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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Home Improvement Program Update: Correspondence with Senator Dewey Bartlett
- Date:
- 1953-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 89th (1965-1967), 84th (1955-1957), 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975), 88th (1963-1965), 92nd (1971-1973), 87th (1961-1963), 94th (1975-1977), 83rd (1953-1955), 85th (1957-1959), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Investigation into Oklahoma's Indian Affairs: A Correspondence Between J.F. Bowers and Congressman Page Belcher
- Date:
- 1953-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Tax Exemption on Homestead Allotments for the Five Civilized Tribes
- Date:
- 1953-01-01
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_3_22_15B_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Christian Women's Fellowship and Congressman Page Belcher Regarding Welfare of American Indians
- Date:
- 1953-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Amendment to the Indian Educational Reform Act of 1974
- Date:
- 1953-01-01
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 87th (1961-1963), 83rd (1953-1955), 90th (1967-1969), 93rd (1973-1975), 89th (1965-1967), 94th (1975-1977), 84th (1955-1957), 88th (1963-1965), 91st (1969-1971), 86th (1959-1961), 85th (1957-1959), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Indian Educational Reform Act: Providing Education for Indigenous Students in Public Schools
- Date:
- 1953-01-01
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965), 90th (1967-1969), 87th (1961-1963), 83rd (1953-1955), 86th (1959-1961), 93rd (1973-1975), 84th (1955-1957), 94th (1975-1977), 89th (1965-1967), 92nd (1971-1973), 85th (1957-1959), 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act of 1973: Senate Subcommittee Memorandum
- Date:
- 1953-01-01
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 91st (1969-1971), 85th (1957-1959), 92nd (1971-1973), 87th (1961-1963), 86th (1959-1961), 89th (1965-1967), 84th (1955-1957), 94th (1975-1977), 88th (1963-1965), 83rd (1953-1955), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Title: Amendment to Tribal Contract Term Limitations
- Date:
- 1953-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 89th (1965-1967), 83rd (1953-1955), 84th (1955-1957), 92nd (1971-1973), 85th (1957-1959), 91st (1969-1971), 87th (1961-1963), 90th (1967-1969), 88th (1963-1965), 94th (1975-1977), 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Amendments to the Jackson-Fannin Substitute: Enhancing the JOM Act
- Date:
- 1953-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965), 87th (1961-1963), 94th (1975-1977), 90th (1967-1969), 89th (1965-1967), 85th (1957-1959), 84th (1955-1957), 92nd (1971-1973), 91st (1969-1971), 83rd (1953-1955), 86th (1959-1961), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Amendment for Flexibility in Tribal Organization Contracts
- Date:
- 1953-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Navajo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 85th (1957-1959), 86th (1959-1961), 93rd (1973-1975), 87th (1961-1963), 92nd (1971-1973), 94th (1975-1977), 89th (1965-1967), 91st (1969-1971), 84th (1955-1957), 88th (1963-1965), 83rd (1953-1955)
![["The document is from Rebecca Cryer, Tribal Administrator of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians, to Senator Dewey Bartlett regarding Mrs. Maxine Matthews' application for home improvement repairs. Cryer explains the process of prioritizing applications and addresses Matthews' concerns about delays in her repairs. She also clarifies the eligibility criteria for different programs and assures Matthews that she will be served."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Home Improvement Program Update: Correspondence with Senator Dewey Bartlett")
![["Mr. Bowers discusses the Indian situation in Oklahoma in a letter to Congressman Page Belcher. Belcher informs Bowers that a congressional investigation of Indian agencies will be conducted after Congress adjourns, with Oklahoma being one of the first states investigated. Belcher expresses hope that the inequities in the Indian program will be corrected. Bowers shares his observations of poverty and lack of educational opportunities for Indians in Canton, Oklahoma, and suggests that an educational program should be started for their benefit. Bowers invites Belcher to further discuss the matter when he returns to the state."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/83rd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General.,%201952-1953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Investigation into Oklahoma's Indian Affairs: A Correspondence Between J.F. Bowers and Congressman Page Belcher")
![["Mr. George Williams from Wilburton, Oklahoma wrote to Hon. Page Belcher, House of Representatives, requesting information on tax exemption for homestead allotments for the Five Civilized Tribes. Belcher forwarded the letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for clarification. The Bureau suggested Williams contact the Area Director for more information. Belcher assured Williams he would provide the information once he received it. Belcher also mentioned a report on House Resolution authorizing an investigation of Indian Affairs, which he sent separately. Williams expressed his support for President Eisenhower and requested updates on any changes in Indian policies."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/83rd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35B_0000-Interior%20Department%20-%20Departmental.%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.,%201953-1954/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Tax Exemption on Homestead Allotments for the Five Civilized Tribes")
