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- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Bill Authorizing Acquisition of Village Site for the Payson Band of Yavapai-Apache Indians: A Congressional Record"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Agriculture and Food
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975), 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Analysis of H. R. 8381: Land Acquisition, Sale, and Exchange Policies for Kalispel Indian Reservation"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Armed Forces
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Land Consolidation and Economic Development Bill for the Kalispel Indian Reservation"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Armed Forces, United States, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975), 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Proposal to Amend the 1955 Act for Longer Term Leases of Indian Lands in New Mexico"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 90th (1967-1969), 92nd (1971-1973), 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Bill to Cancel Irrigation Charges in the Modoc Point Unit of the Klamath Indian Irrigation Project, Oregon"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973), 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971)
![["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\"")
![["The document discusses a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to authorize the acquisition of a village site for the Payson Band of Yavapai-Apache Indians. The site, not to exceed 85 acres, will be selected in the Tonto National Forest in Arizona. The bill also authorizes the recognition of the tribe as a tribe of Indians and the appropriation of funds for the acquisition of the land. The Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs recommended the bill with amendments, including conveying the land to a membership corporation composed of band members and reserving mineral rights to the United States. The purpose of the bill is to relocate the Indians to a more suitable site from their current unsanitary living conditions."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "\"Bill Authorizing Acquisition of Village Site for the Payson Band of Yavapai-Apache Indians: A Congressional Record\"")
![["H.R. 8381 authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to purchase, sell, and exchange lands within the Kalispel Indian Reservation on behalf of the Kalispel Indian Community. The bill outlines procedures for land sales, acquisitions, and exchanges, as well as requirements for approval by the tribe and the Secretary of the Interior. It also allows for the mortgaging of tribal land and permits 99-year leases. The bill aims to consolidate land ownership within the tribe and address issues related to Indian heirship."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "\"Analysis of H. R. 8381: Land Acquisition, Sale, and Exchange Policies for Kalispel Indian Reservation\"")
![["The document is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives in 1971, authorizing the purchase, sale, and exchange of certain lands on the Kalispel Indian Reservation in Washington. The purpose is to consolidate land ownership within the reservation, address issues of Indian heirship, and facilitate economic land use. The Secretary of the Interior is given authority to carry out these actions, subject to approval by the Kalispel Indian Community. Funds received from land sales are to be used for land consolidation purposes. The bill also allows for encumbrance of tribal land by mortgage or deed of trust, subject to foreclosure or sale according to Washington state laws."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "\"Land Consolidation and Economic Development Bill for the Kalispel Indian Reservation\"")
![["H.R. 7701, introduced in the 92nd Congress, aims to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to allow for longer term leases of Indian lands located outside the boundaries of Indian reservations in New Mexico. The current leasing authority only permits a 25-year initial term plus a 25-year option, but this bill would allow for 99-year leases to be granted. The legislation was proposed in response to a request from tribes and lending institutions to allow for longer lease terms for development purposes."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "\"Proposal to Amend the 1955 Act for Longer Term Leases of Indian Lands in New Mexico\"")
![["H.R. 489 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to approve an order of the Secretary of the Interior canceling irrigation charges against non-Indian-owned lands under the Modoc Point unit of the Klamath Indian irrigation project in Oregon. The cancellation of charges is subject to the Modoc Point Irrigation District assuming responsibility for future operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of the irrigation system. The bill is recommended by the Administration due to the cost to the Federal Government and the limited capacity of the land to repay construction costs."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "\"Bill to Cancel Irrigation Charges in the Modoc Point Unit of the Klamath Indian Irrigation Project, Oregon\"")