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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to Senate Bill 1017: A Letter from the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe
- Date:
- 1974-02-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Funding for Hammon School: Bureau of Indian Affairs Response
- Date:
- 1974-02-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Advancing Indian Education: A Look at Bureau of Indian Affairs Programs
- Date:
- 1974-02-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Resolution for Continued Funding of Eufaula Dormitory
- Date:
- 1974-03-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Analysis of Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act - S. 1017
- Date:
- 1974-03-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Enactment of Indian Legislation: A Letter from Governor Overton James
- Date:
- 1974-03-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_19_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Committee Update: Reconsideration of S. 1017, Title II Part A
- Date:
- 1974-03-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Education
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Title: Concerns and Recommendations Regarding S. 1017
- Date:
- 1974-03-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Kaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Empowering American Indians: The Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1974
- Date:
- 1974-03-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Indian Education Reform: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1974-03-18
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The Choctaw-Chickasaw Alliance passed a resolution opposing the appointment of Thomas J. Ellison as Area Director at the Muskogee Area Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. They believe Ellison does not support their efforts to protect tribal land and water rights. They recommend appointing someone from outside the Muskogee Area Office to the position. The resolution was sent to Governor David Hall and other officials for consideration."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to Senate Bill 1017: A Letter from the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe")
![["The data from the Oklahoma State Department of Education in 1970 shows the number of school-age Indian youngsters in the state broken down by age. The largest group is ages 10-13, with 9,799 individuals, while the smallest group is age 3-4, with 3,922 individuals."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Funding for Hammon School: Bureau of Indian Affairs Response")
![["The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs aims to involve Indian communities in the development and management of education programs for Indian students. The Bureau operates schools on reservations and in remote areas, as well as provides special educational assistance to Indian children attending public schools. There has been an increase in Indian students attending college and university, and efforts are being made to address educational challenges such as high drop-out rates and language barriers. The Bureau also supports early childhood education, adult literacy training, and cultural programs to help students appreciate their heritage."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Advancing Indian Education: A Look at Bureau of Indian Affairs Programs")
![["The Eufaula Dormitory's Advisory Board of Education expressed disappointment in proposed budget cuts that would negatively impact the education of Indian students at the school. They believe that funding should be based on student and facility needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Congressman Happy Camp acknowledged their concerns and assured them that their views would be considered in the budget decision-making process."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution for Continued Funding of Eufaula Dormitory")
![["Mr. Marshall L. Austin is writing to Congressman John N. \"Happy\" Camp about the difficulties he is facing in obtaining signatures from Indian landowners for oil and gas leases. He believes that the Bureau of Indian Affairs should be allowed to sign the leases on behalf of the Indian owners to streamline the process. The Bureau of Indian Affairs, represented by Mr. Hans Walker, Jr., explains that the current procedure has been in place for decades and that it is the responsibility of successful bidders to obtain the necessary signatures. The Bureau also mentions that Mr. Austin's proposal goes against the government's policy of granting self-determination to Indians."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Analysis of Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act - S. 1017")
![["Mr. Harry Guy sent a letter to Congressman Camp regarding a reply to his appeal to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He did not believe that the Bureau had the authority to get involved in the internal affairs of the Caddo Indian Tribe without a formal request. The Bureau acknowledged receiving his appeal and stated that they would withhold a decision pending the results of an upcoming tribal election."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Enactment of Indian Legislation: A Letter from Governor Overton James")
![["Happy Camp, a Member of Congress, is writing to Dr. John R. Ottina in support of a proposal submitted by the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes under the Indian Education Act. The proposal aims to combat high drop-out rates among Indian youth in Oklahoma by improving motivation to complete high school. The Tribes have consistently encouraged education and the proposal includes funding for various activities and improvements at the Concho Indian School. The plan aims to increase teacher-student ratios and must be approved before the end of the fiscal year."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_19_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Cheyenne,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_19_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Committee Update: Reconsideration of S. 1017, Title II Part A")
![["The United Indian Tribes of Western Oklahoma and Kansas adopted a resolution during their meeting to secure the administration and funding of the entire Johnson O'Malley Program for the western tribes of Oklahoma. They hope that by securing these funds, they will be able to provide a better educational program for their Indian people. They sent a letter to Mr. Hawkins, Director of Education Programs at the Bureau of Indian Affairs, informing him of their resolution and seeking support for their cause. Congressman Happy Camp also acknowledged their concerns and thanked them for sharing the information with him."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Concerns and Recommendations Regarding S. 1017")
![["Mr. Francis Drexil, a member of the Osage Tribal Council, wrote a letter to Honorable Marvin Franklin, Assistant to the Secretary for Indian Affairs, expressing support for Mr. T. J. Ellison to be appointed as the Area Director of the Muskogee Area office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The Osage Tribal Council believes that Mr. Ellison, who is familiar with tribal operations in eastern Oklahoma, is the best candidate for the position. The document was forwarded by Congressman Happy Camp to Mr. Franklin, who acknowledged the support of the Osage Tribal Council and stated that Mr. Ellison would be considered for the position."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering American Indians: The Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1974")
![["Happy Camp, a Member of Congress, thanked Hickory Starr, Jr., the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission, for sending a copy of a letter written to Howard D. McMahan regarding a meeting in Oklahoma City. Starr expressed disappointment in the content of presentations given during the meeting about New Federalism, highlighting the lack of focus on improving the delivery of federal programs. He recommended that specific details be distributed outlining improvements in program delivery to ensure effectiveness."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Indian Education Reform: A Call to Action")