![["The Christian Women's Fellowship group has expressed their interest in the welfare of the American Indian, particularly the Osage Tribe in Oklahoma, to Congressman Page Belcher. They approve of his efforts and advocate for non-termination of the Osage Indians. Congressman Belcher assures them that he will continue to work towards improving the welfare of the Indians."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/84th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_3_22_15B_0000-Indian%20Affairs%20General,%201955-1956/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_3_22_15B_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Christian Women's Fellowship and Congressman Page Belcher Regarding Welfare of American Indians")
![["The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs issued a clarification regarding the lowering of the voting age for tribal elections. The amendment only applies to elections authorized by the Secretary under the Indian Reorganization Act and does not affect tribal governing documents. The regulations now conform with the 26th amendment to the United States Constitution. Changes were made to allow for absentee ballots without requiring certification by two adults and to eliminate the need for return receipts for notifying off-reservation tribal members. The amendments were published in the Federal Register on April 23 and are immediately effective."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Information,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Amendment to the Indian Educational Reform Act of 1974")
![["Regulations have been issued to govern the distribution of nearly $3 million awarded to the Confederated Tribes of Weas, Piankashaws, Peorias, and Kaskaskias by the Indian Claims Commission. The funds will be distributed on a per capita basis to eligible individuals, with applications for enrollment needing to be filed by May 15, 1973. The roll of eligible individuals will be updated to include children born between specific dates and to remove deceased enrollees."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Information,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Educational Reform Act: Providing Education for Indigenous Students in Public Schools")
![["Marvin L. Franklin, Assistant to the Secretary for Indian Affairs, discusses the challenges faced by American Indians and the need for new directions in Indian Affairs. He highlights the various lifestyles adopted by Indians, including those who live off reservations, those who retain tribal customs in off-reservation communities, and those who commute to work from reservations. Franklin emphasizes the need for self-determination and economic development among Indian communities. The Department of the Interior is implementing a new program to transfer administration for Indian affairs to tribal governments, with minimal control retained in Washington. The program aims to empower tribes and increase tribal control over budget, education, contracts, and economic opportunities. The President's message of July 1970 rejects forced termination of treaty and trust obligations, signaling a new era in which Indian destinies will be controlled by Indian decisions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Information,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act of 1973: Senate Subcommittee Memorandum")
![["The Board of Directors of the National Tribal Chairmen's Association passed several resolutions regarding the realignment of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the appointment of a new Commissioner of Indian Affairs. They also urged the Secretary of the Interior to communicate directly with elected tribal leaders and to work towards repealing termination policies towards Indian affairs. They recommended several candidates for the position of Commissioner of Indian Affairs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Information,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Amendment to Tribal Contract Term Limitations")
![["The Department of the Interior has announced steps to improve the operations of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, including transferring operational activities to area and agency offices, reducing support staff, and focusing on trust responsibilities. They also plan to upgrade the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to Assistant Secretary and provide block grants to federally-recognized Indian tribes for development projects. These measures aim to enhance services to the Indian community and fulfill trust obligations."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Information,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Amendments to the Jackson-Fannin Substitute: Enhancing the JOM Act")
![["The United States Department of the Interior is implementing measures to assist the Secretary of the Interior in performing Indian Trust responsibilities and providing services to federally-recognized tribes. These measures include realigning the Bureau of Indian Affairs Central Office functions, having the Commissioner of Indian Affairs report directly to the Secretary, and proposing legislation for BIA block grants to tribes. The realignment includes transferring operational activities to area and agency offices, reducing non-essential staff in the Central Office, and separating responsibilities for Indian Trust obligations and service delivery. The proposed organization structure includes separate offices for Trust Responsibilities, Economic Services, Education, Tribal Services, and Natural Resource Rights."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Information,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Amendment for Flexibility in Tribal Organization Contracts")