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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Financial Struggles for Arizona Indian Schools
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Restoring Menominee Tribal Government: The First Step
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Menominee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_15_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Title: Advancing Indian Education: The Importance of Indian-Controlled Community Colleges
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_15_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Plan for the Transfer of Menominee Enterprises, Inc. Assets to the United States in Trust for the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- Bordeaux, Lionel R.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- 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_26_15_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Johnson-O'Malley Regulations: A Collective Effort for Native American Education
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Initial Response to S. 1017: Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act of 1973
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Indian Self Determination and Educational Reform Act of 1973
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- Starr, Hickory Jr., 1940-2023
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Indian Self-Determination Act of 1972: Senate Hearing on S. 3157 and Related Measures
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The document is from a teacher at Chilocco Indian School expressing concerns about wastage of government funds and unauthorized use of government resources by employees. The teacher requests an investigation into the school's expenditure of funds and the actions of the superintendent. The teacher believes that proper oversight is needed to improve the situation at the school."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Chilocco%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Financial Struggles for Arizona Indian Schools")
![["The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin is taking steps to restore their tribal government, which was terminated in 1961. This process includes nominating tribal candidates for the Menominee Restoration Committee and holding elections. Public Law 93-197, signed by President Nixon, supports the restoration of the Menominee Tribe to Federal status. The restoration committee will represent the tribe until a tribal governing body is elected, and their duties include drafting a tribal constitution and updating the membership roll."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Restoring Menominee Tribal Government: The First Step")
![["Reginald Hart wrote a letter to Congressman Happy Camp expressing concern about funding for Bureau of Indian Affairs schools. He emphasized the importance of these schools in providing education for American Indian students and urged for continued financial aid to ensure they can compete with the white man in society. Congressman Camp responded, assuring Hart that BIA schools will receive similar funding as the previous year, with a possibility of supplementary funds to cover inflation-related expenses."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Advancing Indian Education: The Importance of Indian-Controlled Community Colleges")
![["The document is a series of letters regarding concerns about a plan to eliminate Bureau of Indian Affairs Area Offices, particularly in Anadarko and Muskogee, Oklahoma. The Chamber of Commerce and tribal leaders express opposition to the plan, emphasizing the importance of local area offices and their ability to serve the specific needs of Indian people. There is discussion within the Department of the Interior about potentially removing BIA Area Directors, with concerns about the effectiveness of such a move. Overall, the letters highlight the importance of preserving local area offices and involving Indian voices in decision-making."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Plan for the Transfer of Menominee Enterprises, Inc. Assets to the United States in Trust for the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin")
![["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")
![["The Chairman of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Bob Cannon, expresses concern to the Bureau of Indian Affairs Commissioner, Morris Thompson, about statements regarding the possible closing of boarding schools in Oklahoma. Congressman Happy Camp reassures Mr. Cannon that there are many in Washington who understand the importance of Indian schools and that hasty closings are not likely. Congressman Camp also appreciates Mr. Cannon's efforts to clarify the Commissioner's comments and wishes him a happy holiday season."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Johnson-O'Malley Regulations: A Collective Effort for Native American Education")
![["The Department of the Interior has released a new booklet on Indian education, outlining various programs aimed at improving education for American Indians. The booklet covers topics such as federal schools, colleges, teacher training, and bilingual education. It is available for purchase for $1.05. Assistant to the Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs, Marvin L. Franklin, emphasized the importance of education for Indian communities in the 1970s."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Information,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Initial Response to S. 1017: Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act")
![["The document is responding to concerns about the reorganization of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and potential elimination of certain Area Offices. It clarifies that no reorganization is currently taking place, and a Management Review Team is conducting a detailed review of the BIA organization. The team is consulting with tribal governments and gathering their input before making any decisions. The document assures that all views will be carefully considered before any final organizational decisions are made."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Information,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act of 1973")
![["The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs has awarded $2.7 million to the Peoria Indian Tribe of Oklahoma as additional payment for land ceded in Indiana in the 1800s. The funds were appropriated and have been on deposit since 1971. Individual shares will be processed through the Treasury Department's regional disbursing office in Denver and mailed directly to eligible recipients."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Information,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Self Determination and Educational Reform Act of 1973")
![["The document provides tentative allocations by area for various programs in 1975. It includes allocations for education, Indian contract schools, adult education, community development, welfare and guidance, housing improvement, employment assistance, law and order, forestry, rangelands, outdoor recreation, fire suppression, agricultural extension, credit operations, reservation programs, industrial and tourism development, tribal operations, housing development, comprehensive planning, management evaluation, soil and moisture conservation, Indian water rights, road maintenance, Indian arts and crafts, real property management, real estate appraisal, employee compensation, general trustee services, Alaska Native affairs, R&M, B&U, Indian technical assistance, irrigation operation and maintenance, environmental quality services, irrigation construction, construction B&U, MA & I, road construction, and plant operations."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Information,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Self-Determination Act of 1972: Senate Hearing on S. 3157 and Related Measures")