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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Analysis of H. R. 10846: Apportionment of Funds for Shoshone Indian Tribes"
- Date:
- 1968-06-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Comanche Indians, Armed Forces, United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_4_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- 1969 Resolutions of the National Congress of American Indians: Annual Convention Report
- Date:
- 1969-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Ojibwa Indians, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation for Enactment of H.R. 9424: Transfer of Federally Owned Lands to the Pueblo of Laguna
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- St. Labre Indian School: Providing Opportunities, Not Charity
- Date:
- 1970-04-29
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1972 Senate Bill S. 3230: Disposition of Funds in Favor of Assiniboine Tribes"
- Date:
- 1970-06-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education, Higher--United States, Armed Forces, United States
- Congress:
- 105th (1997-1999), 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris's Stance on Indian Boarding Schools: A Correspondence with Mr. Dick Paris
- Date:
- 1970-07-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Press Conference Statement by Under Secretary of the Interior on Indian Affairs and Proposed Legislation, March 16, 1973"
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- Whitaker, John C., 1926-2016
- Topic:
- United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Legislation for the Disposition of Creek Judgment Funds
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, United States--Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979), 92nd (1971-1973), 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1971 Report on the Social and Economic Conditions of the Assiniboine and Gros Ventre Tribes in Fort Belknap Reservation, Montana"
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Analysis of H. R. 3333 Bill on the Disposition of Judgments for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes"
- Date:
- 1971-02-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- United States, Banks and banking--United States, Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["H.R. 10846 authorizes the division of a $15,700,000 judgment among three groups of Shoshone Indians. It specifies the amounts to be credited to each group, how funds will be distributed, and exempts per capita distributions from federal and state income taxes. The bill also outlines the process for updating membership rolls and authorizes the issuance of rules and regulations. An amendment removed a provision that stated per capita payments would not be considered income for the Social Security Act."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "\"Analysis of H. R. 10846: Apportionment of Funds for Shoshone Indian Tribes\"")
![["The National Congress of American Indians adopted resolutions during their 1969 convention in Albuquerque, addressing various issues such as treaty hunting and fishing rights, Indian schools, membership in tribal organizations, mining regulations, and Indian actors in television and movies. The resolutions also covered topics such as Indian education, water rights, taxation, sovereignty, health services, and support for specific legislation. The organization expressed support for defending treaty rights against state interference and harassment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_4_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20The%20National%20Congress%20of%20American%20Indians%20Officers,%20Resolutions,,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_4_0002_thumbnail.jpg "1969 Resolutions of the National Congress of American Indians: Annual Convention Report")
![["The Department of the Interior recommends that a bill be enacted to declare certain federally owned lands in New Mexico as held in trust for the Pueblo of Laguna. The lands, totaling approximately 1016.65 acres, were acquired for administrative purposes but are no longer needed by the Bureau. The bill covers four specific tracts of land, including an administrative site, a sanatorium site, and a government excluded tract. The lands have been used for grazing and other purposes by the Pueblo of Laguna, and there are no plans for future government use of the land."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation for Enactment of H.R. 9424: Transfer of Federally Owned Lands to the Pueblo of Laguna")
![["The document is a letter from Fred R. Harris, a U.S. Senator, thanking Carroll M. Ridgway for sending information about the St. Labre Indian School, which is focused on providing opportunities for Native American students to advance and improve themselves rather than relying on charity. The school has made significant progress in addressing poverty and providing education and job opportunities for the Northern Cheyenne tribe. The school is now seeking support to establish a trade school to further train young people and address the high unemployment rate on the reservation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Schools,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_018_thumbnail.jpg "St. Labre Indian School: Providing Opportunities, Not Charity")
![["The document is a bill introduced in the Senate to provide for the disposition of funds appropriated to pay a judgment in favor of the Assiniboine Tribes of Indians. The funds are to be divided between the Assiniboine Tribe of the Fort Peck Reservation and the Assiniboine Tribe of the Fort Belknap Reservation, and used for purposes authorized by the respective Assiniboine treaty committees. The bill also outlines the eligibility criteria for enrollment and distribution of funds to members of the tribes, as well as tax exemptions and regulations for the distribution process."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "\"1972 Senate Bill S. 3230: Disposition of Funds in Favor of Assiniboine Tribes\"")
![["The letter from Mr. Dick Paris expresses approval of Senator Fred R. Harris's proposal to build elementary schools for Indian children on reservations so they can live at home and attend school like non-Indian children. Mr. Paris also asks for clarification on whether the proposal allows for colleges and higher learning institutions to remain off-reservation. Senator Harris responds by stating that he is not in favor of closing schools like Chilocco and Bacone, but rather opposes transporting young children far from their homes to attend boarding schools. He also mentions his efforts to secure funding for the Eufaula Boarding School and increase funding for Indian schools for teachers and guidance personnel."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Schools,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_010_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris's Stance on Indian Boarding Schools: A Correspondence with Mr. Dick Paris")
![["The Honorable John C. Whitaker, Under Secretary of the Interior, spoke at a press conference regarding Indian affairs in 1973. He emphasized the importance of addressing Indian needs through legislation and funding, rather than through violence or negotiation at gunpoint. The Administration retransmitted seven key Indian affairs bills to Congress, aiming to provide support for Indian self-determination and economic development. Whitaker urged Congress to take action to support America's Indian population and achieve a new era of self-determination."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "\"Press Conference Statement by Under Secretary of the Interior on Indian Affairs and Proposed Legislation, March 16, 1973\"")
![["The document is a letter from the United States Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs regarding the introduction of a bill to provide for the disposition of funds appropriated to pay a judgment in favor of the Creek Indians. The bill includes provisions for adding names of eligible individuals to the roll, distributing funds between Creek Indians in Oklahoma and east of the Mississippi, and ensuring equal distribution to enrollees. The document expresses support for the bill from legal counsel for the Creek Tribe and thanks the Senator for his work on behalf of Indian people in Oklahoma."]](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_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Legislation for the Disposition of Creek Judgment Funds")
![["The document describes the living conditions and challenges faced by the Assiniboine and Gros Ventre Tribes residing in the Hays and Lodge Pole areas on the Fort Belknap Reservation in Montana. It highlights issues such as low income, unemployment, housing problems, lack of access to medical services, and limited educational opportunities. It also mentions the economic conditions of off-reservation Gros Ventre families, who fare slightly better but still face challenges. The testimony is submitted in support of bills aimed at improving the situation for these tribes."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "\"1971 Report on the Social and Economic Conditions of the Assiniboine and Gros Ventre Tribes in Fort Belknap Reservation, Montana\"")
![["H.R. 3333 authorizes a judgment fund of $26,000,000 for use by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation, Montana. 90% of the fund will be distributed per capita, with the remaining balance programmed for reservation purposes. The bill also exempts the per capita distribution from Federal and State income taxes and includes provisions for the protection of minors."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "\"Analysis of H. R. 3333 Bill on the Disposition of Judgments for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes\"")