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- 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_20_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Proposal for the Transfer of Federal Programs and Services to Indian Control: A Memorandum from the Ninety-Second Congress"
- Date:
- 1971-05-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Tribal Leaders' Statements on 'Trail of Broken Treaties' Protests
- Date:
- 1972-11-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Mescalero Apache Indians, Apache Indians, Cherokee Nation, Ojibwa Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_6_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Tribal Leaders' Response to the 'Trail of Broken Treaties' Activism in 1972: A Compilation of Messages
- Date:
- 1972-11-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ojibwa Indians, Mescalero Apache Indians, Apache Indians, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_6_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Testimony of William L. Farrison on the Findings of the Indian Impact Survey Team and the 1972 Bureau of Indian Affairs Takeover
- Date:
- 1972-11-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Campaign management--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_6_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Commissioner's Letter to the National Congress of American Indians Regarding the Impact of the 'Trail of Broken Treaties' Protest March
- Date:
- 1972-11-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Campaign management--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Osage Tribal Council Correspondence Regarding the American Indian Movement"
- Date:
- 1973-03-28
- Creator:
- Tinker, Sylvester, 1903-1991
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States, Democratic Party U.S.
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Testimony of Lloyd W. Eaglebull on the Wounded Knee Incident and Tribal Governance Before House Subcommittee on Indian Affairs"
- Date:
- 1973-04-09
- Creator:
- Eaglebull, Lloyd W., 1916-1979
- Topic:
- Campaign management--United States, Armed Forces, United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Correspondence between Bruce Townsend and Congressman Happy Camp Regarding Indian Leadership and the Wounded Knee Incident"
- Date:
- 1973-04-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Ponca Indians, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Ottawa Indians, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Proceedings from the 1974 Congressional Hearing on the Establishment of the American Indian Policy Review Commission"
- Date:
- 1973-05-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973)
![["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 memo discusses proposed legislation to transfer control and operation of certain programs and services from the federal government to Indian tribes and communities. The proposal allows tribes to assume control within 120 days of submitting a plan, with oversight from the Secretary of the appropriate department. The Secretary can reassume control if necessary and provide assistance to tribes as needed. The proposal does not affect the existing trust responsibility of the United States towards Indians. Members are invited to co-sponsor the legislation."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "\"Proposal for the Transfer of Federal Programs and Services to Indian Control: A Memorandum from the Ninety-Second Congress\"")
![["Various tribal leaders have expressed their disapproval of the actions taken by militant Indian groups involved in the Trail of Broken Treaties movement in Washington, D.C. They emphasize the importance of consulting with elected tribal leaders and working through proper channels to address issues facing Indian communities. They do not support the occupation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs building and believe that the actions of these groups do not represent the interests of all Indian people. They urge for a return to dialogue and proper negotiation in addressing the needs of Indian communities."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Tribal Leaders' Statements on 'Trail of Broken Treaties' Protests")
![["Tribal leaders are expressing their disapproval of the actions taken by militant Indian groups in Washington D.C. They do not support the takeover of the Bureau of Indian Affairs office and believe that these groups do not represent the majority of Indian people. They emphasize the importance of consulting with elected tribal leaders and handling issues through proper channels and negotiation. They are calling for an end to the disruptions and for justice to be served to those causing harm to the Indian community."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_6_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Occupation%20of%20the%20BIA%20Building%20in%20Washington,%20D.C.%20Statements%20Before%20the%20Subcommittee,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_6_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Tribal Leaders' Response to the 'Trail of Broken Treaties' Activism in 1972: A Compilation of Messages")
![["William L. Farrison, a Papago Indian and elected representative of Arizona, Nevada, and Utah to the National Congress of American Indians, discusses the findings of the Indian Impact Survey Team following the occupation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs building in 1972. The team was formed to assess the impact of the takeover on Indian affairs and relationships with various government agencies. Farrison emphasizes the frustration and anger that led to the occupation, highlighting the long history of deprivation and poverty experienced by American Indians. He urges a deeper understanding of the underlying issues and the need for recommendations to address the unrest."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_6_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Occupation%20of%20the%20BIA%20Building%20in%20Washington,%20D.C.%20Statements%20Before%20the%20Subcommittee,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_6_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Testimony of William L. Farrison on the Findings of the Indian Impact Survey Team and the 1972 Bureau of Indian Affairs Takeover")
![["The letter from the Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs discusses the impact of the \"Trail of Broken Treaties\" protest march on Indian affairs and people. It mentions the damage to BIA facilities and records, the potential effects on relationships among Indian people and non-Indian officials, and the monetary costs of the damages. The Commissioner requests an Impact Survey Team to assess the situation objectively and report on the incident's impact."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_6_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Occupation%20of%20the%20BIA%20Building%20in%20Washington,%20D.C.%20Statements%20Before%20the%20Subcommittee,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_6_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Commissioner's Letter to the National Congress of American Indians Regarding the Impact of the 'Trail of Broken Treaties' Protest March")
![["The document is a letter from Happy Camp, a Member of Congress, to Sylvester J. Tinker, the Principal Chief of the Osage Tribal Council, expressing gratitude for Tinker's letter to Senator Bartlett opposing the American Indian Movement (AIM) in Oklahoma. The letter includes a resolution from the Osage Tribal Council supporting Senator Bartlett's actions against AIM and condemning the organization for its militant actions. The resolution highlights the concern over incidents like Wounded Knee and expresses support for Senator Bartlett in presenting the true facts concerning the majority of the American Indian People. The letter and resolution are being sent to members of the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Wounded%20Knee,%201972-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0005_thumbnail.jpg "\"Osage Tribal Council Correspondence Regarding the American Indian Movement\"")
![["Lloyd W. Eaglebull, Secretary of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, spoke before a House Subcommittee on Indian Affairs in 1973. He addressed the ongoing issues at Wounded Knee, where armed outsiders had invaded and caused chaos. He criticized the AIM organization for their tactics and lack of a clear program. Eaglebull also discussed the historical struggle between the Tribal Government and the Indian Bureau, emphasizing the importance of tribal self-governance. He expressed pride in the current leadership structure that prioritizes elected tribal leaders over government officials."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Wounded%20Knee,%201972-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0013_thumbnail.jpg "\"Testimony of Lloyd W. Eaglebull on the Wounded Knee Incident and Tribal Governance Before House Subcommittee on Indian Affairs\"")
![["The letter is from Bruce Townsend to Congressman James Jones expressing concern over remarks made by the Congressman regarding Indian leadership. Townsend defends elected Indian leaders and requests clarification of the remarks made by Jones. He stresses the importance of support from Congressmen for elected tribal governments."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Wounded%20Knee,%201972-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0004_thumbnail.jpg "\"Correspondence between Bruce Townsend and Congressman Happy Camp Regarding Indian Leadership and the Wounded Knee Incident\"")
![["The document discusses the establishment of the American Indian Policy Review Commission, which aims to conduct a comprehensive review of Federal Indian policies and investigate the issues in Indian affairs. The Commission would be comprised of Congressmen, Senators, and Indian representatives from various tribes. Task forces would study different areas of Indian affairs and submit reports to the Commission, which would then issue recommendations for changes in laws and administrative procedures. The Subcommittee on Indian Affairs will meet to markup H.J. Res. 881, which would establish this Commission."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0011_thumbnail.jpg "\"Proceedings from the 1974 Congressional Hearing on the Establishment of the American Indian Policy Review Commission\"")
