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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1971 Amendment Proposal for the 1932 Act Regarding Debt Cancellation for Indians and Indian Tribes"
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1971 Congressional Bill for the Disposition of Funds to the Pembina Band of Chippewa Indians"
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chippewa Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1971 Bill for the Distribution of Appropriated Funds for Judgements in Favor of the Snohomish, Upper Skagit, Snoqualmie, and Skykomish Trib
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Sauk Indians
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "Indian Financing Act of 1970: A Bill for Financing Economic Development of Indians and Indian Organizations"
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1971 Bill for the Disposition of Funds for the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and the Miami Indians of Indiana"
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_226_16_008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Funding for Indian Student Transportation and Integration in Ardmore, Oklahoma Schools, 1971
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Political corruption, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_226_16_007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- 1971 Report: Coalition of Indian Controlled School Boards' Trip to Washington, D.C.
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Menominee Indians, Navajo Indians, Iowa Tribe 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_14_002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences Regarding Denial of Special Scholarship Program for American Indian Law Student
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Education
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Research on Educational Stress in the History of the American Indian
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_14_014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Correspondences on the Treatment of Navajo Students in Shiprock, New Mexico: 1971
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["This bill introduced in the House of Representatives aims to amend the Act of July 1, 1932, regarding the cancellation of debts owed by Indians and Indian tribes. The proposed amendment involves deleting certain clauses related to the conditions under which debts can be cancelled. The bill was referred to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs for further consideration."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201970-1971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0020_thumbnail.jpg "\"1971 Amendment Proposal for the 1932 Act Regarding Debt Cancellation for Indians and Indian Tribes\"")
![["This bill aims to distribute funds appropriated to pay a judgment in favor of the Pembina Band of Chippewa Indians in Indian Claims Commission dockets numbered 18-A, 113, and 191. The bill outlines the process for determining eligible descendants, distributing funds to different tribes, and ensuring that funds are not subject to federal or state income taxes. It also allows for funds to be paid directly to eligible individuals, including minors or those under legal disability, and authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish rules and regulations to implement the provisions of the bill."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201970-1971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0023_thumbnail.jpg "\"1971 Congressional Bill for the Disposition of Funds to the Pembina Band of Chippewa Indians\"")
![["This bill aims to provide for the distribution of funds appropriated to pay judgments in favor of the Snohomish Tribe, Upper Skagit Tribe, Snoqualmie, and Skykomish Tribes in Indian Claims Commission dockets. It outlines the process for preparing rolls of eligible descendants, filing enrollment applications, and distributing funds per capita to eligible individuals. Additionally, it specifies that the distributed funds will not be subject to federal or state income tax and authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish rules and regulations for implementing the provisions of the bill."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201970-1971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0026_thumbnail.jpg "\"1971 Bill for the Distribution of Appropriated Funds for Judgements in Favor of the Snohomish, Upper Skagit, Snoqualmie, and Skykomish Trib")
![["The document is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives in 1970 called the \"Indian Financing Act of 1970\". It aims to provide capital to help develop and utilize Indian resources, improve their standard of living, and integrate them into American society. The bill establishes an Indian Revolving Loan Fund to provide credit for economic development to individual Indian borrowers and Indian organizations. Loans can only be made when there is a reasonable prospect of repayment, and tribes must use their own funds before accessing the revolving loan fund. Loans have a maximum term of thirty years and bear interest at a rate determined by the Secretary of the Treasury. The Secretary is also responsible for paying interest on outstanding loans from the fund."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201970-1971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0029_thumbnail.jpg "\"Indian Financing Act of 1970: A Bill for Financing Economic Development of Indians and Indian Organizations\"")
![["The bill H.R. 5199 aims to provide for the distribution of funds appropriated to pay judgments in favor of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and the Miami Indians of Indiana in Indian Claims Commission dockets. It also outlines procedures for adding names to enrollment rolls, distributing funds equally to enrolled individuals, and authorizing the use of funds by the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. The bill also addresses the distribution of per capita shares and tax implications on the funds."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "\"1971 Bill for the Disposition of Funds for the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and the Miami Indians of Indiana\"")
![["The letter is addressing the issue of transportation funds for Indian students from Carter Seminary to participate in school activities. It mentions legislation that could allow for such funding, and requests support from government officials to address the issue. The letter also highlights the importance of student involvement in extracurricular activities for their integration and success."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_226_16_0000-Education,%20Indian%20Education,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_226_16_008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Funding for Indian Student Transportation and Integration in Ardmore, Oklahoma Schools, 1971")
![["In November 1971, the Coalition of Indian Controlled School Boards traveled to Washington, D.C. to address issues with funding for Indian controlled schools and legal obstacles. They presented a position paper with five key points to government officials. The trip included meetings with BIA officials and congressional aides to discuss their concerns and seek support for their cause."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_226_16_0000-Education,%20Indian%20Education,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_226_16_007_thumbnail.jpg "1971 Report: Coalition of Indian Controlled School Boards' Trip to Washington, D.C.")
![["The letter is a response to Senator Harris regarding a student named Bentley Beams who was denied acceptance into a Special Scholarship Program in Law for American Indians at the University of New Mexico. The letter expresses concern and promises to provide more information once the matter is checked. Senator Harris had inquired on behalf of Mr. Beams, who had previously written a letter expressing disappointment over the denial. The University of New Mexico School of Law had received over 150 applicants for the program but could only accept 35, leading to the denial of Ms. Amelia A. Coleman, the student in question. The letter also mentions the possibility of financial assistance if Ms. Coleman is accepted at another law school for the fall semester. Ms. Coleman's resume details her educational background, career goals, and employment history."]](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_002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences Regarding Denial of Special Scholarship Program for American Indian Law Student")
![["Miss Cheryl Hathaway, a student at Central Washington State College, wrote to Senator Fred R. Harris requesting information on the educational difficulties faced by American Indians, both past and present, as part of her research project on intercultural communication. Senator Harris responded by contacting the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Library of Congress to provide resources for Miss Hathaway. The Bureau of Indian Affairs sent educational documents and the Library of Congress provided a bibliography to assist her in her research."]](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_013_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Research on Educational Stress in the History of the American Indian")
![["The letter is from Senator Fred Harris to Mrs. Norma Ruth Harvey regarding the treatment of Indian students at the public school in Shiprock, New Mexico. The Department of the Interior has responded, stating that a petition was circulated by students, leading to a meeting with parents and tribal leaders. A Navajo legal aid organization has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the students, which is pending in Federal Court. Mrs. Harvey had previously contacted Senator Harris about discrimination against Navajo students by white teachers at the school. The letter details instances of harassment, threats, intimidation, and physical abuse towards Navajo students. Mrs. Harvey is willing to provide testimony under oath and has faced accusations from local authorities. The situation is described as a reaction to \"Navajo Power\" and a paranoid persecution of Navajo students."]](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_014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondences on the Treatment of Navajo Students in Shiprock, New Mexico: 1971")