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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- House Subcommittee Investigates $2 Million Damage to Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1972-12-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_6_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Testimony of Leslie H. Whitten, Jr. on the Broken Treaties Papers and the Native American Affairs
- Date:
- 1972-12-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_43_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- 1973 Correspondence Regarding Alambar Siblings' Request for Financial Assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1972-12-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Comanche Nation, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Mescalero Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education, Higher--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_29_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Progress and Amendments of Indian Proposals in Congress in 1973
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_31_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Establishment of the American Indian Policy Review Commission: A Senate Joint Resolution Summary
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_32_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Shaping Better Policies for Native American Tribes: A Testimony on SJR 133 Before the Senate Interior Sub-committee on Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_33_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Establishment of the American Indian Policy Review Commission: A Congressional Report
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Menominee Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_32_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Open Hearing for the Establishment of the American Indian Policy Review Commission: Witness List and Participants
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_33_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Establishment of the American Indian Policy Review Commission: A Joint Resolution in the 93rd Congress
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Environmental Protection
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_34_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Establishment and Functioning of the Private Sector Task Force for Management Study of the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["A House subcommittee has opened hearings to determine responsibility for $2 million in damage to the Bureau of Indian Affairs caused by a takeover by militant Indians. White House officials involved in negotiations have refused to testify, citing executive privilege. Some subcommittee members criticize both the Indians and the executive branch for the destruction. Interior Secretary Rogers C. B. Morton defends the negotiations and disagrees that the executive branch overstepped its powers."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Trail%20of%20Broken%20Treaties%20Caravan,%20Hearings,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0008_thumbnail.jpg "House Subcommittee Investigates $2 Million Damage to Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Leslie H. Whitten, Jr., an assistant to Jack Anderson, describes how they obtained and reported on documents related to broken treaties with Native American tribes. The Indians wanted the documents copied for educational purposes and to be returned to the government. Despite efforts to return the documents, Adams was arrested by the FBI, leading to questions about the government's motives and actions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_6_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Occupation%20of%20the%20BIA%20Building%20in%20Washington,%20D.C.%20Statements%20Before%20the%20Subcommittee,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_6_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Testimony of Leslie H. Whitten, Jr. on the Broken Treaties Papers and the Native American Affairs")
![["The documents are responses to requests for financial assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs for educational purposes for Miss Belinda Kay Alambar and her brother, Timmie Ray Alambar. The Bureau checked tribal records to determine their eligibility based on their Indian ancestry, but could not find information on their father. They requested more information to further assist in determining their eligibility. The documents include enclosures with an Indian ancestry fact sheet and family tree chart to help in obtaining the necessary information."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_29_43_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Anadarko%20Office,%201973%20Mar.%20-%20Oct.,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_43_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1973 Correspondence Regarding Alambar Siblings' Request for Financial Assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The document discusses various Indian proposals submitted to Congress, with only one passing the Senate so far. There are amendments proposed to increase the membership of a Commission related to Indian affairs. The Administration is concerned about the erosion of its commitments to Indian policy. Senator Bartlett has proposed amendments to increase the Commission's membership from 15 to 25 members, with 10 members appointed by the President, and to increase the Indian membership from 6 to 11 members."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_29_29_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20Legislation,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201977%20Nov.,%201973-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_29_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Progress and Amendments of Indian Proposals in Congress in 1973")
![["The Senate Joint Resolution proposes the establishment of the American Indian Policy Review Commission to review and reform past National Indian policies in order to allow Indian people to develop their resources fully. The Commission will be composed of members of Congress and the Indian community, and will have specific duties such as conducting hearings, studying treaties and statutes, and recommending modifications to existing laws. A budget of 2 million dollars is recommended for the Commission, which will have powers to hold hearings, gather information, and maintain confidentiality as needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_29_31_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20Legislation,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201977%20Nov.,%201973-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_31_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Establishment of the American Indian Policy Review Commission: A Senate Joint Resolution Summary")
![["Mr. Wendell V. George, Vice Chairman of the National Indian Economic Development Policy Board, presented testimony on SJR 133 before the Senate Interior Sub-committee on Indian Affairs. He highlighted the historical shifts in the Federal government's treatment of Native Americans, including paternalistic and assimilationist attitudes, influenced by external factors like white developers. He proposed a feedback mechanism to evaluate legislative actions and emphasized the need for informed input from Native Americans. George also discussed the impact of various laws and acts on Indian lands and sovereignty, pointing out the lack of consultation with tribes in decision-making processes. He raised concerns about the arbitrary exclusion of off-reservation Indians from services by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and recommended more inclusive eligibility criteria."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_29_32_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20Legislation,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201977%20Nov.,%201973-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_32_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Shaping Better Policies for Native American Tribes: A Testimony on SJR 133 Before the Senate Interior Sub-committee on Indian Affairs")
![["The document discusses the establishment of the American Indian Policy Review Commission, which aims to conduct a comprehensive survey and review of Indian affairs in the United States. It highlights the unique relationship between the US and Indian tribes, the historical background, past studies conducted on Indian affairs, and the need for a coherent and consistent policy. The bill outlines the composition and responsibilities of the Commission, including the appointment of members, the conduct of investigations, and the submission of final reports to Congress. The document also includes details on the budget and timeline for the Commission's activities."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_29_33_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20Legislation,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201977%20Nov.,%201973-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_33_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Establishment of the American Indian Policy Review Commission: A Congressional Report")
![["The document outlines two open hearings on S. J. Res. 133, which aims to establish the American Indian Policy Review Commission. The first hearing features witnesses from various organizations and tribes, including the Department of the Interior and the National Congress of American Indians. The second hearing includes a panel of Indian participants, moderated by Vine Deloria, Jr., discussing the establishment of the Commission."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_29_32_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20Legislation,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201977%20Nov.,%201973-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_32_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Open Hearing for the Establishment of the American Indian Policy Review Commission: Witness List and Participants")
![["The document is a joint resolution introduced in the Senate to establish the American Indian Policy Review Commission. It declares the need for a comprehensive review of the historical and legal relationship between American Indians and the Federal Government, citing the failure of current policies to meet the needs of Indian people. It highlights the social and economic deprivation experienced by Indian communities and the need for a new national Indian policy to address these issues. It also acknowledges the President's efforts to implement a self-determination policy for American Indian people."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_29_33_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20Legislation,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201977%20Nov.,%201973-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_33_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Establishment of the American Indian Policy Review Commission: A Joint Resolution in the 93rd Congress")
![["Title II establishes the Private Sector Task Force, consisting of a Chairman and appointed members, to conduct a management study of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The Chairman has the power to appoint staff, contract with experts, and engage volunteer specialists. The Task Force is authorized to request resources from the Department of the Interior and must submit interim and final reports to Congress within twelve months. The Task Force will cease to exist after submitting its final report and any vacancies will be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. An appropriation of up to $300,000 is authorized for the implementation of this title."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_29_34_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20Legislation,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201977%20Nov.,%201973-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_34_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Establishment and Functioning of the Private Sector Task Force for Management Study of the Bureau of Indian Affairs")