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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_15_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Plan for the Transfer of Menominee Enterprises, Inc. Assets to the United States in Trust for the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- Bordeaux, Lionel R.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_15_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Johnson-O'Malley Regulations: A Collective Effort for Native American Education
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Legislative History of H.R. 11771 and H.R. 1192 for the Sac and Fox Tribes' Judgement Funds Disposition
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Sac and Fox Indians--Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Taxation Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Statement of Principal Chief Elmer Manatowa, Jr. in Support of H.R. 11771: Division of Judgment Funds Among Sac and Fox Tribes
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Sac and Fox Indians--Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Division Proposals and Membership Percentages of the Sac and Fox Tribes in Oklahoma and Iowa: A Historical Overview
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Sac and Fox Indians--Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0046
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Title: Request for Assistance in Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Concerns about Johnson-O'Malley Funds in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1973-03-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Potawatomi Tribe, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Indian Housing Program for the Quapaw Tribe: Concerns and Clarifications
- Date:
- 1973-04-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Agriculture and Food
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Quapaw Nation
- Topic:
- Housing policy--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Plea for Assistance: Kiowa Housing Authority's Dire Conditions
- Date:
- 1973-06-01
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Housing policy--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_20_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- The Tribal Delegation of the United Indian Tribes of Western Oklahoma: March 31 - April 5, 1974
- Date:
- 1973-06-02
- Creator:
- Schexnider, Dora S., 1939-2017
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Potawatomi Tribe, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess, Comanche Nation, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The document is a series of letters regarding concerns about a plan to eliminate Bureau of Indian Affairs Area Offices, particularly in Anadarko and Muskogee, Oklahoma. The Chamber of Commerce and tribal leaders express opposition to the plan, emphasizing the importance of local area offices and their ability to serve the specific needs of Indian people. There is discussion within the Department of the Interior about potentially removing BIA Area Directors, with concerns about the effectiveness of such a move. Overall, the letters highlight the importance of preserving local area offices and involving Indian voices in decision-making."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_15_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Correspondence,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_15_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Plan for the Transfer of Menominee Enterprises, Inc. Assets to the United States in Trust for the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin")
![["The Chairman of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Bob Cannon, expresses concern to the Bureau of Indian Affairs Commissioner, Morris Thompson, about statements regarding the possible closing of boarding schools in Oklahoma. Congressman Happy Camp reassures Mr. Cannon that there are many in Washington who understand the importance of Indian schools and that hasty closings are not likely. Congressman Camp also appreciates Mr. Cannon's efforts to clarify the Commissioner's comments and wishes him a happy holiday season."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_15_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Correspondence,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_15_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Johnson-O'Malley Regulations: A Collective Effort for Native American Education")
![["The document discusses H.R. 11771, a bill to provide for the disposition of funds appropriated to pay judgments in favor of the Sac and Fox Indians. The bill was introduced in 1969 and referred to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. It outlines how the funds will be divided between the Sac and Fox Tribes of Mississippi in Iowa and Oklahoma, and specifies that distributed funds will not be subject to federal or state income tax. The bill was passed over without prejudice in 1970 and no further action was taken that year."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Sac%20and%20Fox%20Indians,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Legislative History of H.R. 11771 and H.R. 1192 for the Sac and Fox Tribes' Judgement Funds Disposition")
![["Elmer Manatowa, Principal Chief of the Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma, supports H.R. 11771 which divides a judgment award between the Oklahoma Sac and Fox and the Iowa Sac and Fox tribes based on current membership. The Department of the Interior prefers using 1937 census rolls for division, but the Oklahoma Sac and Fox disagree, citing flaws in the 1937 roll and differences in tribal membership criteria. They argue that dividing the award based on current membership is the fairest and most democratic approach."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Sac%20and%20Fox%20Indians,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Statement of Principal Chief Elmer Manatowa, Jr. in Support of H.R. 11771: Division of Judgment Funds Among Sac and Fox Tribes")
![["The document discusses the inequities in current membership percentages of the Sac and Fox tribes of Oklahoma and Iowa and proposes different criteria for division of percentages. It also highlights discrepancies in historical rolls and census data used to determine membership, with opposition from both tribes and the Department of the Interior. The document suggests using official census rolls from 1937 as a more acceptable alternative for determining membership criteria."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Sac%20and%20Fox%20Indians,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Division Proposals and Membership Percentages of the Sac and Fox Tribes in Oklahoma and Iowa: A Historical Overview")
![["The Tribal Indian Land Rights Association of Oregon has officers and board members who are working to protect the rights of Indian people in Oregon. They are concerned about the allotment issue and feel that the federal representatives are not adequately representing the Indian people. They are organizing to fight for Indian land rights and have filed suits in various states, including Oregon. Representative Robert Smith has disclosed that Indian claims to federal lands in Oregon could wipe out state lands and forests, and a hearing will be held to address these issues. Amos A. Hopkins-Dukes, the National Executive Director, is leading the effort to acquire land for Indians under an 1887 allotment act."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0046_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Request for Assistance in Indian Affairs")
![["The National Indian Youth Council expresses concern about the administration of Johnson-O'Malley funds for the State of Oklahoma to Senator Bellmon. They request local control of the funds and discuss the possibility of recovering misused funds. They also address the State's claim that Oklahoma does not qualify as an Indian Reservation. They request a response from Senator Bellmon as the issue affects over 100,000 Native Americans in Oklahoma."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns about Johnson-O'Malley Funds in Oklahoma")
![["Barbara Lunsford wrote to Senator Dewey Bartlett expressing concerns about the Mutual Help Housing Program for the Quapaw Tribe. Bartlett forwarded her letter to the Cherokee Housing Authority, requesting clarification on the program. The Housing Authority responded stating that Lunsford's application showed she was over income and had no land, and suggested contacting the BIA agency office for further explanation. Bartlett assured Lunsford that the Housing Authority would contact her to address her concerns."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Housing Program for the Quapaw Tribe: Concerns and Clarifications")
![["The document is from the Board of Commissioners of the Kiowa Housing Authority to the Secretary of the Department of Housing & Urban Development, expressing concern about the dire need for assistance in correcting construction deficiencies in the housing project. They feel that their plea for assistance has been ignored, possibly due to a statement made by the Chairman regarding the safety of the housing. They request immediate attention to the matter and invite the Secretary to visit Anadarko to see the conditions firsthand."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Plea for Assistance: Kiowa Housing Authority's Dire Conditions")
![["A tribal delegation of the United Indian Tribes of Western Oklahoma met from March 31 to April 5, 1974. Representatives from twenty-three tribes attended, with various tribal leaders and delegates present. Staff personnel from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and United Tribes also participated in the meeting. Discussions likely focused on tribal operations, industrial development, and tourism projects."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_20_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_20_0001_thumbnail.jpg "The Tribal Delegation of the United Indian Tribes of Western Oklahoma: March 31 - April 5, 1974")