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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_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 Resolution of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes in 1969"
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Names:
- Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973), 90th (1967-1969), 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Choctaw Tribe's Plea for Fair Voting Rights in 1971"
- Date:
- 1970-10-05
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Corruption and Controversy: The Creek Tribe's Unjust Inauguration
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Campaign management--United States, Voting--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Urban American Indian's Eligibility for Bureau of Indian Affairs Services
- Date:
- 1971-03-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1971 Letter from Seminole Nation Chief Requesting FBI Investigation into Police Shooting"
- Date:
- 1971-10-04
- Creator:
- Walker, Terry
- Names:
- Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Crime--United States, Seminole Indians
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Recommendations for Tribal Revenue and Resource Allocation: February 21, 1974
- Date:
- 1971-12-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Economics and Public Finance, Housing and Community Development, Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Courts--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Title: Concerns Regarding Creek Indian Judgment Funds Distribution
- Date:
- 1973-10-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Finance and Financial Sector, Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Courts--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Ancestry Inquiry for Ben Brown and Creek Tribe Recognition
- Date:
- 1975-02-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975), 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes sent a resolution to the Secretary of the Interior and the Commissioner of Indian Affairs requesting that all principal officers be continued in office regardless of political affiliation, until tribal elections can be held. They also requested that the Secretary refrain from using Indian tribes for political purposes. The resolution was adopted on October 10, 1969 at a session held at Southwestern State College in Weatherford, Oklahoma."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "\"Correspondence Regarding the Resolution of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes in 1969\"")
![["The document is a letter written by the Oklahoma City Council of Choctaws, Inc. to Congressman John H. Camp, expressing their desire for the right to vote in fair popular elections for the chief of their Choctaw Tribe. They discuss how their tribal money has been controlled by appointed officials and express frustration with the lack of transparency and fairness in the selection process for tribal leaders. They also mention a bill that was passed in Congress allowing for the selection, rather than election, of tribal chiefs, and express concerns about the lack of democracy and fairness in this process. The letter calls for support in advocating for fair elections for the Choctaw Tribe."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "\"Choctaw Tribe's Plea for Fair Voting Rights in 1971\"")
![["The Creek Indians of Eastern Oklahoma are unhappy with the recent election of a tribal leader forced upon them by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. They feel cheated and manipulated, as the election process was flawed and many eligible voters were not able to participate. The chosen leader does not understand the language and is seen as easily manipulated. There are allegations of intimidation and irregularities in the election process. The Creek Indians feel powerless and unheard in the face of corruption and injustice."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_28_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek%20Nation,%201971%20Sept.%20-%201978%20June.,%201971-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Corruption and Controversy: The Creek Tribe's Unjust Inauguration")
![["Mr. Clyde W. Brown, Jr. wrote to Congressman Page Belcher seeking information about urban American Indians being restricted from Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) funded programs. Belcher forwarded the inquiry to the BIA, who responded that their services are typically only provided to Indians living on or near reservations. They do have an Employment Assistance Program for vocational training and employment services for reservation Indians. The BIA does not typically provide services to urban Indians, but other federal agencies are being encouraged to assist this population. Congressman Belcher promised to look into the matter and provide further information to Mr. Brown."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/92nd%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_11_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201971-1972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_11_168_21A_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Urban American Indian's Eligibility for Bureau of Indian Affairs Services")
![["Chief Terry Walker of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma is requesting an FBI investigation into the death of a young Seminole Indian boy who was shot and killed by an Oklahoma City policeman. The letter was addressed to the Civil Rights Division of the FBI and includes the names of several politicians who were also copied on the correspondence."]](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_0026_thumbnail.jpg "\"1971 Letter from Seminole Nation Chief Requesting FBI Investigation into Police Shooting\"")
![["The Committee on Tribal Revenue, Finances, and Resources met to recommend a plan for the use of funds appropriated in satisfaction of certain judgments. They proposed using the funds for the development of the Creek Nation Office Complex, revolving loans for education, consumer credit, welfare, tribal operations, tribal claims development, program development, land management, and economic development. The funds would be used in accordance with the Tribal Funds Fiscal Year Budget and all interest accounts would be included with the principle and invested to generate economic return for the Creek Nation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_28_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek%20Nation,%201971%20Sept.%20-%201978%20June.,%201971-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendations for Tribal Revenue and Resource Allocation: February 21, 1974")
![["The document includes an inter-office correspondence regarding a letter received from Thomas J. Ellison, Acting Area Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Muskogee. The document discusses the cost of obtaining a transcript of a meeting and expresses frustration with the lack of personal involvement from the BIA. It also mentions a public hearing regarding the distribution of judgment funds awarded to the Creek Tribe by the Indian Claims Commission. The correspondence acknowledges receipt of a letter from Myrtle M. Brady and thanks her for her comments. The document also includes details about the plans proposed for the distribution of the judgment funds."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_28_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek%20Nation,%201971%20Sept.%20-%201978%20June.,%201971-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Concerns Regarding Creek Indian Judgment Funds Distribution")
![["The document is a series of letters regarding Ben Brown's attempt to establish his ancestry as a Creek Indian. The Bureau of Indian Affairs and Muskogee Area Office have both stated that they cannot offer him recognition as a Creek Indian due to lack of sufficient proof of his Creek Indian blood. Senator Bartlett made an inquiry on his behalf but was unable to provide any hope of recognition. Brown's mother was half Seminole and half Creek, but only enrolled as a Seminole, making it difficult to establish his Creek Indian heritage. Brown is seeking help to clarify and establish his ancestry for potential benefits for his children."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_28_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek%20Nation,%201971%20Sept.%20-%201978%20June.,%201971-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Ancestry Inquiry for Ben Brown and Creek Tribe Recognition")