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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Correspondence Regarding Nettie Standing's Handbag Exhibition at the Southern Plains Indian Museum and Crafts Center"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Standing Bear, Nettie
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Comanche Nation, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, KApache Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973), 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Amendment to the Disposition of Judgment Funds Act for the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 93rd (1973-1975), 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Hearing on the Amendment of the Indian Claims Commission Act of 1946: Proceedings and Reports from the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs, 1974"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975), 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "The 1868 Treaty with the Sioux-Brul, Oglala, and Arapaho: Peace Agreement and Land Reservation Boundaries"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Agricultural laws and legislation, Armed Forces
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Financial Assistance for George Jay Gould's Education from the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_17_014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senate Correspondence Regarding Education Funding and Land Claims for Native American Citizen
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Summary Report & Recommendations: The National Study of American Indian Education (1970)
- Date:
- 1971-01-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Hopi Indians, Apache Indians, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Assistance for Teaching Indian Children: Correspondence with United States Department of the Interior
- Date:
- 1971-08-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Navajo Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_056
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Request for Immediate Funding and Support for Indian-Controlled School Boards
- Date:
- 1971-10-28
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Agricultural laws and legislation, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_057
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Urging Immediate Funding and Local Control for Indian Schools: A Letter to the Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-10-28
- Creator:
- Harris, Fred R., 1930-2024
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The document is a letter from Congressman Happy Camp thanking the Indian Arts & Crafts Board for sending information about a special exhibition of handbags by Nettie Standing at the Southern Plains Indian Museum and Crafts Center. The letter includes information about Nettie Standing's background and her work, as well as details about the handbags on display. It also mentions the Oklahoma Indian Arts and Crafts Cooperative, which is an Indian-owned business that showcases and sells handmade crafts."]](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_0024_thumbnail.jpg "\"Correspondence Regarding Nettie Standing's Handbag Exhibition at the Southern Plains Indian Museum and Crafts Center\"")
![["This bill, introduced in the House of Representatives in 1971, seeks to amend an existing Act related to the disposition of judgment funds for the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma. The proposed amendments outline the distribution of funds to enrollees, heirs, and legatees, as well as the establishment of trust agreements for individuals under legal disability."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0018_thumbnail.jpg "\"Amendment to the Disposition of Judgment Funds Act for the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma\"")
![["The document discusses a hearing held in 1974 regarding a bill to amend the Indian Claims Commission Act of 1946. The Subcommittee on Indian Affairs discussed the bill, which aimed to prevent the Commission from deducting the value of food, rations, or provisions provided by the US from Indian judgment awards. The bill was approved by the Subcommittee and referred to the Full Interior Committee for consideration. An amendment giving the Commission discretion on offsets was proposed but defeated."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0004_thumbnail.jpg "\"Hearing on the Amendment of the Indian Claims Commission Act of 1946: Proceedings and Reports from the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs, 1974\"")
![["The Treaty with the Sioux, Brul, Oglala, Miniconjou, Yanktonai, Hunkpapa, Blackfeet, Cuthead, Two Kettle, Sans Arcs, and Santee, as well as the Arapaho, was signed in 1868. The treaty aimed to establish peace and outlined provisions for dealing with offenders from both sides. It also defined reservation boundaries and allocated land for farming, as well as the construction of necessary buildings on the reservation. The treaty also specified the duties of the agent for the Indians and allowed individuals to select land for farming."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Wounded%20Knee,%201972-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0016_thumbnail.jpg "\"The 1868 Treaty with the Sioux-Brul, Oglala, and Arapaho: Peace Agreement and Land Reservation Boundaries\"")
![["The letter is a response from Senator Fred Harris to Mr. Jay Gould regarding his inquiry about obtaining financial assistance for his son's education. The Bureau of Indian Affairs advises George Jay Gould to contact either the Scholarship Committee of the Cheyenne-Arapahoe Tribe or the Anadarko Area Office for potential funding. The letter provides information on how to apply for scholarships and grants for Native American college students. Senator Harris assures Mr. Gould of his willingness to further assist if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Financial Assistance for George Jay Gould's Education from the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["John William Tallbear, a member of the Cheyenne-Arapaho tribes living in Albuquerque, New Mexico, wrote a letter to Senator Fred R. Harris seeking assistance in obtaining funds for a college education. Senator Harris contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs on Tallbear's behalf, and they suggested he speak with the Bureau Scholarships Officer in Albuquerque for assistance. The Bureau also provided information about funds awarded to the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes for land taken from them, which has been distributed according to special legislation. Senator Harris expressed his continued interest in helping Indian youth and provided Tallbear with the information from the Bureau."]](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_014_thumbnail.jpg "Senate Correspondence Regarding Education Funding and Land Claims for Native American Citizen")
![["This text provides information about The National Study of American Indian Education, including the director and field directors of the study. It also includes a summary report and recommendations on the education of Indian children and youth, which was commissioned by the Office of Education. The report is intended to inform members of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs about the findings of the study and to help in decision-making regarding the well-being of the American Indian community."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Education,,%201970-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_2_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Summary Report & Recommendations: The National Study of American Indian Education (1970)")
![["The document includes letters from Senator Fred Harris to Mrs. June Z. Stagner and Mr. Louis R. Bruce regarding support for legislation to further Indian education and the urgent need for planning funds for schools on Indian reservations. Senator Harris expresses his support for legislation and promises to give careful attention to the issue. He also inquires about expediting the request for planning funds for the Ramah Navajo School in New Mexico."]](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_018_thumbnail.jpg "Assistance for Teaching Indian Children: Correspondence with United States Department of the Interior")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris is urging Deputy Assistant Secretary William L. Rogers to take immediate action to fund Indian controlled school boards who have been facing delays in receiving approval for local control of their schools. Harris believes that these delays are in conflict with President Nixon's pledge for self-determination for Indian communities and are hindering the quality education of Indian children. He specifically mentions the Wind River Shoshone and Arapahoe Education Association, Loneman School Board, and Busby School Board as needing immediate approval. Harris requests to be kept updated on progress in addressing these issues."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_056_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Request for Immediate Funding and Support for Indian-Controlled School Boards")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris is urging the Bureau of Indian Affairs to take immediate action to approve contracts and proposals for local control of Indian schools submitted by Indian communities. He criticizes the delays in approving these proposals and emphasizes the importance of self-determination for Indian people. Harris urges the Commissioner to fulfill prior commitments and approve school boards in Wyoming, South Dakota, and Montana."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_057_thumbnail.jpg "Urging Immediate Funding and Local Control for Indian Schools: A Letter to the Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
