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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Indian Tribes of Oklahoma Protest Allocation of CDBG Funds
- Date:
- 1953-01-01
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Citizen Potawatomi Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 85th (1957-1959), 87th (1961-1963), 90th (1967-1969), 86th (1959-1961), 89th (1965-1967), 83rd (1953-1955), 93rd (1973-1975), 84th (1955-1957), 91st (1969-1971), 88th (1963-1965), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Home Improvement Program Update: Correspondence with Senator Dewey Bartlett
- Date:
- 1953-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961), 89th (1965-1967), 84th (1955-1957), 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975), 88th (1963-1965), 92nd (1971-1973), 87th (1961-1963), 94th (1975-1977), 83rd (1953-1955), 85th (1957-1959), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_15_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Title: Indian Self-Determination Act: Empowering Tribal Control in Federal Programs
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Chilocco Nation, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_20_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- The Tribal Delegation of the United Indian Tribes of Western Oklahoma: March 31 - April 5, 1974
- Date:
- 1973-06-02
- Creator:
- Schexnider, Dora S., 1939-2017
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Potawatomi Tribe, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess, Comanche Nation, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Legislative Objectives for American Indian Self-Determination
- Date:
- 1973-09-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Resolution in Support of the Mutual Help Housing Program
- Date:
- 1973-10-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe, Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, Chippewa Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Quapaw Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Potawatomi Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Call for Support: Indian Health Care and Housing
- Date:
- 1973-12-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Wyandotte Nation, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe, Quapaw Nation, Seneca-Cayuga Nation, Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_123_25_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Disenrollment Notice for Alicia Carole Megehee
- Date:
- 1974-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Sac and Fox Nation, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_123_25_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Blood Verification for Educational Assistance Eligibility
- Date:
- 1974-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Education
- Names:
- Sac and Fox Nation, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_123_25_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Disenrollment of Alicia Carole Megehee: A Case Study
- Date:
- 1974-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Sac and Fox Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The document is regarding concerns about the allocation and administration of Indian set-aside Community Development Block Grants in Oklahoma. The Indian tribes are dissatisfied with the methods, procedures, and allocations of funds, and have made several policy declarations and requests for changes, including the establishment of an Indian Desk, non-competitive applications, and the use of BIA statistics for population data. They are requesting the Secretary of HUD to review the situation and make necessary changes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Tribes of Oklahoma Protest Allocation of CDBG Funds")
![["The document is from Rebecca Cryer, Tribal Administrator of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians, to Senator Dewey Bartlett regarding Mrs. Maxine Matthews' application for home improvement repairs. Cryer explains the process of prioritizing applications and addresses Matthews' concerns about delays in her repairs. She also clarifies the eligibility criteria for different programs and assures Matthews that she will be served."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Home Improvement Program Update: Correspondence with Senator Dewey Bartlett")
![["The document is a letter from Honorable John N. Happy Camp, a Member of Congress, thanking Mr. Charles Delaney, Acting Area Director of the Anadarko Area Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, for providing a copy of the Disaster Relief Emergency Contingency Plan. The plan is developed to protect and provide services to the Indian population and trust land areas within the Anadarko Area in emergency situations. The plan includes the delegation of authority, responsibilities, and organization of resources to be utilized in times of disaster."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_15_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Correspondence,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_15_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Indian Self-Determination Act: Empowering Tribal Control in Federal Programs")
![["A tribal delegation of the United Indian Tribes of Western Oklahoma met from March 31 to April 5, 1974. Representatives from twenty-three tribes attended, with various tribal leaders and delegates present. Staff personnel from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and United Tribes also participated in the meeting. Discussions likely focused on tribal operations, industrial development, and tourism projects."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_20_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_20_0001_thumbnail.jpg "The Tribal Delegation of the United Indian Tribes of Western Oklahoma: March 31 - April 5, 1974")
![["Jack Mitchell is inquiring about scholarships available for his daughter, who is of Shawnee Indian descent. He reaches out to Honorable Happy Camp for advice and guidance. Happy Camp responds by sending information from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding scholarships for American Indians. Happy Camp assures Jack that further assistance is available if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Correspondence,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Legislative Objectives for American Indian Self-Determination")
![["The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs has made $881,160 available to 60 Indian tribes in various states for improving their governments. The Tribal Government Development Program will fund projects such as training tribal council members, developing ordinances and constitutions, and improving budgetary processes. The goal is to strengthen tribal governments and promote self-determination among Indian tribes. Tribes were selected based on need, economic level, and number of enrolled members. The funds will be used to accomplish goals set by the tribes themselves and may also serve as seed money for additional funding sources."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Correspondence,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution in Support of the Mutual Help Housing Program")
![["The Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. wrote to Congressman Happy Camp expressing concerns about inadequate health care and housing for Indians. They shared excerpts from their meeting minutes, including a letter from Senator Abourezk addressing the poor health care of Indians and urging for funds to construct housing. The Council requested the Congressman's support and emphasized the importance of Indian affairs. They also highlighted the shortage of physicians serving Indian communities and the impact on the Indian Health Service."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Call for Support: Indian Health Care and Housing")
![["The document informs Mrs. Rita McAllister Megehee that her daughter, Alicia Carole Megehee, was deemed ineligible for tribal enrollment in 1966 and 1967 because she did not meet the required 1/4 degree Sac and Fox Indian blood. The document explains the membership requirements of the tribe and the process of disenrollment. Mrs. Megehee has thirty days to appeal the decision to the Superintendent, Shawnee Agency."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_123_25_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Sac%20and%20Fox,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_123_25_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Disenrollment Notice for Alicia Carole Megehee")
![["Mrs. Rita Megehee wrote to the Bureau of Indian Affairs inquiring about her maternal grandmother's tribal affiliation. The Bureau checked records and found that her grandmother was not listed as a member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe but was listed on the 1394 Sac and Fox roll. The Bureau confirmed that Mrs. Megehee's children are eligible for educational assistance based on their Indian blood quantum. The Shawnee Agency also confirmed Mrs. Megehee's Indian blood quantum but could not verify her Shawnee heritage."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_123_25_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Sac%20and%20Fox,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_123_25_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Blood Verification for Educational Assistance Eligibility")
![["The document informs Mrs. Rita McAllister Megehee that her daughter, Alicia Carole Megehee, is being removed from the membership roll of the Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma due to not meeting the membership requirements of having at least 1/4 degree Sac and Fox Indian blood. Despite being given the opportunity to appeal, no appeal was made within the allotted time, leading to the approval of the removal. Mrs. Megehee is given the option to appeal the decision to the Secretary of the Interior."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_123_25_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Sac%20and%20Fox,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_123_25_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Disenrollment of Alicia Carole Megehee: A Case Study")
