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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Legislation for Final Settlement of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking, Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Draft Bill for Purchase and Lease of Arkansas Riverbed Rights by Indian Nations
- Date:
- 1976-04-14
- Creator:
- Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["The Speaker acknowledges a letter from Chief Gardner of the Choctaw Nation regarding proposed legislation for settling claims against the United States by the Choctaws, Cherokees, and Chickasaws. The Speaker expresses interest in the matter and promises to keep Chief Gardner informed of any action taken."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Arkansas%20Riverbed,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Legislation for Final Settlement of Indian Affairs")
![["The draft bill enclosed in the letter authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into agreements with the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Nations for the purchase or lease of their rights in the riverbed of the Arkansas River. The agreements must be approved by Congress and the President, with payment terms based on appraised property values. The bill also authorizes the appropriation of necessary funds for this purpose."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Arkansas%20Riverbed,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Draft Bill for Purchase and Lease of Arkansas Riverbed Rights by Indian Nations")