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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for the Choctaw Tribe: A Letter to Congress
- Date:
- 1970-07-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1970 Correspondence Regarding Indian Education Programs and Reforms"
- Date:
- 1970-07-28
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Request for Commentary on Indian Education Reforms
- Date:
- 1970-07-28
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred Harris Advocates for Local Schools and Increased Funding for Indian Boarding Schools in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1970-07-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Financial Challenges and Proposed Solutions for Urban Indian Health Services in Oklahoma: A 1970 Congressional Communication
- Date:
- 1970-08-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_5_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Americans for Indian Opportunity Activities in 1971
- Date:
- 1970-08-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Happy Camp and Dora Ortega's Correspondence on Tribal Affairs
- Date:
- 1970-08-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Sac and Fox Nation, Shawnee Tribe, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_53_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Progress Update on Chickasaw Indian Housing Project
- Date:
- 1970-08-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Principal Chief Elmer Manatowa, Jr. and Congressman Happy Camp Regarding Sac and Fox Tribe Affairs, 1970
- Date:
- 1970-08-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Sac and Fox Indians--Oklahoma, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_18_19_0000_1856
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Walter Wiess (page) shaking hands with Carl Albert on the steps of the Capitol. August 14, 1970
- Date:
- 1970-08-14
- Creator:
- O'Neill, Dev
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["A letter written by Mrs. Pat Torbet expressing concern about the termination of the Choctaw tribe and the administration of Indian schools is responded to by Congressman Carl Albert. He reassures her that he will not support any proposals that are not in the best interests of the Indian people and informs her that the Choctaw Termination Act of 1959 has been repealed, restoring the Choctaw Indians to a position equal to that of other civilized tribes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20-%20Choctaw%20Termination%20Act,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for the Choctaw Tribe: A Letter to Congress")
![["The document is a series of correspondence between Honorable Carl Albert and Happy Camp regarding Indian education programs. Happy Camp thanks Carl Albert for sharing a letter from constituents involved in the Pennsylvania State University Indian Principalship Training program, which includes suggestions for improving Indian education. The constituents suggest a more comprehensive adult education program in southeastern Oklahoma and turning Bureau of Indian Affairs schools over to recognized tribal councils. Carl Albert expresses appreciation for the suggestions and promises to consider them when education programs come before the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "\"1970 Correspondence Regarding Indian Education Programs and Reforms\"")
![["The memo is about returning a manuscript and discussing the possibility of LaDonna Harris writing a special article on Indian education for the American Heritage Magazine. The magazine is interested in her perspective on the topic and requests a response as soon as possible."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Schools,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Request for Commentary on Indian Education Reforms")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from Mr. Dick Paris regarding Indian boarding schools. Senator Harris explained that he is against young Indian children being transported long distances to attend boarding schools, and believes they should have schools near their families. He mentioned his efforts in securing funding for the Eufaula Boarding School and increasing funding for Indian schools. Senator Harris also mentioned that he is not in favor of closing schools like Chilocco and Bacone."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Schools,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_011_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred Harris Advocates for Local Schools and Increased Funding for Indian Boarding Schools in Oklahoma")
![["The document discusses the lack of health services for urban Indians in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, highlighting the challenges they face in accessing adequate healthcare. It mentions efforts to secure funding for an Indian Health Service Health Center to address the unique health needs of this population. Additionally, it explains the historical context of Indian health services and the shift in demographics from rural reservations to urban communities. The document emphasizes the need for specialized healthcare services for urban Indians and the barriers they face in accessing care."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Health,%201969-1971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Financial Challenges and Proposed Solutions for Urban Indian Health Services in Oklahoma: A 1970 Congressional Communication")
![["The document describes how the author became interested in psychology and decided to pursue it as a career. It discusses some of the key figures in the field and the author's own research. The author describes how psychology can be used to understand and improve human behavior."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_5_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%20Annual%20Report,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_5_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Americans for Indian Opportunity Activities in 1971")
![["The document is a series of letters and news articles regarding the Sac and Fox Tribal Business Committee's trip to Washington, D.C. They received compliments for their participation and presentations, and thanked Congressman Happy Camp for his hospitality. The committee also discussed tribal issues and future plans. Additionally, there is a mention of a new livestock market opening in Holdenville, Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Sac%20and%20Fox%20Indians,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Happy Camp and Dora Ortega's Correspondence on Tribal Affairs")
![["The document includes information about Carl Albert from the 3rd District of Oklahoma, who is a member of the United States House of Representatives and serves as the Majority Leader. It mentions a case involving $250,000 of Indian funds and a meeting in Washington, D.C. There is also a request for information or assistance related to a specific issue or topic."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_82_53_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Osage,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_53_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Progress Update on Chickasaw Indian Housing Project")
![["The letter is from Elmer Manatowa, Jr., the Principal Chief of the Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma, expressing concern about the decision made by the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs regarding bills favored by the tribe. He asks for no further action to be taken until the tribe's Annual General Council Meeting on August 29th, where he will make a full report and recommendations. The decision could potentially result in a loss of funds for tribal members, so he is seeking additional direction from the General Council. Manatowa also thanks Congressman John N. (Happy) Camp for his hospitality during a recent visit to Washington."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Sac%20and%20Fox%20Indians,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Principal Chief Elmer Manatowa, Jr. and Congressman Happy Camp Regarding Sac and Fox Tribe Affairs, 1970")
![["Black and white photograph print of Walter Wiess (page) shaking hands with Carl Albert on the steps of the Capitol. August 14, 1970"]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Photographs,%201910-1998%20-%20CAC_CC_001_18_1_0000_0000/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_018_19_0000_1856_thumbnail.jpg "Walter Wiess (page) shaking hands with Carl Albert on the steps of the Capitol. August 14, 1970")