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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Hazel Markel's Heartfelt Letter to Harris
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971), 88th (1963-1965), 94th (1975-1977), 89th (1965-1967), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Correspondence Regarding Financial Aid for Indigenous Education in 1966
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971), 89th (1965-1967)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_007_2_13_42_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lyle H. Boren Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Improved Indian Housing in Oklahoma: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1965-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 89th (1965-1967), 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969)
- 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_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_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "List of Members for the National Committee for Restoration of the Blue Lake Lands to the Taos Indians"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Religion
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Transcript from 1974 House Committee Meeting on Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1971 Congressional Bill for the Disposition of Funds to the Yankton Sioux Tribe"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Proposal to Amend the 1955 Act for Longer Term Leases of Indian Lands in New Mexico"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 90th (1967-1969), 92nd (1971-1973), 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "The Indian Financing Act of 1971: Providing Economic Development Funding for Indians and Indian Organizations"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973)
![["Joan Larson, acting director of community relations for VISTA, writes to Fred Harris, president of LH, thanking him for the interview and expressing her desire to accompany him on his next trip to Oklahoma to take on-the-site photographs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Hazel Markel's Heartfelt Letter to Harris")
![["Mrs. George Prentice Riley wrote to Congressman Page Belcher seeking financial aid for her children's education, but was informed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs that her children do not qualify for their benefits due to not meeting the required Indian blood percentage. The Bureau suggested looking into other federal aid programs and speaking with Okmulgee State Technical School for assistance. Congressman Belcher promised to look into the matter further and provide assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/89th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_8_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201965-1966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_8_95_4B_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Correspondence Regarding Financial Aid for Indigenous Education in 1966")
![["The project in Okfuskee County aims to improve school buildings and perform related work throughout various school districts in the county. The project is sponsored by the County Superintendent of Schools and has legal authority to operate in the designated areas. Headquarters for supervision is located in Okemah."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lyle%20H.%20Boren%20Collection/Subject%20Files,%201935-1946-CAC_CC_007_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_007_2_13_42_0000-Works%20Progress%20Administration%20(WPA),%20Okfuskee%20County,%20Okemah%20Pecan%20Bowl%20Association,%20Projects,%20Roads,%20Schools,%20and%20Women/thumbnails/CAC_CC_007_2_13_42_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Improved Indian Housing in Oklahoma: A Call to Action")
![["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\"")
![["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 National Committee for Restoration of the Blue Lake Lands to the Taos Indians is a group led by various prominent individuals from different backgrounds, including authors, artists, civic leaders, and religious figures. They are working towards restoring the Blue Lake Lands to the Taos Indians and have members from various parts of the United States."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "\"List of Members for the National Committee for Restoration of the Blue Lake Lands to the Taos Indians\"")
![["The document discusses the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, which aims to promote maximum Indian participation in government and education, and provide assistance to upgrade Indian education. It emphasizes the importance of self-determination, educational opportunities, and parental/community control in improving the well-being of Indian communities. The Act allows for contracts between the Secretary of the Interior and Indian tribes to plan, conduct, and administer programs for the benefit of Indians."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "\"Transcript from 1974 House Committee Meeting on Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act\"")
![["The document outlines a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to provide for the disposition of funds to pay a judgment in favor of the Yankton Sioux Tribe in an Indian Claims Commission docket. It specifies that funds will be distributed per capita to eligible individuals, with certain provisions for minors and schoolchildren. It also states that the distributed funds will not be subject to federal or state income tax, and outlines regulations for the Secretary of the Interior to carry out the provisions of the Act. The bill was favorably reported by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendments."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201970-1971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0003_thumbnail.jpg "\"1971 Congressional Bill for the Disposition of Funds to the Yankton Sioux Tribe\"")
![["H.R. 7701, introduced in the 92nd Congress, aims to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to allow for longer term leases of Indian lands located outside the boundaries of Indian reservations in New Mexico. The current leasing authority only permits a 25-year initial term plus a 25-year option, but this bill would allow for 99-year leases to be granted. The legislation was proposed in response to a request from tribes and lending institutions to allow for longer lease terms for development purposes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201970-1971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0009_thumbnail.jpg "\"Proposal to Amend the 1955 Act for Longer Term Leases of Indian Lands in New Mexico\"")
![["The document is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives in 1971 called the \"Indian Financing Act of 1971\" aimed at providing financing for the economic development of Indians and Indian organizations. It includes provisions for establishing an Indian Revolving Loan Fund, defining terms such as \"Indian\" and \"Tribe\", and outlining the conditions for making loans to individuals and organizations. It also sets guidelines for loan terms, interest rates, and repayment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201970-1971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0018_thumbnail.jpg "\"The Indian Financing Act of 1971: Providing Economic Development Funding for Indians and Indian Organizations\"")