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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Indian Housing Program Operations
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Education, Health
- Names:
- Quapaw Nation, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Title: Minority-Owned Contractors and 8(a) Certification Challenges in Engineering Industry
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Concerns of Charles E. Black: Housing and Veterans Preference
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.)
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Enhancing Housing Opportunities for Native Americans: A Report from the Farmers Home Administration
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- Abourezk, James G., 1931-2023
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Nation, Creek Nation, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Improving Indian Housing: Testimony from the Housing Assistance Council Inc. Executive Director,
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- National Tribal Chairmen's Association Convention: Indian Self-Determination on Tribal Terms
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- Cavanaugh, Gordon
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Senate Subcommittee on Indian Housing Hearings: Addressing Housing Needs for Indigenous Communities
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Nation, Creek Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Sac and Fox Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Cherokee Nation, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Senate Resolution 48: Repudiating the Termination of the National Indian Policy and Establishing Self-Determination
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Chilocco Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Advancing Indian Self-Determination Through Legislation
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Recommendations for Indian Education Reform: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["Barbara Lunsford wrote a letter to Senator Dewey Bartlett expressing concerns about the Indian Housing Program for the Quapaw Tribe. Senator Bartlett responded by contacting the Cherokee Housing Authority Director to address Lunsford's concerns and clarify the rules and regulations of the program. Lunsford had raised questions about the fairness and consistency of the program, and sought assistance in getting answers and resolving issues."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0017.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Indian Housing Program Operations")
![["The document includes a series of letters regarding minority-owned contractors and their certification for government contracting opportunities. The documents discuss specific firms such as McCaleb-Husbaum-Thomas and Benito Sinclair and their efforts to obtain certification for engineering studies. The documents also address the importance of the 8(a) Program for minority consulting engineers and the need for cooperation from regional SBA offices."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0017.jpg "Title: Minority-Owned Contractors and 8(a) Certification Challenges in Engineering Industry")
![["Mr. Charles E. Black wrote a letter to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett regarding his concerns about discrimination at the Chilocco Indian School, where he is employed. He expressed frustration about rent increases, lack of maintenance, and security issues at the school. He also raised concerns about President Carter's Civil Service reform legislation potentially impacting veterans' preference in federal employment. Senator Bartlett acknowledged Mr. Black's concerns and promised to investigate the housing situation at Chilocco and consider his views on veterans' benefits in his analysis of the legislation."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0018.jpg "Concerns of Charles E. Black: Housing and Veterans Preference")
![["Joseph R. Hanson, Deputy Administrator of Operations for the Farmers Home Administration, discussed the agency's efforts to improve services for Native Americans, including loan and grant programs specifically for Indians. The agency took actions to strengthen outreach programs, improve communication, and provide training for staff to better serve Indian populations. Examples were given of loans made to tribes and individual Indians for housing and water system projects. Overall, there has been significant growth in benefits received by Indians from FmHA programs in recent years."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0002.jpg "Enhancing Housing Opportunities for Native Americans: A Report from the Farmers Home Administration")
![["Gordon Cavanaugh, the Executive Director of the Housing Assistance Council, testified before the Senate Subcommittee on Indian Affairs in 1975 about the housing needs of rural poor people, with a focus on Indian housing problems. He discussed the complexities of the Indian housing delivery system and highlighted the inadequacy of federal housing programs in meeting the needs of the Indian population. Cavanaugh commended the Subcommittee for addressing these issues and offered recommendations for improving the quality of housing for Indians."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0003.jpg "Improving Indian Housing: Testimony from the Housing Assistance Council Inc. Executive Director,")
![["The National Tribal Chairmen's Association is holding its Fourth Annual Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with the theme of \"Indian Self-Determination Indian Plank On Tribal Terms\". The convention aims to address key issues in Indian programs and develop an Indian plank to present to the Democratic and Republican parties. Travel funds are being negotiated with Federal agencies for eligible tribes. Further details on the convention arrangements will be provided."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0004.jpg "National Tribal Chairmen's Association Convention: Indian Self-Determination on Tribal Terms")
![["The document outlines a Senate Subcommittee on Indian Affairs hearing on Indian housing, with various witnesses representing different Native American nations and housing authorities in Oklahoma. The hearing took place on August 6 at the Holiday Inn in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and continued on August 7 at the WCD Building in Anadarko, Oklahoma. Witnesses discussed issues related to housing needs, regulations, and progress in providing housing for Native American communities."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0011.jpg "Senate Subcommittee on Indian Housing Hearings: Addressing Housing Needs for Indigenous Communities")
![["Mrs. Juanita L. Learned is inquiring about her candidacy for the position of Commissioner of Indian Affairs and has not received any updates. The Concho School is requesting to keep their current Superintendent, Mr. C. O. Tillman, as they believe he has greatly improved the school's quality and fear a decline if he is transferred. Happy Camp, a Member of Congress, is aware of both situations and is keeping informed."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0013.jpg "Senate Resolution 48: Repudiating the Termination of the National Indian Policy and Establishing Self-Determination")
![["The Miami Indians of Oklahoma and Indiana have been awarded over $5.5 million in Indian Claims Commission judgments, representing the difference in what the tribe received for lands ceded in the 1800s and their actual fair value. The funds have been appropriated since 1969 and will be distributed to 5,078 eligible Miami Indians, with each individual expected to receive about $1,100. Payments will be processed through the Treasury Department and checks will be mailed directly to recipients. Shares for Miami members under 18 will be placed in minors' trust accounts."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0023.jpg "Advancing Indian Self-Determination Through Legislation")
![["The National Tribal Chairmen's Association is urging the Nixon Administration to keep its promise to improve services for American Indians. They are calling for the realignment of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to be implemented without interference. The organization believes that the focus on reorganization has delayed the delivery of services to Indian people and is advocating for more consultation with elected tribal officials for better decision-making."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0024.jpg "Recommendations for Indian Education Reform: A Call to Action")