Director, Oakland Redevelopment
Agency
Workshop "E" -- Inter-Cultural Communications -- Ms. Le Thi Anh, Former faculty member,
Buddhist University, Saigon
Workshop "F" -- Manpower/Economic Development -- Ms. Eunice Elton, Director,
Mayor's Office of Manpower
Workshop "G" - Miami, Florida Experience - Dr. Clyde Wooten, University of
Maimi, Center for Advanced International Studies & Monsignor Bryan Walsh,
Archdiocesean, Directory of Charity, Archdiocese of Miami
U.S. POSTAGE
SAN JUN FRANCISCO
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OF
Dr. Theodore Marrs
White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C.
CITY HALL
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SAN FRANCISCO
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CALIFORNIA
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94102
TRIBAL COUNCIL
TEXAS INDIAN COMMISSION
Clayton Sylestine, Chairman
Clem Sylestine, Vice-Chairman
DITE
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Dempsie Henley, Chairman
Herbert Johnson, Secretary
Victor Fain, Commissioner
Raymond Poncho, Treasurer
Tom Diamond, Commissioner
Burke Walker, Councilman
Walt Broemer, Exec. Director
Levete Alexander, Councilman
Calvin Battise, Councilman
SUPERINTENDENT
TRIBAL CHIEFS
Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation
Emmett Battise
Fulton Battise, Principal Chief
Office Location: Indian Village, U.S. 190
Route 3, Box 640
Emmett Battise, 2nd Chief
Livingston, Texas 77351
17 miles east of Livingston, Texas
Phone: (713) 563-4391
FORD
Dr. Theodore Marrs
Special Assistant to the President
White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Marrs:
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribes are proud to announce that the new "Sundown Outdoor
Theatre" will be dedicated and the first playing of our Historical Drama "Beyond
the Sundown" will be on June 20, 1975. This is only the second Outdoor Theatre
for Texas and the first in America built and managed by an Indian Tribe. The
$650,000 Theatre has been made possible by the assistance of the State of Texas,
the Economic Development Administration and many Legislators, Agencies, Officials
and Friends. Besides the Leaders of our State and Washington, I am inviting the
Governors and Tribal Chiefs of Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana
and particularly Governor George Wallace of the Great State of Alabama that was
named for our Tribe when the area was our home.
The Outdoor Theatre is the major project in our final phase of tourist development
that will make our Tribes self-sufficient and I would like to invite you and your
family to be my guest for this memorable occasion. For your convenience in letting
us know if you can be with us on this day, I have enclosed a post card for you to
mail so we can reserve your complimentary tickets to our regular Activities, for the
BBQ Dinner and the Theatre. We will hold your tickets at the Ticket Booth for you.
If you must cancel or need additional tickets, please call Barbara Noriega at 713/536-
4391.
The Activities listed on the enclosed brochure start at 9:00 A.M. and are continuous
until 7:00 P.M. The BBQ Dinner for our guests will begin at 6:30 P.M. and the Dedication
will be at 8:15 P.M. The Play will start at 8:45 P.M. and end at 10:45 P.M.
Those persons wishing to fly can use the Tyler County/Woodville Airport where we will
have vehicular transportation available to and from the Reservation. If you wish for
us to make motel reservations for you or if you will fly, please indicate on the post
card.
We sincerely appreciate your freindship and support and hope you can be with us to
share this proud moment.
Your Friend,
Julton Batter
Fulton Battise, Chief
Regutted
Alabama-Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas
Enclosures
June 20, 1975
Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Will Attend [ ] Will Not Attend [ ]
Will Fly
Yes
No
Time of Arrival
Daytime Activities No. of Tickets Needed I
]
Motel Reservations No. of Rooms [ ]
BBQ Dinner - No. of Tickets Needed
I ]
Other Needs
Outdoor Theatre - No. of Tickets Needed
[ ]
LIVINGSTON
BULK RATE
U.S. Postage
PAID
THE
TEXAS
Permit No. 3
BUSINESS REPLY MAIL
No Postage Stamp Necessary if Mailed in U.S. A.
- POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY -
ALABAMA-COUSHATTA INDIAN RESERVATION
Route No. 3,
-
Box 640
Livingston, Texas 77351
"BEYOND THE
SUNDOWN"
East Texas Indian Reservation
an
outdoor
drama
::
"
A HISTORY OF PEACE
TEXAS SUMMERTIME
You'll be glad your family saw it!! Here is spectacle on a
unique Big Thicket stage, a strong and intriguing Indian
Nestled deep in the Big Thicket area of East Texas
IS OUTDOOR
story highlighted, with colorful lighting and beautiful
lies Texas' oldest Indian Reservation, home of the
DRAMA TIME
music to bring out exciting entertainment such as the
Alabama and Coushatta Indian tribes. The reserva-
memorable scenes of a visit by the Indians to the under-
tion is located on 4,600 acres of verdant virgin timber
world gods.
land, and is 90 miles north of Houston and 17 miles
On a hidden hillside deep in the Big Thicket of East
east of Livingston, Texas on U.S. Highway 190.
Texas unfolds a saga of courage. A new tale of native
American wisdom and strong purpose.
The Reservation is called home by some 500 mem-
bers of the two tribes. Both the Alabama and
Beyond the Sundown!
Coushatta tribes are members of the Creek Confed-
An outdoor drama by Kermit Hunter, with music by
eracy of Indians and both are of Muskogeean stock.
Frank Lewin.
Both tribes came from the state of Alabama, and
Here in a unique amphitheatre-built especially for
were closely related before they came to Texas.
this great drama of the Alabama and Coushatta
Indians-the finest moments of Indian history, drama-
The two tribes still speak their native tongues, a
tic inspiration and architectural mastery combine for a
language which has never been written. Many In-
splendid summer evening's entertainment.
dian children learn English as a second language,
and, therefore, have to learn to communicate with
War in the Woodlands Generations of wandering
the people outside the tribes in a language which is
brought the Woodland Indians of the Alabama and the
not their first. Great strides in acquiring skills has
Coushatta to the peace of dense, lush forests in Mexico's
been made in the past few years, and many Indians
province of Texas. By 1836, eastern settlers rebelled
Let the bald eagle cry, let the white wolf mourn,
are now receiving on-the-job training. Some of the
against Mexican rule. Open warfare came nearer and
Down the long caverns of the night-time;
tribal members have excelled as workers in the
nearer to the Indians' pine-boughed Eden.
timber industry. A good example would be the chief
At last confronted by the armies of Sam Houston and
Nothing shall disturb our sleeping.
of the tribes, Robert Fulton Battise.
Santa Anna who insist they fight or be destroyed, the
My love shall sleep here beside me forever,
Indian chiefs, Antone and Long King must choose: Be-
Chief Battise started working in the timber indus-
And together we shall drift into the sunrise.
come unwilling warriors or abandon
try when he was only 13 years old, and by the time he
their forest home!
stepped out of the woods as a worker in 1970, he was
The romance of the Texas rebellion surrounds the fiery
known as one of the best. He could fell a tree with an
splendor of Indian ritual folklore, while the tender story
axe as fast as most men could with a sharp saw, and
of Tamatha and Nellakawi reflects the anguished
then drive a stake with the trunk of the falling tree.
beauty of young emotion.
Young Indians have a strong desire for education.
A memorable evening woven from dance, music and
Several hold degrees from Texas colleges. College
the American epic, "Beyond The Sundown" is exciting,
costs are paid through scholarships, assistance from
panoramic history for the enjoyment of the whole
civic groups and direct loans from the Tribal Coun-
family.
cil.
During the 1960's Texas was enjoying a boom in
tourism. The new tourist industry was creating jobs
throughout the state. The decision was made to in-
vite guests to visit Texas' only Indian Reservation to
enjoy the beautiful scenery and learn of Indian cus-
toms and ways of life.
The tourist attraction is now completing its eighth
year, and is recognized as one of the fastest growing
enterprises of its kind in Texas. More than 600,000
visitors have already enjoyed stepping briefly out of
our busy, everyday world and into the rich history
and culture of Texas' first inhabitants.
The final phase of this tourist development is the
outdoor drama "Beyond The Sundown." We wel-
come you to enjoy the Alabama and Coushatta In-
dian Reservation presentation and invite you back
again to come and visit with us.
