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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Women for Social Change: The Launch of Womanpower-in-Action Coalition
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Religion
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1968 Congressional Report on Amending Section 4 of The Act of May 31, 1933: Granting Trust Title to Pueblo de Taos Indians for
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Religion, Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Struggle for Blue Lake: The Taos Pueblo Council's Fight for Sacred Land"
- Date:
- 1968-07-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Congress
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Religion, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1969 Letter from Duke City Lumber Co. Regarding Pueblo de Taos Land Legislation"
- Date:
- 1969-03-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Religion, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Vietnam Soldier's Perspective on the Taos Indian Land Claim Controversy"
- Date:
- 1969-03-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Agricultural laws and legislation, Religion
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Letter Supporting H.R. 471 for the Return of Taos Pueblo Indians' Land"
- Date:
- 1969-04-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Religion, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0083
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Andrew Stein's Lavish Southampton Party for American Indian Awareness
- Date:
- 1970-07-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Navajo Indians, Cherokee Nation, Comanche Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Religion, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_58_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- An Attorney's Fight for Fair Representation of Native Americans: The Case of James E. Curry
- Date:
- 1970-08-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Religion, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Title: Inquiry Regarding Per Capita Payment and Property Transfer Issues
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- Bellmon, Henry
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Religion, Older people--Medical care--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from AIO Action Council Seeking Additional Funding for Advocacy and Representation of American Indians
- Date:
- 1972-06-19
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Religion, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The document discusses the formation of the Womanpower-in-Action Center, a coalition of individual women and organizations working to combat violence and social inequities. The coalition has taken on projects such as disseminating resolutions on violence reduction, pressuring senators to postpone an anti-missile system vote, and monitoring television for violence impact. They emphasize the power of letters and activism in influencing political decisions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0042_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Women for Social Change: The Launch of Womanpower-in-Action Coalition")
![["The document is a report from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs recommending the passage of H.R. 3306, a bill to grant the Pueblo de Taos Indians trust title to 50,000 acres of federally owned land that was taken from them without compensation. The document outlines the history of the land, the significance of the area to the Pueblo, and the controversy surrounding its use and management. The committee concludes that the land should be returned to the Pueblo, as they have a greater need for it than the public."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0011_thumbnail.jpg "\"1968 Congressional Report on Amending Section 4 of The Act of May 31, 1933: Granting Trust Title to Pueblo de Taos Indians for")
![["The Taos Pueblo Council is advocating for the restoration of the Blue Lake Area, which was seized unjustly by the Federal Government. They support H.R. 471, which would place 48,000 acres of the area in trust for their people and maintain it as a wilderness. They oppose Senator Anderson's proposal, which would reduce the protected wilderness area to 4,600 acres and allow commercial harvesting of timber. They argue that the entire Rio Pueblo watershed holds religious significance for their tribe and should be protected."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0005_thumbnail.jpg "\"Struggle for Blue Lake: The Taos Pueblo Council's Fight for Sacred Land\"")
![["Duke City Lumber Co., Inc. is against legislation to grant 48,000 acres of land in the Carson National Forest to the Pueblo del Taos Indians. They believe that withdrawing such a large amount of public land would be excessive and detrimental to New Mexicans. They suggest a compromise similar to S. 750, which would grant the tribe exclusive use of 1,640 acres while allowing the Forest Service to administer the remaining area for the benefit of all citizens. They urge the introduction of a bill similar to S. 750 in the House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0001_thumbnail.jpg "\"1969 Letter from Duke City Lumber Co. Regarding Pueblo de Taos Land Legislation\"")
![["A soldier serving in Vietnam from Taos County expresses his thoughts on the Taos Indian tribe's fight for their land and traditions. He believes that the tribe should have the right to keep their land and that the government should respect their traditions. The soldier also criticizes those who question the tribe's ability to manage their own land and calls for support for the tribe's fight. He hopes for a better world and for the United States to uphold its standards of fairness and democracy."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0008_thumbnail.jpg "\"Vietnam Soldier's Perspective on the Taos Indian Land Claim Controversy\"")
![["The letter expresses support for H.R. 471 to return land belonging to the Taos Pueblo Indians of New Mexico, specifically the Blue Lake area which is considered their church. It emphasizes the importance of freedom of religion and the unjust taking of the land. The writer urges for the return of the land without any amendments in the current session of congress."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0006_thumbnail.jpg "\"Letter Supporting H.R. 471 for the Return of Taos Pueblo Indians' Land\"")
![["Andrew Stein threw a lavish party in Southampton, featuring performances by Native American artists, including Sioux singer Floyd Westerman and Kiowa dancer Perry Horse. The event aimed to promote awareness and positivity towards Native Americans and was attended by various prominent figures, including Senator Fred R. Harris and Mrs. Eleanor Searle Whitney. The party highlighted the mistreatment of Native Americans throughout history and called for action to correct the situation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0083_thumbnail.jpg "Andrew Stein's Lavish Southampton Party for American Indian Awareness")
![["James E. Curry, an attorney, is writing to the Seminole General Council and Congressman Carl Albert about a case involving Indian trust funds being used to pay lawyers for questionable legal work. Curry is urging intervention in the case to prevent a dangerous precedent for all Indians. He is critical of government lawyers and Commissioner Louis Bruce for not taking action. Congressman Albert's office assures Curry that the matter will be brought to his attention upon his return to Washington."]](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_82_58_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Seminole,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_58_0003_thumbnail.jpg "An Attorney's Fight for Fair Representation of Native Americans: The Case of James E. Curry")
![["The document is from U.S. Senator Henry Bellmon to Jack Ellison, Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Muskogee Area office, regarding Timmie Sullivan, a Creek Indian who has been excluded from a per capita payment from the Creek Tribe. The document also mentions an issue regarding a will that Timmie's father had drawn up in 1919 or 1920, which allegedly transferred properties to Timmie but was not found at the time of his father's death. Bellmon requests Ellison's assistance in resolving these issues. The document also includes information about Timmie Sullivan's birth record, census records, and baptismal record."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Inquiry Regarding Per Capita Payment and Property Transfer Issues")
![["LaDonna Harris, on behalf of the AIO Action Council, expresses gratitude for the $5,000 grant received for the Menominee legislation. They are in need of additional funds to represent American Indians on various issues and are unable to receive tax-exempt funds. The organization lobbies on legislative issues, publishes a Legislative Alert, and wants to move into voter registration. Funds are urgently needed for travel expenses for American Indians to testify before Congressional committees. The focus is on restoring government services and tribal recognition for the Menominee Indians of Wisconsin. Harris expresses gratitude for past support and looks forward to continued collaboration."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%201966-1976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from AIO Action Council Seeking Additional Funding for Advocacy and Representation of American Indians")