Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Amendment to Tribal and Individual Affairs of the Osage Indians of Oklahoma: A Congressional Bill" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975); 92nd (1971-1973); 90th (1967-1969); 91st (1969-1971) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_10_0001 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_10_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Osage%20Tribe%20Bill%20(to%20Amend%20Certain%20Acts%20Relating%20to%20Tribal%20and%20Individual%20Affairs)%20-%20H.R.%207093,%20Osage%20Judgment,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_10_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878572 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_10_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Osage%20Tribe%20Bill%20(to%20Amend%20Certain%20Acts%20Relating%20to%20Tribal%20and%20Individual%20Affairs)%20-%20H.R.%207093,%20Osage%20Judgment,%201969/CAC_CC_009_2_67_10_0001.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States; Campaign management--United States Osage Tribe 8 Pages The document is a bill aimed at amending certain Acts related to the tribal and individual affairs of the Osage Indians of Oklahoma. It includes provisions for the distribution of income and funds to tribe members, regulations for oil and gas leases, compensation for damages to land, state taxation on oil and gas production, and the election of tribal officers. It also addresses the sale and transfer of Osage headright interests. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Legislation for the Distribution of Judgment Funds to the Osage Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971); 90th (1967-1969); 92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_10_0002 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_10_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Osage%20Tribe%20Bill%20(to%20Amend%20Certain%20Acts%20Relating%20to%20Tribal%20and%20Individual%20Affairs)%20-%20H.R.%207093,%20Osage%20Judgment,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_10_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878573 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_10_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Osage%20Tribe%20Bill%20(to%20Amend%20Certain%20Acts%20Relating%20to%20Tribal%20and%20Individual%20Affairs)%20-%20H.R.%207093,%20Osage%20Judgment,%201969/CAC_CC_009_2_67_10_0002.pdf correspondence Retirement; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States Osage Tribe 5 Pages This bill, introduced in the House of Representatives in 1971, seeks to distribute judgment funds to members of the Osage Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, with specific provisions for distribution to living original Osage allottees, deceased allottees' heirs, and minors. The bill also addresses the filing and distribution of claims, tax exemptions, and outlines the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to implement regulations for the distribution of funds. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Proposed Amendments to H.R. 7093 Regarding the Distribution of Osage Tribe Lands and Funds" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971); 92nd (1971-1973); 90th (1967-1969); 93rd (1973-1975) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_10_0004 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_10_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Osage%20Tribe%20Bill%20(to%20Amend%20Certain%20Acts%20Relating%20to%20Tribal%20and%20Individual%20Affairs)%20-%20H.R.%207093,%20Osage%20Judgment,%201969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_10_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878575 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_10_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Osage%20Tribe%20Bill%20(to%20Amend%20Certain%20Acts%20Relating%20to%20Tribal%20and%20Individual%20Affairs)%20-%20H.R.%207093,%20Osage%20Judgment,%201969/CAC_CC_009_2_67_10_0004.pdf correspondence Education--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States Osage Tribe 3 Pages H. R. 7093 Departmental Amendments aim to make changes to the Osage roll and distribution of funds. The amendments would allow all original enrollees to receive a full per capita share, regardless of blood quantum, with the share of deceased enrollees going to heirs of Osage blood. The Osage Nation Organization proposes that all living persons with one-fourth Osage blood or more should share equally in the judgment. Non-Osage widows and adopted children are excluded. Additionally, the amendments would allow funds to be advanced for education and socio-economic programs for the Osage Tribe, and ensure that funds distributed per capita are not subject to federal or state income taxes. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Letter on H.R. 471: Proposed Amendments and Recommendations for Land Trust for the Pueblo of Taos Indians" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969); 91st (1969-1971); 92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0004 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878580 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pueblo%20Del%20Taos%20Indians,%201967-1969/CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0004.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Claims 8 Pages The document is a response from the Department of the Interior regarding a bill to amend the Act of May 31, 1933, to grant trust title to the Pueblo de Taos Indians for a 48,000-acre area within the Carson National Forest. The bill aims to allow the Pueblo to use the land for traditional purposes only, maintain conservation measures, and potentially purchase relinquishments of non-Indian leases. The background of the area, legal claims by the Taos Indians, and the religious significance of the land are also discussed. The Department strongly recommends the enactment of the bill with two technical amendments. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Correspondence Regarding Cherokee Nation's Water Rights and Power Facilities" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969); 91st (1969-1971); 92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0005 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20General%20Correspondence,%201969-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878598 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20General%20Correspondence,%201969-1974/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0005.pdf correspondence Native Americans; Public Lands and Natural Resources Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States Cherokee Nation; Kaw Nation; Osage Tribe; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma 3 Pages The letter is discussing water rights owned by American Indian Tribes, specifically the Cherokees, and the potential threat to these rights posed by the Grand River Dam Authority's plan to purchase power facilities on the Arkansas River. The letter requests advice and assistance from attorney Bill Veeter, who has expertise in water rights, in order to safeguard the Cherokees' ownership of these rights. The letter also mentions the United States' obligation to protect and develop property rights for the tribes, as well as the need for further discussions and information on the Eagle River Case from Colorado. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Bill Authorizing Acquisition of Village Site for the Payson Band of Yavapai-Apache Indians: A Congressional Record" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975); 91st (1969-1971); 90th (1967-1969) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0005 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_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878625 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0005.pdf correspondence Agriculture and Food Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Business--United States Apache Tribe of Oklahoma 27 Pages The document discusses a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to authorize the acquisition of a village site for the Payson Band of Yavapai-Apache Indians. The site, not to exceed 85 acres, will be selected in the Tonto National Forest in Arizona. The bill also authorizes the recognition of the tribe as a tribe of Indians and the appropriation of funds for the acquisition of the land. The Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs recommended the bill with amendments, including conveying the land to a membership corporation composed of band members and reserving mineral rights to the United States. The purpose of the bill is to relocate the Indians to a more suitable site from their current unsanitary living conditions. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "1971 Bill Granting Certain Federally Owned Land in Trust for the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 O'Konski, Alvin E., 1904-1987 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973); 91st (1969-1971); 93rd (1973-1975); 90th (1967-1969) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0004 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_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878624 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0004.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims; Banks and banking--United States Chippewa Indians 5 Pages The bill H.R. 2185, introduced by Mr. O'KONSKI in January 1971, declares that certain federally owned land in Wisconsin is held in trust for the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. The bill grants the Band ownership of the land, subject to existing rights-of-way and the continued use of a fire observation tower by the State of Wisconsin for fire protection purposes. The Indian Claims Commission is directed to determine how the value of the land conveyed by the bill should be set off against any claims against the United States. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Analysis of H. R. 8381: Land Acquisition, Sale, and Exchange Policies for Kalispel Indian Reservation" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973); 90th (1967-1969); 91st (1969-1971); 93rd (1973-1975) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0006 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_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878626 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0006.pdf correspondence Banks and banking--United States; United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Armed Forces 5 Pages H.R. 8381 authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to purchase, sell, and exchange lands within the Kalispel Indian Reservation on behalf of the Kalispel Indian Community. The bill outlines procedures for land sales, acquisitions, and exchanges, as well as requirements for approval by the tribe and the Secretary of the Interior. It also allows for the mortgaging of tribal land and permits 99-year leases. The bill aims to consolidate land ownership within the tribe and address issues related to Indian heirship. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Land Consolidation and Economic Development Bill for the Kalispel Indian Reservation" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969); 92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975); 91st (1969-1971) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0008 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_0008_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878628 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0008.pdf correspondence Armed Forces; United States; Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma 4 Pages The document is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives in 1971, authorizing the purchase, sale, and exchange of certain lands on the Kalispel Indian Reservation in Washington. The purpose is to consolidate land ownership within the reservation, address issues of Indian heirship, and facilitate economic land use. The Secretary of the Interior is given authority to carry out these actions, subject to approval by the Kalispel Indian Community. Funds received from land sales are to be used for land consolidation purposes. The bill also allows for encumbrance of tribal land by mortgage or deed of trust, subject to foreclosure or sale according to Washington state laws. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Bill to Cancel Irrigation Charges in the Modoc Point Unit of the Klamath Indian Irrigation Project, Oregon" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975); 92nd (1971-1973); 90th (1967-1969); 91st (1969-1971) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0010 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_0010_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878630 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0010.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma 4 Pages H.R. 489 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to approve an order of the Secretary of the Interior canceling irrigation charges against non-Indian-owned lands under the Modoc Point unit of the Klamath Indian irrigation project in Oregon. The cancellation of charges is subject to the Modoc Point Irrigation District assuming responsibility for future operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of the irrigation system. The bill is recommended by the Administration due to the cost to the Federal Government and the limited capacity of the land to repay construction costs. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Analysis of H.R. 9325: Division and Distribution of Judgment Funds Between Blackfeet and Gros Ventre Tribes" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971); 93rd (1973-1975); 90th (1967-1969); 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0012 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_0012_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878632 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0012.pdf correspondence Banks and banking--United States; United States; Armed Forces; Indians of North America--Oklahoma 7 Pages H.R. 9325 provides for the division and distribution of funds between the Blackfeet Tribe and the Gros Ventre Tribe. The Subcommittee amendments specify the per capita distribution of funds to tribal members and allow for the remaining funds to be used for tribal purposes with approval from the Secretary. The bill also exempts per capita payments from federal and state income taxes. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Analysis of H.R. 10702: A Bill to Declare Federally Owned Land as Trust for the Fort Belknap Indian Community" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971); 93rd (1973-1975); 92nd (1971-1973); 90th (1967-1969) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0014 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_0014_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878634 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0014.pdf correspondence Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma 3 Pages H.R. 10702 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives in 1971 that donates 5 acres of Federal land to the Fort Belknap Indians in trust. The bill also directs the Indian Claims Commission to consider the value of the land for set-off purposes in any claims award by the Commission. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "The Indian Financing Act of 1971: Providing Economic Development Funding for Indians and Indian Organizations" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969); 91st (1969-1971); 93rd (1973-1975); 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0018 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_0018_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878638 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0018.pdf correspondence Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Education--United States 27 Pages The document is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives in 1971 called the "Indian Financing Act of 1971" aimed at providing financing for the economic development of Indians and Indian organizations. It includes provisions for establishing an Indian Revolving Loan Fund, defining terms such as "Indian" and "Tribe", and outlining the conditions for making loans to individuals and organizations. It also sets guidelines for loan terms, interest rates, and repayment. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "1972 Bill for the Disposition of Funds for the Delaware and Absentee Delaware Tribes of Indians" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975); 92nd (1971-1973); 91st (1969-1971); 90th (1967-1969) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0021 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_0021_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878672 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0021.pdf correspondence Native Americans Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Delaware Tribe of Indians 6 Pages This bill, introduced in the House of Representatives in 1972, aims to provide for the distribution of funds appropriated to pay a judgment in favor of the Delaware Tribe of Indians and the Absentee Delaware Tribe of Western Oklahoma. It outlines the requirements for enrollment, the process for filing applications, and the apportionment of funds to the two tribes. The bill also specifies how the funds should be distributed and used, including the establishment of trusts for minors or individuals under legal disability. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Details of Bill HR 10394: Division and Disposition of Funds for the Assiniboine Tribes of Montana" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969); 93rd (1973-1975); 91st (1969-1971); 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0020 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_0020_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878671 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0020.pdf correspondence United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Armed Forces; Banks and banking--United States 15 Pages The document outlines a bill introduced by Mr. Melcher to divide and distribute funds appropriated to pay a judgment in favor of the Assiniboine Tribes of the Fort Peck and Fort Belknap Reservations in Montana. The bill specifies how the funds will be divided between the two tribes and outlines the eligibility criteria for receiving a per capita payment. It also includes provisions for protecting the interests of minors, exempts the distributed funds from income taxes and loans, and authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to create necessary rules and regulations. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Memorandum on the Addition to the Meeting Regarding Land Rights of the Devils Lake Sioux Tribe" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 Haley, James Andrew, 1899-1981 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973); 91st (1969-1971); 90th (1967-1969); 93rd (1973-1975) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0023 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_0023_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878674 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0023.pdf correspondence Armed Forces; United States; Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Apache Tribe of Oklahoma 3 Pages The document is a memorandum from James A. Haley, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs, to members regarding a meeting on August 14 and 15 to discuss and mark up bill H.R. 9294. The bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to convey trust title of U.S. Government land within the Devils Lake Sioux Reservation to the Devils Lake Sioux Tribe. The bill conveys 5.3 acres of land, purchased from the Tribe in 1904, to the Tribe and includes amendments and alternative amendments for consideration. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Analysis and Amendment of H.R. 2327: A Bill on Tribal Land Sales and Exchanges" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973); 90th (1967-1969); 93rd (1973-1975); 91st (1969-1971) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0002 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878677 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201973-1974/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0002.pdf correspondence Armed Forces; United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States 2 Pages H.R. 2327 authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to sell tribal land or exchange it for other land within reservation boundaries. The Business Council must request any sales or exchanges, with proceeds used for land consolidation or other tribal purposes. All land acquired for the Tribe must be held in trust, and tribal land can be mortgaged with approval. The Tribe also gains long-term leasing authority. A staff amendment clarifies that only sales are authorized, not other forms of acquisition. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Comparative Analysis of H.R. 4865 and S. 722 Bills: Land Conveyance to Stockbridge-Munsee Community and Protection of Individual Indian Rights 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973); 91st (1969-1971); 90th (1967-1969); 93rd (1973-1975) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0001 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878676 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201973-1974/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0001.pdf correspondence Prescription drugs--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States 1 Page H. R. 4865 and S. 722 both address the conveyance of submarginal land to the Stockbridge-Munsee Community, purchased by the United States in the 1930s. H. R. 4865 includes provisions to protect individual Indian rights in the land, while S. 722 includes standard set-off provisions. The legislation aims to rectify the initial purchase restrictions that prevented the land from being conveyed to the Indians. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "1974 Congressional Oversight and Funding of the Indian Claims Commission and Expert Assistance Loan Fund" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975); 91st (1969-1971); 92nd (1971-1973); 90th (1967-1969) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0008 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0008_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878683 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201973-1974/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0008.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States 2 Pages H.R. 4967, H.R. 5078, and S. 721 authorize appropriations for the Indian Claims Commission for Fiscal Year 1974. The Commission was established to hear and decide Indian tribal claims against the United States. Congress has extended the Commission's deadline multiple times, with the current expiration set for 1977. Additional funding may be needed for the Revolving Loan Fund administered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to help tribes prosecute their claims. An amendment may be offered to provide more funding for the Loan Fund. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Federal Acquisition of Klamath Indian Tribal Lands: H.R. 3867 Introduced in House of Representatives" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975); 92nd (1971-1973); 91st (1969-1971); 90th (1967-1969) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0007 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878682 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201973-1974/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0007.pdf correspondence Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma 11 Pages H.R. 3867 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives in 1973 to provide for Federal acquisition of the Klamath Indian Forest lands. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to negotiate for the purchase of tribal lands at a price not exceeding $51,954,709. The bill was recommended for enactment by representatives from Oregon and the Forest Service, and is supported by the President. The bill aims to acquire tribal lands previously offered for sale by a trustee in 1971. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Indian Financing Act of 1973: An Act to Finance Economic Development for Indians and Indian Organizations" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971); 90th (1967-1969); 92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0012 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0012_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878687 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201973-1974/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0012.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States; Education--United States 18 Pages The Indian Financing Act of 1973 was introduced in the House of Representatives to provide financing for the economic development of Indians and Indian organizations. The Act aims to provide capital on a reimbursable basis to help develop and utilize Indian resources and integrate them into American life. It establishes definitions for terms related to Indian financing and creates the Indian Revolving Loan Fund to provide credit for Indians and Indian organizations. Loans can be made for various purposes and must be repaid within thirty years with interest determined by the Secretary of the Treasury. The Secretary has the authority to cancel or adjust loans that are deemed uncollectible. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "The Indian Financing Act of 1973: Economic Development for Native American Tribes and Organizations" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 Culver, Harry, 1923-2005 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973); 91st (1969-1971); 90th (1967-1969); 93rd (1973-1975) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0013 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0013_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878688 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201973-1974/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0013.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Education--United States; Banks and banking--United States 21 Pages The Indian Financing Act of 1973, introduced by Mr. Culver, aims to provide economic development opportunities for Indians, Indian tribes, and other Indian organizations. It establishes an Indian revolving loan fund to provide credit to tribes and organizations that are unable to obtain financial assistance from other sources. Loans must be repaid within thirty years with interest rates determined by the Secretary of the Treasury. The Secretary has the authority to cancel or adjust loans that are deemed uncollectible. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Overview and Analysis of H.R. 12216: Legislation Affecting the Lumbee Indians of North Carolina" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969); 92nd (1971-1973); 91st (1969-1971); 93rd (1973-1975) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0019 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0019_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878694 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201973-1974/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0019.pdf correspondence Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Cherokee Nation 9 Pages H.R. 12216 seeks to amend the Act of July 7, 1956, relating to the Lumbee Indians of North Carolina. The Lumbee Indians are a rural agrarian people living in Robeson and surrounding counties in North Carolina. They have never had a reservation and have not received services as a group from the BIA. The bill aims to remove restrictions on Lumbee eligibility for programs for non-federally recognized tribes, but will not make them eligible for BIA services as a tribe. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Overview and Amendments of H.R. 8230: Empowering Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe for Land Consolidation and Effective Land Use" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975); 92nd (1971-1973); 91st (1969-1971); 90th (1967-1969) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0022 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0022_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878697 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201973-1974/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0022.pdf correspondence United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Armed Forces; Banks and banking--United States 4 Pages H.R. 8230 is a bill that aims to grant the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux tribe the authority to buy and sell lands within their original reservation in order to consolidate tribal land holdings for more effective land use. The bill would allow the tribe to acquire, sell, exchange, or mortgage tribal lands with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior. The lands acquired would be taken in trust by the United States for the benefit of the tribe. The bill also includes amendments for technical clarifications recommended by the Department. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Indian Financing Act of 1973: Economic Development of Indigenous Communities" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973); 91st (1969-1971); 93rd (1973-1975); 90th (1967-1969) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0027 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0027_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878702 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201973-1974/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0027.pdf correspondence Native Americans Banks and banking--United States; Education--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma 29 Pages The Indian Financing Act of 1973 was introduced in the House of Representatives to provide capital on a reimbursable basis to help develop and utilize Indian resources. The Act aims to improve the standard of living for Indians, integrate them into American life, and provide economic assistance through a revolving loan fund. Loans can be made for various purposes, with repayment terms not exceeding thirty years and interest rates determined by the Secretary of the Treasury. The Secretary has the authority to cancel or adjust loans that are deemed uncollectable. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Restoration of Federal Recognition and Support for the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin: A Legislative Review" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973); 91st (1969-1971); 93rd (1973-1975); 90th (1967-1969) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_8_0009 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_8_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Menominee%20Tribe%20Bills%20(H.R.%207421,%20H.R.%209078),%20Background,%20Analysis,%20Amendments,%20Summary%20of%20Hearings/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_8_0009_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878518 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_8_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Menominee%20Tribe%20Bills%20(H.R.%207421,%20H.R.%209078),%20Background,%20Analysis,%20Amendments,%20Summary%20of%20Hearings/CAC_CC_009_2_67_8_0009.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Claims Menominee Indians 11 Pages The Department of the Interior recommends the enactment of H.R. 7421, a bill to restore Federal recognition and services to the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin. The bill would repeal the Menominee Termination Act of 1954 and reinstate rights and privileges to the tribe. The document provides background on the termination and its impact on the tribe's financial situation, recommending restoration of the trust relationship to provide necessary assistance. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Title Declaration for Mineral Interests Held by the United States in Trust for the Chippewa Cree Tribe: H.R. 5525 Bill Analysis" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969); 91st (1969-1971); 93rd (1973-1975); 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0012 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_0012_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878535 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0012.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States; United States; Armed Forces Chippewa Indians 5 Pages H.R. 5525 is a bill introduced by Mr. Melcher in 1973 that aims to declare certain mineral interests held by the United States in trust for the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation in Montana. The bill addresses the uncertainty surrounding mineral ownership in the area and seeks to confirm ownership of these mineral interests for the tribe. