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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975
- Date:
- 1974-09-20
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Education
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_26_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Update on Kiowa Tribal Claims Funding
- Date:
- 1974-09-30
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Assistance for Water Issues in Indian Communities
- Date:
- 1974-10-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Petition for Support of Amendment HR 17288 and Indian Self-Determination"
- Date:
- 1974-11-12
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Religion
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Review and Recommendations Regarding the American Indian Policy Review Commission"
- Date:
- 1974-11-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Letter to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs Requesting Consideration of HR 17288 for Early Retirement of Non-Indian Civil Service Employees"
- Date:
- 1974-11-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Age Discrimination, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Resolution to Grant Citizenship Rights to Indian Tribes in the United States
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Amendments to Bill S. 1017: Promoting Indian Participation and Education
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Support for Senate Bill #1017: Indian Self Determination & Education Reform Act
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Support for Indian Education Reform: Telegrams to Senator Dewey Bartlett
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The Chilocco Indian School is an off-reservation school for Indian youth established in 1884, offering agricultural, vocational, and academic programs. The school emphasizes Indian traditions and cultural expression, and admits students based on various social and educational criteria. The school is accredited and offers remedial and enriched curricular offerings, guidance and counseling services, and college and vocational counseling. The campus has various facilities and amenities, including sports programs and an indoor swimming pool. There is an active alumni organization, and the proposed compensatory education program will target students in grades nine through twelve."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975")
![["The document consists of two letters regarding the final judgment in Dockets 257 and 259-A, which includes a total amount of $35,060,000 to be distributed among the tribes involved. The funds will be included in a Supplemental Appropriations bill and Congressman Happy Camp assures that the matter will be resolved quickly. The second letter provides an update on the status of the funds and mentions that the funds should be available by October 1974. It also reminds the tribes to account for attorney fees in their plans for utilizing the funds."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_26_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Kiowa,%20Delaware,%20and%20Chilocco,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_26_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Kiowa Tribal Claims Funding")
![["Mr. Ernest Hunt, a Kiowa Indian from Mountain View, Oklahoma, expressed concern about the lack of water in his area. Congressman Happy Camp contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service on Mr. Hunt's behalf to address the issue. The Indian Health Service assured that Mr. Hunt would receive assistance through the Home Improvement Program. Congressman Camp expressed continued interest in the matter and promised to provide updates as soon as more information was available."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Assistance for Water Issues in Indian Communities")
![["A group of individuals have signed a petition urging Congressman John Happy Camp to support a proposal by Congressman Young of Alaska to add HR 17288 as an amendment to a bill in order to advance the cause of \"Indian Self-determination.\" They believe that BIA employees have been limited in career advancement opportunities and are seeking redress for past injustices. The petition includes numerous signatures from individuals who support the cause."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "\"Petition for Support of Amendment HR 17288 and Indian Self-Determination\"")
![["The letter discusses concerns about the lack of Indian input in the proposed American Indian Policy Review Commission legislation. It recommends holding hearings for Indian people to provide input and suggests equal reference to all agencies with specific Indian programs. The letter also addresses the selection process for the five congressionally appointed Indian members of the commission, emphasizing the need for accountability and meaningful representation from the Indian community. The letter concludes with suggestions for selecting commission members from different sources to ensure a diverse and inclusive representation."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "\"Review and Recommendations Regarding the American Indian Policy Review Commission\"")
![["The letter is addressed to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs and the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs, advocating for the early retirement of non-Indian Civil Service employees from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The letter argues that this would advance Indian self-determination, address injustices faced by non-Indian employees, and improve morale within the organization. It also includes a list of signatures from current Bureau of Indian Affairs employees in support of the proposed early retirement option."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "\"Letter to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs Requesting Consideration of HR 17288 for Early Retirement of Non-Indian Civil Service Employees\"")
![["State Senator Donald F. Ferrell recommended Hampton W. Anderson, Jr. for an important Bureau of Indian Affairs position in Oklahoma, stating that he has known Anderson for many years and can vouch for his dependability and good reputation. Congressman Happy Camp also expressed appreciation for Ferrell's recommendation and mentioned that he was impressed with Anderson during their meeting."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution to Grant Citizenship Rights to Indian Tribes in the United States")
![["The document includes a series of letters exchanged between Mr. B. Bob Stopp, President of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes, and various government officials regarding the involvement of Indian tribes in the selection of the next Area Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Muskogee Area Office. The government officials acknowledge the Council's recommendation and assure that tribal recommendations will be considered when the position becomes vacant. The Council's request for involvement in the selection process is supported by Happy Camp, a Member of Congress, and the matter is being passed on for further consideration."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Amendments to Bill S. 1017: Promoting Indian Participation and Education")
![["The document is addressed to Honorable Marvin Franklin, Assistant to the Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs, discussing the appointment of a new Commissioner of Indian Affairs and recommending Hampton Anderson, a Choctaw individual, for the position. The document also mentions a contract from the Bureau of Indian Affairs for training members of the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes in various skills."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Support for Senate Bill #1017: Indian Self Determination & Education Reform Act")
![["The document is a response from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to a Member of Congress regarding concerns raised by a constituent, Ms. Viola Meier, about enrollment policies in Bureau schools. The document addresses specific questions raised by Ms. Meier, such as the need for separate school systems for Indian youth, qualifications of school boards, academic performance of Indian youth, and alternative approaches to boarding schools. The Bureau explains the criteria for enrolling Indian youth in Bureau schools and discusses the efforts to transition Indian youth to public schools. They also acknowledge the potential benefits of small group homes near public schools for Indian youth. The Bureau expresses willingness to provide further information if needed."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Indian Education Reform: Telegrams to Senator Dewey Bartlett")