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS AND TICKETS
Tickets purchased in advance insure best seats
EAST TEXAS
and not standing in line at the box office. Telephone
INDIAN RESERVATION
713-563-4397 for reservations or mail the Ticket Order
Form for prompt attention. Group rates available
In The Big Thicket
for 16 or more persons. Travel agent commissions
paid. Your BankAmericard is welcomed at Sundown
Theatre and at the Indian Village.
Home of the
SUNDOWN THEATRE
Alabama and Coushatta Tribes
TICKET PRICE SCHEDULE AND
Big Thicket Reptile Garden Tribal Dances
TICKET ORDER FORM
"Indian Chief" Railroad
Big Thicket Tour
Scheduled Performance Time: 8:30 p.m. (CDT)
Living Indian Village
Indian Country Tour
No performance on Sunday evenings.
Inn of the 12 Clans Restaurant
Place number of tickets needed in the square(s).
MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
Dallas
Adults
Under Age 12
20
Longview
Lower
$4.00
$3.00
Shreveport
Upper
$3.50
$2.50
TEXAS
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
45
59
Lufkin
Lower
$4.50
$3.50
Upper
$4.00
$3.00
190
190
Huntsville
Section preference
190
Woodville
(Preference considered in order of receipt)
Bry an
30
Livingston
Austin
59
69
Group rates available
290
Beaumont
(Babies in arms admitted free)
10
Check, money order, or BankAmericard authoriza-
tion and number must accompany order on all ad-
To San Antonio
Houston
vance reservations. We will hold your tickets at box
office until 7:30 p.m. on date of performance. Group
reservations must be confirmed by spokesman no
later than 48 hours before performance. We cannot
SEATING CHART
make refunds unless reservations are cancelled
prior to 7:30 p.m. on performance date.
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LOWER
ROUTE 3, BOX 640
LIVINGSTON, TEXAS 77351
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Visit East Texas' only
Indian Reservation
Home of the Alabama and Coushatta Tribes
Indian Village
on U.S. 190 between Livingston and
Woodville, Texas- 90 miles north of
Houston
Big Thicket woodland scenery
Historical and educational
Fabulous family fun
BIG THICKET TOUR
TRIBAL DANCES
"INDIAN CHIEF" RAILROAD
Majestic virgin pine forest and swampy
Na Ski La Dancers in their colorful feathered
A replica of the old "Iron Horse" meandering
bottomlands provide unique plant commun-
and beadwork costumes perform daily during
through the dense forest continues to be popu-
ity contrasts and Indian guides will point
the summer season and weekends the rest of
lar with young and old. Keep your eyes open
out state champion trees and other plant
the year.
for buffalo, Texas longhorns or even a bear.
species.
Tribal members cooking food, making
Snakes, alligators, turtles and a rare American
Historical trek through old Indian Village
pottery, beadwork, basketry and arrowheads.
crocodile are featured subjects of lectures
replicas in area where Sam Houston met
These crafts are explained by Indian guides
by Indian guides.
with Tribal Council aboard the
on the tour through the 1805 replica of the
BIG THICKET REPTILE GARDEN
INDIAN COUNTRY TOUR
LIVING INDIAN VILLAGE
INDIAN RESERVATION
ALABAMA-COUSHATTA TRIBES
Dallas
TEXAS
LA.
20
Longview
Your road map
to Indian Country
59
INDIAN
Lufkin
VILLAGE
45
190
190
190
Huntsville
190
Woodville
Livingston
Bryan
30
69
45
To Austin
59
290
Beaumont
10
10
To San Antonio
Houston
Distances from Indian Village
Austin
220
Lake Charles, La. 124
Beaumont 72
New Orleans, La. 322
Dallas
227
Texarkana
240
Fort Worth # 244
San Antonio 275
Houston 90
Shreveport, La. 177
SEASON SCHEDULE
MEMORIAL DAY-LABOR DAY
MUSEUM
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
PETTING ZOO
Sunday 12:30-6:00 p.m.
CAMPING
FALL-WINTER-SPRING
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:30-5:00 p.m.