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Department of Interior's Response to Partition and Mediation Bills for Hopi and Navajo Tribes" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975); 91st (1969-1971); 90th (1967-1969); 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0002 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_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878525 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0002.pdf correspondence Banks and banking--United States; United States; Armed Forces; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah 12 Pages The United States Department of the Interior responds to a request for views on two bills related to the partition of surface rights in the Hopi and Navajo reservations. They recommend letting a court order unfold to resolve the dispute, but suggest that if Congress chooses to partition, the District Court in Arizona should handle it. They also offer amendments to improve an arbitration procedure outlined in one of the bills. The historical background of the dispute between the tribes is provided, including previous attempts to resolve it. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Understanding the Centuries-Long Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute: A Historical Overview" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973); 90th (1967-1969); 93rd (1973-1975); 91st (1969-1971) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0006 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_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878529 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0006.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Armed Forces; United States; Banks and banking--United States Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah 3 Pages The Navajo-Hopi dispute has been ongoing for centuries, with disagreements over land boundaries and usage. The conflict escalated in the late 1800s and early 1900s, leading to government intervention and legal battles. The two tribes have been unable to reach a resolution on their own, and the issue remains unresolved. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Analysis of Amended Bill R.1128 Regarding Hopi and Navajo Reservation Land Partition" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971); 92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975); 90th (1967-1969) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0008 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_0008_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878531 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0008.pdf correspondence Armed Forces; United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah 3 Pages The document discusses a bill that aims to partition surface rights in a reservation area shared by the Hopi and Navajo Tribes. It outlines the division of land between the two tribes, relocation plans for affected families, and financial compensation. The bill also includes provisions for rental payments, protection of existing allotments, and measures to address overgrazing and protect a religious shrine. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Understanding the Historical Context of the Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969); 91st (1969-1971); 92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0003 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878547 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0003.pdf correspondence Armed Forces; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States; United States Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah 3 Pages The Navajo-Hopi dispute over land ownership in Arizona has been ongoing for centuries. The Navajo were given a reservation in 1868, but continued to encroach on Hopi lands. In 1882, a reservation was created for the Hopi to prevent further encroachment. In 1934, Congress expanded the Navajo reservation, including some Hopi living in the area. Conflict between the tribes continued, leading to a court decision in 1958 giving both tribes joint ownership of the disputed land. The issue remains unresolved, requiring Congress to intervene and determine the rights and interests of both parties. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Proposed Amendment to H.R. 10337 for the Establishment of a Navajo-Hopi Board of Arbitration" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975); 91st (1969-1971); 90th (1967-1969) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0008 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0008_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878552 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0008.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Armed Forces; United States; Banks and banking--United States Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah; Hopi Tribe of Arizona 13 Pages This text outlines an amendment to H.R. 10337 that establishes a Navajo-Hopi Board of Arbitration to settle disputes over land rights between the Navajo and Hopi tribes. The Board is composed of three members who will receive compensation, travel expenses, and have the authority to make rules and regulations. The Board will work towards a final report within one year and will be provided with a liaison representative from the Department of the Interior. Funding of up to $500,000 is authorized for the expenses of the Board. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Analyzing the Provisions of H.R. 10337: A Detailed Review of the Partitioning of Hopi and Navajo Reservation Rights" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975); 92nd (1971-1973); 90th (1967-1969); 91st (1969-1971) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0007 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878551 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0007.pdf correspondence United States; Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Armed Forces Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah 4 Pages H.R. 10337 authorizes the partition of surface and subsurface rights in the Joint-Use Area of the Hopi and Navajo Reservations, as well as allotments to Paiute Indians. The bill outlines the process for partitioning the land, managing the subsurface estate, making allotments to Paiute Indians, and relocating Navajos and Hopis. It also addresses financial compensation, protection of religious shrines, legal actions between the tribes, and other related matters. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Breakdown and Analysis of H.R. 10337: Partition of Rights in Hopi and Navajo Reservations" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975); 92nd (1971-1973); 90th (1967-1969); 91st (1969-1971) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0009 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0009_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878553 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0009.pdf correspondence United States; Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Armed Forces Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah; Hopi Tribe of Arizona 4 Pages H.R. 10337 authorizes the partition of surface and subsurface rights between the Hopi and Navajo tribes, provides for allotments to certain Paiute Indians, and outlines various provisions for the management and division of land, resources, and financial compensation between the tribes. The Act also addresses the removal of tribes from each other's areas, legal actions that can be taken by the tribes, protection of religious shrines, and procedures for legal disputes. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Understanding H.R. 10337: Legislation to Resolve the Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969); 92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975); 91st (1969-1971) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0010 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0010_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878554 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0010.pdf correspondence Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; United States; Armed Forces Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah; Hopi Tribe of Arizona 2 Pages H.R. 10337 addresses the long-standing dispute between the Navajo and Hopi tribes over land rights in Arizona and New Mexico. The legislation aims to partition surface and subsurface rights in the disputed areas between the two tribes, ensuring equal division of land and fair compensation for relocation. The bill seeks to resolve the conflict and establish clear boundaries for both tribes. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Mediation and Arbitration Bill for Navajo and Hopi Indian Tribes Land Disputes: H.R. 7679 of the 93rd Congress" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975); 90th (1967-1969); 91st (1969-1971); 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0014 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0014_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878558 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0014.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; United States; Banks and banking--United States; Armed Forces Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah 14 Pages This bill proposes the creation of a Navajo-Hopi Board of Arbitration to mediate and settle conflicting interests between the Navajo and Hopi Indian Tribes regarding lands within the joint use area of the Hopi Reservation and the Navajo Reservation. The Board will be composed of three members and will receive compensation for their services. If the parties fail to reach an agreement within a specified timeframe, further provisions will become operative. The bill also authorizes the Board to make rules and regulations, request information from federal agencies, and terminate its existence after filing a final report with the Secretary of the Interior. Additionally, there is a provision for the appropriation of funds for the expenses of the Board. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Navajo-Hopi Land Settlement Act of 1973" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975); 92nd (1971-1973); 90th (1967-1969); 91st (1969-1971) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0015 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0015_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878559 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0015.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; United States; Banks and banking--United States; Armed Forces Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah; Hopi Tribe of Arizona 13 Pages The Navajo-Hopi Settlement Act aims to separate the interests of the Hopi and Navajo Tribes in certain lands set aside by an Executive order in 1882. It confirms exclusive rights for the Hopi Tribe in certain lands within the Navajo Reservation in Arizona and addresses the need for a fair settlement of their conflicting land interests. The Act aims to prevent the expulsion of Navajo families from the joint-interest area and ensure both tribes receive an equal share of the land's value. