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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Building a Better Future: Construction Needs at Riverside Indian School
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Resolution Request for Additional Funding for Riverside Indian School
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Education
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1971 Congressional Bill for the Disposition of Funds to the Pembina Band of Chippewa Indians"
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chippewa Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1971 Bill for the Disposition of Funds for the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and the Miami Indians of Indiana"
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_226_16_008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Funding for Indian Student Transportation and Integration in Ardmore, Oklahoma Schools, 1971
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Political corruption, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences Regarding Denial of Special Scholarship Program for American Indian Law Student
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Education
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Research on Educational Stress in the History of the American Indian
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Allocation of Johnson-O'Malley Funds for Indian Education in California
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Educational Assistance for California's Indians
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Allegations of Misuse of Federal Funds Meant for Indian Schoolchildren
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["Mrs. Francis H. Means wrote a letter to Congressman Camp expressing her concerns about the Chilocco Indian School. The Congressman's administrative assistant, Joan Southard, assured Mrs. Means that no concessions had been made to any group regarding the school. Southard also mentioned that Congressman Camp is interested in the school and will ensure that decisions made will be beneficial. Mrs. Means also expressed her concerns to President Nixon about the BIA's handling of the Indian boarding school situation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Chilocco%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Building a Better Future: Construction Needs at Riverside Indian School")
![["The document is a letter from Mr. Donald Bunch to Congressman Camp regarding the Chilocco Indian School and the need for financial help with a new vocational program. Bunch expresses the importance of supporting the education and future of the students at the school. Congressman Camp's administrative assistant, Joan Southard, assures Bunch that the Congressman is working on a sound future for Chilocco and his letter will be addressed upon his return."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Chilocco%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution Request for Additional Funding for Riverside Indian School")
![["This bill aims to distribute funds appropriated to pay a judgment in favor of the Pembina Band of Chippewa Indians in Indian Claims Commission dockets numbered 18-A, 113, and 191. The bill outlines the process for determining eligible descendants, distributing funds to different tribes, and ensuring that funds are not subject to federal or state income taxes. It also allows for funds to be paid directly to eligible individuals, including minors or those under legal disability, and authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish rules and regulations to implement the provisions of the bill."]](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_0023_thumbnail.jpg "\"1971 Congressional Bill for the Disposition of Funds to the Pembina Band of Chippewa Indians\"")
![["The bill H.R. 5199 aims to provide for the distribution of funds appropriated to pay judgments in favor of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and the Miami Indians of Indiana in Indian Claims Commission dockets. It also outlines procedures for adding names to enrollment rolls, distributing funds equally to enrolled individuals, and authorizing the use of funds by the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. The bill also addresses the distribution of per capita shares and tax implications on the funds."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0008_thumbnail.jpg "\"1971 Bill for the Disposition of Funds for the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and the Miami Indians of Indiana\"")
![["The letter is addressing the issue of transportation funds for Indian students from Carter Seminary to participate in school activities. It mentions legislation that could allow for such funding, and requests support from government officials to address the issue. The letter also highlights the importance of student involvement in extracurricular activities for their integration and success."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_226_16_0000-Education,%20Indian%20Education,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_226_16_008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Funding for Indian Student Transportation and Integration in Ardmore, Oklahoma Schools, 1971")
![["The letter is a response to Senator Harris regarding a student named Bentley Beams who was denied acceptance into a Special Scholarship Program in Law for American Indians at the University of New Mexico. The letter expresses concern and promises to provide more information once the matter is checked. Senator Harris had inquired on behalf of Mr. Beams, who had previously written a letter expressing disappointment over the denial. The University of New Mexico School of Law had received over 150 applicants for the program but could only accept 35, leading to the denial of Ms. Amelia A. Coleman, the student in question. The letter also mentions the possibility of financial assistance if Ms. Coleman is accepted at another law school for the fall semester. Ms. Coleman's resume details her educational background, career goals, and employment history."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences Regarding Denial of Special Scholarship Program for American Indian Law Student")
![["Miss Cheryl Hathaway, a student at Central Washington State College, wrote to Senator Fred R. Harris requesting information on the educational difficulties faced by American Indians, both past and present, as part of her research project on intercultural communication. Senator Harris responded by contacting the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Library of Congress to provide resources for Miss Hathaway. The Bureau of Indian Affairs sent educational documents and the Library of Congress provided a bibliography to assist her in her research."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_013_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Research on Educational Stress in the History of the American Indian")
![["The letter provides information to Senator Harris regarding the allocation of Johnson-O'Malley funds for Indian education in California. It explains that California received JOM funds prior to 1958 but discontinued them in favor of other federal programs. Despite requests for JOM funding in recent years, California may not receive significant funding in the future due to criteria for eligibility based on tax-exempt Indian-owned lands and large numbers of Indian children in school districts. The letter suggests looking to other federal programs for funding and emphasizes the importance of providing adequate education for all educationally deprived students, including Indian children."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Allocation of Johnson-O'Malley Funds for Indian Education in California")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs received a letter from Senator Harris regarding funds for educational assistance to California's Indians. They are looking into the matter and will write to the Senator again once they have more information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Educational Assistance for California's Indians")
![["Two legal groups accused federal officials of misusing millions of dollars intended for poor Indian schoolchildren, claiming the funds were being used for other purposes. State and local officials denied these accusations and criticized the report. A new legal effort was announced to stop the misuse of funds, with plans to file federal suits and press for the firing of two Bureau of Indian Affairs officials. The report covered 60 districts in seven states and New York, with more than 50% of the $66 million in special federal funds for the 1969-70 school year allegedly misused."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_029_thumbnail.jpg "Allegations of Misuse of Federal Funds Meant for Indian Schoolchildren")