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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform: Statement to the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1970-01-01
- Creator:
- Covington, Lucy
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Education
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973), 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_20_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Addressing the Educational Needs of Federally Connected Indian Children: Statement on S. 1017 and Related Bills by Joe Upicksoun, Chairman of the National Tribal Chairmen
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- Kyl, John H.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Enhancing Indian Self-Determination through Legislative Reform: Testimony of John H. Kyl
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Strengthening Indian Education: Testimony on S.1017
- Date:
- 1970-07-08
- Creator:
- Cox, Claude A., 1913-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kaw Nation, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Resolution Requests for Riverside Indian School Building Program
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Resolution Request for Additional Funding for Riverside Indian School
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Education
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Building a Better Future: Construction Needs for Riverside Indian School
- Date:
- 1972-05-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_20_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Title: Proposal for Funding: Institute of the Southern Plains, Inc.
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Education
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 94th (1975-1977)
- 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)
![["The Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior reassures Mr. Wakole that there are no plans to close the Chilocco Indian School and that funding will be explored for the rehabilitation of the facilities. They hope that Mr. Wakole's visit with the Congressional delegation was productive in improving educational opportunities for Indian youth."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform: Statement to the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs")
![["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."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Correspondence,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Senate Resolution 48: Repudiating the Termination of the National Indian Policy and Establishing Self-Determination")
![["Marjorie Wooten, on behalf of the Chilocco Indian School Board, thanks Congressman Happy Camp for his support and interest in their problems at the school. She expresses gratitude for his courtesy and notes that his involvement has lifted their hopes and encouraged them. She also mentions their support for President Nixon's stand on amnesty for draft evaders and deserters."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing the Educational Needs of Federally Connected Indian Children: Statement on S. 1017 and Related Bills by Joe Upicksoun, Chairman of the National Tribal Chairmen")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs has announced plans to double the funding for improvements at Chilocco School from $300,000 to as much as $600,000. They also plan to request an additional $500,000 for the design of a new school building. The funds will be used for rehabilitation of dormitories, campus buildings, and general refurbishing. Congressional permission is needed for the re-appropriation of funds, but work at Chilocco could begin early in the spring."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Enhancing Indian Self-Determination through Legislative Reform: Testimony of John H. Kyl")
![["The Kaw Indian Business Committee supports the renewal of Chilocco Indian School and recommends that the School Board be given more consideration in the decision-making process. Newman Littlewalker has been delegated to represent the Kaw Tribe in all matters pertaining to the school. This resolution was passed in March 1973."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Strengthening Indian Education: Testimony on S.1017")
![["The Chilocco School Board, along with Congressman Happy Camp, are advocating for $600,000 in the Fiscal 1973 budget for the Bureau of Indian Affairs for construction design for Chilocco School. They highlight the urgent need for new facilities due to the deteriorating state of the current buildings and emphasize the importance of educational renewal at the school. The Chilocco School Board has passed a resolution requesting the additional appropriation to address these issues."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Chilocco%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution Requests for Riverside Indian School Building Program")
![["The document is a letter from Mr. Donald Bunch to Congressman Camp regarding the Chilocco Indian School and the need for financial help with a new vocational program. Bunch expresses the importance of supporting the education and future of the students at the school. Congressman Camp's administrative assistant, Joan Southard, assures Bunch that the Congressman is working on a sound future for Chilocco and his letter will be addressed upon his return."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Chilocco%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution Request for Additional Funding for Riverside Indian School")
![["The document is requesting funding for the renewal of the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma, which provides education and training for Indian youth from various tribes. The study conducted recommends a major program and facility renewal, and the letter urges for new facilities to be provided as soon as possible. The congressmen express the importance of the school for the education and future of Indian boys and girls and request $600,000 to be added to the Bureau of Indian Affairs budget for this project."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Chilocco%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Building a Better Future: Construction Needs for Riverside Indian School")
![["The Chilocco Indian School Board of Education is requesting funds for updating and rebuilding their physical plant. They plan to remodel buildings to create student-centered facilities and productive areas for student training and recreation. They have collaborated with Westinghouse Learning Corporation to develop a plan based on student needs. The school is located on 5,000 acres of farm land and plans to upgrade the farm as part of their educational program. They are seeking support to continue educating young Indian students."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Proposal for Funding: Institute of the Southern Plains, Inc.")
![["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")