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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0062
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Political Rivalries and Patronage in Oklahoma: A Close Look at the 1969 Political Landscape
- Date:
- 1969-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians, Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Small Business
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_144_6B_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Transfer of Indian School Administration in 1969
- Date:
- 1969-01-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Chilocco Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_12_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Congressman Regarding Pit River Indian Tribe Land Dispute
- Date:
- 1969-02-03
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Names:
- Modoc Indians
- Topic:
- Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_12_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Harold T. Johnson's Response to Pit River Tribal Council Regarding Land Dispute and Indian Claims Commission's Judgment
- Date:
- 1969-02-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_12_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Protests Against Unfair Recommendations on XL Ranch Indian Reservation Expansion: An Open Letter to Honorable Harold T. Johnson
- Date:
- 1969-02-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Democratic Party U.S., Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0049
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- LaDonna Harris: Leading the Charge Against Poverty in 1969
- Date:
- 1969-02-18
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Crime--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1969 Letter from Duke City Lumber Co. Regarding Pueblo de Taos Land Legislation"
- Date:
- 1969-03-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Religion, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Correspondence Regarding the Taos Pueblo Indians' Struggle for Land Trust Title in 1969"
- Date:
- 1969-03-11
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Vietnam Soldier's Perspective on the Taos Indian Land Claim Controversy"
- Date:
- 1969-03-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Agricultural laws and legislation, Religion
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Chilocco Indian School Situation
- Date:
- 1969-04-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["Political currents are churning in Oklahoma, with key figures such as Governor McNair and Senator Harris making moves on both national and local levels. There is also a focus on the role of women in politics, with LaDonna Harris and Mrs. Key actively involved in political activities. The turnover in patronage after the Republican Presidential victory is impacting families and creating competition for jobs. Senator Bellmon and other Republicans are facing challenges from Democratic Senators with heavy seniority. Overall, the political landscape in Oklahoma is complex and competitive."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0062_thumbnail.jpg "Political Rivalries and Patronage in Oklahoma: A Close Look at the 1969 Political Landscape")
![["Kenneth E. Black, a member of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe, wrote a letter to Congressman Page Belcher expressing concern about the transfer of administration of Indian schools and education from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Black disagreed with the testimony given by Bill Pensoneau, Vice President of the National Indian Youth Council, and felt that only duly elected tribal officials should speak on behalf of the tribes. Belcher acknowledged Black's concerns and forwarded his letter to Senators Edward M. Kennedy and Henry Bellmon for their information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_144_6B_0000-Labor%20and%20Public%20Welfare%20Legislative,%201969-1970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_144_6B_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Transfer of Indian School Administration in 1969")
![["The letter is from California Indian Legal Services to Congressman John N. Happy Camp regarding a dispute over the XL Ranch Indian Reservation in Modoc County, California. The Department of the Interior has recommended amending a bill to designate a specific group as the sole beneficiary of the reservation, instead of following the original bill's intent to hold the land in trust for the Pit River Indian bands designated by the Secretary of the Interior. The letter urges the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs to reject the proposed amendment and follow the original bill as introduced by Congressman Johnson. The letter also mentions ongoing legal proceedings and requests a fair hearing for the Pit River Indians involved in the dispute."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Congressman Regarding Pit River Indian Tribe Land Dispute")
![["Congressman Harold T. Johnson responds to a letter from Rufus O'Neal of the Pit River Tribal Council regarding the dissatisfaction of the Pit River Indians with the distribution of a $29,000,000 judgment. Johnson explains that the matter is closed as the judgment is final and not subject to appeal. He suggests continuing negotiations with the Bureau of Indian Affairs or the Secretary of the Interior for a solution to the land problem, rather than pursuing legislative action. Johnson emphasizes the need for the Pit River Indians to abide by the final decision made by the Indian Claims Commission and Congress."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Harold T. Johnson's Response to Pit River Tribal Council Regarding Land Dispute and Indian Claims Commission's Judgment")
![["The letter is addressing the unfair recommendation made by the Interior Department to designate the Pit River Home and Agricultural Cooperative Association as the sole beneficiary of the XL Ranch Indian Reservation, excluding other members of the Pit River Tribe. The letter expresses disappointment in the lack of due process and requests that Congress allow the administrative proceeding to progress as sought in a federal lawsuit. The letter also includes background information and petitions circulating among Pit River Indians urging fair treatment in the decision-making process."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Protests Against Unfair Recommendations on XL Ranch Indian Reservation Expansion: An Open Letter to Honorable Harold T. Johnson")
![["An Indian woman, Mrs. LaDonna Harris, is working to address poverty in Platte County, which is rapidly growing. She is recruiting volunteers to help with poverty programs and believes that Americans need to do more to help those in need. There is a push for the county to achieve second-class status by 1973 to improve funding and support for poverty initiatives. LaDonna Harris has experience working with impoverished communities and is passionate about making a difference."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0049_thumbnail.jpg "LaDonna Harris: Leading the Charge Against Poverty in 1969")
![["Duke City Lumber Co., Inc. is against legislation to grant 48,000 acres of land in the Carson National Forest to the Pueblo del Taos Indians. They believe that withdrawing such a large amount of public land would be excessive and detrimental to New Mexicans. They suggest a compromise similar to S. 750, which would grant the tribe exclusive use of 1,640 acres while allowing the Forest Service to administer the remaining area for the benefit of all citizens. They urge the introduction of a bill similar to S. 750 in the House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "\"1969 Letter from Duke City Lumber Co. Regarding Pueblo de Taos Land Legislation\"")
![["The document is a letter from the Taos Pueblo Council to Representative John W. Happy Camp, thanking him for his support and informing him about their struggle to obtain trust title for their land. They provide background information on previous bills and hearings related to the issue, and ask for his support for the current bill, H.R. 471. Representative Camp responds, thanking them for the information and assuring them that he will keep it in mind during the upcoming Subcommittee hearings."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "\"Correspondence Regarding the Taos Pueblo Indians' Struggle for Land Trust Title in 1969\"")
![["A soldier serving in Vietnam from Taos County expresses his thoughts on the Taos Indian tribe's fight for their land and traditions. He believes that the tribe should have the right to keep their land and that the government should respect their traditions. The soldier also criticizes those who question the tribe's ability to manage their own land and calls for support for the tribe's fight. He hopes for a better world and for the United States to uphold its standards of fairness and democracy."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "\"Vietnam Soldier's Perspective on the Taos Indian Land Claim Controversy\"")
![["Congressman Page Belcher is corresponding with Gareth Muchmore from the Ponca City News regarding the Chilocco Indian School. Belcher has received letters from the Bureau of Indian Affairs about the possibility of contracting with a private organization for the school's operation. He is closely monitoring the situation and is willing to provide information and assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Chilocco Indian School Situation")