CLOSED After 2nd Weekend in
December through Christmas Day
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TRIBAL ENTERPRISE
Inn of the 12 Clans
Hand-
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Restaurant
crafts
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Past - Present - Future
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The Alabama-Coushatta
Indians of Texas
Chief Fulton Battise
A HISTORY OF PEACE
Commission of Indian Affairs. The Commission is
to prepare the Indian for better citizenship.
made up of three members appointed by the Gov-
Nestled deep in the Big Thicket area of East
The kindergarten, established in 1957, prepares
ernor.
Texas lies Texas' oldest Indian Reservation, home of
the Indian child for entrance to public schools by
the Alabama and Coushatta Indian tribes. The Res-
teaching him to speak English and function in
In 1957 the Attorney General ruled the tribal
group situations. A two-year federal Head Start
ervation is located on 4,600 acres of verdant virgin
council had the right to manage the timber on the
timber land, and is 90 miles north of Houston and
program now enables the kindergarten to remain
reservation, and to use revenue from timber sales
open twelve months each year. Older students
17 miles east of Livingston, Texas on U.S. Highway
to tinance projects which would benefit all the
190.
attend schools at Big Sandy, Livingston or Wood-
people. Authority was given to conduct a timber
ville. Many go to the Indian vocational schools in
management program in cooperation with the
The Reservation is called home by some 500
Oklahoma, New Mexico and Kansas after complet-
Texas Forest Service. This was done to prevent
members of the two tribes. Both the Alabama and
ing high school.
excessive or premature cutting of timber, thereby,
Coushatta tribes are members of the Creek Confed-
protecting the long range financial interest of the
Young Indians have a strong desire for educa-
racy of Indians and both are of Muskogeean stock.
people. In 1971 the reservation won the state's top
tion. Several hold degrees from Texas colleges.
Both tribes came from the state of Alabama, and
award for forestry conservation for their achieve-
College costs are paid through scholarships, assist-
were closely related before they came to Texas.
ments in timber management.
ance from civic groups and direct loans from the
Approximately one thousand Alabama Indians
Tribal Council.
In 1959, Texas lawmakers passed a bill enabling
came to Tyler County's Peach Tree Village in 1805.
the Tribal Council to lease land on the reservation
Improvements in medical care have kept pace
The Coushatta Tribe was already in East Texas,
for mineral rights. Income from timber sales and
with advances in education. At one time the Reser-
having arrived in the Big Thicket area sometime
mineral leases is used to a great degree to finance
vation maintained a small hospital which was
after 1795. Inter-tribal friendship between the Ala-
the education on young tribal members who are in-
supervised by a physician only on a part-time
bama and Coushattas became even stronger as they
terested in furthering their education.
basis. Today, tribal members select their own phy-
roamed and hunted this new land together. Housing
sicians and use the more up-to-date facilities of the
for the Indians, when they first formed villages,
Some 500 Indians from the two tribes live on
Tyler County Hospital in Woodville. Two nurses
was typical for woodlands Indians, with log cabins
the reservation today. Another large group live in
live on the Reservation and provide for day-to-day
for families and outbuildings with palmetto roofs
the surrounding towns. While Indian families gen-
fashioned out of the abundant East Texas timber
medical needs. They also maintain health records,
erally prefer to live on the Reservation, many are
with crude instruments.
conduct classes in home nursing and first aid, and
forced to leave because of job opportunities.
provide general health guidance to Indian families.
Although the expanding tourism program is creating
In the early 1800's the Texas Congress granted
new jobs every year, the reservation offers employ-
Religious influence, a mainstay in times of
each tribe two leagues of land on the Trinity River.
ment only to a small number on a permanent basis.
great need, is still strong today. Presbyterian Mis-
This land, however, was soon taken by white
Those who do not leave the reservation or work on
sionaries came first and still have the largest fol-
settlers leaving the Indians homeless. Sam Houston
it, usually have to commute to jobs as far as 60
lowing. Indian people also attend Baptist and
recommended that the State purchase 1,280 acres
miles away. Although the state appropriates funds
of land for the Alabama Tribe and set aside an ad-
Assembly of God churches located just off the Res-
for medical care, maintenance of homes and educa-
ervation.
ditional 640 acres for the Coushattas. The Alabamas
tional help, Indians must provide for their own
were granted 1,280 acres in 1854, but no provision
food, clothing and other necessities.
