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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Letter on H.R. 471: Proposed Amendments and Recommendations for Land Trust for the Pueblo of Taos Indians"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "An Appeal from Taos Pueblo: The Story of Blue Lake and its People"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Religion, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973), 90th (1967-1969), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Proposed Changes to H.R. 471: Amendment Details and Explanations"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Agriculture and Food
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Expansion of Land Rights and Religious Freedoms for the Taos Pueblo Indians: A Review of H.R. 3306"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Religion, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Armed Forces, United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Congressional Discussions and Debates over the Taos Indian Land Rights and Employee Transfers in the Department of Agriculture"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Agriculture and Food
- Topic:
- Armed Forces, United States, Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "List of Members for the National Committee for Restoration of the Blue Lake Lands to the Taos Indians"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Religion
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Nation's Water Rights and Power Facilities"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Kaw Nation, Osage Tribe, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Transcript from 1974 House Committee Meeting on Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Organizational Structure of the Department of Commonwealth Affairs"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975), 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1971 Congressional Bill for the Disposition of Funds to the Yankton Sioux Tribe"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975), 90th (1967-1969)
![["The document is a response from the Department of the Interior regarding a bill to amend the Act of May 31, 1933, to grant trust title to the Pueblo de Taos Indians for a 48,000-acre area within the Carson National Forest. The bill aims to allow the Pueblo to use the land for traditional purposes only, maintain conservation measures, and potentially purchase relinquishments of non-Indian leases. The background of the area, legal claims by the Taos Indians, and the religious significance of the land are also discussed. The Department strongly recommends the enactment of the bill with two technical amendments."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0004_thumbnail.jpg "\"Letter on H.R. 471: Proposed Amendments and Recommendations for Land Trust for the Pueblo of Taos Indians\"")
![["The Taos Pueblo tribe is appealing to the United States government to recognize their ownership of the Blue Lake area, which holds great cultural and spiritual significance to them. The area contains important shrines and sanctuaries for their religion and is essential to their way of life. The tribe relies on the land for food, water, and spiritual connection, and views it as their Indian church. They are asking for the government to acknowledge their connection to the land and respect their request to not sell their title to the area."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0010_thumbnail.jpg "\"An Appeal from Taos Pueblo: The Story of Blue Lake and its People\"")
![["The document outlines several amendments to H. R. 471, including corrections to typographical errors and clarifications regarding grazing permits in National Forests. Amendment 5 addresses concerns raised by the Department of Agriculture about the recognition of property rights in grazing permits, while Amendment 6 reassures that vested water rights would not be affected by the bill. Overall, the amendments aim to clarify language and address potential issues raised by various stakeholders."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0013_thumbnail.jpg "\"Proposed Changes to H.R. 471: Amendment Details and Explanations\"")
![["The Taos Pueblo Indians were granted a 50-year renewable use right to 30,000 acres of land, which was later increased to 37,000 acres, including the Blue Lake religious shrine. The Indian Claims Commission upheld the Indians' claim to approximately 130,000 acres of land, with 50,000 acres being discussed for conveyance to the Indians. The legislation would transfer the entire Blue Lake Area to Taos Pueblo by trust patent to protect their religious practices and cultural heritage. The Pueblo Council argues that ownership of the land is necessary to preserve their religious privacy and natural ecology, as well as to advance the welfare of their community. The Forest Service's administration of the area has been problematic, leading the Pueblo to seek return of the land."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0015_thumbnail.jpg "\"Expansion of Land Rights and Religious Freedoms for the Taos Pueblo Indians: A Review of H.R. 3306\"")
![["The document discusses the history and land rights of the Taos Indians, focusing on their efforts to recover land taken by the United States in 1906. It also addresses a bill aimed at facilitating the transfer of employees from county agricultural committees to the Department of Agriculture. Opposition to the bill is noted, citing concerns about special privileges and potential negative impacts on the Federal civil service system."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0014_thumbnail.jpg "\"Congressional Discussions and Debates over the Taos Indian Land Rights and Employee Transfers in the Department of Agriculture\"")
![["The National Committee for Restoration of the Blue Lake Lands to the Taos Indians is a group led by various prominent individuals from different backgrounds, including authors, artists, civic leaders, and religious figures. They are working towards restoring the Blue Lake Lands to the Taos Indians and have members from various parts of the United States."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0016_thumbnail.jpg "\"List of Members for the National Committee for Restoration of the Blue Lake Lands to the Taos Indians\"")
![["The letter is discussing water rights owned by American Indian Tribes, specifically the Cherokees, and the potential threat to these rights posed by the Grand River Dam Authority's plan to purchase power facilities on the Arkansas River. The letter requests advice and assistance from attorney Bill Veeter, who has expertise in water rights, in order to safeguard the Cherokees' ownership of these rights. The letter also mentions the United States' obligation to protect and develop property rights for the tribes, as well as the need for further discussions and information on the Eagle River Case from Colorado."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "\"Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Nation's Water Rights and Power Facilities\"")
![["The document discusses the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, which aims to promote maximum Indian participation in government and education, and provide assistance to upgrade Indian education. It emphasizes the importance of self-determination, educational opportunities, and parental/community control in improving the well-being of Indian communities. The Act allows for contracts between the Secretary of the Interior and Indian tribes to plan, conduct, and administer programs for the benefit of Indians."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "\"Transcript from 1974 House Committee Meeting on Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act\"")
![["The Department of Commonwealth Affairs is organized into various departments and centers for plans and development. It includes positions such as Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Executive Secretary, Admin, Public Counsel, Information, Under Secretary, Continental Affairs, -Continental Affairs, Deputy Under Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Center for Plans and Development, Regional, Technical, Legal Services Coordinator, and more. The Secretary is also the Chairman of the Continental Interdepartmental Group and the Extra-Continental Interdepartmental Group."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "\"Organizational Structure of the Department of Commonwealth Affairs\"")
![["The document outlines a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to provide for the disposition of funds to pay a judgment in favor of the Yankton Sioux Tribe in an Indian Claims Commission docket. It specifies that funds will be distributed per capita to eligible individuals, with certain provisions for minors and schoolchildren. It also states that the distributed funds will not be subject to federal or state income tax, and outlines regulations for the Secretary of the Interior to carry out the provisions of the Act. The bill was favorably reported by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendments."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201970-1971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0003_thumbnail.jpg "\"1971 Congressional Bill for the Disposition of Funds to the Yankton Sioux Tribe\"")