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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- House Subcommittee Investigates $2 Million Damage to Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1972-12-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- The Seizure and Occupation of the BIA Headquarters Building
- Date:
- 1972-12-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Government Operations and Politics, Native Americans
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_6_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Testimony of Leslie H. Whitten, Jr. on the Broken Treaties Papers and the Native American Affairs
- Date:
- 1972-12-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_43_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- 1973 Correspondence Regarding Alambar Siblings' Request for Financial Assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1972-12-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Comanche Nation, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Mescalero Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education, Higher--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_111_35_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Chickasaw Tribal Funds
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_111_37_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Protest Against Closure of Choctaw Nation Office
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_32_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Shaping Better Policies for Native American Tribes: A Testimony on SJR 133 Before the Senate Interior Sub-committee on Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_33_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Establishment of the American Indian Policy Review Commission: A Congressional Report
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_34_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Establishment and Functioning of the Private Sector Task Force for Management Study of the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_34_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Establishment and Amendment of a Private Sector Task Force for Management Study of the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["A House subcommittee has opened hearings to determine responsibility for $2 million in damage to the Bureau of Indian Affairs caused by a takeover by militant Indians. White House officials involved in negotiations have refused to testify, citing executive privilege. Some subcommittee members criticize both the Indians and the executive branch for the destruction. Interior Secretary Rogers C. B. Morton defends the negotiations and disagrees that the executive branch overstepped its powers."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Trail%20of%20Broken%20Treaties%20Caravan,%20Hearings,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0008_thumbnail.jpg "House Subcommittee Investigates $2 Million Damage to Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The Justice Department will not be testifying at the upcoming three-day hearing probing the takeover of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) headquarters by the American Indian Movement (AIM). This is because the FBI is still investigating the matter and seeking to prosecute those responsible for the destruction and theft of Indian artifacts and records. Morton said that negotiations between the Indians and Interior officials quickly broke down when the Indians demanded to talk to White House personnel. He emphasized that the situation was defused without injury to anyone, and that the White House did not unlawfully assume the duties of the secretary of Interior."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Trail%20of%20Broken%20Treaties%20Caravan,%20Hearings,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0006_thumbnail.jpg "The Seizure and Occupation of the BIA Headquarters Building")
![["Leslie H. Whitten, Jr., an assistant to Jack Anderson, describes how they obtained and reported on documents related to broken treaties with Native American tribes. The Indians wanted the documents copied for educational purposes and to be returned to the government. Despite efforts to return the documents, Adams was arrested by the FBI, leading to questions about the government's motives and actions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_6_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Occupation%20of%20the%20BIA%20Building%20in%20Washington,%20D.C.%20Statements%20Before%20the%20Subcommittee,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_6_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Testimony of Leslie H. Whitten, Jr. on the Broken Treaties Papers and the Native American Affairs")
![["The documents are responses to requests for financial assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs for educational purposes for Miss Belinda Kay Alambar and her brother, Timmie Ray Alambar. The Bureau checked tribal records to determine their eligibility based on their Indian ancestry, but could not find information on their father. They requested more information to further assist in determining their eligibility. The documents include enclosures with an Indian ancestry fact sheet and family tree chart to help in obtaining the necessary information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_29_43_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Anadarko%20Office,%201973%20Mar.%20-%20Oct.,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_43_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1973 Correspondence Regarding Alambar Siblings' Request for Financial Assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The Carter County Chickasaw Tribal Council sent a letter to Governor Overton James requesting information about the financial status of the Chickasaw Tribal funds, specifically regarding the purchase of the Chickasaw Motor Inn. They expressed the importance of being informed about tribal affairs and invited Governor James to their quarterly meeting. The Speaker of Indian Affairs thanked them for the letter and expressed interest in matters concerning the Indians of their district and the nation."]](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_111_35_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Chickasaw,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_111_35_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Chickasaw Tribal Funds")
![["Choctaw Chief Harry J. W. Belvin is facing criticism from some Choctaw Indians who accuse him of not allowing them a voice in tribal affairs and not being transparent about tribal finances. Belvin denies any wrongdoing and claims that some requests for information are beyond his power. The protesting group has initiated a petition drive calling for Belvin's removal, citing issues such as lack of voting rights, control of tribal money and lands, and questionable election practices. Belvin defends his actions, stating that the tribe's business is under governmental control and that he is not required to provide detailed reports to tribal members. The conflict highlights the lack of transparency and representation in Choctaw tribal governance."]](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_111_37_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_111_37_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Protest Against Closure of Choctaw Nation Office")
![["Mr. Wendell V. George, Vice Chairman of the National Indian Economic Development Policy Board, presented testimony on SJR 133 before the Senate Interior Sub-committee on Indian Affairs. He highlighted the historical shifts in the Federal government's treatment of Native Americans, including paternalistic and assimilationist attitudes, influenced by external factors like white developers. He proposed a feedback mechanism to evaluate legislative actions and emphasized the need for informed input from Native Americans. George also discussed the impact of various laws and acts on Indian lands and sovereignty, pointing out the lack of consultation with tribes in decision-making processes. He raised concerns about the arbitrary exclusion of off-reservation Indians from services by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and recommended more inclusive eligibility criteria."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_29_32_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20Legislation,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201977%20Nov.,%201973-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_32_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Shaping Better Policies for Native American Tribes: A Testimony on SJR 133 Before the Senate Interior Sub-committee on Indian Affairs")
![["The document discusses the establishment of the American Indian Policy Review Commission, which aims to conduct a comprehensive survey and review of Indian affairs in the United States. It highlights the unique relationship between the US and Indian tribes, the historical background, past studies conducted on Indian affairs, and the need for a coherent and consistent policy. The bill outlines the composition and responsibilities of the Commission, including the appointment of members, the conduct of investigations, and the submission of final reports to Congress. The document also includes details on the budget and timeline for the Commission's activities."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_29_33_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20Legislation,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201977%20Nov.,%201973-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_33_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Establishment of the American Indian Policy Review Commission: A Congressional Report")
![["Title II establishes the Private Sector Task Force, consisting of a Chairman and appointed members, to conduct a management study of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The Chairman has the power to appoint staff, contract with experts, and engage volunteer specialists. The Task Force is authorized to request resources from the Department of the Interior and must submit interim and final reports to Congress within twelve months. The Task Force will cease to exist after submitting its final report and any vacancies will be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. An appropriation of up to $300,000 is authorized for the implementation of this title."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_29_34_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20Legislation,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201977%20Nov.,%201973-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_34_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Establishment and Functioning of the Private Sector Task Force for Management Study of the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["A Private Sector Task Force is established to conduct a management analysis of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, with a budget of up to $300,000. The Secretary of the Interior appoints a chairman, who must be approved by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the Senate, and the Task Force must provide a final report to Congress. An amendment increases the Task Force membership from 15 to 21 members, including 11 Indian members."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_29_34_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20Legislation,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201977%20Nov.,%201973-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_34_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Establishment and Amendment of a Private Sector Task Force for Management Study of the Bureau of Indian Affairs")