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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Response to the Cancellation of the Foster Grandparent Program in Oklahoma, 1970
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- McIntosh, W.E. (Dode), 1893-1991
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Seneca-Cayuga Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform: Statement to the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- Covington, Lucy
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Education
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973), 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Federal Government Assistance Programs for Indian Nursing Students: A Letter from the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1970
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Government Assistance Programs for Indian Nursing Students: A Letter from the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1970
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation for Enactment of H.R. 9424: Transfer of Federally Owned Lands to the Pueblo of Laguna
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1970 Correspondence Between Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare and Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Helen Dee Smith's Employment with the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_20_003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1970 Correspondence Regarding Scholarship Programs for American Indians
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Armed Forces
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_20_004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Scholarship Opportunities for American Indian Youth: A Guide by the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senate Memorandum on Quality Concerns of Meat Purchased by the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Agriculture and Food
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["The document is a response to Mrs. Virginia Wood regarding the cancellation of the Foster Grandparent Program in Oklahoma. The program requires sponsors to pay 10% of the costs, and there is uncertainty about accepting government money as part of the sponsorship. The decision on re-funding is pending, and the cancellation may be due to a lack of inclusion in funding allocations. The document provides information on the program and reassures Mrs. Wood that efforts are being made to resolve the issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201969-1970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Response to the Cancellation of the Foster Grandparent Program in Oklahoma, 1970")
![["The Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior reassures Mr. Wakole that there are no plans to close the Chilocco Indian School and that funding will be explored for the rehabilitation of the facilities. They hope that Mr. Wakole's visit with the Congressional delegation was productive in improving educational opportunities for Indian youth."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Chilocco%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform: Statement to the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs")
![["The document provides information on four government assistance programs aimed at benefiting Indian nursing students. These programs include vocational training, college and university study, a health professions scholarship program, and advanced health training. Eligibility requirements and details for each program are outlined, along with contact information for further information. The document also mentions the compilation of a booklet on specific Indian scholarship programs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Education,,%201970-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Federal Government Assistance Programs for Indian Nursing Students: A Letter from the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1970")
![["The letter from the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare provides information on four government assistance programs specifically intended to benefit Indian nursing students. The programs include vocational training, college and university study, a health professions scholarship program, and advanced health training. Eligibility requirements and contact information for each program are provided."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Education,,%201970-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Government Assistance Programs for Indian Nursing Students: A Letter from the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1970")
![["The Department of the Interior recommends that a bill be enacted to declare certain federally owned lands in New Mexico as held in trust for the Pueblo of Laguna. The lands, totaling approximately 1016.65 acres, were acquired for administrative purposes but are no longer needed by the Bureau. The bill covers four specific tracts of land, including an administrative site, a sanatorium site, and a government excluded tract. The lands have been used for grazing and other purposes by the Pueblo of Laguna, and there are no plans for future government use of the land."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Health,%201969-1971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation for Enactment of H.R. 9424: Transfer of Federally Owned Lands to the Pueblo of Laguna")
![["A letter was sent to the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare regarding the number of Indians employed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and their functions and responsibilities. The Bureau is collecting the requested information and will provide it once assembled."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Vocational%20Training,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_005_thumbnail.jpg "1970 Correspondence Between Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare and Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The document is a series of letters and communications regarding Mrs. Helen Dee Smith's desire to obtain employment with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Senator Fred R. Harris is contacted by Mrs. Smith and her desire for a job is expressed due to financial and personal reasons. Senator Harris reaches out to the Bureau of Indian Affairs to inquire about potential job opportunities for Mrs. Smith."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Vocational%20Training,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Helen Dee Smith's Employment with the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The document is a series of letters from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Senator Fred R. Harris and Chairman Julia Butler Hansen regarding scholarship programs for American Indians. The letters provide information on the funding and benefits available under the Bureau's Scholarship Program, as well as the need for increased funding to support more students. The Bureau also discusses the disparity between benefits for vocational training and academic education under different programs and suggests equalizing funding for both. The letters include estimates of the number of students that could be served with adequate funding and request support for equal availability of funds for college students and vocational trainees. Additionally, information about a Special Scholarship Program in Law for American Indians at the University of New Mexico is enclosed for consideration."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_20_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_20_003_thumbnail.jpg "1970 Correspondence Regarding Scholarship Programs for American Indians")
![["The document provides information about scholarships available for American Indian youth, including federal aids, state aids, and tribal aids. It highlights the contributions of Amanda H. Finley in increasing scholarship opportunities for Indian students. The pamphlet also discusses the application process for federal scholarships and working scholarships available at Federal boarding schools."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_20_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_20_004_thumbnail.jpg "Scholarship Opportunities for American Indian Youth: A Guide by the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["A call was received from George Pearson regarding a meat packing company in Arizona that supplies meat to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The meat is not graded for quality and Senator has requested an investigation into the purchasing process and grading requirements. It is important to be cautious in the investigation to avoid any trouble for Mr. Pearson. The BIA is required to follow specific procurement specifications for meat, including USDA inspection regulations and humane slaughter guidelines. A follow-up call is requested with Mr. Pearson."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Schools,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_003_thumbnail.jpg "Senate Memorandum on Quality Concerns of Meat Purchased by the Bureau of Indian Affairs")