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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Congratulations on Your Official Appointment: A Letter of Thanks from Thomas J. Ellison
- Date:
- 1974-09-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_34_6_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Legislative History of the Johnson-O'Malley Act: Public Law 167 - 73rd Congress
- Date:
- 1974-09-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_35_16_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975
- Date:
- 1974-09-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Legislative History of the Johnson-O'Malley Act: Public Law 167 - 73rd Congress
- Date:
- 1974-09-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975
- Date:
- 1974-09-20
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Education
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_5_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Indian Children in Western Oklahoma: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1974-09-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Save Our Lake: A Plea to Congress from Concerned Citizens
- Date:
- 1974-09-28
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_26_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Update on Kiowa Tribal Claims Funding
- Date:
- 1974-09-30
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_123_25_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Request for Re-consideration of Enrollment Decision by Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1974-10-04
- Creator:
- McCormick, Mary F., 1932-, Schexnider, Dora S., 1939-2017
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Sac and Fox Nation, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Assistance for Water Issues in Indian Communities
- Date:
- 1974-10-07
- 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)
![["The document is a letter from Thomas J. Ellison, newly appointed Area Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in the Muskogee Area Office, to Congressman John N. Happy Camp thanking him and the other members of the Oklahoma Congressional delegation for their support. Ellison expresses gratitude for the support and looks forward to working cooperatively with them on mutual concerns."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Congratulations on Your Official Appointment: A Letter of Thanks from Thomas J. Ellison")
![["The document is about two public laws, Public Law 167 and Public Law 638, which authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into contracts with states or territories for the education, medical attention, relief of distress, and social welfare of Indians. The laws also allow for the use of existing facilities and equipment owned by the government for these purposes, and require the Secretary to report annually to Congress on contracts and expenditures. Additionally, the laws do not apply to the State of Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_34_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Johnson%20-%20O'Malley,%201972%20Apr.%20-%201977%20July/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_34_6_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Legislative History of the Johnson-O'Malley Act: Public Law 167 - 73rd Congress")
![["Public Law 93-638, enacted on January 4, 1975, is known as the \"Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.\" It aims to increase Indian participation in government and education, support tribal control over programs and services, and improve the quality of education for Indian children. The Act acknowledges the historical relationship between the Federal Government and American Indians and emphasizes the importance of self-determination, education, and community control in the development of Indian communities. The Act also includes provisions for penalties for misuse of funds, wage and labor standards, reporting and audit requirements, and the carryover of funds for future fiscal years."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_35_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Older%20Americans%20Act%20-%20Indian%20Amendment,%201965/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_35_16_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975")
![["The Indian School Journal Volume 71 reported on various school activities at Chilocco Indian School. The Student Council attended a workshop at Sequoyah High School, the Pep Club had a successful start with 48 members, and STUCO elections were held. The Chilocco Indians football team lost to the Sequoyah Indians, the Aggie students went on a field trip to the State Fair, the Choir elected officers, and the Band and Drill Team attended the State Fair. The Type Tusslers Club organized and elected officers."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Legislative History of the Johnson-O'Malley Act: Public Law 167 - 73rd Congress")
![["The Chilocco Indian School is an off-reservation school for Indian youth established in 1884, offering agricultural, vocational, and academic programs. The school emphasizes Indian traditions and cultural expression, and admits students based on various social and educational criteria. The school is accredited and offers remedial and enriched curricular offerings, guidance and counseling services, and college and vocational counseling. The campus has various facilities and amenities, including sports programs and an indoor swimming pool. There is an active alumni organization, and the proposed compensatory education program will target students in grades nine through twelve."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975")
![["Raymond White Buffalo is interested in helping Indian children stay in school and wanted to discuss this matter with Don Bluejacket, a field representative to United States Senator Hawey F. Bartlett. Bluejacket plans to visit the area in June and has asked White Buffalo to provide specific areas for discussion. White Buffalo has applied for funds but has not heard back yet."]](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_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_30_05_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Indian Children in Western Oklahoma: A Call to Action")
![["The author is concerned about the pollution and overgrowth of weeds in Meramec Lake and is asking Congressmen Jones for help in addressing the issue before it becomes unusable. They invite Jones to visit the area and see the extent of the problem for themselves."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0000-nterior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs-Jurisdictional%20Problems%20in%20Indian%20Country,%201979-1980/thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_006_thumbnail.jpg "Save Our Lake: A Plea to Congress from Concerned Citizens")
![["The document consists of two letters regarding the final judgment in Dockets 257 and 259-A, which includes a total amount of $35,060,000 to be distributed among the tribes involved. The funds will be included in a Supplemental Appropriations bill and Congressman Happy Camp assures that the matter will be resolved quickly. The second letter provides an update on the status of the funds and mentions that the funds should be available by October 1974. It also reminds the tribes to account for attorney fees in their plans for utilizing the funds."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_26_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Kiowa,%20Delaware,%20and%20Chilocco,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_26_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Kiowa Tribal Claims Funding")
![["The Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma is requesting a reconsideration of a decision made by the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the enrollment of members. They provide evidence, including letters and official documents, to support their claim that the individual in question has both Sac and Fox and Shawnee blood, and should be included in the tribe's membership roll. The tribe argues that the recent decision deprives the individual of her Shawnee heritage and culture."]](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_123_25_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Sac%20and%20Fox,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_123_25_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Re-consideration of Enrollment Decision by Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma")
![["Mr. Ernest Hunt, a Kiowa Indian from Mountain View, Oklahoma, expressed concern about the lack of water in his area. Congressman Happy Camp contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service on Mr. Hunt's behalf to address the issue. The Indian Health Service assured that Mr. Hunt would receive assistance through the Home Improvement Program. Congressman Camp expressed continued interest in the matter and promised to provide updates as soon as more information was available."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Assistance for Water Issues in Indian Communities")