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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Resolution for Continued Funding of Eufaula Dormitory
- Date:
- 1974-03-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Analysis of Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act - S. 1017
- Date:
- 1974-03-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Enactment of Indian Legislation: A Letter from Governor Overton James
- Date:
- 1974-03-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_19_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Committee Update: Reconsideration of S. 1017, Title II Part A
- Date:
- 1974-03-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Education
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- 1974 Memorandum on Indian Affairs Subcommittee Schedule Change
- Date:
- 1974-03-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Title: Concerns and Recommendations Regarding S. 1017
- Date:
- 1974-03-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Kaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Empowering American Indians: The Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1974
- Date:
- 1974-03-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Indian Education Reform: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1974-03-18
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- 1974 Congressional Memorandum: Indian Affairs Subcommittee Meeting on Indian Claims Commission Authorization Bill
- Date:
- 1974-03-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Advancements in Federal Indian Policy: A Look at the 1974 Budget and Self-Determination
- Date:
- 1974-03-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Menominee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The Eufaula Dormitory's Advisory Board of Education expressed disappointment in proposed budget cuts that would negatively impact the education of Indian students at the school. They believe that funding should be based on student and facility needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Congressman Happy Camp acknowledged their concerns and assured them that their views would be considered in the budget decision-making process."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution for Continued Funding of Eufaula Dormitory")
![["Mr. Marshall L. Austin is writing to Congressman John N. \"Happy\" Camp about the difficulties he is facing in obtaining signatures from Indian landowners for oil and gas leases. He believes that the Bureau of Indian Affairs should be allowed to sign the leases on behalf of the Indian owners to streamline the process. The Bureau of Indian Affairs, represented by Mr. Hans Walker, Jr., explains that the current procedure has been in place for decades and that it is the responsibility of successful bidders to obtain the necessary signatures. The Bureau also mentions that Mr. Austin's proposal goes against the government's policy of granting self-determination to Indians."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Correspondence,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Analysis of Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act - S. 1017")
![["Mr. Harry Guy sent a letter to Congressman Camp regarding a reply to his appeal to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He did not believe that the Bureau had the authority to get involved in the internal affairs of the Caddo Indian Tribe without a formal request. The Bureau acknowledged receiving his appeal and stated that they would withhold a decision pending the results of an upcoming tribal election."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Correspondence,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Enactment of Indian Legislation: A Letter from Governor Overton James")
![["Happy Camp, a Member of Congress, is writing to Dr. John R. Ottina in support of a proposal submitted by the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes under the Indian Education Act. The proposal aims to combat high drop-out rates among Indian youth in Oklahoma by improving motivation to complete high school. The Tribes have consistently encouraged education and the proposal includes funding for various activities and improvements at the Concho Indian School. The plan aims to increase teacher-student ratios and must be approved before the end of the fiscal year."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_19_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Cheyenne,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_19_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Committee Update: Reconsideration of S. 1017, Title II Part A")
![["The memo informs all members of the Indian Affairs Subcommittee that the scheduled hearings for March have been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Schedule%20of%20Meetings,%201971-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0017_thumbnail.jpg "1974 Memorandum on Indian Affairs Subcommittee Schedule Change")
![["The United Indian Tribes of Western Oklahoma and Kansas adopted a resolution during their meeting to secure the administration and funding of the entire Johnson O'Malley Program for the western tribes of Oklahoma. They hope that by securing these funds, they will be able to provide a better educational program for their Indian people. They sent a letter to Mr. Hawkins, Director of Education Programs at the Bureau of Indian Affairs, informing him of their resolution and seeking support for their cause. Congressman Happy Camp also acknowledged their concerns and thanked them for sharing the information with him."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Correspondence,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Concerns and Recommendations Regarding S. 1017")
![["Mr. Francis Drexil, a member of the Osage Tribal Council, wrote a letter to Honorable Marvin Franklin, Assistant to the Secretary for Indian Affairs, expressing support for Mr. T. J. Ellison to be appointed as the Area Director of the Muskogee Area office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The Osage Tribal Council believes that Mr. Ellison, who is familiar with tribal operations in eastern Oklahoma, is the best candidate for the position. The document was forwarded by Congressman Happy Camp to Mr. Franklin, who acknowledged the support of the Osage Tribal Council and stated that Mr. Ellison would be considered for the position."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Correspondence,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering American Indians: The Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1974")
![["Happy Camp, a Member of Congress, thanked Hickory Starr, Jr., the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission, for sending a copy of a letter written to Howard D. McMahan regarding a meeting in Oklahoma City. Starr expressed disappointment in the content of presentations given during the meeting about New Federalism, highlighting the lack of focus on improving the delivery of federal programs. He recommended that specific details be distributed outlining improvements in program delivery to ensure effectiveness."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Correspondence,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Indian Education Reform: A Call to Action")
![["The document is a memorandum addressed to all members of the Indian Affairs Subcommittee regarding a meeting on March 21 to markup the Indian Claims Commission Authorization bill. The meeting is expected to last less than an hour and all members are urged to attend."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Schedule%20of%20Meetings,%201971-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0018_thumbnail.jpg "1974 Congressional Memorandum: Indian Affairs Subcommittee Meeting on Indian Claims Commission Authorization Bill")
![["The Under Secretary of the Interior, John C. Whitaker, discusses the progress made in Federal Indian policy over the last five years, including increased funding for education, training, and self-determination for Indian tribes. The budget request for the Bureau of Indian Affairs for Fiscal Year 1975 includes funding for education, social services, housing, law enforcement, and tribal resources. The Administration has proposed several bills to further enhance the economic capabilities of Native Americans, including the Indian Financing Act and bills related to self-determination and education. Progress has been slow, but there is hope for positive changes in the future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Advancements in Federal Indian Policy: A Look at the 1974 Budget and Self-Determination")