Tribal leadership has also improved over the
was ever made for the Coushatta Tribe. Some Cou.
years. Throughout their history, the tribes have been
shattas, through marriage or by special permission
The two tribes still speak their native tongues,
ruled by a Chief, who is elected for life. Bronson
from the Alabama Tribe, came to live on the original
a language which has never been written. Many
Cooper Sylestine was chosen Chief in 1936; Fulton
land grant. Many others moved to an area near
Indian children learn English as a second language
Battise was elected Second Chief at that time. Chief
Kinder, Louisiana, where some are still living to-
and, therefore, have to learn to communicate with
Sylestine, born in 1879, served his people until his
day.
the people outside the tribes in a language which is
death in February 1969. He was succeeded by Fulton
not their first. These language difficulties and a
Battise, whose colorful inauguration was witnessed
The Tribes lived for 74 years without assistance.
lack of adequate vocational training add to their
by thousands of Texans on January 1, 1970. His
Because their land was unsuitable for raising crops
employment problems. Great strides in acquiring
cousin, Emmett Battise, was selected as the new
or grazing cattle, they were forced to roam the Big
skills has been made in the past few years, and
Second Chief.
Thicket area in search of food. When hunting be-
many Indians are now receiving on-the-job train-
came prohibited, malnutrition and disease struck
ing. Some of the tribal members have excelled as
An Indian Tribal Council was first elected by
hard, reducing tribal population to less than 200.
workers in the timber industry. A good example
popular vote in 1957. While the Chief is still highly
During the 1920's the poor living conditions of
would be the chief of the tribes, Robert Fulton
respected, the Tribal Council is now recognized as
the Indian people brought to the attention of
Battise.
the governing body. The Chief and Second Chief
serve as life-time voting members of the Council.
the State and Federal Governments. Beginning in
Chief Battise started working in the timber in-
The remaining seven seats are filled by popular
1928, both bodies appropriated funds to help im-
dustry when he was only 13 years old, and by the
prove these conditions. The Federal Government
elections held every three years. The Tribal Council
time he stepped out of the woods as a worker in
and the Texas Commission of Indian Affairs work
purchased 3,071 acres of land adjoining the original
1970, he was known as one of the best. He could fell
Reservation to be held in trust for the Indians. Two
closely together. The Council meets twice each
a tree with an axe as fast as most men could with
month to conduct the business of the Tribes.
and four room houses were built to replace meager
a sharp saw, and then drive a stake with the trunk
log cabins. Shallow water wells eliminated long
of the falling tree.
treks to local springs for water. Medical and edu
During the early 1960's tribal leaders began
cational needs were at last recognized.
In addition to the timber industry, tribal mem-
to look for a solution to the problems of limited
A 1948 ruling by the Texas Attorney General
bers are finding jobs in industrial plants or in
job opportunities. Poor soil, the high cost of farm
made the Indians eligible to vote. In 1954 the Fed-
service vocations. A few are school teachers, and
implements and the lack of modern farming know-
one is a lawyer in Dallas.
how ruled out farming as a source of family income.
eral Government relinquished its trusteeship of all
The outlook for industrial development was dis-
lands and other assets pertaining to the Tribes. The
While the residents of Texas' only Indian Reser-
couraging because of the large investment required
State of Texas assumed full responsibility, and
vation face many problems, their outlook for the
and, again, the lack of technological knowledge.
management of the Reservation was vested jointly
future is far from bleak. Many progressive changes
in the Board of Texas Hospitals and Special schools
have come about during the past decade. Boy Scout
During the 1960's Texas was enjoying a boom
and the Tribal Council. In September 1965, State
and Girl Scout troops, home economics and personal
in tourism. The new tourist industry was creating
management was shifted to the newly created Texas
programs and vocational training have done much
jobs throughout the state. The decision was made
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to invite guests to visit Texas' only Indian Reser-
On the drawing board and soon to be con-
vation to enjoy the beautiful scenery and learn of
structed is a 1,500 seat amphitheater, an arts and
Indian customs and ways of life. Governor Price
crafts center where Indian handicraft can be per-
Daniel also felt that a tourist attraction would be
formed the year-round, a grocery store and filling
beneficial. In 1963 the Governor allocated $40,000 to
station, more camping and trailer facilities, an
help finance a museum, restaurant and arts and
overhead water system and a sewage disposal
crafts shop. The tribes financed the construction of
plant.
