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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_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_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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Resolution of Opposition to S. 1017: The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe's Stand for Self-Determination
- 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_14_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Legislative Action on Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act and Deficits in Federal Funds
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- The Battle for Indian Legislation: Locked in Dispute in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Regulations for Johnson-O'Malley Program to Benefit Indian Pupils in Public Schools
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Absentee-Shawnee Tribe, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe, Comanche Nation, Potawatomi Tribe, Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- 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")
![["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")
![["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")
![["The Inter Tribal Counsel of the Five Civilized Tribes recommended the appointment of Thomas J Ellison as Area Director for the Muskogee area of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. This recommendation was made unanimously at a meeting in Henryetta, Oklahoma. The President of the Inter Tribal Counsel, B Bob Stopp, made the announcement on April 19, 1973."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution of Opposition to S. 1017: The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe's Stand for Self-Determination")
![["The Comanche Tribal Business Committee sent a mailgram to Senator John N. Camp expressing their support for Mr. Nahwooski for the position of Commissioner of Indian Affairs. They thanked the Senator for his support and requested his consideration for Nahwooski to be appointed to the position. Senator Camp acknowledged the mailgram and assured the committee that their views would be remembered."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Legislative Action on Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act and Deficits in Federal Funds")
![["The National Tribal Chairmen's Association sent a resolution to Congressman Camp regarding the realignment of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and other Indian policies. The resolution highlighted the need for immediate action and direct communication between tribal leaders and the Secretary of the Interior. The association also recommended candidates for the position of Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Congressman Camp's office acknowledged and thanked the association for their letter and resolution, promising to bring it to his attention upon his return to Washington."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "The Battle for Indian Legislation: Locked in Dispute in Oklahoma")
![["The document is a letter from Member of Congress Happy Camp to Mr. Lee Motah, President of the United Indian Tribes of Western Oklahoma and Kansas, expressing support for Marvin Franklin, Under Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs, in his confirmation. Mr. Motah also writes a letter expressing concern about lack of cooperation for Mr. Franklin and seeks support in getting him confirmed."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Regulations for Johnson-O'Malley Program to Benefit Indian Pupils in Public Schools")