Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Amendment of Act Protecting Watershed for Pueblo de Taos Indians: H.R. 471 of 91st Congress, 1st Session" 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_11_0003 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_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878579 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_0003.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Religion; Armed Forces; United States 7 Pages This text is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to amend section 4 of the Act of May 31, 1933, regarding the protection of the watershed within the Carson National Forest for the Pueblo de Taos Indians in New Mexico. The bill describes the specific lands and improvements held in trust for the tribe and outlines how the lands are to be administered and used for traditional purposes. It also emphasizes the importance of maintaining the lands as a wilderness and implementing conservation measures for their protection. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "An Appeal from Taos Pueblo: The Story of Blue Lake and its People" 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_11_0010 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_0010_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878586 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_0010.pdf correspondence Religion; Education--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma 12 Pages The Taos Pueblo tribe is appealing to the United States government to recognize their ownership of the Blue Lake area, which holds great cultural and spiritual significance to them. The area contains important shrines and sanctuaries for their religion and is essential to their way of life. The tribe relies on the land for food, water, and spiritual connection, and views it as their Indian church. They are asking for the government to acknowledge their connection to the land and respect their request to not sell their title to the area. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Expansion of Land Rights and Religious Freedoms for the Taos Pueblo Indians: A Review of H.R. 3306" 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_11_0015 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_0015_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878591 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_0015.pdf correspondence Religion; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Armed Forces; United States 13 Pages The Taos Pueblo Indians were granted a 50-year renewable use right to 30,000 acres of land, which was later increased to 37,000 acres, including the Blue Lake religious shrine. The Indian Claims Commission upheld the Indians' claim to approximately 130,000 acres of land, with 50,000 acres being discussed for conveyance to the Indians. The legislation would transfer the entire Blue Lake Area to Taos Pueblo by trust patent to protect their religious practices and cultural heritage. The Pueblo Council argues that ownership of the land is necessary to preserve their religious privacy and natural ecology, as well as to advance the welfare of their community. The Forest Service's administration of the area has been problematic, leading the Pueblo to seek return of the land. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "List of Members for the National Committee for Restoration of the Blue Lake Lands to the Taos Indians" 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_11_0016 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_0016_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878592 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_0016.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Education--United States; Religion 1 Page The National Committee for Restoration of the Blue Lake Lands to the Taos Indians is a group led by various prominent individuals from different backgrounds, including authors, artists, civic leaders, and religious figures. They are working towards restoring the Blue Lake Lands to the Taos Indians and have members from various parts of the United States. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Memorandum on H.R. 10390: Extending the Life of the Indian Claims Commission - Ninety-Second Congress" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 McFarland, Sidney L. 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_22_0003 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_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878654 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_0003.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Claims; Religion; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Apache Tribe of Oklahoma 12 Pages The memorandum is from Sidney L. McFarland, Staff Director and Chief Clerk, to all members of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs regarding H.R. 10390, a bill to extend the life of the Indian Claims Commission. The bill is scheduled for Full Committee consideration on February 23, 1972, and the memorandum includes an analysis of the bill and the Subcommittee amendments. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Timeline and Details of the Wounded Knee Incident Involving Manuel Lujan Jr. and AIM" 1967-01-01 1967-01-01 Lujan Jr., Manuel, 1928-2019 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_7_0007 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Wounded%20Knee,%201972-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878499 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Wounded%20Knee,%201972-1974/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0007.pdf correspondence Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues United States; Religion; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Armed Forces 2 Pages Manuel Lujan, Jr. is a member of the Congress of the United States representing the 1st District of New Mexico. He is part of the Interior and Insular Affairs Committee and the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy. The document also provides a detailed timeline of the Wounded Knee Incident that took place from February 27, 1973, to April 6, 1973, involving the American Indian Movement (AIM) seizing the Pine Ridge Trading Post in South Dakota. Multiple negotiations and exchanges of fire occurred before a ceasefire agreement was reached. There were also challenges with different factions of AIM claiming leadership during the negotiations. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Partition of Rights in Hopi and Navajo Reservations Act of 1973" 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_0006 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_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878550 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_0006.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Armed Forces; Religion; United States Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah; Hopi Tribe of Arizona 13 Pages The document outlines a bill introduced to authorize the partition of surface rights in the joint use area of the Hopi and Navajo Indian Reservations, as well as provide for allotments to certain Paiute Indians. The bill specifies criteria for dividing the land between the tribes and outlines the process for partitioning the land and managing mineral rights. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "1973 Bill for the Partition of Surface Rights between the Hopi and Navajo Tribes" 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_9a_0012 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_0012_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878556 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_0012.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Armed Forces; United States; Religion Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah; Hopi Tribe of Arizona 15 Pages H.R. 10337, as marked up by Subcommittee on November 29, 1973, authorizes the partition of surface rights in the joint use area of the 1882 Executive Order Hopi Reservation and the surface and subsurface rights in the 1934 Navajo Reservation between the Hopi and Navajo Tribes. The bill also provides for allotments to certain Paiute Indians. The partition of surface rights shall be done in kind, with the lands partitioned to each tribe being equal in acreage, quality, and carrying capacity. The bill does not affect the joint ownership status of coal, oil, gas, and other minerals within the lands, which will be managed jointly by the Hopi and Navajo Tribes. The lands partitioned to each tribe shall be held in trust by the United States exclusively for that tribe and as part of their respective reservations. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Partition of Land Rights between Hopi and Navajo Tribes: H.R. 10337 Bill Proposal (1973)" 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_0011 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_0011_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878555 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_0011.pdf correspondence Religion; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; United States; Armed Forces Hopi Tribe of Arizona; Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah 16 Pages The document outlines a bill introduced in Congress in 1973 to authorize the partition of surface rights in a joint-use area between the Hopi and Navajo Tribes. The bill specifies criteria for establishing boundaries between the tribes and outlines the management of coal, oil, gas, and other minerals within the partitioned lands. It also designates certain lands exclusively for the Hopi and Navajo Tribes and outlines the process for expedited partition proceedings. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "1968 Congressional Report on Amending Section 4 of The Act of May 31, 1933: Granting Trust Title to Pueblo de Taos Indians for 1968-01-01 1968-01-01 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_11_0011 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_0011_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878587 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_0011.pdf correspondence Religion; Armed Forces; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; United States 38 Pages The document is a report from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs recommending the passage of H.R. 3306, a bill to grant the Pueblo de Taos Indians trust title to 50,000 acres of federally owned land that was taken from them without compensation. The document outlines the history of the land, the significance of the area to the Pueblo, and the controversy surrounding its use and management. The committee concludes that the land should be returned to the Pueblo, as they have a greater need for it than the public. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Struggle for Blue Lake: The Taos Pueblo Council's Fight for Sacred Land" 1968-07-17 1968-07-17 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_11_0005 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_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878581 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_0005.pdf correspondence Congress Indians of North America--Claims; Religion; Indians of North America--Oklahoma 3 Pages The Taos Pueblo Council is advocating for the restoration of the Blue Lake Area, which was seized unjustly by the Federal Government. They support H.R. 471, which would place 48,000 acres of the area in trust for their people and maintain it as a wilderness. They oppose Senator Anderson's proposal, which would reduce the protected wilderness area to 4,600 acres and allow commercial harvesting of timber. They argue that the entire Rio Pueblo watershed holds religious significance for their tribe and should be protected. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "1969 Letter from Duke City Lumber Co. Regarding Pueblo de Taos Land Legislation" 1969-03-10 1969-03-10 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_11_0001 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_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878577 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_0001.pdf correspondence Religion; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Agricultural laws and legislation Apache Tribe of Oklahoma 2 Pages Duke City Lumber Co., Inc. is against legislation to grant 48,000 acres of land in the Carson National Forest to the Pueblo del Taos Indians. They believe that withdrawing such a large amount of public land would be excessive and detrimental to New Mexicans. They suggest a compromise similar to S. 750, which would grant the tribe exclusive use of 1,640 acres while allowing the Forest Service to administer the remaining area for the benefit of all citizens. They urge the introduction of a bill similar to S. 750 in the House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Vietnam Soldier's Perspective on the Taos Indian Land Claim Controversy" 1969-03-20 1969-03-20 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_11_0008 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_0008_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878584 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_0008.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Agricultural laws and legislation; Religion 10 Pages A soldier serving in Vietnam from Taos County expresses his thoughts on the Taos Indian tribe's fight for their land and traditions. He believes that the tribe should have the right to keep their land and that the government should respect their traditions. The soldier also criticizes those who question the tribe's ability to manage their own land and calls for support for the tribe's fight. He hopes for a better world and for the United States to uphold its standards of fairness and democracy. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Letter Supporting H.R. 471 for the Return of Taos Pueblo Indians' Land" 1969-04-25 1969-04-25 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_11_0006 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_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878582 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_0006.pdf correspondence Religion; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims 1 Page The letter expresses support for H.R. 471 to return land belonging to the Taos Pueblo Indians of New Mexico, specifically the Blue Lake area which is considered their church. It emphasizes the importance of freedom of religion and the unjust taking of the land. The writer urges for the return of the land without any amendments in the current session of congress. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Profile of the American Indian Movement: Origins, Funding, Activities, and Public Perception" 1972-06-28 1972-06-28 Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987 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_7_0008 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Wounded%20Knee,%201972-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0008_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878500 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Wounded%20Knee,%201972-1974/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0008.pdf correspondence Education--United States; Religion; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Chippewa Indians 3 Pages Manuel Lujan Jr. has district offices in New Mexico and Washington D.C. He is a member of the Interior and Insular Affairs Committee and the Atomic Energy Joint Committee. The American Indian Movement (AIM) was founded in 1968 by Dennis Banks and Clyde Bellecourt and received funding from various sources. AIM engaged in protests and occupations, including the takeover of Alcatraz Island and the Wounded Knee Trading Post. Some Native Americans criticized AIM for their lawlessness and violence and their attempts to gain control of reservations. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Correspondence Regarding the American Indian Movement's Activities and Ensuing Government Response in 1973" 1973-03-21 1973-03-21 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_7_0009 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Wounded%20Knee,%201972-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0009_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878501 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Wounded%20Knee,%201972-1974/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0009.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Religion; Indians of North America--Claims Cherokee Nation; Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma 3 Pages The letter from Captain Fred M. Nussbaum expresses disapproval of the activities of the AIM group, particularly their actions in Washington and at Wounded Knee. Nussbaum is concerned about the potential for further violence in Pawnee, Oklahoma, but is working to prevent it. Nussbaum criticizes the government for being soft on the group's actions and urges for stronger action to be taken to stop their lawlessness. Nussbaum, as an American Indian, is ashamed of the lawless acts being carried out in the name of Indian people and expresses support for elected tribal leaders. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Petition for Support of Amendment HR 17288 and Indian Self-Determination" 1974-11-12 1974-11-12 Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987 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_20_0002 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_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878595 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_0002.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Religion 5 Pages A group of individuals have signed a petition urging Congressman John Happy Camp to support a proposal by Congressman Young of Alaska to add HR 17288 as an amendment to a bill in order to advance the cause of "Indian Self-determination." They believe that BIA employees have been limited in career advancement opportunities and are seeking redress for past injustices. The petition includes numerous signatures from individuals who support the cause. Text