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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_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_009_2_67_1_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Memorandum to the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs: Meeting and Bill Considerations, May 1972
- Date:
- 1972-05-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Ojibwa Indians, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Navajo Indians, Hopi Indians
- Topic:
- Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Legislative Summary: Indian Affairs Hearings on Land Bills Scheduled for May 22-26, 1972"
- Date:
- 1972-05-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chippewa Indians, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Comanche Indians, United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Armed Forces
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Indian Affairs Subcommittee Markup of Land Exchange and Rights Determination Bills: A Memorandum from 93rd Congress, 1973"
- Date:
- 1973-03-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Cherokee Indians
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
![["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 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\"")
![["This memorandum is addressed to members of the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs and lists various bills that will be considered during meetings on May 22 and 23, 1972. The bills concern the declaration of federal lands to be held in trust for various Native American tribes in different states, as well as authorizing land exchanges and conveyances between tribes and the U.S. government. It also mentions an executive session mark-up for a bill regarding a joint use area for the Hopi and Navajo tribes."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Memorandum to the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs: Meeting and Bill Considerations, May 1972")
![["The document provides a summary of legislative activities conducted by the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs on May 22-23, 1972. The activities included hearings on various land bills related to different Indian tribes and reservations, as well as an executive session to authorize the partition of surface rights of Hopi and Navajo Indian Tribes in undivided trust lands."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "\"Legislative Summary: Indian Affairs Hearings on Land Bills Scheduled for May 22-26, 1972\"")
![["The document outlines the schedule for a Subcommittee on Indian Affairs markup session for three bills related to land exchanges and rights of Native American tribes. The bills are described as non-controversial with administration support, but one bill may require some amendments. The document also provides details on the bills and amendments to be discussed at the session."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "\"Indian Affairs Subcommittee Markup of Land Exchange and Rights Determination Bills: A Memorandum from 93rd Congress, 1973\"")