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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Conference on Proposed Regulations for Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act: Invitation to Tribal Leaders
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965), 89th (1965-1967), 82nd (1951-1953), 95th (1977-1979), 84th (1955-1957), 90th (1967-1969), 83rd (1953-1955), 91st (1969-1971), 86th (1959-1961), 81st (1949-1951), 85th (1957-1959), 80th (1947-1949), 87th (1961-1963), 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975), 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Confirmation of Appointment for Newly Elected Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Choctaw Tribe's Controversial Election of Principal Chief
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Last Hurrah: Nelson Rockefeller's Almost-Perfect Political Campaign
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Campaign management--United States, Voting--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Analyzing H.J.RES. 1117: A Comprehensive Review of Federal Indian Policy and the Creation of the American Indian Policy Review Commission"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Indian Health Service Appointment in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1967-02-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_12_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Harold T. Johnson's Response to Pit River Tribal Council Regarding Land Dispute and Indian Claims Commission's Judgment
- Date:
- 1969-02-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- National Tribal Chairmen's Association: A Historical Overview and Position Statement Regarding the Illegal Occupation of Bureau of Indian Affairs Offices
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Corruption and Controversy: The Creek Tribe's Unjust Inauguration
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Campaign management--United States, Voting--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Proposal for the Transfer of Federal Programs and Services to Indian Control: A Memorandum from the Ninety-Second Congress"
- Date:
- 1971-05-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The memorandum is informing tribal officials and leaders about a conference to discuss proposed regulations for the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. The conference will be held at the Tsalagi Motel in Oklahoma and the Bureau of Indian Affairs will assist with expenses for attending. The conference agenda will cover various topics and attendees are encouraged to provide feedback and recommendations for the regulations."]](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_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201946%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201946-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Conference on Proposed Regulations for Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act: Invitation to Tribal Leaders")
![["Mrs. David M. Hartshorne sent a petition to Congressman Carl Albert requesting the immediate appointment of Harry J.W. Belvin as Principal Chief of the Choctaws, following his election in a fair election. The Indian Office has confirmed Belvin's appointment for a four-year term starting in 1918. Congressman Albert's office acknowledged the petition and stated that they have notified the appropriate authorities of Belvin's appointment."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Carl+Albert+Collection,+1947-1977/Departmental,+1945-1976+(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0000+-+Interior+-+Bureau+of+Indian+Affairs+Choctaw+Nation,+1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Confirmation of Appointment for Newly Elected Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe")
![["The document discusses the Choctaw tribe's election process for selecting a principal chief. Harry J. W. Belvin is recommended for the position, receiving the most votes in a mail referendum. The Choctaws have not always been pleased with chiefs selected for them by the secretary of interior. The tribe's progressive nature and involvement in business and official circles is highlighted. The interior secretary has the power to appoint a chief, and Belvin's appointment will be evaluated before a decision is made. The Choctaws also voted on whether the chief should be paid and had varied opinions on the matter."]](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_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Choctaw Tribe's Controversial Election of Principal Chief")
![["Overton James has been elected president of the inter-tribal council of the Five Civilized Tribes, succeeding W. E. Doe McIntosh. Bryce N. Harlow, a former aide to President Eisenhower, will address a forum luncheon in Oklahoma City. Nelson Rockefeller's successful and expensive re-election campaign is analyzed, with his team claiming it to be his last hurrah in politics."]](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_63_12_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-Sula%20Goodman,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0010_thumbnail.jpg "The Last Hurrah: Nelson Rockefeller's Almost-Perfect Political Campaign")
![["H.J.RES. 1117 was adopted by the Indian Affairs Subcommittee to create the American Indian Policy Review Commission. The Commission will study the legal and historical relationship between the Federal government and Native Americans, recommend changes to policies and programs, and address various areas of concern such as trust responsibility, tribal government, and Indian education. The Commission will be composed of congressional members and Indian representatives, and will have the authority to issue subpoenas, appoint task forces, and submit final reports to Congress. The Commission will receive $2,500,000 in funding for its work."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0015_thumbnail.jpg "\"Analyzing H.J.RES. 1117: A Comprehensive Review of Federal Indian Policy and the Creation of the American Indian Policy Review Commission\"")
![["Tom Steed, a member of the Congress from Oklahoma, wrote a letter to the Director of the Division of Indian Health expressing concern about the appointment of an executive officer at the Oklahoma City office. He mentioned receiving protests from Indian leaders regarding the appointment and emphasized the importance of selecting someone with Oklahoma background and familiarity with the tribes in the area to maintain a constructive relationship with the Oklahoma Indians."]](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_63_14_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-John%20Spaan%20Appointment,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Indian Health Service Appointment in Oklahoma")
![["Congressman Harold T. Johnson responds to a letter from Rufus O'Neal of the Pit River Tribal Council regarding the dissatisfaction of the Pit River Indians with the distribution of a $29,000,000 judgment. Johnson explains that the matter is closed as the judgment is final and not subject to appeal. He suggests continuing negotiations with the Bureau of Indian Affairs or the Secretary of the Interior for a solution to the land problem, rather than pursuing legislative action. Johnson emphasizes the need for the Pit River Indians to abide by the final decision made by the Indian Claims Commission and Congress."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_12_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pit%20River%20Indians%20Correspondence,%20Injunction,%20Background,%201969-1970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_12_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Harold T. Johnson's Response to Pit River Tribal Council Regarding Land Dispute and Indian Claims Commission's Judgment")
![["The National Tribal Chairmen's Association is an organization of elected or appointed chairmen of Indian reservations and federally recognized tribes, established to serve as the official voice of Indian leaders. The organization aims to provide meaningful consultation, direct federal programs and funds, approve Indian policies, demand fair treatment for Indians, and protect treaty rights and relationships among Indian reservations. The association condemns the illegal entry and occupation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs building in Washington, D.C., and calls for the rebuilding of the building and the dismissal of officials responsible for its security failure. They also reject support for dissident groups claiming to represent reservation people and call for their prosecution."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Trail%20of%20Broken%20Treaties%20Caravan,%20Hearings,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0009_thumbnail.jpg "National Tribal Chairmen's Association: A Historical Overview and Position Statement Regarding the Illegal Occupation of Bureau of Indian Affairs Offices")
![["The Creek Indians of Eastern Oklahoma are unhappy with the recent election of a tribal leader forced upon them by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. They feel cheated and manipulated, as the election process was flawed and many eligible voters were not able to participate. The chosen leader does not understand the language and is seen as easily manipulated. There are allegations of intimidation and irregularities in the election process. The Creek Indians feel powerless and unheard in the face of corruption and injustice."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Corruption and Controversy: The Creek Tribe's Unjust Inauguration")
![["The memo discusses proposed legislation to transfer control and operation of certain programs and services from the federal government to Indian tribes and communities. The proposal allows tribes to assume control within 120 days of submitting a plan, with oversight from the Secretary of the appropriate department. The Secretary can reassume control if necessary and provide assistance to tribes as needed. The proposal does not affect the existing trust responsibility of the United States towards Indians. Members are invited to co-sponsor the legislation."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "\"Proposal for the Transfer of Federal Programs and Services to Indian Control: A Memorandum from the Ninety-Second Congress\"")
