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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Investigation and Potential Changes at Chilocco Indian School in 1969
- Date:
- 1969-05-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- "1972 Subcommittee on Indian Affairs: Review of Legislation Pertaining to Native American Land Rights and Trusts"
- Date:
- 1971-02-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Armed Forces, United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation from Principal Chief of Choctaw Nation to Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
- Date:
- 1971-05-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Legislative Inquiries and Testimony Requests from Native American Church Leaders
- Date:
- 1971-06-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Assistance for Teaching Indian Children: Correspondence with United States Department of the Interior
- Date:
- 1971-08-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Navajo Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_34_3_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Preserving Intermountain School: A Call for Support and Action
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Indians, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Breaking Barriers: The Fight for Education Funding
- Date:
- 1973-05-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education, Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Legislative Efforts to Strengthen Indian Education: A Historical Review
- Date:
- 1973-06-14
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Negotiation Dates Confirmed for Contracting Concho School
- Date:
- 1974-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Indian Education: Testimony of the New Mexico Indian Education Board of Regents
- Date:
- 1974-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Nation, Chilocco Nation, Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The document is a series of letters regarding the Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma. The documents mention concerns about the Bureau of Indian Affairs possibly contracting with a private organization to operate the school, as well as issues with the current management and treatment of students. The Assistant Secretary of the Interior has ordered the replacement of the Superintendent and Principal pending an investigation into the conditions at the school."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/91st%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_10_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Chilocco%20Indian%20School,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Investigation and Potential Changes at Chilocco Indian School in 1969")
![["The document outlines various bills related to Native American land rights and ownership, specifically focusing on the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, the Hopi and Navajo Tribes, and Paiute Indians. The bills aim to declare title to certain federal lands in Oregon for the Warm Springs tribe, authorize partition of surface and subsurface rights between the Hopi and Navajo tribes, and provide allotments of land rights to Paiute Indians. The bills also authorize necessary appropriations to carry out the provisions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0017_thumbnail.jpg "\"1972 Subcommittee on Indian Affairs: Review of Legislation Pertaining to Native American Land Rights and Trusts\"")
![["The Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation is seeking help from the Speaker of the House of Representatives regarding a controversy at the Fort Sill Indian school. He mentions a resolution and affidavits that have been submitted, and expresses hope for action to be taken soon. The Chief asks for assistance on behalf of the Indian people who are seeking equity in the situation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0000-Title%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation from Principal Chief of Choctaw Nation to Speaker of the United States House of Representatives")
![["Senator Fred R. Harris received a reply from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the construction of new facilities at Riverside Indian School. The Bureau informed him that money was appropriated in Fiscal Year 1971 for planning new facilities at Riverside. They expressed hope for the project to be accelerated if more construction funds become available. Miss Julia Mahseet, a Comanche representative on the Riverside Advisory School Board, had previously appealed to Senator Harris for support in improving facilities at the school, citing critical needs for adequate dormitory space and academic facilities. Senator Harris had brought this appeal to the attention of the Bureau of Indian Affairs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs.%20Indian%20Schools,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_003_thumbnail.jpg "Legislative Inquiries and Testimony Requests from Native American Church Leaders")
![["The document includes letters from Senator Fred Harris to Mrs. June Z. Stagner and Mr. Louis R. Bruce regarding support for legislation to further Indian education and the urgent need for planning funds for schools on Indian reservations. Senator Harris expresses his support for legislation and promises to give careful attention to the issue. He also inquires about expediting the request for planning funds for the Ramah Navajo School in New Mexico."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs.%20Indian%20Schools,%201971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_235_18_018_thumbnail.jpg "Assistance for Teaching Indian Children: Correspondence with United States Department of the Interior")
![["Various organizations and individuals are advocating for the Intermountain School in Brigham City, Utah to remain open and be utilized for the benefit of Indian students. The Navajo Nation no longer needs the facility, but other groups are suggesting alternative uses such as a preparatory school for various types of students with special needs. These organizations are requesting a national needs assessment survey to determine the best course of action for the school."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_34_3_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Intermountain%20School,%201973%20June/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_34_3_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Preserving Intermountain School: A Call for Support and Action")
![["Mrs. Susan Davenport wrote a letter to Senator Dewey Bartlett requesting financial aid to continue her education in the Radiology Technology program at Tulsa Junior College. She expressed her financial struggles and the burden of tuition, books, fees, transportation, and other expenses. Senator Bartlett contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in Muskogee, Oklahoma on her behalf. The BIA agreed to cover her tuition costs, books, and fees as a part-time student studying in a critical profession (Health Professions). The BIA also mentioned that special consideration was given to funding her request."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Breaking Barriers: The Fight for Education Funding")
![["The Department of the Interior announced a realignment of central office functions and responsibilities of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, in line with the President's directive to transfer operational activities from Washington to field offices. The realignment includes the creation of a Commissioner of Indian Affairs and Deputy Commissioner positions, along with six major offices within the Central Office organization. The aim is to increase effectiveness in delivering services to Native Americans and reduce staff in central offices in Washington, Albuquerque, and Denver. A steering committee and working group have been designated to review and recommend a complete reorganization of the Bureau of Indian Affairs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Information,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Legislative Efforts to Strengthen Indian Education: A Historical Review")
![["The document is a series of memorandums and letters regarding the proposal for the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes to contract the Concho School. The status of the proposal is discussed, including meetings, audits, and negotiations. The Area Director confirms negotiation dates and requests the presence of specific individuals for the negotiations. The outcome of the proposal is pending further audit and negotiation processes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0001-Indian%20Affairs,%20Concho%20Indian%20School,%201974%20July%20-%201978%20Aug/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Negotiation Dates Confirmed for Contracting Concho School")
![["The Indian School Journal reports on the arrival of four new teachers at Chilocco, Oklahoma, through the Title I Project. The program aims to help lower the student drop-out rate and keep students from getting homesick. Parents visited the campus and participated in classes and meals with students. The Chilocco Indian Cross-Country Team and football team are also highlighted, along with enrollment numbers and the success of the start of the school year. The Chilocco Choir performed at the Oklahoma Indian Trades Fair. The importance of attendance and class adjustments are emphasized."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Indian Education: Testimony of the New Mexico Indian Education Board of Regents")