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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Nation's Water Rights and Power Facilities"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Kaw Nation, Osage Tribe, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_4_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- National Congress of American Indians: Election of Officers and Regional Vice-Presidents
- Date:
- 1969-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ojibwa Indians, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Comanche Nation, Mescalero Apache Indians, Navajo Indians, Osage Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- The Shameful Situation of the U.S. Indian Health Service
- Date:
- 1969-09-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Cherokee Nation
- 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)
![["The letter is discussing water rights owned by American Indian Tribes, specifically the Cherokees, and the potential threat to these rights posed by the Grand River Dam Authority's plan to purchase power facilities on the Arkansas River. The letter requests advice and assistance from attorney Bill Veeter, who has expertise in water rights, in order to safeguard the Cherokees' ownership of these rights. The letter also mentions the United States' obligation to protect and develop property rights for the tribes, as well as the need for further discussions and information on the Eagle River Case from Colorado."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "\"Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Nation's Water Rights and Power Facilities\"")
![["The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) has elected new officers, including President Earl Old Person and Executive Director Bruce Wilkie. Regional Vice Presidents have also been appointed for different areas across the country. Additionally, project field directors and industrial development directors have been named to support community and economic development initiatives."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "National Congress of American Indians: Election of Officers and Regional Vice-Presidents")
![["The article discusses the possibility of Bruce Townsend, an Oklahoma lawyer and chairman of the Delaware Tribal Business Council, being appointed as the new Commissioner of Indian Affairs. It cites his political credentials as a lifelong Republican and his experience with various party offices. However, it also notes that Sen. Henry Bellmon, R-Okla., has not been made aware of the situation and that it is unclear if Townsend is the administration's preferred candidate."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "The Shameful Situation of the U.S. Indian Health Service")
![["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\"")