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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1972 Subcommittee on Indian Affairs: Review of Legislation Pertaining to Native American Land Rights and Trusts"
- Date:
- 1971-02-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Armed Forces, United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Building a Future: Rough Rock High School Plans for Success
- Date:
- 1971-02-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_30_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns for American Indian Rights and Welfare
- Date:
- 1971-03-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_30_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Indian Affairs: Appointment Confirmations and Advocacy Efforts
- Date:
- 1971-03-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Urban American Indian's Eligibility for Bureau of Indian Affairs Services
- Date:
- 1971-03-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris' Response to Mr. A.R. Morrison's Inquiry Regarding Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-03-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Concerning Barbara Harrington's Application for a Bureau of Indian Affairs Grant
- Date:
- 1971-03-15
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation for Bobby Cannon as Superintendent of Fort Sill School
- Date:
- 1971-03-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.)
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Communication Regarding Allan Torralba's Educational Struggles: Interactions between the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Education Specialists, and Family
- Date:
- 1971-03-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_095
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris's Response to Dr. Karen Zumbrunn's Interest in Indian Education
- Date:
- 1971-03-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The document outlines various bills related to Native American land rights and ownership, specifically focusing on the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, the Hopi and Navajo Tribes, and Paiute Indians. The bills aim to declare title to certain federal lands in Oregon for the Warm Springs tribe, authorize partition of surface and subsurface rights between the Hopi and Navajo tribes, and provide allotments of land rights to Paiute Indians. The bills also authorize necessary appropriations to carry out the 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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "\"1972 Subcommittee on Indian Affairs: Review of Legislation Pertaining to Native American Land Rights and Trusts\"")
![["Mr. Schneller is interested in establishing an architectural drafting school for Indian people in Oklahoma. He seeks advice from Senator Harris on how to finance the school and whether the Indian community would be receptive to the idea. Senator Harris suggests contacting the Bureau of Indian Affairs for financing and believes the idea would be well-received."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs.%20Indian%20Schools,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_012_thumbnail.jpg "Building a Future: Rough Rock High School Plans for Success")
![["The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma is requesting that the Bureau of Indian Affairs extend its services to urban Indians in the state to address the economic problems faced by those who have moved to cities seeking better opportunities. They are asking for adequate financing for these programs and have adopted a resolution to be forwarded to the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs."]](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_91_30_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_30_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns for American Indian Rights and Welfare")
![["Hal Cox, on behalf of Deputy Assistant John Crow from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, called to schedule a meeting with the recipient to discuss BIA problems. Mr. Crow mentioned pressure from the White House and Oklahomans not being happy with the situation. The meeting was tentatively set for after 2:00 p.m. at the recipient's convenience. Miss Wilma Victor may accompany Mr. Crow to the meeting."]](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_91_30_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_30_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Affairs: Appointment Confirmations and Advocacy Efforts")
![["Mr. Clyde W. Brown, Jr. wrote to Congressman Page Belcher seeking information about urban American Indians being restricted from Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) funded programs. Belcher forwarded the inquiry to the BIA, who responded that their services are typically only provided to Indians living on or near reservations. They do have an Employment Assistance Program for vocational training and employment services for reservation Indians. The BIA does not typically provide services to urban Indians, but other federal agencies are being encouraged to assist this population. Congressman Belcher promised to look into the matter and provide further information to Mr. Brown."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Urban American Indian's Eligibility for Bureau of Indian Affairs Services")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris has received an interim report from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding Mr. A. R. Morrison's recent inquiry. He has enclosed a copy of the report for Mr. Morrison's review and will be in touch with him again once he receives more information."]](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_022_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Response to Mr. A.R. Morrison's Inquiry Regarding Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a reply from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding a grant application for Miss Barbara Harrington. The Bureau is looking into her request for financial assistance for her intended major in law at the University of Tulsa. They are contacting various Area Offices to determine if they have a record of her request. Harris is asked to reach out if further assistance is needed."]](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_011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Concerning Barbara Harrington's Application for a Bureau of Indian Affairs Grant")
![["The document from Jim Monroe, the administrative assistant to Senator Fred Harris, informs Mrs. Judy Knife Chief of the Orange County Indian Center that Senator Harris is out of the country on official business and encloses a report from 1969 regarding the administration of the Chilocco Indian School. In response, Mrs. Knife Chief writes a letter to Senator Harris expressing concern about the mistreatment of Indian students at the school and requests information on any investigations or actions taken to address the issue. She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing human welfare over politics and requests a prompt reply."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs.%20Indian%20Schools,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_007_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation for Bobby Cannon as Superintendent of Fort Sill School")
![["Mrs. Torralba wrote a letter to Senator Harris seeking assistance with her son, Allan's, school problems. Allan was not promoted to the 7th grade due to excessive absences and misconduct. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has been involved in trying to address the situation, including exploring options for Allan to attend a boarding school. Allan's behavior has also attracted the attention of the juvenile authorities. Mrs. Torralba is seeking help in improving her relationship with the school and ensuring Allan's successful education."]](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_015_thumbnail.jpg "Communication Regarding Allan Torralba's Educational Struggles: Interactions between the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Education Specialists, and Family")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris is responding to Dr. Karen Zumbrunn's letter expressing interest in the education of Indians. He is contacting the Bureau of Indian Affairs to request a complete report and will follow up with Dr. Zumbrunn once he receives a reply."]](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_095_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris's Response to Dr. Karen Zumbrunn's Interest in Indian Education")