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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Testimony on S. 1017: Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act of 1973 in Washington State
- Date:
- 1973-06-04
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Education, Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Legislative Efforts to Strengthen Indian Education: A Historical Review
- Date:
- 1973-06-14
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Letter Regarding Funding for United Indian Tribes of Western Oklahoma and Kansas Programs in Fiscal Year 1974
- Date:
- 1973-06-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Resolution in Support of Institute of the Southern Plains School at Hammon
- Date:
- 1973-06-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_28_6_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Request for Funding for Stilwell High School Faculty
- Date:
- 1973-07-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Advancing Indian Self-Determination and Education Reform: S. 1017
- Date:
- 1973-07-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_28_6_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Title: Request for Assistance under the Indian Education Act
- Date:
- 1973-07-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Troubles of the Pawnee Tribe: A Congressional Appeal
- Date:
- 1973-07-16
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_8_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Congressional Memorandum on the Markup of the Menominee Restoration Bill"
- Date:
- 1973-07-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Updates on Riverside Indian School Building Program
- Date:
- 1973-08-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The Ponca Tribal Business Committee is urging the Chilocco School Board to begin the ten-million dollar proposed development and building program for Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma. They believe that improving the educational program for Indian youth is important and are concerned about the future of the school. They request to be kept informed of any future developments related to the program."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Chilocco%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Testimony on S. 1017: Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act of 1973 in Washington State")
![["The Department of the Interior announced a realignment of central office functions and responsibilities of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, in line with the President's directive to transfer operational activities from Washington to field offices. The realignment includes the creation of a Commissioner of Indian Affairs and Deputy Commissioner positions, along with six major offices within the Central Office organization. The aim is to increase effectiveness in delivering services to Native Americans and reduce staff in central offices in Washington, Albuquerque, and Denver. A steering committee and working group have been designated to review and recommend a complete reorganization of the Bureau of Indian Affairs."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Legislative Efforts to Strengthen Indian Education: A Historical Review")
![["The United Indian Tribes of Western Oklahoma and Kansas urgently request funding for contracts for Fiscal Year 1974 from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. They are concerned about budget cuts and lack of tribal input in contracts, particularly one with the Boy Scouts of America. They plan to meet with the Anadarko Area Director and Congressional delegation to address these issues. Congressman Camp is assisting in this matter. Title 25."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Regarding Funding for United Indian Tribes of Western Oklahoma and Kansas Programs in Fiscal Year 1974")
![["Three members of the Chilocco Indian School board are traveling to Washington to meet with Bureau of Indian Affairs officials to express their extreme displeasure with the bureau's actions in canceling applications for the school superintendent position. The board had been prepared to recommend C.O. Tillman for the job, but the BIA's actions have caused frustration and confusion."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Chilocco%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution in Support of Institute of the Southern Plains School at Hammon")
![["The document is a series of letters regarding a proposal submitted by Oklahoma State University for a Native American Family Involvement-Communication System to the United States Office of Education. The proposal was not recommended for funding, but efforts were made by a Member of Congress, Happy Camp, to support the proposal and request further consideration. The documents express disappointment at the decision and hope for future funding opportunities."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_28_6_0000-Oklahoma%20Colleges%20Oklahoma%20State%20University,%20July,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_28_6_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Funding for Stilwell High School Faculty")
![["Amy Shaw, with phone number 183-7262, is involved in a contract from the BIA to Commonwealth Construction Company in Oklahoma City for the construction of a water treatment plant at Concho Indian School in Oklahoma. The contract is worth $159,129 and was awarded on July 16, 1973."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Advancing Indian Self-Determination and Education Reform: S. 1017")
![["The document is a letter from Mr. James A. Whatley, Chairman of the Experiment Station Committee on Organization and Policy at Oklahoma State University, to Congressman John N. 'Happy' Camp, thanking him for his support in restoring federal research funds for agricultural experiment stations. Whatley assures Camp that his office will be available to provide help when needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_28_6_0000-Oklahoma%20Colleges%20Oklahoma%20State%20University,%20July,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_28_6_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Request for Assistance under the Indian Education Act")
![["Ms. V.J. Echo Hawk wrote to Congressman John Camp seeking assistance with the issues facing the Pawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, including a dispute over tribal leadership. The Bureau of Indian Affairs clarified that the court has recognized Mr. Austin Realrider as the valid tribal president. The document also mentioned pending amendments to the tribal constitution and bylaws that could help prevent future issues. Ms. Echo Hawk expressed concerns about the involvement of the American Indian Movement in tribal affairs and urged Congressman Camp to take action to protect the tribe."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Troubles of the Pawnee Tribe: A Congressional Appeal")
![["The document discusses the Menominee Restoration Bill, which aims to restore the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin to its former status as a federally recognized sovereign Indian tribe. The bill includes provisions to place tribal lands in trust, restore federal services, and allow individual tribe members to offer their privately-owned land to be added to tribal trust lands. The estimated costs of the bill are outlined, along with supporters and opponents of the legislation. Amendments to address concerns of non-Indian private landowners and the American Indian Movement are also mentioned. The bill is set for mark-up in the Indian Affairs Subcommittee."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_8_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Menominee%20Tribe%20Bills%20(H.R.%207421,%20H.R.%209078),%20Background,%20Analysis,%20Amendments,%20Summary%20of%20Hearings/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_8_0001_thumbnail.jpg "\"Congressional Memorandum on the Markup of the Menominee Restoration Bill\"")
![["The document is from Joan Southard, an administrative assistant to Congressman Happy Camp, in response to a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Robert No Ear regarding the Chilocco Indian School. Southard assures them that Congressman Camp is working on their behalf and is interested in ensuring decisions made regarding the school are beneficial. The document also mentions concerns about the National Indian Youth Council trying to influence the school's operations. Mr. and Mrs. No Ear are seeking assistance from Congressman Camp and William R. Ray to address this issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Chilocco%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Updates on Riverside Indian School Building Program")