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Addressing Poverty and Injustice in Indian Territories: A Call for Action
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_58_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Addressing Poverty and Injustice in Indian Territories: A Call for Action
- Date Created:
- 1951-08-17
- EDTF:
- 1951-08-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146
- Description:
- The document is a series of letters regarding the distribution of lease land funds and treaty funds to poverty-stricken Choctaw Indians. The documents express frustration with the delay in payments and urge for action to provide homes, employment, and relief from high living costs for the impoverished population. There is a plea for Congress and the Senate to address the needs of the unemployed and hungry constituents. The documents also highlight concerns about exploitation and lack of support for those in need. The correspondence emphasizes the importance of expedited payments and assistance for the impoverished Choctaw Indians.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_001_4_0000, Box 11, Folder 58, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 4 Pages