a Tribal Dance Square and developed the Big
Thicket Tour Program. More than 20,000 guests
Much of the work will be financed by State
visited Indian Village during its first year of opera-
appropriations, with matching funds provided by
ton. Now, more than ten times that number visit
the Economic Development Administration.
annually.
The tourist attraction is now completing its
By 1969 the program offered each visitor a rich
eighth year, and is recognized as one of the fastest
experience in the historical and cultural aspects of
growing enterprises of its kind in Texas. More than
Indian life. Motorized tours took guests deep into
600,000 visitors have already enjoyed stepping briefly
virgin forests. A train ride through a small animal
out of our busy, everyday world and into the rich
kingdom allowed many city dwellers their first
history and culture of Texas' first inhabitants. The
glimpse of deer, buffalo and the famous Texas
colorful activities and dynamic growth attract many
Longhorn cattle. Tours through the Living Indian
travel and vacation writers. Radio and TV personnel,
Village provided actual demonstrations of how the
gathering stories, are also frequent visitors. The
Indian people create their beautiful costumes and
Small Business Administration gave the operation's
prepare native dishes. Colorful performances by
growth and sound business management top recog.
the now-famous Na-Ski-La dancers proved to be a
nition through an award in 1969.
photographer's paradise. But 1969 also brought the
The new jobs generated by tourism have
realization that these facilities were growing over-
greatly improved living conditions of the Indian
crowded and would no longer adequately serve the
people. The ultimate aim is to become completely
ever-growng number of visitors.
self-sufficient by 1975. The Tribal Council will
someday operate the business as a free enterprise
To care for the increased business, the Texas
undertaking, thereby eliminating the need for
Legislature appropriated funds for additional tourist
support from Texas taxpayers. Forty new brick
development on the Reservation. A camping area
homes have been built on the Reservation through
with modern restrooms, cooking grills and pienic
a Mutual Help Housing Project administered by the
tables was built. The spring-fed creek which ran
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
through the new camp ground was dammed up to
This project offers home ownership to residents of
provide fishing and swimming facilities. Other
the Reservation for the first time.
additions included a new dressing room for dancers,
an information booth, new restroom facilities and
Help and encouragement from various State
improvements to road and trails at Indian Village.
and Federal Agencies, along with the initiative and
A scenic, 26-acre lake was completed late in
hard work of Indian people, have produced a tourist
1971, and now affords an ideal spot for picnickers
attraction that Texans can point to with pride.
and campers. The lake features a swimming area
and complete picnic areas. Lake Tombigbee, as it
is called, is completely encircled by a paved park
road. The lake is starting to produce a variety of
fish for the amateur angler. Camping facilities
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The main area near the museum has been
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enlarged to accomodate a quarter of a million
guests annually. The new Inn of 12 Clans Restaur-
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ant is of award winning design and is suitable for
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serving large banquets. Other attractions added
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In addition to all of these improvements, a
second train has been added on the Indian Chief
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ALABAMA-COUSHATTA INDIAN RESERVATION
ROUTE 3, Box 640
LIVINGSTON, TEXAS 77351
Dr. Theodore Marrs
Special Assistant to the President
White House
Washington, D.C.
RECEPTION JUN by: SECURITY
HOUSE &
Processed
The Secretary of H.E.W. and Mrs. Caspar W. Weinberger
The Assistant Secretary for Education Virginia Y. Trotter
The Commissioner of Education and Mrs. Terrel H. Bell
cordially invite you to attend
a reception honoring
the Commission on Presidential Scholars
and the 1975 Presidential Scholars
at the Diplomatic Reception Rooms
of the Department of State,
FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
2201 C Street, NW.,
on Monday afternoon, the thirtieth of June,
at five o'clock
HEALTH.
EDUCA
R.S.V.P. by June 15
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