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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_8_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Department of Health, Education, and Welfare's Response to Request for Views on H.R. 7421 and Proposed Amendments for Menominee Indian Tribe's Federal Recognition and
- Date:
- 1970-07-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Investigation into the Indian Rehabilitation Program for Parolees
- Date:
- 1970-07-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Establishing a National Advisory Commission of Indian Education
- Date:
- 1970-07-17
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_12_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Court Documents from the 1970 Pit River Indian Tribe vs. Walter J. Hickel Case
- Date:
- 1970-07-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Harris's Efforts to Assist Miss Berdena Sue Willey in Obtaining Scholarship Assistance
- Date:
- 1970-07-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1970 Correspondence Regarding Indian Education Programs and Reforms"
- Date:
- 1970-07-28
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Request for Commentary on Indian Education Reforms
- Date:
- 1970-07-28
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred Harris Advocates for Local Schools and Increased Funding for Indian Boarding Schools in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1970-07-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chilocco Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Financial Challenges and Proposed Solutions for Urban Indian Health Services in Oklahoma: A 1970 Congressional Communication
- Date:
- 1970-08-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Happy Camp and Dora Ortega's Correspondence on Tribal Affairs
- Date:
- 1970-08-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Sac and Fox Nation, Shawnee Tribe, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["The Department of Health, Education, and Welfare supports the enactment of H.R. 7421, a bill related to the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, if amended as suggested. The Department highlights the importance of maintaining the special relationship between Native Americans and the Federal government and provides estimated costs for providing health services to the Menominee people. They recommend amendments to the bill to ensure eligibility for Indian Health Service programs and the delivery of Federal services to the tribe. The Office of Management and Budget has no objections to the report."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "\"Department of Health, Education, and Welfare's Response to Request for Views on H.R. 7421 and Proposed Amendments for Menominee Indian Tribe's Federal Recognition and")
![["Reverend Arthur Stoneking wrote a letter to Senator Fred R. Harris regarding the Indian Rehabilitation Program for Indian parolees funded by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Stoneking expressed concerns about lack of response and transparency in the program, and requested a complete investigation. Senator Harris responded with warm regards and promised to provide a report after contacting the Department of the Interior. Stoneking also sent a packet of information about the parolee program to Senator Harris."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Investigation into the Indian Rehabilitation Program for Parolees")
![["The document is a letter from Fred R. Harris to C. L. Harp, thanking him for his support of a bill to establish a National Advisory Commission of Indian Education. Harp, who has experience with Indian children and education, expresses his agreement with the need for the legislation and suggests integrating Indian children into public schools for better education. He also criticizes the inefficiencies of Indian schools and advocates for more effective measures to improve education for Native American children."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Schools,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Establishing a National Advisory Commission of Indian Education")
![["The court issued a preliminary injunction in favor of the Pit River Indian Tribe, preventing the defendants from making any changes to the XL Ranch Indian Reservation without providing 90 days' notice to the tribe. The court found that the plaintiffs would suffer irreparable harm if the defendants were not enjoined, and that the plaintiffs had a strong likelihood of success on their claims. The court also ruled that the plaintiffs did not need to post a bond or security, and that they could seek a full hearing as requested in the complaint."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Court Documents from the 1970 Pit River Indian Tribe vs. Walter J. Hickel Case")
![["The document is from Dillon Platero, the Director of Rough Rock Demonstration School, to Senator Fred R. Harris, informing him of their efforts to obtain a high school facility for the Navajo community. The school board wants a school that reflects Navajo culture and provides vocational training, and they are involving the community in the planning and construction process. The school will be controlled by the Navajo School Board and offer personalized instruction with a low student-teacher ratio. They are seeking funds from the federal government and private initiatives to make their dream a reality. Senator Harris expresses interest in supporting their efforts."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs.%20Indian%20Schools,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_010_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Harris's Efforts to Assist Miss Berdena Sue Willey in Obtaining Scholarship Assistance")
![["The document is a series of correspondence between Honorable Carl Albert and Happy Camp regarding Indian education programs. Happy Camp thanks Carl Albert for sharing a letter from constituents involved in the Pennsylvania State University Indian Principalship Training program, which includes suggestions for improving Indian education. The constituents suggest a more comprehensive adult education program in southeastern Oklahoma and turning Bureau of Indian Affairs schools over to recognized tribal councils. Carl Albert expresses appreciation for the suggestions and promises to consider them when education programs come before the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "\"1970 Correspondence Regarding Indian Education Programs and Reforms\"")
![["The memo is about returning a manuscript and discussing the possibility of LaDonna Harris writing a special article on Indian education for the American Heritage Magazine. The magazine is interested in her perspective on the topic and requests a response as soon as possible."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Schools,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Request for Commentary on Indian Education Reforms")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a letter from Mr. Dick Paris regarding Indian boarding schools. Senator Harris explained that he is against young Indian children being transported long distances to attend boarding schools, and believes they should have schools near their families. He mentioned his efforts in securing funding for the Eufaula Boarding School and increasing funding for Indian schools. Senator Harris also mentioned that he is not in favor of closing schools like Chilocco and Bacone."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Indian%20Schools,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_197_3_011_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred Harris Advocates for Local Schools and Increased Funding for Indian Boarding Schools in Oklahoma")
![["The document discusses the lack of health services for urban Indians in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, highlighting the challenges they face in accessing adequate healthcare. It mentions efforts to secure funding for an Indian Health Service Health Center to address the unique health needs of this population. Additionally, it explains the historical context of Indian health services and the shift in demographics from rural reservations to urban communities. The document emphasizes the need for specialized healthcare services for urban Indians and the barriers they face in accessing care."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Financial Challenges and Proposed Solutions for Urban Indian Health Services in Oklahoma: A 1970 Congressional Communication")
![["The document is a series of letters and news articles regarding the Sac and Fox Tribal Business Committee's trip to Washington, D.C. They received compliments for their participation and presentations, and thanked Congressman Happy Camp for his hospitality. The committee also discussed tribal issues and future plans. Additionally, there is a mention of a new livestock market opening in Holdenville, Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Sac%20and%20Fox%20Indians,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Happy Camp and Dora Ortega's Correspondence on Tribal Affairs")