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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Addressing the Crisis in Indian Health Services in Oklahoma: A Statement to the Subcommittee on Interior and Related Agencies by Congressman John N. Happy Camp
- Date:
- 1971-04-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- United States--Appropriations and expenditures, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Harris's Correspondence Regarding Fort Sill Indian School Personnel Issues
- Date:
- 1971-04-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Projected Business Schedule and Legislation Overview for the 92nd Congress' Subcommittee on Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-04-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Navajo Indians, Hopi Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Funding Assistance Request for Navajo Indian Student's Education at University of Mexico
- Date:
- 1971-04-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Education, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred Harris Assisting with Inquiry on Financial Assistance for Native American Student's Education
- Date:
- 1971-04-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Educational Aid for Descendants of Native American Ancestors
- Date:
- 1971-04-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1971 Act for the Disposition of Funds for the Kickapoo Indians of Kansas and Oklahoma"
- Date:
- 1971-05-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Kickapoo Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, Taxation Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Introduction of the Indian Business Development Program Act in the 92nd Congress"
- Date:
- 1971-05-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Amelia A. Coleman's Application to the Special Scholarship Program in Law for American Indians
- Date:
- 1971-05-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Proposal for the Transfer of Federal Programs and Services to Indian Control: A Memorandum from the Ninety-Second Congress"
- Date:
- 1971-05-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["Congressman Happy Camp expresses concern about the health problems facing Native American communities in Oklahoma. He highlights the lack of major surgical capabilities in Indian Health Service hospitals, the shortage of staff, inadequate sanitary facilities, and limited access to essential medications. He urges the Subcommittee to provide additional appropriations to address these deficiencies and improve healthcare for Native Americans in Oklahoma."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing the Crisis in Indian Health Services in Oklahoma: A Statement to the Subcommittee on Interior and Related Agencies by Congressman John N. Happy Camp")
![["The letter is from Senator Fred R. Harris to Mr. Lee Motah regarding a resolution requesting the removal of four personnel from the Fort Sill Indian School. The resolution has not been acted upon as requested, leading to dissatisfaction among Tribal Leaders. The letter outlines the reasons for requesting the removal of the personnel and expresses the urgency for action to be taken to prevent further deterioration of the school. The Senator assures Mr. Motah that he is working on the matter and asks for his support in pursuing the resolution."]](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_004_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Harris's Correspondence Regarding Fort Sill Indian School Personnel Issues")
![["This text is a memo outlining the projected schedule of business for the 92nd Congress for the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs. It lists legislation that will likely be considered, including bills related to Alaska Native Claims, Indian judgment fund, Indian irrigation laws, Navajo Community College, and Navajo-Hopi partition problem. The memo also mentions potential hearings on the Administration's Indian package and the Subcommittee's plans for handling bills referred with department reports. It also includes a humorous anecdote about a Member's experience on a plane."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Schedule%20of%20Meetings,%201971-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Projected Business Schedule and Legislation Overview for the 92nd Congress' Subcommittee on Indian Affairs")
![["The document is a series of letters discussing a young Navajo Indian youth named Wayne William Tsasie who is interested in studying at the University of Mexico. The letters request assistance in obtaining funds for his tuition, travel, and other expenses. Sister Anne Lorenzi and Louise Tussing are both seeking help in finding financial support for Wayne's education. Sister Anne describes Wayne as a talented artist who has been accepted to the university. Louise Tussing outlines the costs involved and mentions potential sources of funding. The letters express the urgency and importance of helping Wayne further his 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_013_thumbnail.jpg "Funding Assistance Request for Navajo Indian Student's Education at University of Mexico")
![["The document is a series of letters between Mrs. Vanda Halford, Senator Fred R. Harris, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding financial assistance for Mrs. Halford's daughter's education. Senator Harris reached out to the Bureau of Indian Affairs to inquire about scholarships and financial aid for Mrs. Halford's daughter, who is a member of the Iowa tribe of Kansas and Nebraska. The Bureau of Indian Affairs provided information on available scholarships and educational aids for Indian youth and suggested contacting the Bureau of Health Manpower Education for additional assistance. Senator Harris also received a letter from the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes opposing an amendment to a Senate bill."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_015_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred Harris Assisting with Inquiry on Financial Assistance for Native American Student's Education")
![["Mrs. Agnes J. Barron wrote to Senator Fred E. Harris inquiring about educational aid for children of Indian ancestry. She mentioned her daughter's relation to an original allottee and requested information on scholarships. Senator Harris forwarded the inquiry to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for further consideration. The Bureau responded, requesting more information to determine eligibility for educational aid. Senator Harris then sent Mrs. Barron a copy of the Bureau's reply and pamphlets on Indian educational scholarships. He also suggested contacting the Scholarship Office for more information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Educational Aid for Descendants of Native American Ancestors")
![["The document is a bill, H. R. 6797, that provides for the disposition of funds appropriated to pay judgments in favor of the Kickapoo Indians of Kansas and Oklahoma. The funds are to be divided based on tribal membership, with certain deductions and allocations specified. The funds distributed per capita are not subject to federal or state income taxes. The Secretary of the Interior must approve plans for the use of the funds, and any sums payable to minors or individuals under legal disability must be protected appropriately. The Secretary is also authorized to establish rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of the Act."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0014_thumbnail.jpg "\"1971 Act for the Disposition of Funds for the Kickapoo Indians of Kansas and Oklahoma\"")
![["This bill, introduced in the House of Representatives in 1971, aims to establish an Indian business development program within the Department of the Interior to stimulate Indian entrepreneurship and employment by providing grants to Indians and Indian tribes to establish and expand profit-making enterprises on or near reservations. The bill defines terms such as \"Indian\" and \"reservation\" and sets guidelines for grant amounts and eligibility. It also authorizes appropriations and gives the Secretary of the Interior the authority to create necessary rules and regulations for the program."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0017_thumbnail.jpg "\"Introduction of the Indian Business Development Program Act in the 92nd Congress\"")
![["The document is a letter from Senator Fred R. Harris to Mr. Bentley Beams regarding a reply received from the Bureau of Indian Affairs in relation to Miss Amelia A. Coleman's application for a Special Scholarship Program in Law for American Indians at the University of New Mexico. The Bureau stated that Miss Coleman, who is one-eighth degree Choctaw, did not meet the blood quantum requirement for eligibility. They suggested alternative financial aid opportunities and programs she could apply for. Additionally, a letter from the University of New Mexico School of Law to Miss Coleman informed her that she was not accepted for the summer session of the program, but may receive financial assistance if accepted at another law school. Miss Coleman's educational and career background is also provided in The document."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Amelia A. Coleman's Application to the Special Scholarship Program in Law for American Indians")
![["The memo discusses proposed legislation to transfer control and operation of certain programs and services from the federal government to Indian tribes and communities. The proposal allows tribes to assume control within 120 days of submitting a plan, with oversight from the Secretary of the appropriate department. The Secretary can reassume control if necessary and provide assistance to tribes as needed. The proposal does not affect the existing trust responsibility of the United States towards Indians. Members are invited to co-sponsor the legislation."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "\"Proposal for the Transfer of Federal Programs and Services to Indian Control: A Memorandum from the Ninety-Second Congress\"")