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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Revitalizing Indian Education: A Special Report by the National Advisory Council on Vocational Education
- Date:
- 1974-01-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_19_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Amendments for Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act
- Date:
- 1974-01-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Education
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Thanks to BIA Area Director for Indian Housing Field Hearing
- Date:
- 1974-01-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Choctaw Self-Determination: Response to S. 1017
- Date:
- 1974-01-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kaw Nation, Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Advancing Self-Determination: The Future of Federal Indian Policy
- Date:
- 1974-01-22
- Creator:
- Bellmon, Henry
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Menominee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_46_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Reinstatement of Peoria, Modoc, and Ottawa Tribes: A Call for Recognition and Support
- Date:
- 1974-01-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Modoc Tribe, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Ottawa Tribe
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking, Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_5_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Plea to Save Chilocco Indian School
- Date:
- 1974-01-25
- Creator:
- Tillman, Charles, Jr., 1937-2022
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Request for Action: Indian Housing Authority Loan Contract Delay
- Date:
- 1974-01-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education, Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Nation, Sac and Fox Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Challenges and Recommendations for Indian Housing in Oklahoma: A Senate Subcommittee Field Hearing
- Date:
- 1974-01-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education, Native Americans
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Nation, Kickapoo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for Amending Senate Bill 1017 for Indian Controlled Higher Education
- Date:
- 1974-01-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The National Advisory Council on Vocational Education submitted a Special Report on Indian Education in December 1973, addressing the unique needs and problems faced by American Indians in the education system. The report highlighted the disparities in educational opportunities and outcomes for American Indians, including high dropout rates, low levels of education, and chronic unemployment. It also discussed the historical context of Indian education and the need for a more sensible and consistent policy moving forward. The report emphasized the importance of vocational education and job training for the American Indian population."]](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_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Revitalizing Indian Education: A Special Report by the National Advisory Council on Vocational Education")
![["The document is informing Mr. Jap W. Blankenship about the official grant notification for the Cheyenne-Arapaho grant under the Indian Education Act. The grant amount is $100,000 and is for a proposal to combat the high drop-out rates in a seven-county area in Oklahoma. The document expresses appreciation for Congressman Camp's assistance and interest in Tribal programs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_19_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Cheyenne,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_19_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Amendments for Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act")
![["Senator Dewey F. Bartlett expresses his thanks to Area Director Mr. Charles W. James and his staff for their assistance and hospitality during an Indian housing field hearing in Anadarko. Bartlett acknowledges the efforts of James and his staff in arranging and planning the hearing, and appreciates their willingness to respond to questions. Bartlett looks forward to meeting with James again as they continue to review the Indian housing delivery system."]](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_2_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Thanks to BIA Area Director for Indian Housing Field Hearing")
![["The document includes correspondence between the United Indian Tribes of Western Oklahoma and Kansas and members of Congress and the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding education programs and funding for Native American students. The organization expresses support for certain policies and resolutions, while requesting consideration for specific issues affecting their community. They also provide corrections to a resolution and seek assistance in securing funding for the Johnson O'Malley Program."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Correspondence,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Choctaw Self-Determination: Response to S. 1017")
![["The document discusses the historic strides taken in Federal Indian policy in the last five years, including increased funding for education, training, and self-determination. The focus is on returning land taken from Native American tribes, restoring trust status, achieving Alaska native claims settlement, and increasing Indian involvement in decision-making and budget planning. The Administration has proposed several bills to further enhance the economic capabilities of Native Americans, including measures for financing, self-determination, and education. Progress has been slow, but there is hope for positive change in the future."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Advancing Self-Determination: The Future of Federal Indian Policy")
![["The document is written to Senator Dewey Bartlett regarding legislation for the reinstatement of the Peoria, Modoc, and Ottawa tribes. The writer expresses the importance of this legislation for tribal members who have struggled with their identity and education costs. The writer believes that the government should recognize and support the tribes as Indian people."]](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_140_46_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Ottawa-Peoria-Modoc,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_46_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Reinstatement of Peoria, Modoc, and Ottawa Tribes: A Call for Recognition and Support")
![["The Superintendent of Newkirk Public Schools is writing to Dewey Bartlett to express concern about the proposed closing of the Chilocco Indian School. They emphasize the importance of the school to the Indian children and the community, as well as the financial impact on their school and local businesses. They also highlight the school's location and facilities as reasons to keep it open. They request that Bartlett reconsider the decision to close the school."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_5_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Plea to Save Chilocco Indian School")
![["The Sac and Fox Indian Housing Authority of Oklahoma is expressing frustration in a letter to the Director of Housing and Urban Development regarding the delay in receiving a Preliminary Loan Contract. They feel they are being ignored and shuffled around, and are requesting assistance in resolving the issue. They emphasize the importance of the Indian Housing program and the need to meet the requirements of HUD standards. The document is signed by the Executive Director and copies are sent to various government officials."]](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_2_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Request for Action: Indian Housing Authority Loan Contract Delay")
![["During a Senate Subcommittee field hearing on Indian housing in Oklahoma, Glenn W. Edwards, Executive Director of the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Housing Authority, expressed gratitude for past efforts but highlighted challenges in obtaining housing units for the tribe. They have received allocations but face delays in completing units due to bureaucratic hurdles. The tribe has a high demand for housing due to economic conditions, and statistics on housing needs are deemed inaccurate. The Authority recommends new legislation to provide more housing units for Indian people. Concerns are raised about the allocation of housing units for the state of Oklahoma and the possible relocation of the Indian Housing program office. Edwards believes the Oklahoma City office is best equipped to address the tribe's housing needs."]](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_2_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Challenges and Recommendations for Indian Housing in Oklahoma: A Senate Subcommittee Field Hearing")
![["Mrs. Juanita L. Learned wrote a letter to Senator Henry Bellmon expressing her interest in the Commissioner of Indian Affairs position. She received a response from Happy Camp, a Member of Congress, thanking her for sharing her letter. Mrs. Learned also corresponded with W.W. Keeler, the Principal Chief of the Cherokees, who relayed information to Marvin Franklin about her interest in the position. Marvin Franklin indicated he was not interested in the job, despite newspaper reports suggesting otherwise. Mrs. Learned expressed her gratitude to Mr. Keeler for his support and requested assistance in setting up an appointment with the selection committee."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Correspondence,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for Amending Senate Bill 1017 for Indian Controlled Higher Education")