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "An In-depth Analysis of H.R. 7679: Mediation and Arbitration of Navajo and Hopi Tribes' Land Conflicts" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975); 90th (1967-1969); 91st (1969-1971); 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0016 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0016_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878560 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0016.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States; United States; Armed Forces Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah 4 Pages H.R. 7679 establishes a Navajo-Hopi Board of Arbitration to mediate and arbitrate the conflicting interests of the Navajo and Hopi Indian tribes regarding lands within their reservations. The Board is given authority to set rules, request negotiation teams from each tribe, and facilitate agreements within a specified timeframe. If an agreement is reached, it must be approved by Congress. If no agreement is reached, the Board will select the most fair and equitable offer. The Act also includes provisions for land allotments, conservation practices, and legal actions between the tribes. Funding is allocated for the implementation of the Act. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Understanding the Provisions of H.R. 7679: Mediation and Arbitration for Navajo and Hopi Tribal Land Disputes" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973); 90th (1967-1969); 91st (1969-1971); 93rd (1973-1975) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0017 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0017_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878561 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0017.pdf correspondence Banks and banking--United States; United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Armed Forces Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah 3 Pages H.R. 7679 establishes a Navajo-Hopi Board of Arbitration to mediate conflicts over land ownership between the Navajo and Hopi Indian Tribes. The Board is responsible for overseeing negotiations, reaching agreements, and submitting them to Congress for approval. If no agreement is reached, the Board will select the most fair and equitable offer for submission. The Act also includes provisions for land allotment, resettlement, subsurface ownership, conservation practices, and legal actions between the tribes. Funding is allocated for the implementation of the Act. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Overview of the Navajo-Hopi Settlement Act Proposed by Mr. Lujan" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 Lujan Jr., Manuel, 1928-2019 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975); 92nd (1971-1973); 91st (1969-1971); 90th (1967-1969) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0018 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0018_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878562 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0018.pdf correspondence Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Armed Forces; United States Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah; Hopi Tribe of Arizona 3 Pages Mr. Lujan's bill, titled the "Navajo-Hopi Settlement Act," aims to authorize the separation of interests of the Hopi and Navajo Tribes in certain lands set aside in 1882. The bill establishes a Navajo-Hopi Settlement Commission to determine land usage and appraise interests. It also includes provisions for compensating the tribes for any unequal division of land value, with a loan of $18,000,000 to the Navajo tribe. Additionally, the bill provides for the segregation of Hopi interests within the Navajo Reservation and authorizes appropriations for the loan and commission. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "An In-Depth Analysis of H.R. 5647: Partition of Rights and Land Allocation between Hopi and Navajo Tribes" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973); 91st (1969-1971); 93rd (1973-1975); 90th (1967-1969) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0019 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0019_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878563 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0019.pdf correspondence Armed Forces; United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah 2 Pages H.R. 5647 authorizes the partition of surface rights in the Joint-Use Area of the Hopi and Navajo reservations, with specific allocations to each tribe. It also provides for allotments to certain Paiute Indians, directs the removal of Navajos from Hopi land and Hopis from Navajo land, and includes provisions for compensation, protection of existing allotments, and legal actions. The bill also authorizes appropriations to carry out its provisions. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "An In-depth Analysis of H.R. 5647: Partitioning and Rights Allocation Between Hopi and Navajo Tribes" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969); 91st (1969-1971); 93rd (1973-1975); 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0021 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0021_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878565 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0021.pdf correspondence United States; Armed Forces; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah 2 Pages H.R. 5647 authorizes the partition of surface rights in the Joint-Use Area of the Hopi and Navajo reservations, with specific acreage allocated to each tribe. The bill also provides for allotments to certain Paiute Indians, directs the removal of Navajos from Hopi lands and vice versa, and includes provisions for compensation, protection of religious sites, and legal actions. An appropriation of $16,000,000 is authorized to implement the provisions of the Act. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Insight into the Navajo-Hopi Settlement Act: A Detailed Breakdown and Analysis of H.R. 7716" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971); 92nd (1971-1973); 90th (1967-1969); 93rd (1973-1975) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0020 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0020_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878564 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0020.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States; United States; Armed Forces Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah 3 Pages H.R. 7716 is a bill known as the Navajo-Hopi Settlement Act that aims to authorize the separation of interests of the Hopi and Navajo Tribes in certain lands set aside by an Executive Order in 1882. The bill establishes a commission to determine the division of lands between the two tribes and provides for compensation to the Hopi Tribe. It also authorizes appropriations for a loan to the Navajo Tribe and for the Commission. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "An Examination of H.R. 7679: Resolving Land Disputes Between the Navajo and Hopi Indian Tribes" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969); 91st (1969-1971); 92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0022 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0022_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878566 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0022.pdf correspondence Armed Forces; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States; United States Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah; Hopi Tribe of Arizona 4 Pages H.R. 7679 establishes a Navajo-Hopi Board of Arbitration to mediate and arbitrate the conflicting interests of the Navajo and Hopi Indian Tribes in lands within the Joint Use Area. The Board is tasked with facilitating negotiations between the tribes and reaching an agreement within 180 days. If an agreement is not reached, the Board will select the most fair and equitable offer for submission to Congress. The Act also includes provisions for land allotments, resettlement, and conservation efforts, with appropriations not to exceed $16,000,000. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Legislative Draft for the Navajo-Hopi Settlement and Economic Development Act of 1973" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975); 90th (1967-1969); 91st (1969-1971) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0025 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0025_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878569 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0025.pdf correspondence Banks and banking--United States; United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Armed Forces Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah 15 Pages The document discusses a bill that authorizes the separation of interests between the Hopi and Navajo tribes in certain lands set aside in 1882. It confirms exclusive rights for the Hopi tribe in certain lands within the Navajo Reservation. The bill aims to improve the conditions on both reservations and establish a commission for settlement and economic development. It also emphasizes the need for fair treatment of both tribes and the importance of long-term planning for the reservations' development. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Comparative Analysis of Proposed Solutions to the Hopi-Navajo Land Dispute in the United States Congress" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973); 91st (1969-1971); 93rd (1973-1975); 90th (1967-1969) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0024 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0024_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878568 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0024.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims; Banks and banking--United States Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah; Hopi Tribe of Arizona 2 Pages The document compares four different proposed treatments for the Hopi-Navajo Land Dispute, focusing on issues such as removal, relocation, land partition, grazing restoration, Moencopi area, subsurface rights, Hopi access guarantees, and tribal settlement appeals. Each proposal offers different solutions and provisions for these problem areas. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Analysis of Land Rights and Interests in Healing v. Jones Case: Impact on Hopi and Navajo Tribes" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975); 90th (1967-1969); 91st (1969-1971); 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0026 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0026_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878570 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0026.pdf correspondence Armed Forces; United States; Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah 4 Pages The document discusses the rights and interests of the Hopi and Navajo tribes in the 1882 Executive Order Reservation. It states that the Hopi Tribe has exclusive interest in a certain part of the reservation, while both tribes have joint interests in other parts. The Act of July 22, 1958 conferred jurisdiction on a three-judge District Court to hear the case but did not mandate a complete division of the reservation. The Act also authorized the tribes to sell, buy, or exchange lands within their reservations. