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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Indian Financing Act of 1973: Economic Development of Indigenous Communities"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Congressman Abdnor Calls for Arrest and Prosecution of Dissidents at Wounded Knee"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Abdnor, Ellis James, 1912-2012
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Armed Forces
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Contact Information and Briefing on Indian Affairs Subcommittee Hearings: A Memo from Manuel Lujan Jr."
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Lujan Jr., Manuel, 1928-2019
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Chippewa Indians
- Topic:
- Education, Higher--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Testimony of Frank C. Carlucci on Indian Affairs before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee, 1973"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Carlucci, Frank Charles, 1930-2018
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975), 90th (1967-1969), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_8_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Restoration of Federal Recognition and Support for the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin: A Legislative Review"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Title Declaration for Mineral Interests Held by the United States in Trust for the Chippewa Cree Tribe: H.R. 5525 Bill Analysis"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chippewa Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, United States, Armed Forces
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- The Casselman Testimony: GSA's Involvement in the Occupation of the BIA Building
- Date:
- 1968-04-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_12_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Dispute over XL Ranch Indian Reservation: Historical Injustices and Current Controversies
- Date:
- 1969-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Modoc Indians
- Topic:
- Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Participation of Off-Reservation Indians in Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Health Service Programs: A Misconception Addressed
- Date:
- 1969-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- National Tribal Chairmen's Association Resolution on Indigenous Sovereign Rights and Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1969-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["The Indian Financing Act of 1973 was introduced in the House of Representatives to provide capital on a reimbursable basis to help develop and utilize Indian resources. The Act aims to improve the standard of living for Indians, integrate them into American life, and provide economic assistance through a revolving loan fund. Loans can be made for various purposes, with repayment terms not exceeding thirty years and interest rates determined by the Secretary of the Treasury. The Secretary has the authority to cancel or adjust loans that are deemed uncollectable."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0027_thumbnail.jpg "\"Indian Financing Act of 1973: Economic Development of Indigenous Communities\"")
![["Congressman James Abdnor from South Dakota calls for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the dissident elements occupying Wounded Knee. He believes that force is necessary to restore order and respect for law in the community, as the situation has escalated due to the actions of the American Indian Movement (AIM) members. Abdnor describes the violence and destruction of property that has occurred in the area, and emphasizes the need for federal authorities to take action to end the anarchy at Wounded Knee. He believes that the majority of the occupiers are outsiders and not representative of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, and criticizes the media for portraying a romanticized version of the situation. Abdnor concludes by urging federal officers to enter Wounded Knee and arrest those in violation of the law."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Wounded%20Knee,%201972-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0001_thumbnail.jpg "\"Congressman Abdnor Calls for Arrest and Prosecution of Dissidents at Wounded Knee\"")
![["Manuel Lujan Jr., a member of Congress, is informing minority members of the Indian Affairs Subcommittee about upcoming hearings on the Wounded Knee and BIA occupation incidents. The hearings will focus on six major areas of Indian concern, and additional hearings will follow to address specific problems in each area. Lujan provides background information on key individuals involved in the incidents to assist in questioning witnesses during the hearings."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Wounded%20Knee,%201972-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0006_thumbnail.jpg "\"Contact Information and Briefing on Indian Affairs Subcommittee Hearings: A Memo from Manuel Lujan Jr.\"")
![["Frank C. Carlucci, Under Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, discusses the issue of property seizures by Indian militants before the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs. He emphasizes the need for clear Indian policy and the importance of addressing the grievances of American Indians. He highlights the threat of violence during these incidents and advocates for a balanced approach in dealing with illegal occupations, including holding individuals accountable for criminal actions. Carlucci also clarifies the issue of amnesty for those involved in the Bureau of Indian Affairs building occupation and emphasizes the need to prevent future confrontations."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Wounded%20Knee,%201972-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0015_thumbnail.jpg "\"Testimony of Frank C. Carlucci on Indian Affairs before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee, 1973\"")
![["The Department of the Interior recommends the enactment of H.R. 7421, a bill to restore Federal recognition and services to the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin. The bill would repeal the Menominee Termination Act of 1954 and reinstate rights and privileges to the tribe. The document provides background on the termination and its impact on the tribe's financial situation, recommending restoration of the trust relationship to provide necessary assistance."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "\"Restoration of Federal Recognition and Support for the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin: A Legislative Review\"")
![["H.R. 5525 is a bill introduced by Mr. Melcher in 1973 that aims to declare certain mineral interests held by the United States in trust for the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation in Montana. The bill addresses the uncertainty surrounding mineral ownership in the area and seeks to confirm ownership of these mineral interests for the tribe."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0012_thumbnail.jpg "\"Title Declaration for Mineral Interests Held by the United States in Trust for the Chippewa Cree Tribe: H.R. 5525 Bill Analysis\"")
![["The document contains a letter from Overton James, President of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes, to Congressman Camp. In the letter, James thanks Camp for his remarks about the situation at the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and assures him that the Five Civilized Tribes are opposed to the activities of the militant Indians who have taken over the Bureau of Indian Affairs building."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "The Casselman Testimony: GSA's Involvement in the Occupation of the BIA Building")
![["The Pit River Indians historically occupied a large area of land in California, which was taken by the Federal Government without compensation. In 1938, funds were appropriated for the purchase of a reservation for the Pit River Indians, leading to the establishment of the XL Ranch Indian Reservation. However, there is a dispute over who should benefit from the reservation, with a small group known as the Pit River Home and Agricultural Cooperative Association monopolizing the land. This group has excluded other Pit River Indians from the reservation, leading to bitterness and resentment among the community. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has shown favoritism towards the Association, further exacerbating the dispute. There are also concerns about the lack of communication and resources provided to the broader Pit River Tribe. Overall, there is a complex and ongoing dispute over the ownership and management of the XL Ranch Indian Reservation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_12_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pit%20River%20Indians%20Correspondence,%20Injunction,%20Background,%201969-1970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_12_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Dispute over XL Ranch Indian Reservation: Historical Injustices and Current Controversies")
![["The document discusses the misconception that the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service do not serve off-reservation Indians, emphasizing that they do provide services to off-reservation Indians and that they have a moral claim to such services. It also provides demographic background information on the population of Indians living on and off reservations in the United States."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Participation of Off-Reservation Indians in Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Health Service Programs: A Misconception Addressed")
![["The document is a resolution adopted by the National Tribal Chairmen's Association Board of Directors concerning the Bureau of Indian Affairs and national Indian affairs. The resolution includes recommendations for the appointment of an Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, keeping the Bureau of Indian Affairs housed in one location, reorganizing the Bureau to reflect self-determination policies, and taking legal action on specific cases. The resolution also calls for the consideration of a tribal member as Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The resolution was unanimously adopted in December 1972."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "National Tribal Chairmen's Association Resolution on Indigenous Sovereign Rights and Indian Affairs")