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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_12_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Pit River Indians' Petition to Congress for Justice and Fair Treatment: A Plea for the XL Ranch Indian Reservation
- Date:
- 1969-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Armed Forces
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_4_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- 1969 Resolutions of the National Congress of American Indians: Annual Convention Report
- Date:
- 1969-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Ojibwa Indians, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- 1970 Report: Indian Health Service Activities in Oklahoma State
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Nation, Shawnee Tribe, Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- 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_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_33_13_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Community Development Block Grant Program in Atoka, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1973-07-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Resolution in Support of the Mutual Help Housing Program
- Date:
- 1973-10-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe, Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, Chippewa Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Quapaw Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Potawatomi Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Indian Education: Testimony of the New Mexico Indian Education Board of Regents
- Date:
- 1974-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Nation, Chilocco Nation, Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The Pit River Indians are petitioning Congress to deal justly with their claim to the XL Ranch Indian Reservation. They want Congress to add land to the reservation to be held in trust for the Pit River Indians in California, as designated by the Secretary of the Interior in accordance with the Indian Reorganization Act. They do not want any bill to designate beneficiaries without giving all concerned Indians a chance to be heard. The petition includes signatures from various members of the Pit River Tribe."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_12_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pit%20River%20Indians%20Correspondence,%20Injunction,%20Background,%201969-1970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_12_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Pit River Indians' Petition to Congress for Justice and Fair Treatment: A Plea for the XL Ranch Indian Reservation")
![["The National Congress of American Indians adopted resolutions during their 1969 convention in Albuquerque, addressing various issues such as treaty hunting and fishing rights, Indian schools, membership in tribal organizations, mining regulations, and Indian actors in television and movies. The resolutions also covered topics such as Indian education, water rights, taxation, sovereignty, health services, and support for specific legislation. The organization expressed support for defending treaty rights against state interference and harassment."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "1969 Resolutions of the National Congress of American Indians: Annual Convention Report")
![["The Indian Health Service operates in Oklahoma and serves a population of approximately 65,600. There are several service units in different counties within the state, each providing comprehensive health services. The IHS Clinton Service Unit, for example, operates a hospital and health centers in various locations, providing care for general medical, pediatric, and obstetric issues. The unit also offers specialty clinics and contract health services. Staffing includes medical officers, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals. The IHS Claremore Service Unit serves a larger population in northeastern Oklahoma, providing similar services in a different geographical area."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Health,%201969-1971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0011_thumbnail.jpg "1970 Report: Indian Health Service Activities in Oklahoma State")
![["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\"")
![["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")
![["Bowman-Nicek & Associates, Inc., a firm of architects, engineers, and planners located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is interested in being considered for a project involving the renovation and expansion of a boarding high school in Chilocco, Oklahoma. They have enclosed a resume of their firm and updated forms for consideration. The firm has expertise in various states and has completed similar projects in the past."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_33_13_0000-Bowman%20and%20Nicek%20Architect,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_33_13_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Community Development Block Grant Program in Atoka, Oklahoma")
![["The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs has made $881,160 available to 60 Indian tribes in various states for improving their governments. The Tribal Government Development Program will fund projects such as training tribal council members, developing ordinances and constitutions, and improving budgetary processes. The goal is to strengthen tribal governments and promote self-determination among Indian tribes. Tribes were selected based on need, economic level, and number of enrolled members. The funds will be used to accomplish goals set by the tribes themselves and may also serve as seed money for additional funding sources."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution in Support of the Mutual Help Housing Program")
![["The Indian School Journal reports on the arrival of four new teachers at Chilocco, Oklahoma, through the Title I Project. The program aims to help lower the student drop-out rate and keep students from getting homesick. Parents visited the campus and participated in classes and meals with students. The Chilocco Indian Cross-Country Team and football team are also highlighted, along with enrollment numbers and the success of the start of the school year. The Chilocco Choir performed at the Oklahoma Indian Trades Fair. The importance of attendance and class adjustments are emphasized."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Chilocco%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Indian Education: Testimony of the New Mexico Indian Education Board of Regents")
