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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Letter to Commissioner Bruce Regarding Contract Protest by Ramah Navaho High School Directors
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1970 Correspondence Regarding Indian Education Programs and Reforms"
- Date:
- 1970-07-28
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Principal Chief Elmer Manatowa, Jr. and Congressman Happy Camp Regarding Sac and Fox Tribe Affairs, 1970
- Date:
- 1970-08-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Sac and Fox Indians--Oklahoma, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_8A_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes: Correspondence and Resolutions in Support of Job Corps and Legal Services Programs, 1969
- Date:
- 1970-09-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Seminole Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Indian Rehabilitation Program and Reverend Stoneking's Inquiry
- Date:
- 1970-09-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Indian Health Service Program (1955-1970)
- Date:
- 1970-09-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Choctaw Tribe's Plea for Fair Voting Rights in 1971"
- Date:
- 1970-10-05
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Indian Affairs and the Prisoner Rehabilitation Program in 1971
- Date:
- 1970-10-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_10_002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Eric H. Poggenpohl's Interest in Spending a College Term on an Indian Reservation
- Date:
- 1970-10-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Funding for American Indian Students at Stanford University
- Date:
- 1970-10-28
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The letter from Ramah Navajo High School to Commissioner Louis Bruce expresses their concerns about the contract signed under the \"Buy Indian Act\" for education services. They believe education should not be treated as a commodity and that contracts should be drawn up using the Johnson O'Malley law specifically for education. They also argue for the inclusion of an arbitration clause in the contract to resolve disputes between the school board and the government."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_041_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Letter to Commissioner Bruce Regarding Contract Protest by Ramah Navaho High School Directors")
![["The document is a series of correspondence between Honorable Carl Albert and Happy Camp regarding Indian education programs. Happy Camp thanks Carl Albert for sharing a letter from constituents involved in the Pennsylvania State University Indian Principalship Training program, which includes suggestions for improving Indian education. The constituents suggest a more comprehensive adult education program in southeastern Oklahoma and turning Bureau of Indian Affairs schools over to recognized tribal councils. Carl Albert expresses appreciation for the suggestions and promises to consider them when education programs come before the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20General%20Correspondence,%201969-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0006_thumbnail.jpg "\"1970 Correspondence Regarding Indian Education Programs and Reforms\"")
![["The letter is from Elmer Manatowa, Jr., the Principal Chief of the Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma, expressing concern about the decision made by the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs regarding bills favored by the tribe. He asks for no further action to be taken until the tribe's Annual General Council Meeting on August 29th, where he will make a full report and recommendations. The decision could potentially result in a loss of funds for tribal members, so he is seeking additional direction from the General Council. Manatowa also thanks Congressman John N. (Happy) Camp for his hospitality during a recent visit to Washington."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Sac%20and%20Fox%20Indians,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Principal Chief Elmer Manatowa, Jr. and Congressman Happy Camp Regarding Sac and Fox Tribe Affairs, 1970")
![["The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes expressed appreciation and support for the Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center Program in a resolution adopted on April 11, 1969. They also recognized the need for legal aid for American Indians and supported the Legal Services Program of the Office of Economic Opportunity, specifically the Adair-Delaware County, Oklahoma program. They pledged efforts to ensure legal services are available to all eligible Indians in Oklahoma and announced support for the Legal Services for the Poor Act, 1969."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes: Correspondence and Resolutions in Support of Job Corps and Legal Services Programs, 1969")
![["The document is a response to a inquiry made by Reverend Arthur Stoneking regarding the Indian Rehabilitation Program. The response explains that the program involves utilizing Indian service organizations and ex-offenders to provide counseling and pre-release services to individuals of Indian descent in custody in Federal and State institutions. The response also provides a list of organizations involved in the program and explains the selection process. It addresses concerns about timing and issuance of contracts, stating that the Institute of Criminal Law and Procedure is responsible for the program and has the capability to revise it if necessary. The response assures cooperation and assistance to Reverend Stoneking and others involved in the program."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Indian Rehabilitation Program and Reverend Stoneking's Inquiry")
![["Congressman Happy Camp thanked Mrs. Malzahn for her hospitality and enclosed information she had requested. The Indian Health Service has made significant progress since 1955, including building hospitals and health centers, providing training programs, and improving environmental health services. The program aims to raise the health of Native Americans and reduce infant deaths. The health program includes a range of services and has expanded since its inception. Native Americans still face economic and health challenges, but the program has made strides in improving health outcomes."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Indian Health Service Program (1955-1970)")
![["The document is a letter written by the Oklahoma City Council of Choctaws, Inc. to Congressman John H. Camp, expressing their desire for the right to vote in fair popular elections for the chief of their Choctaw Tribe. They discuss how their tribal money has been controlled by appointed officials and express frustration with the lack of transparency and fairness in the selection process for tribal leaders. They also mention a bill that was passed in Congress allowing for the selection, rather than election, of tribal chiefs, and express concerns about the lack of democracy and fairness in this process. The letter calls for support in advocating for fair elections for the Choctaw Tribe."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20General%20Correspondence,%201969-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0022_thumbnail.jpg "\"Choctaw Tribe's Plea for Fair Voting Rights in 1971\"")
![["Reverend Arthur Stoneking wrote to Senator Fred Harris expressing concerns about the Indian Center, Inc. and their involvement in a prison parolee program. Stoneking outlined various allegations against the Indian Center, including misuse of funds and lack of community acceptance. He also raised suspicions about conflicts of interest involving individuals associated with the Indian Center. Stoneking questioned the credibility of the Bureau of Indian Affairs' decision to award the program contract to the Indian Center and requested further investigation into the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Indian Affairs and the Prisoner Rehabilitation Program in 1971")
![["The document includes a series of letters between Mr. Eric H. Poggenpohl and Senator Fred R. Harris regarding Poggenpohl's interest in spending his spring term on an Indian reservation. Senator Harris contacts the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs to gather information on available positions for Poggenpohl. Poggenpohl is advised to contact the Area Director for the location he is interested in working to explore possibilities of getting an assignment."]](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_002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Eric H. Poggenpohl's Interest in Spending a College Term on an Indian Reservation")
![["The document is a series of letters between Senator Fred Harris and Stanford University's American Indian Program Director, Chris McNeil, regarding the difficulties in obtaining scholarships and financial aid for American Indian students at Stanford University. Senator Harris offers his assistance and forwards information from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding obtaining copies of the Code of Federal Regulations. The letters highlight the challenges faced in securing funding for American Indian students and emphasize the importance of providing support for their education."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Funding for American Indian Students at Stanford University")