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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Senate Committee Agenda: January 24, 1974 - Indian Affairs, Public Lands, and More
- Date:
- 1973-04-01
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Promoting Indian Participation in Government and Education Act
- Date:
- 1973-04-01
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "National Congress of American Indians Statement on the 1973 Takeover of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Occupation of Wounded Knee"
- Date:
- 1973-04-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Claims, United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Title: Indian Housing Field Hearings in South Dakota: A Call for Action
- Date:
- 1973-04-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Advancing Indian Self-Determination: Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Statement by Frank Carlucci
- Date:
- 1973-04-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_43_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences on Bureau of Indian Affairs' Handling of Oil Leases in 1973
- Date:
- 1973-04-05
- Creator:
- Carney, Sidney M.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1973 Subcommittee Hearings on Wounded Knee Seizure and Occupation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs: A Statement by Chairman Lloyd Meeds"
- Date:
- 1973-04-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Update on the Intermountain School Study: May 1974
- Date:
- 1973-04-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_5_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Petition to Save Fort Sill Indian School
- Date:
- 1973-04-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_5_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Tribal Resolutions Against Revision of Public Law 874
- Date:
- 1973-04-27
- Creator:
- Motah, Lee
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The Indian Claims Commission submitted its annual report for the fiscal year 1973 to the President of the United States Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The report highlighted the completion of 43 dockets, including multimillion-dollar judgments in favor of several tribes. Efforts were made to expedite the work, with a focus on reducing delays and encouraging settlements. The status of the work showed that 214 dockets had resulted in final money judgments totaling over $432,800,000, with 221 remaining to be adjudicated. The Commission entered 85 intermediate or final decisions affecting 233 dockets during the year. Various developments, such as increased funding and additional legal personnel, were noted as important to the Commission's work."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Information,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Senate Committee Agenda: January 24, 1974 - Indian Affairs, Public Lands, and More")
![["The Oklahoma State Plan for the Administration and Distribution of Johnson O'Malley Funds outlines the procedures for using federal funds to supplement public schools in educating Indian children. The plan includes provisions for parental costs, special programs, and administration, and is based on the Johnson-O'Malley Act. It emphasizes the importance of providing equal educational opportunities for Indian students and involves Indian parents and committees in decision-making. Funds can be used for special services such as remedial reading, counseling, and tutorial programs, and must not be used for segregation. The plan also includes provisions for providing lunches and milk to Indian students, maintaining records, and submitting annual reports."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Information,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Promoting Indian Participation in Government and Education Act")
![["The National Congress of American Indians presents their position on the takeover of the Bureau of Indian Affairs building and the occupation of Wounded Knee by the American Indian Movement. They express regret and sorrow over the events, highlighting the internal conflict within the Indian community. The statement discusses the lack of self-government powers for tribal governments and the failure of the US to uphold treaty commitments. The statement also addresses the struggle for a modern identity for American Indians and the response to the crisis at Wounded Knee. The NCAI expresses gratitude to federal marshals and FBI for avoiding unnecessary violence."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Wounded%20Knee,%201972-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0014_thumbnail.jpg "\"National Congress of American Indians Statement on the 1973 Takeover of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Occupation of Wounded Knee\"")
![["Senator Abourezk is planning two days of field hearings in South Dakota on Indian housing issues. The first day will focus on hearing from Indian people themselves about their housing problems, while the second day will include testimony from experts and leaders in the field. The purpose is to address the worsening conditions of Indian housing and the challenges of adapting housing programs to fit the unique circumstances of reservations. The public is welcome to attend the hearings."]](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_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Indian Housing Field Hearings in South Dakota: A Call for Action")
![["Julia Butler Hansen, a Congresswoman from Washington, thanks John N. Happy Camp for his letter regarding a $500,000 appropriation for the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma. She mentions that the budget has been curtailed for 1973 Interior construction funds, making it difficult to plan for the future. She assures that she is aware of the needs of the school and will provide assistance."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Advancing Indian Self-Determination: Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Statement by Frank Carlucci")
![["Walter E. Baily, a petroleum engineer, wrote to United States Senator Dewey Bartlett expressing his concerns about the Bureau of Indian Affairs and its handling of oil leases. Baily believes that the Bureau is not beneficial to Native Americans and that its operations are wasteful and inefficient. He cited specific examples of issues he has encountered with the Bureau's regulations and procedures. Senator Bartlett responded, acknowledging the difficulties Baily highlighted but expressing hesitance to address them at that time. Additionally, Bartlett instructed the Bureau's Muskogee office to follow up on Baily's situation."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences on Bureau of Indian Affairs' Handling of Oil Leases in 1973")
![["The chairman of the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs discusses the hearings on the seizure and occupation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs building and Wounded Knee. The purpose of the hearings is to determine facts, seek solutions, and address the long-standing issues facing Native American communities. The chairman acknowledges the failures of both tribal governments and the federal government in addressing the concerns of Native Americans. The hearings are seen as a prelude to a series of oversight hearings on various issues affecting Native American communities. The chairman hopes to bring attention to the underlying problems facing Native Americans and move towards finding solutions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Wounded%20Knee,%201972-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0012_thumbnail.jpg "\"1973 Subcommittee Hearings on Wounded Knee Seizure and Occupation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs: A Statement by Chairman Lloyd Meeds\"")
![["Mrs. Eleanor Burnette writes to Congressman Happy Camp requesting help in appointing a permanent superintendent for Chilocco Indian School, as the school risks losing accreditation without one. Congressman Camp responds, informing Mrs. Burnette that Mr. Jimmy Baker will be taking over as superintendent on December 16th."]](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_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Update on the Intermountain School Study: May 1974")
![["The document is a series of letters from the Fort Sill Indian School Alumni Association and concerned Indian individuals urging the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs to keep the Fort Sill Indian School in Lawton, Oklahoma open. They argue that the school is necessary for Indian children in the area who cannot afford to attend public schools and that it provides a supportive environment for students with social and economic problems. They request support in preserving the school and disagree with the decision to close it in the fall of 1979."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_5_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Petition to Save Fort Sill Indian School")
![["The document is a message sent by the United Indian Tribes of Oklahoma and Kansas to Senator Dewey Bartlett, expressing opposition to revisions in the Office of Indian Management and Public Law 874. They state that aid will be cut drastically for Lee Motah and students, and urge the Senator to support the tribes in their budget resolution."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Tribal Resolutions Against Revision of Public Law 874")