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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_8_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Proposed Amendment for the Menominee Restoration Act and the Reinstatement of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Campaign management--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Higher--United States, Education
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Bill H.R. 4753: Partitioning Surface Rights of Hopi and Navajo Indian Tribes"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Higher--United States, Armed Forces, Education, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0010
- 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. 11128: Detailed Review and Corrections"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Education, United States, Armed Forces, Higher--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 92nd (1971-1973), 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Introduction of H.R. 5647: Bill for the Partition of Surface Rights in Hopi and Navajo Reservations"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Higher--United States, Education, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Armed Forces, United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 90th (1967-1969), 92nd (1971-1973), 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1972 Senate Bill S. 3230: Disposition of Funds in Favor of Assiniboine Tribes"
- Date:
- 1970-06-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education, Higher--United States, Armed Forces, United States
- Congress:
- 105th (1997-1999), 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences Regarding Denial of Special Scholarship Program for American Indian Law Student
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Education
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Letter from the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Regarding a Proposal for American Indian Education
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_046
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Request for Federal Funding Support for a Study on Art Education in Native American Communities
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Scholarship Inquiry for Indian College Students: A Letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Education
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Higher Education Program Support for Mrs. Magdalene Scott's Daughter
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Education
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The document is an amendment to H.R. 7421 called the Menominee Restoration Act, which extends federal recognition to the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin. It repeals the Act of June 17, 1954, reinstating rights and privileges, and provides for the establishment of a tribal land base. The Act allows for the provision of services to the tribe and outlines the process for electing a Menominee Restoration Committee. It also addresses the preparation and maintenance of a tribal roll."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_8_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Menominee%20Tribe%20Bills%20(H.R.%207421,%20H.R.%209078),%20Background,%20Analysis,%20Amendments,%20Summary%20of%20Hearings/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_8_0004_thumbnail.jpg "\"Proposed Amendment for the Menominee Restoration Act and the Reinstatement of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin\"")
![["The document is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives in 1971 to authorize the partition of surface rights of the Hopi and Navajo Indian Tribes in undivided trust lands. The bill outlines the specific boundaries and descriptions of the lands to be partitioned and added to the respective reservations of the tribes."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "\"Bill H.R. 4753: Partitioning Surface Rights of Hopi and Navajo Indian Tribes\"")
![["Subcommittee amendments to H.R. 11128 involve corrections and changes to acreage, boundaries, and settlement restrictions for Navajo and Hopi Indians. Amendments include correcting figures, adjusting acreage computations, changing sentence structures, clarifying settlement restrictions, and deleting certain provisions."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "\"Proposed Amendments to H.R. 11128: Detailed Review and Corrections\"")
![["This bill aims to authorize the partition of surface rights in the joint use area of the Hopi and Navajo Reservations, provide allotments to certain Paiute Indians, and make other provisions related to land rights. It describes in detail the specific boundaries of the land to be allocated to the Hopi Tribe."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0013_thumbnail.jpg "\"Introduction of H.R. 5647: Bill for the Partition of Surface Rights in Hopi and Navajo Reservations\"")
![["The document is a bill introduced in the Senate to provide for the disposition of funds appropriated to pay a judgment in favor of the Assiniboine Tribes of Indians. The funds are to be divided between the Assiniboine Tribe of the Fort Peck Reservation and the Assiniboine Tribe of the Fort Belknap Reservation, and used for purposes authorized by the respective Assiniboine treaty committees. The bill also outlines the eligibility criteria for enrollment and distribution of funds to members of the tribes, as well as tax exemptions and regulations for the distribution process."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "\"1972 Senate Bill S. 3230: Disposition of Funds in Favor of Assiniboine Tribes\"")
![["The letter is a response to Senator Harris regarding a student named Bentley Beams who was denied acceptance into a Special Scholarship Program in Law for American Indians at the University of New Mexico. The letter expresses concern and promises to provide more information once the matter is checked. Senator Harris had inquired on behalf of Mr. Beams, who had previously written a letter expressing disappointment over the denial. The University of New Mexico School of Law had received over 150 applicants for the program but could only accept 35, leading to the denial of Ms. Amelia A. Coleman, the student in question. The letter also mentions the possibility of financial assistance if Ms. Coleman is accepted at another law school for the fall semester. Ms. Coleman's resume details her educational background, career goals, and employment history."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences Regarding Denial of Special Scholarship Program for American Indian Law Student")
![["The letter is from the Office of American Indian Affairs in response to Senator Harris' inquiry about a proposal for an innovative concept in the education of American Indians submitted by the Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts. The proposal is being reviewed and considered for funding by Dr. Paul Carnell, who administers a program for short-term higher education personnel training institutes. The Indian community of Oklahoma supports the proposal, which aims to involve Indian people with college instructors and professors to study Indian culture and develop Indian-oriented curricula. Applicants will be notified of the final decision by December 15. The director of the Office of American Indian Affairs, Helen M. Scheirbeck, offers further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_020_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Letter from the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Regarding a Proposal for American Indian Education")
![["The letter is from Peter O'Boyle, an Assistant Professor of Art Education at the University of Arizona, requesting help from Senator Fred Harris in obtaining federal funding for a study on art instruction for Indian students. O'Boyle believes that there is a need for improvement in Indian education to preserve their culture while also enabling them to integrate into mainstream society. He hopes to compare the values of teachers and students to determine the impact on art education for Indian students."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_046_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Federal Funding Support for a Study on Art Education in Native American Communities")
![["Katie Hawkins wrote to Senator Fred R. Harris inquiring about scholarships for her son to attend college and pursue a degree in engineering. The Bureau of Indian Affairs responded, providing information on available sources of aid for Indian college students and directing further questions to area or agency offices. Hawkins expressed gratitude for the help received in the past and emphasized the financial difficulties her son faces. The Bureau wished her son success in securing the training he desires."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_014_thumbnail.jpg "Scholarship Inquiry for Indian College Students: A Letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Mrs. Magdalene Scott contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs for assistance for her daughter's college education. After a reevaluation of their financial status, a grant of $524 per semester was awarded. However, the daughter was not assisted for summer school expenses. Senator Fred R. Harris was involved in the process and requested a complete report on the matter. The issue was resolved, and Mrs. Scott agreed to the level of Bureau support provided."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Higher Education Program Support for Mrs. Magdalene Scott's Daughter")
