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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_10_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Amendment to Tribal and Individual Affairs of the Osage Indians of Oklahoma: A Congressional Bill"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973), 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_10_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Legislation for the Distribution of Judgment Funds to the Osage Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Tribe
- Topic:
- Retirement, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_10_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Analysis of H.R. 7093: Distribution and Use of Osage Judgment Funds"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Tribe
- Topic:
- Retirement, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Taxation Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973), 90th (1967-1969), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_10_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Proposed Amendments to H.R. 7093 Regarding the Distribution of Osage Tribe Lands and Funds"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Tribe
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973), 90th (1967-1969), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Amendment of Act Protecting Watershed for Pueblo de Taos Indians: H.R. 471 of 91st Congress, 1st Session"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Religion, Armed Forces, United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 93rd (1973-1975), 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Letter on H.R. 471: Proposed Amendments and Recommendations for Land Trust for the Pueblo of Taos Indians"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "An Appeal from Taos Pueblo: The Story of Blue Lake and its People"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Religion, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973), 90th (1967-1969), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Proposed Changes to H.R. 471: Amendment Details and Explanations"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Agriculture and Food
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Expansion of Land Rights and Religious Freedoms for the Taos Pueblo Indians: A Review of H.R. 3306"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Religion, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Armed Forces, United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Congressional Discussions and Debates over the Taos Indian Land Rights and Employee Transfers in the Department of Agriculture"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Agriculture and Food
- Topic:
- Armed Forces, United States, Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975), 90th (1967-1969)
![["The document is a bill aimed at amending certain Acts related to the tribal and individual affairs of the Osage Indians of Oklahoma. It includes provisions for the distribution of income and funds to tribe members, regulations for oil and gas leases, compensation for damages to land, state taxation on oil and gas production, and the election of tribal officers. It also addresses the sale and transfer of Osage headright interests."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_10_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Osage%20Tribe%20Bill%20(to%20Amend%20Certain%20Acts%20Relating%20to%20Tribal%20and%20Individual%20Affairs)%20-%20H.R.%207093,%20Osage%20Judgment,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_10_0001_thumbnail.jpg "\"Amendment to Tribal and Individual Affairs of the Osage Indians of Oklahoma: A Congressional Bill\"")
![["This bill, introduced in the House of Representatives in 1971, seeks to distribute judgment funds to members of the Osage Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, with specific provisions for distribution to living original Osage allottees, deceased allottees' heirs, and minors. The bill also addresses the filing and distribution of claims, tax exemptions, and outlines the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to implement regulations for the distribution of funds."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_10_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Osage%20Tribe%20Bill%20(to%20Amend%20Certain%20Acts%20Relating%20to%20Tribal%20and%20Individual%20Affairs)%20-%20H.R.%207093,%20Osage%20Judgment,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_10_0002_thumbnail.jpg "\"Legislation for the Distribution of Judgment Funds to the Osage Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma\"")
![["H.R. 7093 provides for the distribution of a $13,250,000 Osage judgment, with most of the funds being distributed per capita to individuals on a specific roll. A portion of the funds will be used for education and tribal programs. The bill includes provisions for the administration of the funds, payment to heirs of deceased enrollees, application deadlines, tax exemptions, and protection of interests of minors or incompetent individuals."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_10_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Osage%20Tribe%20Bill%20(to%20Amend%20Certain%20Acts%20Relating%20to%20Tribal%20and%20Individual%20Affairs)%20-%20H.R.%207093,%20Osage%20Judgment,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_10_0003_thumbnail.jpg "\"Analysis of H.R. 7093: Distribution and Use of Osage Judgment Funds\"")
