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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_15_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Plan for the Transfer of Menominee Enterprises, Inc. Assets to the United States in Trust for the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- Bordeaux, Lionel R.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_15_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Johnson-O'Malley Regulations: A Collective Effort for Native American Education
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Statement of Principal Chief Elmer Manatowa, Jr. in Support of H.R. 11771: Division of Judgment Funds Among Sac and Fox Tribes
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Sac and Fox Indians--Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0046
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Title: Request for Assistance in Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Concerns about Johnson-O'Malley Funds in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1973-03-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Potawatomi Tribe, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Plea for Assistance: Kiowa Housing Authority's Dire Conditions
- Date:
- 1973-06-01
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Housing policy--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_20_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- The Tribal Delegation of the United Indian Tribes of Western Oklahoma: March 31 - April 5, 1974
- Date:
- 1973-06-02
- Creator:
- Schexnider, Dora S., 1939-2017
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Potawatomi Tribe, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess, Comanche Nation, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Improving Indian Housing: Recommendations from Senate Field Hearings
- Date:
- 1973-06-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Sac and Fox Nation, Creek Nation, Tonkawa Nation, Caddo Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Nation, Seminole Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_13_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Resolution in Support of the Mutual Help Housing Program
- Date:
- 1973-10-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Tonkawa Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe, Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, Chippewa Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Quapaw Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Potawatomi Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_122_37_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- HUD Notification: Lok-Rent Public Housing Project for Comanche Indian Tribe
- Date:
- 1974-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Housing--Law and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The document is a series of letters regarding concerns about a plan to eliminate Bureau of Indian Affairs Area Offices, particularly in Anadarko and Muskogee, Oklahoma. The Chamber of Commerce and tribal leaders express opposition to the plan, emphasizing the importance of local area offices and their ability to serve the specific needs of Indian people. There is discussion within the Department of the Interior about potentially removing BIA Area Directors, with concerns about the effectiveness of such a move. Overall, the letters highlight the importance of preserving local area offices and involving Indian voices in decision-making."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_15_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Correspondence,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_15_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Plan for the Transfer of Menominee Enterprises, Inc. Assets to the United States in Trust for the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin")
![["The Chairman of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Bob Cannon, expresses concern to the Bureau of Indian Affairs Commissioner, Morris Thompson, about statements regarding the possible closing of boarding schools in Oklahoma. Congressman Happy Camp reassures Mr. Cannon that there are many in Washington who understand the importance of Indian schools and that hasty closings are not likely. Congressman Camp also appreciates Mr. Cannon's efforts to clarify the Commissioner's comments and wishes him a happy holiday season."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_15_0000-Interior%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Correspondence,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_15_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Johnson-O'Malley Regulations: A Collective Effort for Native American Education")
![["Elmer Manatowa, Principal Chief of the Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma, supports H.R. 11771 which divides a judgment award between the Oklahoma Sac and Fox and the Iowa Sac and Fox tribes based on current membership. The Department of the Interior prefers using 1937 census rolls for division, but the Oklahoma Sac and Fox disagree, citing flaws in the 1937 roll and differences in tribal membership criteria. They argue that dividing the award based on current membership is the fairest and most democratic approach."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Sac%20and%20Fox%20Indians,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Statement of Principal Chief Elmer Manatowa, Jr. in Support of H.R. 11771: Division of Judgment Funds Among Sac and Fox Tribes")
![["The Tribal Indian Land Rights Association of Oregon has officers and board members who are working to protect the rights of Indian people in Oregon. They are concerned about the allotment issue and feel that the federal representatives are not adequately representing the Indian people. They are organizing to fight for Indian land rights and have filed suits in various states, including Oregon. Representative Robert Smith has disclosed that Indian claims to federal lands in Oregon could wipe out state lands and forests, and a hearing will be held to address these issues. Amos A. Hopkins-Dukes, the National Executive Director, is leading the effort to acquire land for Indians under an 1887 allotment act."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201966/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_1_41_13_0046_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Request for Assistance in Indian Affairs")
![["The National Indian Youth Council expresses concern about the administration of Johnson-O'Malley funds for the State of Oklahoma to Senator Bellmon. They request local control of the funds and discuss the possibility of recovering misused funds. They also address the State's claim that Oklahoma does not qualify as an Indian Reservation. They request a response from Senator Bellmon as the issue affects over 100,000 Native Americans in Oklahoma."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_16_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns about Johnson-O'Malley Funds in Oklahoma")
![["The document is from the Board of Commissioners of the Kiowa Housing Authority to the Secretary of the Department of Housing & Urban Development, expressing concern about the dire need for assistance in correcting construction deficiencies in the housing project. They feel that their plea for assistance has been ignored, possibly due to a statement made by the Chairman regarding the safety of the housing. They request immediate attention to the matter and invite the Secretary to visit Anadarko to see the conditions firsthand."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Plea for Assistance: Kiowa Housing Authority's Dire Conditions")
![["A tribal delegation of the United Indian Tribes of Western Oklahoma met from March 31 to April 5, 1974. Representatives from twenty-three tribes attended, with various tribal leaders and delegates present. Staff personnel from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and United Tribes also participated in the meeting. Discussions likely focused on tribal operations, industrial development, and tourism projects."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_20_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_20_0001_thumbnail.jpg "The Tribal Delegation of the United Indian Tribes of Western Oklahoma: March 31 - April 5, 1974")
![["The Senate Subcommittee on Indian Affairs held field hearings in Muskogee and Anadarko, Oklahoma in 1975 to address the challenges faced by Indian Housing Authorities in providing adequate housing to tribal members. Testimony was given by various tribal members and housing authorities, highlighting issues such as the lack of specific guidelines, the need for an Indian Housing Handbook, establishment of an Indian Desk at HUD offices, reduction of paperwork, uniform rent schedules, funding for PILOT taxes, more technical assistance, individual audits, uniform pay-off schedules, and a review of criteria for housing program participation. Solutions were proposed to streamline procedures and improve the delivery system for Indian housing."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Improving Indian Housing: Recommendations from Senate Field Hearings")
![["The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs has made $881,160 available to 60 Indian tribes in various states for improving their governments. The Tribal Government Development Program will fund projects such as training tribal council members, developing ordinances and constitutions, and improving budgetary processes. The goal is to strengthen tribal governments and promote self-determination among Indian tribes. Tribes were selected based on need, economic level, and number of enrolled members. The funds will be used to accomplish goals set by the tribes themselves and may also serve as seed money for additional funding sources."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution in Support of the Mutual Help Housing Program")
![["The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has approved a loan for the construction of 50 single-family low-rent homes by the Housing Authority of the Comanche Indian Tribe of Oklahoma. The project will be built using the Turnkey Mutual-Help method and will be located in several counties in Oklahoma. For more information, contact Mr. Stanley Pahdopony, Chairman of the Housing Authority of the Comanche Indian Tribe."]](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_122_37_0000-Housing%20and%20Urban%20Development%20-%20Indian%20Housing,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_122_37_0005_thumbnail.jpg "HUD Notification: Lok-Rent Public Housing Project for Comanche Indian Tribe")