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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- National Endowment for the Arts Announces Expanded Artists-in-Schools Program for 1972-73
- Date:
- 1972-07-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_1_2_19_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Implementation of Public Law 93-638: Hearings on Indian Self-Determination Act
- Date:
- 1972-08-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Education
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Congress Regarding Communication Failure with Tribal Council
- Date:
- 1972-09-13
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Student Initiative to Send Textbooks to American Indian Reservations
- Date:
- 1972-09-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Correspondence Regarding Visit to Indian Communities in Oklahoma by Arkansas Youth Group
- Date:
- 1972-09-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Concerns regarding Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Complaint
- Date:
- 1972-09-27
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Cherokee Indians, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_36_6_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Construction Needs at Riverside Indian School: Letter to Senator Bartlett
- Date:
- 1972-10-05
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Statement of Jerry V. Wilson, Chief of Police, before the House Subcommittee on Indian Affairs, December 5, 1972
- Date:
- 1972-11-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Tribal Leaders' Statements on 'Trail of Broken Treaties' Protests
- Date:
- 1972-11-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Mescalero Apache Indians, Apache Indians, Cherokee Nation, Ojibwa Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_6_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Tribal Leaders' Response to the 'Trail of Broken Treaties' Activism in 1972: A Compilation of Messages
- Date:
- 1972-11-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ojibwa Indians, Mescalero Apache Indians, Apache Indians, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The National Endowment for the Arts and the U.S. Office of Education have announced an expanded Artists-in-Schools program, with nearly $2,500,000 funding to place professional artists in elementary and secondary classrooms in all 50 states and five special jurisdictions. The program aims to increase children's creativity and communication skills through various art forms. The program has been successful in previous years and is now expanding to all states and special jurisdictions. The program includes components such as architecture/environmental arts, dance, and film, with professional artists working with students in schools."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_011_thumbnail.jpg "National Endowment for the Arts Announces Expanded Artists-in-Schools Program for 1972-73")
![["The document discusses hearings held by the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs regarding the implementation of Public Law 93-638, the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. The focus of the hearings was on the rules and regulations put in place to implement the law. The hearings took place on October 20 and 28, 1975 during the Ninety-Fourth Congress, First Session. The document was printed for the use of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_1_2_19_0000-Legislative,%2094th%20Congress,%20Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_1_2_19_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Implementation of Public Law 93-638: Hearings on Indian Self-Determination Act")
![["The author of the letter is upset with Mr. Bruce and his subordinates at the Bureau of Indian Affairs for failing to communicate with their Tribal Council. They feel that the Tribal Council, elected to represent their interests, is being ignored and that decisions affecting their lives are doomed for failure. The author recommends giving the Indian people more input in decisions and a say in selecting their leaders."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Congress Regarding Communication Failure with Tribal Council")
![["Kim Busch wrote a letter to Senator Fred R. Harris requesting information on how to send textbooks to reservations in need. Senator Harris contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs on behalf of the class, and their request has been forwarded to the Education Department for further attention. Kim Busch and her classmates are commended for their interest in helping the American Indian people, and Senator Harris hopes they will learn a lot about their history and culture. Kim Busch also asked for information on how to package The document books for shipping."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Indian%20Schools,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_266_24_005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Student Initiative to Send Textbooks to American Indian Reservations")
![["The document includes a series of letters between Mr. Stephen Johnson from the Senior High Youth Group at the First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville, Arkansas and Honorable Page Belcher, a Member of Congress. Mr. Johnson's group is planning a trip to an Indian reservation in Oklahoma to help and rebuild things during Easter. Belcher contacts the Bureau of Indian Affairs to inquire about reservations that need help, and is informed that there are no reservations in Oklahoma, but there are communities with full-blood Indian populations. Belcher provides this information to Mr. Johnson and suggests contacting the Area Director in Anadarko for more information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Correspondence Regarding Visit to Indian Communities in Oklahoma by Arkansas Youth Group")
![["The document is a correspondence between W.W. Keeler, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, and Senator Dewey F. Bartlett regarding a complaint filed by Billy Jack Williams with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Keeler asks for outside steps to be taken as no action has been taken on the complaint. Senator Bartlett forwards the letter to the Chairman of the EEOC in Washington, D.C. for further action."]](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_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201946%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201946-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns regarding Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Complaint")
![["A letter from the Bureau of Indian Affairs in response to a request for construction needs at Riverside Indian School. The Bureau is looking into the matter and will provide a report soon. Signed by James E. Hawkins, Director of Education Programs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_36_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Riverside%20Indian%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_36_6_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Construction Needs at Riverside Indian School: Letter to Senator Bartlett")
![["The Subcommittee on Indian Affairs of the US House of Representatives will be holding hearings on December 4-6, 1972 to investigate the circumstances surrounding the recent occupation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Headquarters building by the Trail of Broken Treaties organization. The Subcommittee expects to hear only from government witnesses at this time, but plans to hold further hearings involving Indian leaders from the Trail of Broken Treaties and other tribes at a later date."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Statement of Jerry V. Wilson, Chief of Police, before the House Subcommittee on Indian Affairs, December 5, 1972")
![["Various tribal leaders have expressed their disapproval of the actions taken by militant Indian groups involved in the Trail of Broken Treaties movement in Washington, D.C. They emphasize the importance of consulting with elected tribal leaders and working through proper channels to address issues facing Indian communities. They do not support the occupation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs building and believe that the actions of these groups do not represent the interests of all Indian people. They urge for a return to dialogue and proper negotiation in addressing the needs of Indian communities."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Tribal Leaders' Statements on 'Trail of Broken Treaties' Protests")
![["Tribal leaders are expressing their disapproval of the actions taken by militant Indian groups in Washington D.C. They do not support the takeover of the Bureau of Indian Affairs office and believe that these groups do not represent the majority of Indian people. They emphasize the importance of consulting with elected tribal leaders and handling issues through proper channels and negotiation. They are calling for an end to the disruptions and for justice to be served to those causing harm to the Indian community."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Tribal Leaders' Response to the 'Trail of Broken Treaties' Activism in 1972: A Compilation of Messages")