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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Proposal to Amend the 1955 Act for Longer Term Leases of Indian Lands in New Mexico"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 90th (1967-1969), 92nd (1971-1973), 91st (1969-1971)
- 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_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Opposition to the Steiger Bill: Resolutions from Navajo and Hopi Communities"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Armed Forces, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Hearings on the Partition of Navajo and Hopi 1882 Reservation: Proceedings, Statements, and Reports"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 93rd (1973-1975), 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Department of Interior's Response to Partition and Mediation Bills for Hopi and Navajo Tribes"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, United States, Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Navajo Tribe's Plea Against Inequitable Legislation: A Series of Telegrams from 1972"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Labor Unions--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Understanding the Centuries-Long Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute: A Historical Overview"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Armed Forces, United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 90th (1967-1969), 93rd (1973-1975), 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Analysis of Amended Bill R.1128 Regarding Hopi and Navajo Reservation Land Partition"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Armed Forces, United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--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_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Understanding the Historical Context of the Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
![["H.R. 7701, introduced in the 92nd Congress, aims to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to allow for longer term leases of Indian lands located outside the boundaries of Indian reservations in New Mexico. The current leasing authority only permits a 25-year initial term plus a 25-year option, but this bill would allow for 99-year leases to be granted. The legislation was proposed in response to a request from tribes and lending institutions to allow for longer lease terms for development purposes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201970-1971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0009_thumbnail.jpg "\"Proposal to Amend the 1955 Act for Longer Term Leases of Indian Lands in New Mexico\"")
![["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\"")
![["The document contains resolutions from various Native American chapters opposing the Steiger Bill, which proposes to partition land between the Hopi and Navajo tribes. The resolutions highlight the impact of the bill on the livelihood and culture of the Navajo people, emphasizing the unfairness and hardship of eviction from their ancestral lands. The chapters urge the President and Congress to consider alternative solutions that are fair and just to both tribes. Additionally, the Hopi and Navajo traditional leaders express their opposition to the bill, emphasizing the importance of their sacred lands and peaceful coexistence."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "\"Opposition to the Steiger Bill: Resolutions from Navajo and Hopi Communities\"")
![["The document describes hearings held in 1972 regarding the partition of the surface rights in the Hopi and Navajo reservations between the tribes, as well as allotments to certain Paiute Indians. The hearings were held to discuss various bills related to this partition. The document also includes statements from individuals, letters, telegrams, and additional information related to the issue."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "\"Hearings on the Partition of Navajo and Hopi 1882 Reservation: Proceedings, Statements, and Reports\"")
![["The United States Department of the Interior responds to a request for views on two bills related to the partition of surface rights in the Hopi and Navajo reservations. They recommend letting a court order unfold to resolve the dispute, but suggest that if Congress chooses to partition, the District Court in Arizona should handle it. They also offer amendments to improve an arbitration procedure outlined in one of the bills. The historical background of the dispute between the tribes is provided, including previous attempts to resolve it."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "\"Department of Interior's Response to Partition and Mediation Bills for Hopi and Navajo Tribes\"")
![["The document consists of a series of telegrams urging Congressmen to consider the Navajo proposal for a boundary commission before passing legislation that would displace thousands of Navajos from their land. The Navajo Tribal Council expresses concern that the proposed legislation does not provide assurances for displaced Navajos and urges Congressmen to vote against it. The telegrams highlight the long-standing issues in the joint-use area and the lack of consideration for the Navajo position in the legislative process."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "\"Navajo Tribe's Plea Against Inequitable Legislation: A Series of Telegrams from 1972\"")
![["The Navajo-Hopi dispute has been ongoing for centuries, with disagreements over land boundaries and usage. The conflict escalated in the late 1800s and early 1900s, leading to government intervention and legal battles. The two tribes have been unable to reach a resolution on their own, and the issue remains unresolved."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "\"Understanding the Centuries-Long Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute: A Historical Overview\"")
![["The document discusses a bill that aims to partition surface rights in a reservation area shared by the Hopi and Navajo Tribes. It outlines the division of land between the two tribes, relocation plans for affected families, and financial compensation. The bill also includes provisions for rental payments, protection of existing allotments, and measures to address overgrazing and protect a religious shrine."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "\"Analysis of Amended Bill R.1128 Regarding Hopi and Navajo Reservation Land Partition\"")
![["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\"")
![["The Navajo-Hopi dispute over land ownership in Arizona has been ongoing for centuries. The Navajo were given a reservation in 1868, but continued to encroach on Hopi lands. In 1882, a reservation was created for the Hopi to prevent further encroachment. In 1934, Congress expanded the Navajo reservation, including some Hopi living in the area. Conflict between the tribes continued, leading to a court decision in 1958 giving both tribes joint ownership of the disputed land. The issue remains unresolved, requiring Congress to intervene and determine the rights and interests of both parties."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "\"Understanding the Historical Context of the Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute\"")