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Overview of H.R. 5035: Updating the 1968 Spokane Tribe Land Consolidation Act" 1968-06-10 1968-06-10 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0023 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0023_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878698 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201973-1974/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0023.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States; Armed Forces; United States 3 Pages H.R. 5035 seeks to amend the 1968 Spokane Act by removing a proviso that limits the purchase of non-trust lands by the Spokane tribe in Washington. This change would allow the tribe to consolidate their land holdings without restrictions. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Amendment to Public Law 90-335: Changes in Land Purchase, Sale, and Exchange on the Spokane Indian Reservation" 1968-06-10 1968-06-10 Foley, Thomas Stephen, 1929-2013 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0011 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_0011_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878534 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0011.pdf correspondence Armed Forces; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States; United States 4 Pages The document discusses a bill introduced by Mr. Foley in the House of Representatives on March 1, 1973, to amend Public Law 90-335 relating to the purchase, sale, and exchange of certain lands on the Spokane Indian Reservation. The bill aims to remove a proviso that limits the purchase of non-trust lands by the Spokane Tribe, bringing them in line with other tribes in Washington and Oregon. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Congressional Memorandum on Approval and Details of H.R. 6067 for Mississippi Sioux Indians" 1968-06-19 1968-06-19 McFarland, Sidney L. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0019 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_0019_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878670 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0019.pdf correspondence Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Apache Tribe of Oklahoma 20 Pages The document is a memorandum from Sidney L. McFarland, Chief Clerk and Staff Director of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, regarding the approval of bill H.R. 6067 by the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs. The bill is about the disposition of funds in favor of the Mississippi Sioux Indians in Indian Claims Commission dockets and outlines the process for distributing the funds to various tribes and individuals. The bill is scheduled for consideration by the Full Committee. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Amendment to H.R. 11771: Disposition of Funds Appropriated for Sac and Fox Tribes of Oklahoma and Mississippi in Iowa 1968-10-21 1968-10-21 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 90th (1967-1969) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_9_2_67_13_0000, Box, 67, 13, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0004 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_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884535 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0004.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Claims; Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Sac and Fox Indians--Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma 1 Page H.R. 11771 outlines the distribution of funds appropriated to pay a judgement to the Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma and the Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa. The funds are to be divided proportionally between the two tribes based on their basic membership rolls. The funds can be used for any purpose approved by the respective tribal governing bodies and the Secretary of the Interior. Any funds distributed to tribe members are not subject to federal or state income tax. Funds for minors or those under a legal disability will be managed by the Secretary of the Interior. The title of the bill is to be amended to reflect its purpose. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK National Tribal Chairmen's Association Resolution on Indigenous Sovereign Rights and Indian Affairs 1969-01-01 1969-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_9_2_67_5_0000, Box, 67, 5, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0002 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_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884503 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0002.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Claims; Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Navajo Indians 3 Pages The document is a resolution adopted by the National Tribal Chairmen's Association Board of Directors concerning the Bureau of Indian Affairs and national Indian affairs. The resolution includes recommendations for the appointment of an Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, keeping the Bureau of Indian Affairs housed in one location, reorganizing the Bureau to reflect self-determination policies, and taking legal action on specific cases. The resolution also calls for the consideration of a tribal member as Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The resolution was unanimously adopted in December 1972. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Protests Against Unfair Recommendations on XL Ranch Indian Reservation Expansion: An Open Letter to Honorable Harold T. Johnson 1969-02-03 1969-02-03 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_9_2_67_12_0000, Box, 67, 12, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_12_0003 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_12_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pit%20River%20Indians%20Correspondence,%20Injunction,%20Background,%201969-1970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_12_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884526 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_12_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Pit%20River%20Indians%20Correspondence,%20Injunction,%20Background,%201969-1970/CAC_CC_009_2_67_12_0003.pdf correspondence Democratic Party U.S.; Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma 2 Pages The letter is addressing the unfair recommendation made by the Interior Department to designate the Pit River Home and Agricultural Cooperative Association as the sole beneficiary of the XL Ranch Indian Reservation, excluding other members of the Pit River Tribe. The letter expresses disappointment in the lack of due process and requests that Congress allow the administrative proceeding to progress as sought in a federal lawsuit. The letter also includes background information and petitions circulating among Pit River Indians urging fair treatment in the decision-making process. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Disposition of Funds for the Yavapai Apache Tribe: The 1971 Bill Introduced by Mr. Steiger of Arizona" 1969-07-22 1969-07-22 Steiger, Samuel (Sam), 1929-2012 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0007 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_0007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878658 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0007.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Claims Apache Tribe of Oklahoma 60 Pages H.R. 8694 is a bill introduced by Mr. Steiger of Arizona in the House of Representatives in 1971. The bill is aimed at providing for the disposition of funds appropriated to pay a judgment in favor of the Yavapai Apache Tribe in Indian Claims Commission dockets numbered 22-E and 22-F. It outlines the process for distributing the funds among various groups, enrollment criteria, tax exemptions, and the establishment of rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of the Act. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "H.R. 4353: A Bill for the Disposition of Funds for the Iowa Tribes of Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska" 1970-07-06 1970-07-06 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971); 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0027 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_0027_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878647 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0027.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States; Taxation Law and legislation--United States Apache Tribe of Oklahoma 4 Pages This bill, introduced in the House of Representatives in 1971, aims to provide for the distribution of funds appropriated to pay judgments in favor of the Iowa Tribes of Oklahoma and Kansas and Nebraska. The bill outlines how the funds will be divided between the tribes, how they can be invested or spent, and specifies that per capita payments will only be made to eligible tribal members and will not be subject to Federal or State income tax. The bill also includes provisions for managing funds for minors or individuals under a legal disability, and authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish rules and regulations to implement the bill. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Revolutionizing Native Affairs: A New Vision for Self-Determination and Prosperity" 1970-07-08 1970-07-08 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0020 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20General%20Correspondence,%201969-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0020_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878613 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20General%20Correspondence,%201969-1974/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0020.pdf correspondence Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Land use--Planning Cherokee Nation 43 Pages The document discusses the shift in federal policy towards native peoples in the United States, focusing on self-determination and economic prosperity. It highlights the need for effective policy planning, with precepts such as prioritizing thought before action and determining goals independently before considering political and budgetary feasibility. The convergence of federal and native goals is emphasized, with a focus on political self-determination and economic development. The traditional native goals of self-determination are contrasted with the new federal goals, which aim to empower native groups and eliminate welfare programs through economic prosperity. