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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Sac and Fox Tribes of Oklahoma and Iowa
- Date:
- 1937-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Courts--United States
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Nation's Water Rights and Power Facilities"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Kaw Nation, Osage Tribe, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_4_0001
- 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: Election of Officers and Regional Vice-Presidents
- Date:
- 1969-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ojibwa Indians, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Comanche Nation, Mescalero Apache Indians, Navajo Indians, Osage Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- The Shameful Situation of the U.S. Indian Health Service
- Date:
- 1969-09-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Cherokee Nation
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Choctaw Tribe's Plea for Fair Voting Rights in 1971"
- Date:
- 1970-10-05
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Memorandum to the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs: Meeting and Bill Considerations, May 1972
- Date:
- 1972-05-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Ojibwa Indians, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Navajo Indians, Hopi Indians
- Topic:
- Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Legislative Summary: Indian Affairs Hearings on Land Bills Scheduled for May 22-26, 1972"
- Date:
- 1972-05-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chippewa Indians, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Comanche Indians, United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Armed Forces
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_15_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Appeal for Legislation Supporting Indian-Controlled Community Colleges
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- Youpee, William
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Indian Affairs Subcommittee Markup of Land Exchange and Rights Determination Bills: A Memorandum from 93rd Congress, 1973"
- Date:
- 1973-03-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Cherokee Indians
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Hearing Schedule for Subcommittee on Indian Affairs: May 29, May 31, and June 1, 1973
- Date:
- 1973-05-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["Happy Camp, a Member of Congress, received a letter from Bill Veeter regarding Water Rights owned by American Indian Tribes. Veeter advised that the Cherokees should safeguard their ownership of Water Rights in the Arkansas River and its tributaries. Camp requested Veeter's assistance in discussing these matters with Cherokee authorities and obtaining information on the Eagle River Case. Camp also mentioned the importance of the United States protecting and developing property rights for Tribes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Sac%20and%20Fox%20Indians,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Sac and Fox Tribes of Oklahoma and Iowa")
![["The letter is discussing water rights owned by American Indian Tribes, specifically the Cherokees, and the potential threat to these rights posed by the Grand River Dam Authority's plan to purchase power facilities on the Arkansas River. The letter requests advice and assistance from attorney Bill Veeter, who has expertise in water rights, in order to safeguard the Cherokees' ownership of these rights. The letter also mentions the United States' obligation to protect and develop property rights for the tribes, as well as the need for further discussions and information on the Eagle River Case from Colorado."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "\"Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Nation's Water Rights and Power Facilities\"")
![["The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) has elected new officers, including President Earl Old Person and Executive Director Bruce Wilkie. Regional Vice Presidents have also been appointed for different areas across the country. Additionally, project field directors and industrial development directors have been named to support community and economic development initiatives."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_4_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20The%20National%20Congress%20of%20American%20Indians%20Officers,%20Resolutions,,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_4_0001_thumbnail.jpg "National Congress of American Indians: Election of Officers and Regional Vice-Presidents")
![["The article discusses the possibility of Bruce Townsend, an Oklahoma lawyer and chairman of the Delaware Tribal Business Council, being appointed as the new Commissioner of Indian Affairs. It cites his political credentials as a lifelong Republican and his experience with various party offices. However, it also notes that Sen. Henry Bellmon, R-Okla., has not been made aware of the situation and that it is unclear if Townsend is the administration's preferred candidate."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Trail%20of%20Broken%20Treaties%20Caravan,%20Hearings,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0001_thumbnail.jpg "The Shameful Situation of the U.S. Indian Health Service")
![["The document is a letter written by the Oklahoma City Council of Choctaws, Inc. to Congressman John H. Camp, expressing their desire for the right to vote in fair popular elections for the chief of their Choctaw Tribe. They discuss how their tribal money has been controlled by appointed officials and express frustration with the lack of transparency and fairness in the selection process for tribal leaders. They also mention a bill that was passed in Congress allowing for the selection, rather than election, of tribal chiefs, and express concerns about the lack of democracy and fairness in this process. The letter calls for support in advocating for fair elections for the Choctaw Tribe."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "\"Choctaw Tribe's Plea for Fair Voting Rights in 1971\"")
![["This memorandum is addressed to members of the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs and lists various bills that will be considered during meetings on May 22 and 23, 1972. The bills concern the declaration of federal lands to be held in trust for various Native American tribes in different states, as well as authorizing land exchanges and conveyances between tribes and the U.S. government. It also mentions an executive session mark-up for a bill regarding a joint use area for the Hopi and Navajo tribes."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Memorandum to the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs: Meeting and Bill Considerations, May 1972")
![["The document provides a summary of legislative activities conducted by the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs on May 22-23, 1972. The activities included hearings on various land bills related to different Indian tribes and reservations, as well as an executive session to authorize the partition of surface rights of Hopi and Navajo Indian Tribes in undivided trust lands."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "\"Legislative Summary: Indian Affairs Hearings on Land Bills Scheduled for May 22-26, 1972\"")
![["The document is a letter from B. Bob Stopp, President of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes, to Congressman John N. Happy Camp regarding a resolution passed by the Council during a special session in Washington, D.C. The resolution requests a supplemental appropriation to make up a deficit in funding for educational programs for the Muskogee Area Office. Stopp expresses appreciation for Camp's support and assistance in the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_15_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Correspondence,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_15_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal for Legislation Supporting Indian-Controlled Community Colleges")
![["The document outlines the schedule for a Subcommittee on Indian Affairs markup session for three bills related to land exchanges and rights of Native American tribes. The bills are described as non-controversial with administration support, but one bill may require some amendments. The document also provides details on the bills and amendments to be discussed at the session."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0012_thumbnail.jpg "\"Indian Affairs Subcommittee Markup of Land Exchange and Rights Determination Bills: A Memorandum from 93rd Congress, 1973\"")
![["The Subcommittee on Indian Affairs will hold hearings on various bills related to Indian affairs on May 29, May 31, and June 1. The bills include ones on judgments, trader-trespass, establishment of a new position in the Interior Department, and land rights for various tribes. The hearings will take place in Room 1324 of the Longworth House Office Building."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Hearing Schedule for Subcommittee on Indian Affairs: May 29, May 31, and June 1, 1973")
