Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center
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Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center
Description
The Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center is a unique and nonpartisan institution that strengthens representative democracy through scholarship, learning, and service. Established in 1979 by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, the center is a living tribute to the ideals, leadership, and accomplishments of the Honorable Carl Albert, native Oklahoman, University of Oklahoma alumnus, Rhodes Scholar, 46th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Correspondence with Representative Carl Albert from Ardmore, Oklahoma, regarding the Voting Rights Act
ALS with enclosure describes constituent concerns about the constitutionality of the Voting Rights Act and the need to follow the Constitution. TL from Representative Carl Albert (D-OK) expresses his confidence that debate about the bill will…
Correspondence, Constituent from McAlester, Oklahoma with Representative Carl Albert
ALS describes constituent's situation in Selma, Alabama and asks for Albert's support and influence, TL from Albert reassures consitutent he is aware of conditions in Selma and that voting rights legislation will soon be passed.
Correspondence, Constituent from Nowata, Oklahoma with Representative Carl Albert
ALS from constituent asks why states with discriminatory practices against other minority groups are not included in the voting rights legislation, TL from Albert notes the difficulty Congressional subcommittees are having drafting a voting rights…
Correspondence, Constituent from Piedmont, California with Representative Jeffery Cohelan
TLS expresses constituent's belief that voting rights legislation is an extreme reaction and illegal, TL from Cohelan explains how the 15th Amendment supports voting rights legislation, TLS contains constituent response and an apology for some…
Correspondence, Constituent from Tulsa, Oklahoma with Senator Fred Harris
ALS from constituent encourages Senator Harris to support voting rights legislation, TL from Harris assures constituent of his support for the legislation.
Correspondence, Constituent from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with Senator Fred Harris
ALS from constituent expresses disgust at violence in Selma and support for the passage for voting rights legislation, TL from Harris promises his support in the passage of the legislation.
Correspondence, Constituent from Alva, Oklahoma with Senator Fred Harris
ALS describes constituent concerns about the federal government's involvement in voting rights legislation and the danger of social rights movements, TL from Harris notes the complexity of the issues but explains his support for guaranteeing all…
Letter from the House Leadership
Signed Dear Colleague letter dated 1965 September 30 from Speaker John W. McCormack, Majority Leader Carl Albert, and Majority Whip Hale Boggs in support of the Highway Beautification Act of 1965.
Speech by Carl Albert
A rough and final draft of a speech given by Majority Leader Carl Albert in support of the Highway Beautification Act of 1965. The rough draft feature revisions made by the Albert.
Correspondence, Constituent from Sapula, Oklahoma with Representative Steed
TLS expresses constituent's belief that billboards play a positive role for travelers, something that he felt the Highway Beautification Act would undermine. TL from Rep. Steed acknowledges these concerns and promises to seek practical solutions to…