![["H. R. 7093 Departmental Amendments aim to make changes to the Osage roll and distribution of funds. The amendments would allow all original enrollees to receive a full per capita share, regardless of blood quantum, with the share of deceased enrollees going to heirs of Osage blood. The Osage Nation Organization proposes that all living persons with one-fourth Osage blood or more should share equally in the judgment. Non-Osage widows and adopted children are excluded. Additionally, the amendments would allow funds to be advanced for education and socio-economic programs for the Osage Tribe, and ensure that funds distributed per capita are not subject to federal or state income taxes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_10_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Osage%20Tribe%20Bill%20(to%20Amend%20Certain%20Acts%20Relating%20to%20Tribal%20and%20Individual%20Affairs)%20-%20H.R.%207093,%20Osage%20Judgment,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_10_0004_thumbnail.jpg "\"Proposed Amendments to H.R. 7093 Regarding the Distribution of Osage Tribe Lands and Funds\"")
![["This text is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to amend section 4 of the Act of May 31, 1933, regarding the protection of the watershed within the Carson National Forest for the Pueblo de Taos Indians in New Mexico. The bill describes the specific lands and improvements held in trust for the tribe and outlines how the lands are to be administered and used for traditional purposes. It also emphasizes the importance of maintaining the lands as a wilderness and implementing conservation measures for their protection."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0003_thumbnail.jpg "\"Amendment of Act Protecting Watershed for Pueblo de Taos Indians: H.R. 471 of 91st Congress, 1st Session\"")
![["The document is a response from the Department of the Interior regarding a bill to amend the Act of May 31, 1933, to grant trust title to the Pueblo de Taos Indians for a 48,000-acre area within the Carson National Forest. The bill aims to allow the Pueblo to use the land for traditional purposes only, maintain conservation measures, and potentially purchase relinquishments of non-Indian leases. The background of the area, legal claims by the Taos Indians, and the religious significance of the land are also discussed. The Department strongly recommends the enactment of the bill with two technical amendments."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0004_thumbnail.jpg "\"Letter on H.R. 471: Proposed Amendments and Recommendations for Land Trust for the Pueblo of Taos Indians\"")
![["The Taos Pueblo tribe is appealing to the United States government to recognize their ownership of the Blue Lake area, which holds great cultural and spiritual significance to them. The area contains important shrines and sanctuaries for their religion and is essential to their way of life. The tribe relies on the land for food, water, and spiritual connection, and views it as their Indian church. They are asking for the government to acknowledge their connection to the land and respect their request to not sell their title to the area."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0010_thumbnail.jpg "\"An Appeal from Taos Pueblo: The Story of Blue Lake and its People\"")
![["The document outlines several amendments to H. R. 471, including corrections to typographical errors and clarifications regarding grazing permits in National Forests. Amendment 5 addresses concerns raised by the Department of Agriculture about the recognition of property rights in grazing permits, while Amendment 6 reassures that vested water rights would not be affected by the bill. Overall, the amendments aim to clarify language and address potential issues raised by various stakeholders."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0013_thumbnail.jpg "\"Proposed Changes to H.R. 471: Amendment Details and Explanations\"")
![["The Taos Pueblo Indians were granted a 50-year renewable use right to 30,000 acres of land, which was later increased to 37,000 acres, including the Blue Lake religious shrine. The Indian Claims Commission upheld the Indians' claim to approximately 130,000 acres of land, with 50,000 acres being discussed for conveyance to the Indians. The legislation would transfer the entire Blue Lake Area to Taos Pueblo by trust patent to protect their religious practices and cultural heritage. The Pueblo Council argues that ownership of the land is necessary to preserve their religious privacy and natural ecology, as well as to advance the welfare of their community. The Forest Service's administration of the area has been problematic, leading the Pueblo to seek return of the land."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0015_thumbnail.jpg "\"Expansion of Land Rights and Religious Freedoms for the Taos Pueblo Indians: A Review of H.R. 3306\"")
![["The document discusses the history and land rights of the Taos Indians, focusing on their efforts to recover land taken by the United States in 1906. It also addresses a bill aimed at facilitating the transfer of employees from county agricultural committees to the Department of Agriculture. Opposition to the bill is noted, citing concerns about special privileges and potential negative impacts on the Federal civil service system."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0014_thumbnail.jpg "\"Congressional Discussions and Debates over the Taos Indian Land Rights and Employee Transfers in the Department of Agriculture\"")