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- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Change in Bureau of Indian Affairs' Policy Regarding Navaho Indians: A Correspondence Between Cal Kinsey and Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1970-12-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Property Dispute Concerning Buster Little's Home
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973), 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1971 Congressional Bill for the Disposition of Funds to the Pembina Band of Chippewa Indians"
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chippewa Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1971 Bill for the Distribution of Appropriated Funds for Judgements in Favor of the Snohomish, Upper Skagit, Snoqualmie, and Skykomish Trib
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Sauk Indians
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Indian Financing Act of 1970: A Bill for Financing Economic Development of Indians and Indian Organizations"
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1971 Bill for the Disposition of Funds for the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and the Miami Indians of Indiana"
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Bureau of Indian Affairs on Higher Education Program for American Indians
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_055
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Request for Financial Assistance for Graduate Program Focusing on Minorities: A Letter to Senator Fred Harris
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Financial Aid Support for Claude Archiquette
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["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")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs contacted Mr. Albert to inform him about a change in policy concerning the Navaho Indians and the requirement for only Indian officials in the BIA. Mr. Albert expressed interest in the article and received further information from Mr. Kinsey. The Oklahoma House delegation met with Commissioner Bruce to discuss policy changes, which tribal leaders oppose. Mr. Albert thanked Mr. Kinsey for the information and expressed appreciation for his thoughtfulness."]](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_82_55_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Reorganization,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_55_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Change in Bureau of Indian Affairs' Policy Regarding Navaho Indians: A Correspondence Between Cal Kinsey and Carl Albert")
![["Mrs. Laura M. Cloud's letter concerning her father's property in Okemah, Oklahoma was referred to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The property is subject to a lawsuit filed by John C. Clark to quiet title and partition the lands, except for a five-acre tract where her father's home is located. The Bureau has no jurisdiction over the sale or disposal of the property, as the courts have authority in such matters. The Bureau assures Mrs. Cloud that her father's home is not presently in jeopardy, but action will be taken under the direction of the District Court of Okfuskee County for the partition or sale of the remaining acreage."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_28_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek%20Nation,%201971%20Sept.%20-%201978%20June.,%201971-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Property Dispute Concerning Buster Little's Home")
![["This bill aims to distribute funds appropriated to pay a judgment in favor of the Pembina Band of Chippewa Indians in Indian Claims Commission dockets numbered 18-A, 113, and 191. The bill outlines the process for determining eligible descendants, distributing funds to different tribes, and ensuring that funds are not subject to federal or state income taxes. It also allows for funds to be paid directly to eligible individuals, including minors or those under legal disability, and authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish rules and regulations to implement the provisions of the bill."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201970-1971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0023_thumbnail.jpg "\"1971 Congressional Bill for the Disposition of Funds to the Pembina Band of Chippewa Indians\"")
![["This bill aims to provide for the distribution of funds appropriated to pay judgments in favor of the Snohomish Tribe, Upper Skagit Tribe, Snoqualmie, and Skykomish Tribes in Indian Claims Commission dockets. It outlines the process for preparing rolls of eligible descendants, filing enrollment applications, and distributing funds per capita to eligible individuals. Additionally, it specifies that the distributed funds will not be subject to federal or state income tax and authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish rules and regulations for implementing the provisions of the bill."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201970-1971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0026_thumbnail.jpg "\"1971 Bill for the Distribution of Appropriated Funds for Judgements in Favor of the Snohomish, Upper Skagit, Snoqualmie, and Skykomish Trib")
![["The document is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives in 1970 called the \"Indian Financing Act of 1970\". It aims to provide capital to help develop and utilize Indian resources, improve their standard of living, and integrate them into American society. The bill establishes an Indian Revolving Loan Fund to provide credit for economic development to individual Indian borrowers and Indian organizations. Loans can only be made when there is a reasonable prospect of repayment, and tribes must use their own funds before accessing the revolving loan fund. Loans have a maximum term of thirty years and bear interest at a rate determined by the Secretary of the Treasury. The Secretary is also responsible for paying interest on outstanding loans from the fund."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201970-1971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0029_thumbnail.jpg "\"Indian Financing Act of 1970: A Bill for Financing Economic Development of Indians and Indian Organizations\"")
![["The bill H.R. 5199 aims to provide for the distribution of funds appropriated to pay judgments in favor of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and the Miami Indians of Indiana in Indian Claims Commission dockets. It also outlines procedures for adding names to enrollment rolls, distributing funds equally to enrolled individuals, and authorizing the use of funds by the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. The bill also addresses the distribution of per capita shares and tax implications on the funds."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "\"1971 Bill for the Disposition of Funds for the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and the Miami Indians of Indiana\"")
![["The letter is from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Senator Harris, thanking him for his interest in advancing higher education for American Indians. It includes information on the Bureau's Higher Education Program and U.S. Office of Education sponsored financial assistance programs. The letter advises American Indians to contact institutions for admittance and financial aid consideration, as well as to establish their Indian blood quantum and begin the application process with the appropriate Area Office scholarship representative."]](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_039_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Bureau of Indian Affairs on Higher Education Program for American Indians")
![["The letter is a follow-up to a previous request for financial assistance in pursuing a graduate program focused on minorities, specifically Blacks, Chicano, and Indians. The author, Elliott T. Round-Tree, explains his need for further knowledge in working with culturally deprived and disadvantaged individuals, especially in a predominantly white school in Tulsa. He asks Senator Fred Harris for assistance in obtaining grants for minorities and requests a response as soon as possible."]](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_055_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Financial Assistance for Graduate Program Focusing on Minorities: A Letter to Senator Fred Harris")
![["Bob L. Archiquette wrote a letter to Senator Fred Harris seeking assistance for his son, Claude, who is attending college and in need of financial aid. Bob explains that he can no longer afford to provide financial assistance to Claude due to his own financial situation, and Claude is struggling to save money from his summer job to cover his expenses. Despite applying for aid from the school and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Claude has not received enough support to continue his education. Bob is concerned about the lack of understanding from the school's Student Aids Committee and hopes Senator Harris can provide assistance or advice. Senator Harris forwarded Bob's letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for reevaluation and informed Bob that he will follow up with any updates."]](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_001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Financial Aid Support for Claude Archiquette")