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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Proposed Changes to H.R. 471: Amendment Details and Explanations"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Agriculture and Food
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
- 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_5_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Oklahoman in the Running for Commissioner of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1972-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- The BIA Takeover: Why?
- Date:
- 1972-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Politics and government
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Indian Self-Determination Act of 1972: Senate Hearing on S. 3157 and Related Measures
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Constituent to John Happy Camp about Indian Financing Act of 1973: Promoting Economic Development for Indigenous Communities
- Date:
- 1973-08-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform: A Message to Congress
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- Tanyan, Edwin, 1925-1996
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Water resources development
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Addressing the Housing Crisis: Testimony of Ronald Froman, Chairman of the National American Indian Housing Council
- Date:
- 1975-05-01
- Creator:
- Johnson, Emery A.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The document outlines several amendments to H. R. 471, including corrections to typographical errors and clarifications regarding grazing permits in National Forests. Amendment 5 addresses concerns raised by the Department of Agriculture about the recognition of property rights in grazing permits, while Amendment 6 reassures that vested water rights would not be affected by the bill. Overall, the amendments aim to clarify language and address potential issues raised by various stakeholders."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0013_thumbnail.jpg "\"Proposed Changes to H.R. 471: Amendment Details and Explanations\"")
![["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 Yakima Tribal Council is unhappy with the Bureau of Indian Affairs' relationship with self-styled Indian leaders, who they feel do not represent the interests of reservation Indians. They are concerned that the BIA is more focused on urban Indians than reservation Indians, and that this could lead to a repeat of the situation in 1970, when priorities were shifted away from reservations."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Oklahoman in the Running for Commissioner of Indian Affairs")
![["The Indian Affairs Subcommittee held hearings on April 9, 10, and 11. Witnesses included representatives of the Treaty Council, the Oglala Sioux Tribe, and the American Indian Movement, among others. Topics of discussion included the Pine Ridge Reservation, the Wounded Knee incident, and Native American rights."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "The BIA Takeover: Why?")
![["The document provides tentative allocations by area for various programs in 1975. It includes allocations for education, Indian contract schools, adult education, community development, welfare and guidance, housing improvement, employment assistance, law and order, forestry, rangelands, outdoor recreation, fire suppression, agricultural extension, credit operations, reservation programs, industrial and tourism development, tribal operations, housing development, comprehensive planning, management evaluation, soil and moisture conservation, Indian water rights, road maintenance, Indian arts and crafts, real property management, real estate appraisal, employee compensation, general trustee services, Alaska Native affairs, R&M, B&U, Indian technical assistance, irrigation operation and maintenance, environmental quality services, irrigation construction, construction B&U, MA & I, road construction, and plant operations."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Information,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Self-Determination Act of 1972: Senate Hearing on S. 3157 and Related Measures")
![["The document describes the situation surrounding the seizure of the BIA building by a group of Indians known as the Trail of Broken Treaties. Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget Frank Carlucci describes the choices facing the government at the time and how they chose to negotiate with the Indians in order to avoid violence. They achieved their goals and averted disaster, but Carlucci notes that there are those who criticize them for not taking firmer action."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Constituent to John Happy Camp about Indian Financing Act of 1973: Promoting Economic Development for Indigenous Communities")
![["The Choctaw-Chickasaw Alliance passed a resolution opposing the appointment of Thomas J. Ellison as Area Director of the B.I.A. Muskogee Area Office. They believe Ellison does not support their efforts to protect tribal land and water rights. They are requesting support from Congressman John N. Happy Camp to appoint someone outside the Muskogee Area Office to the position. Congressman Camp thanked them for the information and assured them it will be passed on to the right place."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Correspondence,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform: A Message to Congress")
![["The document is a letter from Rex Sparger to Bryce Harlow recommending Juanita Learned for the position of Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Sparger highlights Learner's experience and accomplishments in various organizations and committees related to Native American issues. He also provides details about Learner's personal history, education, and activities, emphasizing her strong qualifications for the position."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Correspondence,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing the Housing Crisis: Testimony of Ronald Froman, Chairman of the National American Indian Housing Council")