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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Assistance for Water Issues in Indian Communities
- Date:
- 1974-10-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Plight of the Fort Sill Apache Tribe: A Call for Justice
- Date:
- 1974-11-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Mescalero Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Petition for Support of Amendment HR 17288 and Indian Self-Determination"
- Date:
- 1974-11-12
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Religion
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Review and Recommendations Regarding the American Indian Policy Review Commission"
- Date:
- 1974-11-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Letter to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs Requesting Consideration of HR 17288 for Early Retirement of Non-Indian Civil Service Employees"
- Date:
- 1974-11-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Age Discrimination, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- 1974 Memorandum on the Indian Self Determination and Education Act by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs
- Date:
- 1974-12-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Title: Declaration of Congressional Policy Against Termination of Federal Responsibility to American Indian and Alaskan Natives
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- Ferrell, Donald F.
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Resolution to Grant Citizenship Rights to Indian Tribes in the United States
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Resolution on Indian Self-Determination and Federal Responsibility
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Seminole Nation
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Amendments to Bill S. 1017: Promoting Indian Participation and Education
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["Mr. Ernest Hunt, a Kiowa Indian from Mountain View, Oklahoma, expressed concern about the lack of water in his area. Congressman Happy Camp contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service on Mr. Hunt's behalf to address the issue. The Indian Health Service assured that Mr. Hunt would receive assistance through the Home Improvement Program. Congressman Camp expressed continued interest in the matter and promised to provide updates as soon as more information was available."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Assistance for Water Issues in Indian Communities")
![["The document discusses the history and plight of the Fort Sill Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, including their imprisonment by the United States government in the late 1800s. It also mentions the efforts of the tribe to prosecute their claim against the government and their involvement in a judgment award with the Mescalero Apache Tribe. The document highlights the role of various individuals and groups in representing and advocating for the tribe's interests."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Plight of the Fort Sill Apache Tribe: A Call for Justice")
![["A group of individuals have signed a petition urging Congressman John Happy Camp to support a proposal by Congressman Young of Alaska to add HR 17288 as an amendment to a bill in order to advance the cause of \"Indian Self-determination.\" They believe that BIA employees have been limited in career advancement opportunities and are seeking redress for past injustices. The petition includes numerous signatures from individuals who support the cause."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20General%20Correspondence,%201969-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0002_thumbnail.jpg "\"Petition for Support of Amendment HR 17288 and Indian Self-Determination\"")
![["The letter discusses concerns about the lack of Indian input in the proposed American Indian Policy Review Commission legislation. It recommends holding hearings for Indian people to provide input and suggests equal reference to all agencies with specific Indian programs. The letter also addresses the selection process for the five congressionally appointed Indian members of the commission, emphasizing the need for accountability and meaningful representation from the Indian community. The letter concludes with suggestions for selecting commission members from different sources to ensure a diverse and inclusive representation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20General%20Correspondence,%201969-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0004_thumbnail.jpg "\"Review and Recommendations Regarding the American Indian Policy Review Commission\"")
![["The letter is addressed to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs and the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs, advocating for the early retirement of non-Indian Civil Service employees from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The letter argues that this would advance Indian self-determination, address injustices faced by non-Indian employees, and improve morale within the organization. It also includes a list of signatures from current Bureau of Indian Affairs employees in support of the proposed early retirement option."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20General%20Correspondence,%201969-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0003_thumbnail.jpg "\"Letter to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs Requesting Consideration of HR 17288 for Early Retirement of Non-Indian Civil Service Employees\"")
![["The document provides a list of members of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, along with information about a bill scheduled for consideration by the Full Committee. The bill, S. 1017, aims to promote maximum Indian participation in government and education, establish a national Indian education program, and encourage the development of human resources for Indian people. The bill is set to be discussed on Thursday, December 5, 1974."]](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_0024_thumbnail.jpg "1974 Memorandum on the Indian Self Determination and Education Act by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs")
![["Hampton W. Anderson has submitted an application for the position of Muskogee Area Director in Oklahoma, as Mr. Virgil Harrington is retiring. He has also informed Senators Henry Bellmon and Dewey Bartlett of his application and clarified his intentions to avoid confusion as his name has been mentioned for multiple positions. Anderson expresses gratitude for their interest and cooperation in the matter."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Declaration of Congressional Policy Against Termination of Federal Responsibility to American Indian and Alaskan Natives")
![["State Senator Donald F. Ferrell recommended Hampton W. Anderson, Jr. for an important Bureau of Indian Affairs position in Oklahoma, stating that he has known Anderson for many years and can vouch for his dependability and good reputation. Congressman Happy Camp also expressed appreciation for Ferrell's recommendation and mentioned that he was impressed with Anderson during their meeting."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution to Grant Citizenship Rights to Indian Tribes in the United States")
![["The document is a Standard Form 171 for a personal qualifications statement for a job application. It includes information such as personal details, employment history, veteran preference, and experience. The form is to be completed by the applicant and reviewed by the appointing officer."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Resolution on Indian Self-Determination and Federal Responsibility")
![["The document includes a series of letters exchanged between Mr. B. Bob Stopp, President of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes, and various government officials regarding the involvement of Indian tribes in the selection of the next Area Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Muskogee Area Office. The government officials acknowledge the Council's recommendation and assure that tribal recommendations will be considered when the position becomes vacant. The Council's request for involvement in the selection process is supported by Happy Camp, a Member of Congress, and the matter is being passed on for further consideration."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Amendments to Bill S. 1017: Promoting Indian Participation and Education")