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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Overview of Subcommittee on Indian Affairs Hearings on Tribes Judgment Funds Legislation
- Date:
- 1971-11-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Apache Indians, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Congressional Memorandum: Approval and Implementation of H.R. 10330 for Distribution of Judgment Funds to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, 1972"
- Date:
- 1972-01-01
- Creator:
- McFarland, Sidney L.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- 1972 Bureau of Indian Affairs Occupation: Investigation into Government Response and Tactics
- Date:
- 1972-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Environmental Protection
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_6_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Contact Information for Key Members and Staff of Various Native American Organizations
- Date:
- 1972-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Unresolved Accountability in 1972 BIA Building Incident: A Recap of Hearings and Events
- Date:
- 1972-06-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- 1972 Subcommittee Hearing on Indian Affairs: Witness Transcripts and Testimonies
- Date:
- 1972-06-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between a Klamath Indian Parent and a Member of Congress Regarding Indian Education in 1972
- Date:
- 1972-06-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Legislative Summary for the Week of June 19-23, 1972: Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs"
- Date:
- 1972-06-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Democratic Party U.S.
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- 1972 Correspondence on Securing Funding for Indian Boarding Schools for Better Education Opportunities
- Date:
- 1972-06-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Congressional Memorandum: Approval of Navajo-Hopi Joint-Use Area Bill H.R. 11128 by Subcommittee on Indian Affairs"
- Date:
- 1972-06-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The document describes a series of hearings held by the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs on various bills related to judgment funds for different Native American tribes. The bills include provisions for lands held in trust for specific tribes, as well as the disposition of funds appropriated to pay judgments in favor of different tribes. The document also mentions an executive session for mark-up of additional bills related to judgment funds for various 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_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Overview of Subcommittee on Indian Affairs Hearings on Tribes Judgment Funds Legislation")
![["This is a memorandum from Sidney L. McFarland, Chief Clerk and Staff Director, regarding the approval of bill H.R. 10330 by the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs. The bill provides for the distribution of judgment funds to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to distribute the funds to eligible tribe members, with provisions for distribution to heirs, minors, and non compos mentis individuals. Unclaimed shares will revert to the tribe after a year. The bill is scheduled for consideration by the Full Committee on August 18, 1972."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "\"Congressional Memorandum: Approval and Implementation of H.R. 10330 for Distribution of Judgment Funds to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, 1972\"")
![["The House is investigating the tactics used during an occupation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs by Native American protesters. Critics have accused militants of pocketing money and causing damage, while officials tried to negotiate peacefully. Law enforcement considered using force to clear the building but ultimately did not. The White House team handling negotiations invoked executive privilege and did not testify. The government ultimately paid the protesters to leave."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1972 Bureau of Indian Affairs Occupation: Investigation into Government Response and Tactics")
![["The document lists members of the Impact Survey Team, including representatives from various American Indian organizations and tribes. Each member is listed with their contact information, such as phone numbers and locations."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Contact Information for Key Members and Staff of Various Native American Organizations")
![["The memo discusses the BIA hearings held by the Indian Affairs Subcommittee on December 5 and 6, 1972. It highlights the lack of clear responsibility within the government for the events at the BIA building from Nov. 2-8. White House and Justice witnesses refused to appear, citing reasons related to Executive privilege and potential harm to their case against Indians who destroyed government property. The memo also outlines the events at the BIA building, including the takeover, the decision not to remove the Indians by force, and the subsequent negotiations and decisions made by various agencies. It concludes with the decision to provide travel funds for the Indians to return home, to avoid violence and damage to the BIA 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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Unresolved Accountability in 1972 BIA Building Incident: A Recap of Hearings and Events")
![["The document outlines the witnesses who appeared before the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs during hearings held on December 4, 5, and 6, 1972. The witnesses included government officials from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, General Services Administration, Office of Management and Budget, and other organizations related to Indian affairs."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "1972 Subcommittee Hearing on Indian Affairs: Witness Transcripts and Testimonies")
![["The letter is from Fred Huitt, a Klamath Indian parent, requesting help from Congressman Happy Camp in securing better educational opportunities for Indian children, specifically through funding for boarding schools like Chemawa or Stewart. Huitt emphasizes the importance of education in preparing children for the changing world and expresses concern over the lack of financial resources to provide the best education possible."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Education,,%201970-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between a Klamath Indian Parent and a Member of Congress Regarding Indian Education in 1972")
![["The document provides a summary of the legislative activities of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs for the week of June 19-23, 1972. This includes hearings and executive sessions on various bills related to national parks, recreation areas, mining, Indian affairs, federal lands, and construction projects. The schedule for the week includes discussions on surface mining legislation, partition of surface rights for Indian tribes, and the establishment of national recreation areas and wilderness areas."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0016_thumbnail.jpg "\"Legislative Summary for the Week of June 19-23, 1972: Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs\"")
![["Mrs. Corrine Jackson, Field Coordinator of the Native American Talent Search Project, wrote a letter to Congressman John N. Happy Camp expressing the need for funds to provide better educational opportunities for Indian children, particularly to attend boarding schools. She emphasized the importance of education for these children and how it can help them become productive citizens. Congressman Happy Camp responded, acknowledging her concerns and promising to keep the needs of Indian children in mind when voting on relevant legislation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Education,,%201970-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1972 Correspondence on Securing Funding for Indian Boarding Schools for Better Education Opportunities")
![["The document is a memorandum from the Chief Clerk and Staff Director to all members of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs regarding the approval of H. R. 11128 by the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs. The bill concerns the Navajo-Hopi Joint-Use Area and is scheduled for Full Committee consideration on June 28, 1972. Enclosed are a copy of the bill, Subcommittee Amendments, and a section-by-section analysis."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0009_thumbnail.jpg "\"Congressional Memorandum: Approval of Navajo-Hopi Joint-Use Area Bill H.R. 11128 by Subcommittee on Indian Affairs\"")