Proposal for Indian Tribe Participation in Low-Rent Housing Program

Identifier:

CAC_CC_001_4_47_56_0003

Contributing Institution:

Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Title:

Proposal for Indian Tribe Participation in Low-Rent Housing Program

Date Created:

1964-03-12

EDTF:

1964-03-12

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:

Various members of the House of Representatives, including Wright Patman, Clarence E. Kilburn, and Albert Rains, are discussing proposed changes to the Housing Act of 1937 to allow Indian tribes in Oklahoma to participate in the low-rent housing program. The Governor of the Chickasaw Nation has recommended amendments to the act to eliminate discrimination against Oklahoma Indian Tribes. President Lyndon Johnson has also proposed expanding housing aid for low-income families as part of a campaign against poverty. The Task Force on Indian Affairs has recommended allowing Indian tribes to establish housing agencies and participate in the program. The current limitations on participation by Indian tribes in Oklahoma are seen as frustrating and unfair.

Policy Area:

Native Americans

Names:

Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation

Topic:

Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Older people--Medical care--United States

Congress:

88th (1963-1965)

Physical Location:

CAC_CC_1_4_47_56_0000, Box, 47, 56, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving

Location Represented:

United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)

Type:

Text

Extent:

7 Pages