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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Correspondence Regarding the American Indian Movement's Activities and Ensuing Government Response in 1973"
- Date:
- 1973-03-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Religion, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Osage Tribal Council Correspondence Regarding the American Indian Movement"
- Date:
- 1973-03-28
- Creator:
- Tinker, Sylvester, 1903-1991
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States, Democratic Party U.S.
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_26_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- $8 Million Campus Renovation for Chilocco Indian School: A New Beginning
- Date:
- 1973-03-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Navajo Nation, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Promoting Indian Participation in Government and Education Act
- Date:
- 1973-04-01
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "National Congress of American Indians Statement on the 1973 Takeover of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Occupation of Wounded Knee"
- Date:
- 1973-04-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Claims, United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Advancing Indian Self-Determination: Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Statement by Frank Carlucci
- Date:
- 1973-04-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1973 Subcommittee Hearings on Wounded Knee Seizure and Occupation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs: A Statement by Chairman Lloyd Meeds"
- Date:
- 1973-04-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Testimony of Lloyd W. Eaglebull on the Wounded Knee Incident and Tribal Governance Before House Subcommittee on Indian Affairs"
- Date:
- 1973-04-09
- Creator:
- Eaglebull, Lloyd W., 1916-1979
- Topic:
- Campaign management--United States, Armed Forces, United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Correspondence between Bruce Townsend and Congressman Happy Camp Regarding Indian Leadership and the Wounded Knee Incident"
- Date:
- 1973-04-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Ponca Indians, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Ottawa Indians, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Update on the Intermountain School Study: May 1974
- Date:
- 1973-04-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The letter from Captain Fred M. Nussbaum expresses disapproval of the activities of the AIM group, particularly their actions in Washington and at Wounded Knee. Nussbaum is concerned about the potential for further violence in Pawnee, Oklahoma, but is working to prevent it. Nussbaum criticizes the government for being soft on the group's actions and urges for stronger action to be taken to stop their lawlessness. Nussbaum, as an American Indian, is ashamed of the lawless acts being carried out in the name of Indian people and expresses support for elected tribal leaders."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Wounded%20Knee,%201972-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0009_thumbnail.jpg "\"Correspondence Regarding the American Indian Movement's Activities and Ensuing Government Response in 1973\"")
![["The document is a letter from Happy Camp, a Member of Congress, to Sylvester J. Tinker, the Principal Chief of the Osage Tribal Council, expressing gratitude for Tinker's letter to Senator Bartlett opposing the American Indian Movement (AIM) in Oklahoma. The letter includes a resolution from the Osage Tribal Council supporting Senator Bartlett's actions against AIM and condemning the organization for its militant actions. The resolution highlights the concern over incidents like Wounded Knee and expresses support for Senator Bartlett in presenting the true facts concerning the majority of the American Indian People. The letter and resolution are being sent to members of the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Wounded%20Knee,%201972-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0005_thumbnail.jpg "\"Osage Tribal Council Correspondence Regarding the American Indian Movement\"")
![["Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma is planning an $8 million campus renovation to provide vocational training and career education to its 300 students. The school is focusing on individualized curriculum and practical skills to prepare students for immediate employment after graduation. The superintendent, Jim Baker, is leading the efforts to modernize the school's educational system and facilities, including the possibility of computerized record keeping. The school has faced past challenges with student discipline and overcrowding, but is now looking towards a brighter future with the planned campus expansion."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_26_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Kiowa,%20Delaware,%20and%20Chilocco,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_26_0002_thumbnail.jpg "$8 Million Campus Renovation for Chilocco Indian School: A New Beginning")
![["The Oklahoma State Plan for the Administration and Distribution of Johnson O'Malley Funds outlines the procedures for using federal funds to supplement public schools in educating Indian children. The plan includes provisions for parental costs, special programs, and administration, and is based on the Johnson-O'Malley Act. It emphasizes the importance of providing equal educational opportunities for Indian students and involves Indian parents and committees in decision-making. Funds can be used for special services such as remedial reading, counseling, and tutorial programs, and must not be used for segregation. The plan also includes provisions for providing lunches and milk to Indian students, maintaining records, and submitting annual reports."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Information,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Promoting Indian Participation in Government and Education Act")
![["The National Congress of American Indians presents their position on the takeover of the Bureau of Indian Affairs building and the occupation of Wounded Knee by the American Indian Movement. They express regret and sorrow over the events, highlighting the internal conflict within the Indian community. The statement discusses the lack of self-government powers for tribal governments and the failure of the US to uphold treaty commitments. The statement also addresses the struggle for a modern identity for American Indians and the response to the crisis at Wounded Knee. The NCAI expresses gratitude to federal marshals and FBI for avoiding unnecessary violence."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Wounded%20Knee,%201972-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0014_thumbnail.jpg "\"National Congress of American Indians Statement on the 1973 Takeover of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Occupation of Wounded Knee\"")
![["Julia Butler Hansen, a Congresswoman from Washington, thanks John N. Happy Camp for his letter regarding a $500,000 appropriation for the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma. She mentions that the budget has been curtailed for 1973 Interior construction funds, making it difficult to plan for the future. She assures that she is aware of the needs of the school and will provide assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Chilocco%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Advancing Indian Self-Determination: Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Statement by Frank Carlucci")
![["The chairman of the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs discusses the hearings on the seizure and occupation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs building and Wounded Knee. The purpose of the hearings is to determine facts, seek solutions, and address the long-standing issues facing Native American communities. The chairman acknowledges the failures of both tribal governments and the federal government in addressing the concerns of Native Americans. The hearings are seen as a prelude to a series of oversight hearings on various issues affecting Native American communities. The chairman hopes to bring attention to the underlying problems facing Native Americans and move towards finding solutions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Wounded%20Knee,%201972-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0012_thumbnail.jpg "\"1973 Subcommittee Hearings on Wounded Knee Seizure and Occupation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs: A Statement by Chairman Lloyd Meeds\"")
![["Lloyd W. Eaglebull, Secretary of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, spoke before a House Subcommittee on Indian Affairs in 1973. He addressed the ongoing issues at Wounded Knee, where armed outsiders had invaded and caused chaos. He criticized the AIM organization for their tactics and lack of a clear program. Eaglebull also discussed the historical struggle between the Tribal Government and the Indian Bureau, emphasizing the importance of tribal self-governance. He expressed pride in the current leadership structure that prioritizes elected tribal leaders over government officials."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Wounded%20Knee,%201972-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0013_thumbnail.jpg "\"Testimony of Lloyd W. Eaglebull on the Wounded Knee Incident and Tribal Governance Before House Subcommittee on Indian Affairs\"")
![["The letter is from Bruce Townsend to Congressman James Jones expressing concern over remarks made by the Congressman regarding Indian leadership. Townsend defends elected Indian leaders and requests clarification of the remarks made by Jones. He stresses the importance of support from Congressmen for elected tribal governments."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Wounded%20Knee,%201972-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0004_thumbnail.jpg "\"Correspondence between Bruce Townsend and Congressman Happy Camp Regarding Indian Leadership and the Wounded Knee Incident\"")
![["Mrs. Eleanor Burnette writes to Congressman Happy Camp requesting help in appointing a permanent superintendent for Chilocco Indian School, as the school risks losing accreditation without one. Congressman Camp responds, informing Mrs. Burnette that Mr. Jimmy Baker will be taking over as superintendent on December 16th."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Chilocco%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Update on the Intermountain School Study: May 1974")