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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Resignation and Recommendations Letter from LaDonna Harris to Peterson Zah
- Date:
- 1972-06-20
- Creator:
- Harris, LaDonna
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Business--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Congressional Memorandum: Approval of Navajo-Hopi Joint-Use Area Bill H.R. 11128 by Subcommittee on Indian Affairs"
- Date:
- 1972-06-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Employment Opportunities for James G. Jackson in the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1972-06-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to Bill Regarding Judgement Funds for Creek Indians of Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1972-06-24
- Creator:
- Harjo, Allen, 1935-2007, Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Department of the Interior Advocates for Five Legislative Measures to Support America's Indian Population"
- Date:
- 1972-06-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Memorandum on Subcommittee Approval of H. R. 12114 Regarding the McQuinn Strip and Warm Springs Reservation"
- Date:
- 1972-06-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Armed Forces, United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- National Endowment for the Arts Announces Expanded Artists-in-Schools Program for 1972-73
- Date:
- 1972-07-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Minutes from the 1972 Executive Committee Meeting of Americans for Indian Opportunity, Inc. Discussing Separation Pay for Outgoing Director
- Date:
- 1972-07-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1972 Board Meeting Minutes: Americans for Indian Opportunity, Inc.
- Date:
- 1972-07-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- 1972 Ninety-Second Congress Memorandum: Additions to Subcommittee on Indian Affairs Agenda
- Date:
- 1972-07-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["LaDonna Harris, President of Americans for Indian Opportunity, is resigning as President of the Policy Council of the AIO Action Council due to a requirement by the Ford Foundation. She recommends that Bill Gover be chosen as Acting President and that the name of the AIO Action Council be changed to Native American Lobby. Harris expresses appreciation for the continued support and looks forward to working together."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%201966-1976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Resignation and Recommendations Letter from LaDonna Harris to Peterson Zah")
![["The document is a memorandum from the Chief Clerk and Staff Director to all members of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs regarding the approval of H. R. 11128 by the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs. The bill concerns the Navajo-Hopi Joint-Use Area and is scheduled for Full Committee consideration on June 28, 1972. Enclosed are a copy of the bill, Subcommittee Amendments, and a section-by-section analysis."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0009_thumbnail.jpg "\"Congressional Memorandum: Approval of Navajo-Hopi Joint-Use Area Bill H.R. 11128 by Subcommittee on Indian Affairs\"")
![["The document is a series of letters regarding James G. Jackson's inquiry about a teaching position in the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The Deputy Commissioner explains that there are limited openings for teachers due to reduced turnover rates and the national job market conditions. Preference is given to individuals of one-fourth degree or more of Indian blood, but qualified non-Indians are also considered. Senator Fred R. Harris is asked to consider providing assistance to Jackson in finding a job. Another letter from Harris inquires about financial assistance for Indian law students at the American Indian Law Center."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Employment Opportunities for James G. Jackson in the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Allen Harjo and other Creek Indians are opposed to a bill introduced by Senator Dewey Bartlett that would allow judgement funds awarded to the Creek Indians of Oklahoma to be controlled by the Creek Chief and approved by the Secretary of the Interior. They believe the Creek Chief does not always act in the best interests of the tribe. They are requesting that the funds be managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs until the tribe adopts a constitution, and that decisions regarding the funds be contingent upon the tribe adopting a constitution. They are urging Senator Bartlett and other Senators not to pass the bill in its current form."]](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_0036_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to Bill Regarding Judgement Funds for Creek Indians of Oklahoma")
![["The Department of the Interior has endorsed five bills to assist American Indians, in line with President Nixon's recommendations. The bills aim to provide education, business development, self-determination, protection of Indian land, and financial assistance to Indian individuals and organizations. These measures seek to empower and support the Indian population in various aspects of their lives."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "\"Department of the Interior Advocates for Five Legislative Measures to Support America's Indian Population\"")
![["This document is a memorandum from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs regarding the approval of bill H. R. 12114, which involves the return of the McQuinn Strip to the Warm Springs Reservation. The bill outlines the details of the land transfer, including the exclusion of certain areas, management of timber, grazing permits, public access to lakes and campgrounds, and other provisions. Amendments made by the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs are also included."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "\"Memorandum on Subcommittee Approval of H. R. 12114 Regarding the McQuinn Strip and Warm Springs Reservation\"")
![["The National Endowment for the Arts and the U.S. Office of Education have announced an expanded Artists-in-Schools program, with nearly $2,500,000 funding to place professional artists in elementary and secondary classrooms in all 50 states and five special jurisdictions. The program aims to increase children's creativity and communication skills through various art forms. The program has been successful in previous years and is now expanding to all states and special jurisdictions. The program includes components such as architecture/environmental arts, dance, and film, with professional artists working with students in schools."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_266_23_011_thumbnail.jpg "National Endowment for the Arts Announces Expanded Artists-in-Schools Program for 1972-73")
![["The Executive Committee of Americans for Indian Opportunity, Inc. met to determine the separation pay for the outgoing Executive Director, Iola Hayden. They decided that she would receive pay from the date of separation to the end of October, with the condition that she continue to support the organization. The payments would be placed in escrow and released to her on the condition that she upheld her agreement. The meeting was then adjourned."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%201966-1976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Minutes from the 1972 Executive Committee Meeting of Americans for Indian Opportunity, Inc. Discussing Separation Pay for Outgoing Director")
![["The Board of Directors of Americans for Indian Opportunity held a special meeting to discuss the discharge of the executive director, Iola Hayden. After ratifying the President's decision to discharge Hayden, the Board agreed on a separation payment for her. The Ford Foundation expressed continued support for the organization. The Board also decided to follow AIO Personnel Policies for any other staff members resigning."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Americans%20for%20Indian%20Opportunity%20(AIO),%201966-1976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_3_0020_thumbnail.jpg "1972 Board Meeting Minutes: Americans for Indian Opportunity, Inc.")
![["The document is a memorandum from James A. Haley, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs, informing members of the addition of several bills to the Subcommittee agenda for mark-up and hearings. These bills focus on issues related to federally owned lands for Indian tribes, financing economic development for Indians and Indian organizations, authorizing the sale and exchange of certain lands on Indian reservations, and providing for the distribution of judgment funds to various tribes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Schedule%20of%20Meetings,%201971-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0009_thumbnail.jpg "1972 Ninety-Second Congress Memorandum: Additions to Subcommittee on Indian Affairs Agenda")