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Congressman Happy Camp and Dora Ortega's Correspondence on Tribal Affairs 1970-08-06 1970-08-06 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 91st (1969-1971) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_9_2_67_13_0000, Box, 67, 13, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0001 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_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884532 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_13_0001.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States; Agricultural laws and legislation Sac and Fox Nation; Shawnee Tribe; Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma 3 Pages The document is a series of letters and news articles regarding the Sac and Fox Tribal Business Committee's trip to Washington, D.C. They received compliments for their participation and presentations, and thanked Congressman Happy Camp for his hospitality. The committee also discussed tribal issues and future plans. Additionally, there is a mention of a new livestock market opening in Holdenville, Oklahoma. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "1971 Congressional Bill for the Disposition of Funds to the Pembina Band of Chippewa Indians" 1971-01-01 1971-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0023 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 https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878643 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0023.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims; Banks and banking--United States Chippewa Indians 5 Pages 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. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "1971 Bill for the Distribution of Appropriated Funds for Judgements in Favor of the Snohomish, Upper Skagit, Snoqualmie, and Skykomish Trib 1971-01-01 1971-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0026 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 https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878646 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0026.pdf correspondence Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Sauk Indians 4 Pages 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. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Indian Financing Act of 1970: A Bill for Financing Economic Development of Indians and Indian Organizations" 1971-01-01 1971-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0029 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 https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878649 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0029.pdf correspondence Education--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States 19 Pages 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. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "1971 Bill for the Disposition of Funds for the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and the Miami Indians of Indiana" 1971-01-01 1971-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0008 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 https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878659 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0008.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States Miami Tribe of Oklahoma 8 Pages 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. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "1971 Congressional Bill H.R. 10858: Disposition of Funds for Pueblo de Acoma Judgment" 1971-01-08 1971-01-08 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0013 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_0013_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878664 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0013.pdf correspondence Taxation Law and legislation--United States; Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma 33 Pages The bill H.R. 10858 authorizes the distribution and use of a claims judgment recovered by the Acoma Pueblo, allowing the funds to be invested and used for various purposes as approved by the tribal governing body and the Secretary of the Interior. The bill exempts the funds from federal and state income taxes and authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish rules and regulations for its implementation. The bill has been reported favorably by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs without amendments and is recommended for passage. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Bill for the Disposition of Funds for the Kickapoo Indians of Kansas and Oklahoma: 92nd Congress, 1st Session" 1971-02-01 1971-02-01 Steed, Thomas Jefferson, 1904-1983 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0025 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_0025_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878645 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0025.pdf correspondence Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims Kickapoo Indians 2 Pages This bill introduced by Mr. Steed in the House of Representatives aims to provide for the disposition of funds appropriated to pay judgments in favor of the Kickapoo Indians of Kansas and Oklahoma in Indian Claims Commission dockets numbered 316 and 193. The funds will be divided based on the membership of the respective tribes as of the date of the Act, after payment of attorney fees and litigation expenses. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Analysis of H. R. 3333 Bill on the Disposition of Judgments for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes" 1971-02-02 1971-02-02 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0013 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_0013_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878633 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0013.pdf correspondence United States; Banks and banking--United States; Armed Forces; Indians of North America--Oklahoma 4 Pages H.R. 3333 authorizes a judgment fund of $26,000,000 for use by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation, Montana. 90% of the fund will be distributed per capita, with the remaining balance programmed for reservation purposes. The bill also exempts the per capita distribution from Federal and State income taxes and includes provisions for the protection of minors. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Introduction of H.R. 3830: Disposition of Judgments for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation, Montana 1971-02-08 1971-02-08 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0024 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_0024_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878644 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0024.pdf correspondence United States; Banks and banking--United States; Armed Forces; Indians of North America--Oklahoma 2 Pages The bill H.R. 3830 introduced by Mr. Melcher in the 92nd Congress aims to provide for the disposition of judgments recovered by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation, Montana, in paragraphs 7 and 10, docket numbered 50233, United States Court of Claims. The funds awarded in these judgments, after deducting attorneys' fees and other expenses, may be advanced to the tribes for their use. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Bill for Land Exchange and Development on the Kalispel Indian Reservation" 1971-03-11 1971-03-11 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0007 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_0007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878627 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0007.pdf correspondence Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; United States; Armed Forces 6 Pages The document discusses bills H.R. 5950 and H.R. 8381, which authorize the purchase, sale, and exchange of lands on the Kalispel Indian Reservation to aid in land consolidation and development. The Department recommends amendments to allow sales to tribal members or Indians with fractionated interests and to permit encumbrances on mortgaged lands. The bills aim to consolidate land ownership, alleviate issues of heirship, and assist in leasing and disposition of tribal lands. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "1971 Act for the Disposition of Funds for the Kickapoo Indians of Kansas and Oklahoma" 1971-05-03 1971-05-03 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0014 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_0014_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878665 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0014.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States; Taxation Law and legislation--United States Kickapoo Indians 62 Pages The document is a bill, H. R. 6797, that provides for the disposition of funds appropriated to pay judgments in favor of the Kickapoo Indians of Kansas and Oklahoma. The funds are to be divided based on tribal membership, with certain deductions and allocations specified. The funds distributed per capita are not subject to federal or state income taxes. The Secretary of the Interior must approve plans for the use of the funds, and any sums payable to minors or individuals under legal disability must be protected appropriately. The Secretary is also authorized to establish rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of the Act. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Analysis of H.R. 9019: Provision and Disposition of Funds for the Jicarilla Apache Tribe" 1971-06-09 1971-06-09 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0015 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_0015_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878635 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0015.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Taxation Law and legislation--United States; Banks and banking--United States Apache Tribe of Oklahoma 5 Pages H.R. 9019 authorizes a judgment fund of $9,150,000 for the Jicarilla Apache Tribe, with provisions for protecting minors and exempting per capita distributions from certain taxes and liens. The bill allows the funds to be used for any purpose approved by the Tribe and the Secretary of the Interior. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Bill H.R. 9032: Disposition of Funds for Havasupai Tribe - 92nd Congress First Session" 1971-06-09 1971-06-09 Steiger, Samuel (Sam), 1929-2012 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0006 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_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878657 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0006.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Claims 4 Pages This bill, introduced by Mr. Steiger of Arizona, authorizes the funds appropriated to pay a judgment in favor of the Havasupai Tribe of Indians to be used for purposes approved by the tribal governing body and the Secretary of the Interior. It also exempts per capita distributions from income taxes and protects the interests of minors and individuals under legal disability. