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Interpretation of Definition of Indian in 25 U.S.C. 479 for Descendants Born after June 1, 1934
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Interpretation of Definition of Indian in 25 U.S.C. 479 for Descendants Born after June 1, 1934
- Date Created:
- 1976-01-01
- EDTF:
- 1976-01-01
- 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 memo discusses the ambiguity in the definition of "Indian" for the purpose of employment preference, specifically regarding descendants of members born after June 1, 1934. The author argues that only descendants who were residing on an Indian reservation on that date can be considered preference eligibles, based on the legislative history and intent of the Wheeler-Howard Act. This interpretation aims to prevent a proliferation of preference eligibility over time and ensure that the definition is consistent with the Act's goals.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_1_4_140_39_0000, Box, 140, 39, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 4 Pages
