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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Projected Business Schedule and Legislation Overview for the 92nd Congress' Subcommittee on Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-04-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Navajo Indians, Hopi Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred Harris Assisting with Inquiry on Financial Assistance for Native American Student's Education
- Date:
- 1971-04-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Educational Aid for Descendants of Native American Ancestors
- Date:
- 1971-04-30
- 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_009_2_67_22_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Introduction of the Indian Business Development Program Act in the 92nd Congress"
- Date:
- 1971-05-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Proposal for the Transfer of Federal Programs and Services to Indian Control: A Memorandum from the Ninety-Second Congress"
- Date:
- 1971-05-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Official Referral Letter to Bureau of Indian Affairs by U.S. Senate Assistant Secretary Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1971-05-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Official Senate Correspondence Regarding Bertha Medell's Case Referred to the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-05-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Interim Report Response to Mrs. Bertha Medell from U.S. Senate Regarding Inquiry with Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-06-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Interim Report Response Letter to Mrs. Bertha Medell from Senator Fred R. Harris
- Date:
- 1971-06-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Senator Fred R. Harris' Response to Mrs. Bertha Medell's Inquiry to the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1971-06-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["This text is a memo outlining the projected schedule of business for the 92nd Congress for the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs. It lists legislation that will likely be considered, including bills related to Alaska Native Claims, Indian judgment fund, Indian irrigation laws, Navajo Community College, and Navajo-Hopi partition problem. The memo also mentions potential hearings on the Administration's Indian package and the Subcommittee's plans for handling bills referred with department reports. It also includes a humorous anecdote about a Member's experience on a plane."]](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_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Projected Business Schedule and Legislation Overview for the 92nd Congress' Subcommittee on Indian Affairs")
![["The document is a series of letters between Mrs. Vanda Halford, Senator Fred R. Harris, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding financial assistance for Mrs. Halford's daughter's education. Senator Harris reached out to the Bureau of Indian Affairs to inquire about scholarships and financial aid for Mrs. Halford's daughter, who is a member of the Iowa tribe of Kansas and Nebraska. The Bureau of Indian Affairs provided information on available scholarships and educational aids for Indian youth and suggested contacting the Bureau of Health Manpower Education for additional assistance. Senator Harris also received a letter from the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes opposing an amendment to a Senate bill."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_015_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred Harris Assisting with Inquiry on Financial Assistance for Native American Student's Education")
![["Mrs. Agnes J. Barron wrote to Senator Fred E. Harris inquiring about educational aid for children of Indian ancestry. She mentioned her daughter's relation to an original allottee and requested information on scholarships. Senator Harris forwarded the inquiry to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for further consideration. The Bureau responded, requesting more information to determine eligibility for educational aid. Senator Harris then sent Mrs. Barron a copy of the Bureau's reply and pamphlets on Indian educational scholarships. He also suggested contacting the Scholarship Office for more information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Scholarships,%20A-W,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_16_005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Educational Aid for Descendants of Native American Ancestors")
![["This bill, introduced in the House of Representatives in 1971, aims to establish an Indian business development program within the Department of the Interior to stimulate Indian entrepreneurship and employment by providing grants to Indians and Indian tribes to establish and expand profit-making enterprises on or near reservations. The bill defines terms such as \"Indian\" and \"reservation\" and sets guidelines for grant amounts and eligibility. It also authorizes appropriations and gives the Secretary of the Interior the authority to create necessary rules and regulations for the program."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "\"Introduction of the Indian Business Development Program Act in the 92nd Congress\"")
![["The memo discusses proposed legislation to transfer control and operation of certain programs and services from the federal government to Indian tribes and communities. The proposal allows tribes to assume control within 120 days of submitting a plan, with oversight from the Secretary of the appropriate department. The Secretary can reassume control if necessary and provide assistance to tribes as needed. The proposal does not affect the existing trust responsibility of the United States towards Indians. Members are invited to co-sponsor the legislation."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "\"Proposal for the Transfer of Federal Programs and Services to Indian Control: A Memorandum from the Ninety-Second Congress\"")
![["A communication from the United States Senate's Assistant Secretary, dated May 25, 1971, is being referred to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for consideration and a report. The communication is requesting a response to be provided in duplicate."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_030_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Official Referral Letter to Bureau of Indian Affairs by U.S. Senate Assistant Secretary Fred R. Harris")
![["Bertha Medell of Bennington, Oklahoma sent a communication to the United States Senate on May 25, 1971, which was referred to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for consideration and a report. Fred R. Harris directed this action."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_033_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Official Senate Correspondence Regarding Bertha Medell's Case Referred to the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Mrs. Bertha Medell received an interim report from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs in response to her inquiry. Fred R. Harris, a U.S. Senator, informed her that he will be in touch with her again once he receives more information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_031_thumbnail.jpg "Interim Report Response to Mrs. Bertha Medell from U.S. Senate Regarding Inquiry with Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Mrs. Bertha Medell received an interim report from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs in response to her inquiry. Senator Fred R. Harris will provide further information to her once he receives additional details."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_032_thumbnail.jpg "Interim Report Response Letter to Mrs. Bertha Medell from Senator Fred R. Harris")
![["Bertha Medell received a final reply from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs in response to her recent inquiry. Senator Fred R. Harris enclosed a copy of the reply and offered further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20B-Z,%201971%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_15_038_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Fred R. Harris' Response to Mrs. Bertha Medell's Inquiry to the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs")