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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Resignation and Recommendations Letter from LaDonna Harris to Peterson Zah
- Date:
- 1972-06-20
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Business--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Congressional Memorandum: Approval of Navajo-Hopi Joint-Use Area Bill H.R. 11128 by Subcommittee on Indian Affairs"
- Date:
- 1972-06-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Employment Opportunities for James G. Jackson in the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1972-06-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_20_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Transforming Indian Education: A Path to Success
- Date:
- 1972-06-23
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_16_15_125_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Ensuring Oklahoma's Future: The Importance of Water Supply Systems
- Date:
- 1972-06-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Water Resources Development, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States.
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to Bill Regarding Judgement Funds for Creek Indians of Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1972-06-24
- Creator:
- Harjo, Allen, 1935-2007, Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Educational Opportunities and Welfare for Urban Indian Children in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1971
- Date:
- 1972-06-26
- Creator:
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Congress, Agriculture and Food
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Department of the Interior Advocates for Five Legislative Measures to Support America's Indian Population"
- Date:
- 1972-06-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Formal Protest of Indian Tribes in Oklahoma Regarding CDBG Funds Allocation
- Date:
- 1972-06-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Concerns of the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission Regarding Senate Bill 1017
- Date:
- 1972-06-28
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["LaDonna Harris, President of Americans for Indian Opportunity, is resigning as President of the Policy Council of the AIO Action Council due to a requirement by the Ford Foundation. She recommends that Bill Gover be chosen as Acting President and that the name of the AIO Action Council be changed to Native American Lobby. Harris expresses appreciation for the continued support and looks forward to working together."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%201966-1976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Resignation and Recommendations Letter from LaDonna Harris to Peterson Zah")
![["The document is a memorandum from the Chief Clerk and Staff Director to all members of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs regarding the approval of H. R. 11128 by the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs. The bill concerns the Navajo-Hopi Joint-Use Area and is scheduled for Full Committee consideration on June 28, 1972. Enclosed are a copy of the bill, Subcommittee Amendments, and a section-by-section analysis."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "\"Congressional Memorandum: Approval of Navajo-Hopi Joint-Use Area Bill H.R. 11128 by Subcommittee on Indian Affairs\"")
![["The document is a series of letters regarding James G. Jackson's inquiry about a teaching position in the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The Deputy Commissioner explains that there are limited openings for teachers due to reduced turnover rates and the national job market conditions. Preference is given to individuals of one-fourth degree or more of Indian blood, but qualified non-Indians are also considered. Senator Fred R. Harris is asked to consider providing assistance to Jackson in finding a job. Another letter from Harris inquires about financial assistance for Indian law students at the American Indian Law Center."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Employment Opportunities for James G. Jackson in the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The Office of Indian Education Programs within the Bureau of Indian Affairs is responsible for providing educational opportunities to Indian youth and adults in Bureau, public, or private schools. The program aims to improve the quality of education for Indian children by setting goals for self-understanding, basic human skills, positive attitudes towards learning, and more. The program operates in 16 states and has a budget of $221 million for Fiscal Year 1975. The organization is structured with different divisions responsible for various functions such as professional relations and internal services. The program aims to create a positive image of the Bureau as an effective and dynamic educational agent and hopes to serve as a model for working with economically disadvantaged and culturally diverse groups."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_20_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Indian%20Education%20Programs/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_20_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Transforming Indian Education: A Path to Success")
![["The document is a draft speech about the importance of water supply systems in Oklahoma, highlighting the historical struggle for water resources in the state and the role of federal government in developing water infrastructure. It also discusses the increasing demand for water globally and the need for urgent action to address pollution and water treatment issues. The speech stresses the importance of preserving and managing water resources for future generations."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Carl+Albert+Collection,+1947-1977/Speeches+and+Press+Releases,+1927-1976+-+CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_001_16_15_125_0000-Speeches+-+Mountain+Fork+Water+Supply+System.+June+24,+1972/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_16_15_125_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Ensuring Oklahoma's Future: The Importance of Water Supply Systems")
![["Allen Harjo and other Creek Indians are opposed to a bill introduced by Senator Dewey Bartlett that would allow judgement funds awarded to the Creek Indians of Oklahoma to be controlled by the Creek Chief and approved by the Secretary of the Interior. They believe the Creek Chief does not always act in the best interests of the tribe. They are requesting that the funds be managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs until the tribe adopts a constitution, and that decisions regarding the funds be contingent upon the tribe adopting a constitution. They are urging Senator Bartlett and other Senators not to pass the bill in its current form."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_28_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek%20Nation,%201971%20Sept.%20-%201978%20June.,%201971-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0036_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to Bill Regarding Judgement Funds for Creek Indians of Oklahoma")
![["Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, wrote to various government agencies on behalf of Mr. Loyd Sparks, the Project Director of Indian Neighborhood Centers in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The agencies provided information on funding and programs available for urban Indian children in the area, such as Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the National School Lunch Act. The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Department of Education responded with details on programs and resources that could benefit Indian students. Overall, the letters aimed to provide support and assistance to the Indian Neighborhood Centers in Tulsa."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Educational Opportunities and Welfare for Urban Indian Children in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1971")
![["The Department of the Interior has endorsed five bills to assist American Indians, in line with President Nixon's recommendations. The bills aim to provide education, business development, self-determination, protection of Indian land, and financial assistance to Indian individuals and organizations. These measures seek to empower and support the Indian population in various aspects of their lives."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "\"Department of the Interior Advocates for Five Legislative Measures to Support America's Indian Population\"")
![["The document from the Creek Nation Principal Chief, Claude A. Cox, to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development expresses dissatisfaction with the allocation and administration of Indian set-aside Community Development Block Grants in Oklahoma. The document outlines various issues and demands for changes in funding allocation, establishment of an Indian Desk, utilization of BIA statistics, and tribal input into the program. Cox requests the Secretary of HUD to personally review the grants and make necessary changes."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Formal Protest of Indian Tribes in Oklahoma Regarding CDBG Funds Allocation")
![["The voting age for tribal elections has been lowered to 18 to comply with the 26th amendment to the United States Constitution. Federal regulations have been amended to reflect this change and eliminate certain requirements, such as the need for a return receipt when notifying tribal members to register to vote. The amendments also allow for absentee ballots to be executed without the presence of two adults to certify the procedures. These changes aim to make it easier for off-reservation Indians to participate in tribal elections."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns of the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission Regarding Senate Bill 1017")