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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Title: Department of the Interior Response to S. 1017 - Indian Self-Determination Act
- Date:
- 1973-12-11
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_5_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Title: Transfer Request for Bureau of Indian Affairs System
- Date:
- 1973-12-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Call for Support: Indian Health Care and Housing
- Date:
- 1973-12-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Wyandotte Nation, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe, Quapaw Nation, Seneca-Cayuga Nation, Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_24_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Yale Liberal Party invites and praises Helen Gahagan Douglas's speech.
- Date:
- 1973-12-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_28_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Congressman James R. Jones and Robert S. Elsworthy, Government Relations Consultant at National Education Association, Regarding a Missed Meeting
- Date:
- 1973-12-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_19_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Recent Developments in Pending Legislation and Indian Housing Needs: HAC Information Update
- Date:
- 1973-12-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Invitation to Commissioner Morris Thompson for Native American Heritage Week at Oklahoma State University
- Date:
- 1973-12-14
- Creator:
- Schexnider, Dora S., 1939-2017
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Sac and Fox Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Blackburn wrote to Congressman Jones about G.I. Bill issues, seeking assistance.
- Date:
- 1973-12-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_46_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Tribal Recognition: A Letter from Tom Steed
- Date:
- 1973-12-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter and editorial advocate for improved educational benefits for Vietnam veterans.
- Date:
- 1973-12-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The Senate has confirmed Morris Thompson as Commissioner of Indian Affairs, with Secretary of the Interior Rogers C.B. Morton expressing confidence in Thompson's ability to lead a new era for American Indians. Thompson, who is an Athabascan Indian, will report directly to Morton and function as an assistant secretary. He is the youngest person to serve as Commissioner at 34 years old. Thompson's appointment follows the resignation of Louis R. Bruce, with Marvin L. Franklin previously serving as Assistant to the Secretary for Indian Affairs. The Department aims to advance opportunities for Indian citizens while maintaining the special federal relationship with recognized Indian tribes."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Department of the Interior Response to S. 1017 - Indian Self-Determination Act")
![["The document is from LaRae Nichols to Mr. Kennan requesting a transfer within the Bureau of Indian Affairs system to Oklahoma. Nichols has been trying to transfer for a year but has been unsuccessful due to Indian preference policies. Nichols mentions a special friend, Jody Dread fullwater, who suggested contacting Mr. Kennan for help. Nichols expresses a desire to be close to her parents in Oklahoma and is willing to take any position other than teaching. She asks for assistance in her transfer request."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_30_05_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Transfer Request for Bureau of Indian Affairs System")
![["The Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. wrote to Congressman Happy Camp expressing concerns about inadequate health care and housing for Indians. They shared excerpts from their meeting minutes, including a letter from Senator Abourezk addressing the poor health care of Indians and urging for funds to construct housing. The Council requested the Congressman's support and emphasized the importance of Indian affairs. They also highlighted the shortage of physicians serving Indian communities and the impact on the Indian Health Service."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Call for Support: Indian Health Care and Housing")
![["The Israel Government Tourist Office is planning to recognize Reverend Karl Baehr for his significant contributions in promoting Christian tourism to Israel. They are inviting Ms. Helen Gahagan Douglas to attend a special award presentation ceremony in his honor. If she is unable to attend, they suggest sending a note or card expressing appreciation for his work. The ceremony will take place on February 1, 1974 at their offices in New York."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_24_0000-Invitations-correspondence,%201958-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_24_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Yale Liberal Party invites and praises Helen Gahagan Douglas's speech.")
![["The document is a series of correspondence between Robert S. Elsworthy, a Government Relations Consultant for the National Education Association, and Representative James R. Jones regarding a missed meeting and a request to reschedule for a future date. They express mutual interest in providing maximum public support for education and plan to meet at a later time."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_28_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Congressman James R. Jones and Robert S. Elsworthy, Government Relations Consultant at National Education Association, Regarding a Missed Meeting")
![["The Housing Assistance Council Inc. provides information on pending legislation regarding Indian housing needs, specifically the Senate Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and the House Bill H.R.10036. The House Subcommittee on Housing has produced a \"bob-tail\" bill, R.14490, which includes a new leasing program for subsidized housing. However, there are concerns about the lack of provisions for Indian housing set-asides in the bill. The full Committee mark-up is set to begin soon, with potential housing battles expected."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_19_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_19_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Recent Developments in Pending Legislation and Indian Housing Needs: HAC Information Update")
![["The Native American Student Association of Oklahoma State University invited Commissioner Morris Thompson to speak at their third Annual Native American Heritage Week. Congressman Happy Camp supported the invitation and contacted Commissioner Thompson on their behalf. However, Commissioner Thompson regretfully declined the invitation due to prior commitments. Instead, Assistant Director S. Gabe Paxton, Jr. would attend the event in his place. The Association planned various activities for the week, including guest speakers, panel discussions, and a pow-wow."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Invitation to Commissioner Morris Thompson for Native American Heritage Week at Oklahoma State University")
![["Mr. Blackburn wrote a letter to Congressman James R. Jones expressing his concerns about issues with his G.I. Bill education benefits. Congressman Jones responded by informing him about a bill that has been passed to improve veterans benefits and assured him of his continued support for measures that benefit veterans. Blackburn had encountered problems with the Veterans Administration incorrectly awarding him benefits and delaying his payments, causing financial hardship for his family. He requested assistance from Congressman Jones to address these issues for future veterans."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Blackburn wrote to Congressman Jones about G.I. Bill issues, seeking assistance.")
![["Tom Steed, a member of the House of Representatives, expresses his support for a bill to restore federally recognized status to certain tribes. He apologizes for not being able to personally meet with the recipient of the letter and asks to be kept informed of any developments."]](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_140_46_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Ottawa-Peoria-Modoc,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_46_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Tribal Recognition: A Letter from Tom Steed")
![["The document includes a letter from Department Commander Bill Baggett to Representative James Jones regarding the need for increased educational benefits for Vietnam Era Veterans. The document is accompanied by an editorial from The Oklahoma Journal criticizing the inadequate educational benefits currently provided to veterans. The editorial highlights the challenges faced by Vietnam veterans, including high unemployment rates and limited access to education. The document also mentions a proposal from the Subcommittee on Education and Training of the Veterans' Affairs Committee in Washington to update the educational benefits program for veterans."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_10_1_0000-Veterans%20Affairs%20-%20Disability%20Compensation,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Letter and editorial advocate for improved educational benefits for Vietnam veterans.")