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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- The Casselman Testimony: GSA's Involvement in the Occupation of the BIA Building
- Date:
- 1968-04-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- 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_1_36_17_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Resolution for the Appointment of Thomas J. Ellison as Area Director: Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes
- Date:
- 1974-07-11
- Creator:
- Cox, Claude A., 1913-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Rules for Enrollment of Indians in Public Schools
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_15_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Native Youth: The Impact of the Indian Education Act of 1972
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_15_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Menominee Restoration Act Interpretation: Enrollments and Descendants
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for the Indian Elderly: A Call for Legislative Action
- Date:
- 1979-09-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Creek Nation, Chippewa Nation, Chilocco Nation, Shawnee Tribe, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Mescalero Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation, Potawatomi Tribe, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
![["The document contains a letter from Overton James, President of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes, to Congressman Camp. In the letter, James thanks Camp for his remarks about the situation at the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and assures him that the Five Civilized Tribes are opposed to the activities of the militant Indians who have taken over the Bureau of Indian Affairs building."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "The Casselman Testimony: GSA's Involvement in the Occupation of the BIA Building")
![["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\"")
![["The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes is expressing their support for the appointment of Mr. Thomas J. Ellison as Area Director of the Muskogee Area Office. They have sent a letter to the Secretary of the Interior and the Commissioner of Indian Affairs urging them to appoint Ellison within 30 days. The Council believes Ellison is the most qualified candidate for the position and has the endorsement of the five principal chiefs of the tribes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_17_0000-nterior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_17_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution for the Appointment of Thomas J. Ellison as Area Director: Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes")
![["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")
![["The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes sent a resolution to Congressman Camp regarding the realignment of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and expressed concerns about delays in delivering services to Indian people. They urged for the proposed realignment to proceed without interference and for the Subcommittee to refrain from involvement in the process. They also called for the President to instruct his staff to assist but not hinder the restructuring of the BIA."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Rules for Enrollment of Indians in Public Schools")
![["The document includes correspondence regarding the appointment of Mr. Thomas J. Ellison as Area Director for the Muskogee Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the appointment of an Acting Social Worker at the Eufaula Dormitory. The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes requested the immediate appointment of an Acting Social Worker, and Mr. Ellison is currently serving as the Acting Area Director. Congressman Camp's office is involved in addressing these matters."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Native Youth: The Impact of the Indian Education Act of 1972")
![["The document is from the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes to Congressman Happy Camp regarding the need for better healthcare services for Indian people in Oklahoma. The Council has provided information and funding estimates to Congressman Camp in the hopes of securing improved healthcare for the Oklahoma Indian population."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Menominee Restoration Act Interpretation: Enrollments and Descendants")
![["During the 1971-72 school year, Chilocco Indian School had a diverse student body representing a wide range of tribes. The number of pupils from each tribe varied, with some tribes having only one or two students while others had larger groups. Some of the tribes represented included Blackfeet, Cheyenne, Cherokee, Navajo, and Pima. Overall, there was a total of 76 tribes represented at the school during that school year."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for the Indian Elderly: A Call for Legislative Action")