Water Rights and the Cherokee Nation: Seeking Counsel and Protection

Identifier:

CAC_CC_001_4_82_60_0001

Contributing Institution:

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

Title:

Water Rights and the Cherokee Nation: Seeking Counsel and Protection

Date Created:

1969-05-28

EDTF:

1969-05-28

Creator:

Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000, McCormick, Mary F., 1932-

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 discussing the ownership of water rights by American Indian tribes, specifically the Cherokees, in relation to dams on the Arkansas River. The author is seeking advice from Bill Veeter and expressing concerns about the Grand River Dam Authority's plan to purchase power facilities on the river. They are also inquiring about the Eagle River Case in Colorado and requesting further discussions with Cherokee authorities. The document emphasizes the importance of protecting tribal property rights and seeks support from government officials.

Policy Area:

Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans

Names:

Cherokee Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Topic:

Indians of North America--United States

Congress:

91st (1969-1971)

Physical Location:

CAC_CC_1_4_82_60_0000, Box, 82, 60, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving

Location Represented:

United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)

Type:

Text

Extent:

3 Pages