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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Correspondence Regarding the Taos Pueblo Indians' Struggle for Land Trust Title in 1969"
- Date:
- 1969-03-11
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Choctaw Tribe's Plea for Fair Voting Rights in 1971"
- Date:
- 1970-10-05
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1973 U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs: Preparations for Navajo-Hopi Legislation Review"
- Date:
- 1973-11-14
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Petition for Support of Amendment HR 17288 and Indian Self-Determination"
- Date:
- 1974-11-12
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Religion
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The document is a letter from the Taos Pueblo Council to Representative John W. Happy Camp, thanking him for his support and informing him about their struggle to obtain trust title for their land. They provide background information on previous bills and hearings related to the issue, and ask for his support for the current bill, H.R. 471. Representative Camp responds, thanking them for the information and assuring them that he will keep it in mind during the upcoming Subcommittee hearings."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0007_thumbnail.jpg "\"Correspondence Regarding the Taos Pueblo Indians' Struggle for Land Trust Title in 1969\"")
![["The document is a letter written by the Oklahoma City Council of Choctaws, Inc. to Congressman John H. Camp, expressing their desire for the right to vote in fair popular elections for the chief of their Choctaw Tribe. They discuss how their tribal money has been controlled by appointed officials and express frustration with the lack of transparency and fairness in the selection process for tribal leaders. They also mention a bill that was passed in Congress allowing for the selection, rather than election, of tribal chiefs, and express concerns about the lack of democracy and fairness in this process. The letter calls for support in advocating for fair elections for the Choctaw Tribe."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "\"Choctaw Tribe's Plea for Fair Voting Rights in 1971\"")
![["The document is a letter from Lloyd Meeds, Chairman of the Indian Affairs Subcommittee, to John N. Camp, a member of the House of Representatives. In the letter, Meeds discusses the upcoming mark-up of the Navajo-Hopi legislation and emphasizes the importance of attending a briefing to understand the background and complexity of the issue. Meeds seeks support and cooperation in resolving the difficult problem."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "\"1973 U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs: Preparations for Navajo-Hopi Legislation Review\"")
![["A group of individuals have signed a petition urging Congressman John Happy Camp to support a proposal by Congressman Young of Alaska to add HR 17288 as an amendment to a bill in order to advance the cause of \"Indian Self-determination.\" They believe that BIA employees have been limited in career advancement opportunities and are seeking redress for past injustices. The petition includes numerous signatures from individuals who support the cause."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "\"Petition for Support of Amendment HR 17288 and Indian Self-Determination\"")