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to establish rules and regulations to implement the provisions of the bill. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Overview of the 1971 Legislation Regulating the Disposition of Judgment Funds for the Pueblo of Laguna" 1971-08-03 1971-08-03 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0002 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_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878622 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_21_0002.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Taxation Law and legislation--United States; Banks and banking--United States 4 Pages H.R. 10352 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to provide for the disposition of judgment funds on deposit to the credit of the Pueblo of Laguna in Indian Claims Commission, docket numbered 227. The bill allows for the funds to be used for any purpose authorized by the tribal governing body and approved by the Secretary of the Interior, including transferring funds to the unrestricted funds of the Pueblo. It also exempts distributed funds from Federal and State income taxes. The Department recommends a technical amendment to clarify the tax exemption. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Congressional Memorandum: Approval and Implementation of H.R. 10330 for Distribution of Judgment Funds to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, 1972" 1972-01-01 1972-01-01 McFarland, Sidney L. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0005 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_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878656 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_22_0005.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Claims; Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma 8 Pages This is a memorandum from Sidney L. McFarland, Chief Clerk and Staff Director, regarding the approval of bill H.R. 10330 by the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs. The bill provides for the distribution of judgment funds to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to distribute the funds to eligible tribe members, with provisions for distribution to heirs, minors, and non compos mentis individuals. Unclaimed shares will revert to the tribe after a year. The bill is scheduled for consideration by the Full Committee on August 18, 1972. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Unresolved Accountability in 1972 BIA Building Incident: A Recap of Hearings and Events 1972-06-01 1972-06-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_9_2_67_5_0000, Box, 67, 5, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0003 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_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884504 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/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0003.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Claims; Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma 4 Pages The memo discusses the BIA hearings held by the Indian Affairs Subcommittee on December 5 and 6, 1972. It highlights the lack of clear responsibility within the government for the events at the BIA building from Nov. 2-8. White House and Justice witnesses refused to appear, citing reasons related to Executive privilege and potential harm to their case against Indians who destroyed government property. The memo also outlines the events at the BIA building, including the takeover, the decision not to remove the Indians by force, and the subsequent negotiations and decisions made by various agencies. It concludes with the decision to provide travel funds for the Indians to return home, to avoid violence and damage to the BIA building. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "H.R. 620: Establishment of Additional Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs - A 1973 Congressional Bill" 1973-01-03 1973-01-03 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0006 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878681 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201973-1974/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0006.pdf correspondence Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims 5 Pages H.R. 620 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to establish an additional Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs within the Department of the Interior. The bill aims to elevate the responsibility for Indian affairs within the Department and address conflicts of interest. The new Assistant Secretary would be appointed by the President with Senate approval and would focus solely on Indian matters. The bill also amends existing law to increase the number of Assistant Secretaries of the Interior from six to seven and repeals the position of Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "1973 Act to Authorize Appropriations for the Indian Claims Commission" 1973-03-06 1973-03-06 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975); 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0005 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201973-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878680 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Bills%20-%20Analysis,%201973-1974/CAC_CC_009_2_67_23_0005.pdf correspondence Native Americans Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims 5 Pages This text is about S. 721, a bill that authorizes appropriations for the Indian Claims Commission for fiscal year 1974. The bill also includes provisions for the Bureau of Indian Affairs Expert Assistance Revolving Loan Fund. The Indian Claims Commission was established in 1946 to hear and decide Indian tribal claims against the United States. The bill aims to ensure the Commission's work is completed by April 1977 and may require additional funding for the Loan Fund. Amendments to the bill include decreasing the appropriation authorization for the Commission and increasing the authorization for the Loan Fund. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Summary of the President's 1973 Indian Legislative Proposals" 1973-03-16 1973-03-16 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0014 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20General%20Correspondence,%201969-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0014_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878607 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20General%20Correspondence,%201969-1974/CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0014.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Banks and banking--United States 4 Pages The document is a summary of the President's Indian legislative proposals, which include establishing an additional Assistant Secretary of the Interior responsible for Indian Affairs, allowing Indian tribes to assume control of certain programs and services provided by the Federal Government, transferring civil service employees with the programs, implementing the Indian Financing Act to provide capital to Indian country, creating the Indian Trust Counsel Authority to protect natural resource rights, expanding contracting authority with tribes for education and social welfare programs, and giving Indians greater control over livestock trespass and traders on their reservations. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Congressional Hearing Schedule for Subcommittee on Indian Affairs: May 29, May 31, and June 1, 1973 1973-05-23 1973-05-23 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_9_2_67_1_0000, Box, 67, 1, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0015 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Schedule%20of%20Meetings,%201971-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0015_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/884463 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Schedule%20of%20Meetings,%201971-1974/CAC_CC_009_2_67_1_0015.pdf correspondence Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Cherokee Nation; Chickasaw Nation 2 Pages The Subcommittee on Indian Affairs will hold hearings on various bills related to Indian affairs on May 29, May 31, and June 1. The bills include ones on judgments, trader-trespass, establishment of a new position in the Interior Department, and land rights for various tribes. The hearings will take place in Room 1324 of the Longworth House Office Building. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Proposal for the Transfer of Advanced Automotive Power Systems Research to Bartlesville Energy Research Center 1974-01-01 1974-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977); 93rd (1973-1975) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_9_1_0000, Box 34, Folder 5, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_1_34_5_0008 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_34_5_0000-Delegation%20Letters,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_34_5_0008_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/866219 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_34_5_0000-Delegation%20Letters,%201974/CAC_CC_009_1_34_5_0008.pdf correspondence Energy Land use--Planning; Environmental Protection; Banks and banking--United States 3 Pages The document is addressed to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, discussing the transfer of research and development programs to the Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA). Specifically, the letter highlights the capabilities of the Bartlesville Energy Research Center in Oklahoma and suggests transferring the EPA's research on advanced automotive power systems to this facility. The document outlines reasons for the transfer, including better technical direction, utilization of existing facilities, and more effective research and development. The Oklahoma Congressional Delegation supports the transfer as a step towards better overall management and economy in Federal Energy Research and Development work. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Chairman of Navajo Nation Appeals Against Displacement Bill, Seeks Humane Solution" 1974-02-14 1974-02-14 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0002 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878546 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Navaho-Hopi%20Dispute,%201972-1973/CAC_CC_009_2_67_9a_0002.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims; Banks and banking--United States Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah; Hopi Tribe of Arizona 2 Pages The Chairman of the Navajo Tribal Council is writing to Mr. Happy Camp to urge him to consider the impact of a bill that would expel thousands of Navajos from their land. The letter outlines the history of the land and the legal disputes surrounding it, and proposes a compromise solution that would be fair to both Navajos and Hopis. The Chairman emphasizes the importance of finding a humane and cost-effective solution to the issue. Text