The document writer expresses concern about the mistreatment and exploitation of American Indians, as highlighted in a recent TV program. They question the lack of sympathy from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the violation of treaties with the Native Americans. The writer urges action to address this issue and questions the inconsistency between foreign aid efforts and treatment of Native Americans. The document is forwarded to Congressman Belcher for his attention and response.

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Letter to Congressman Belcher Regarding the Treatment of American Indians

Identifier:
CAC_CC_004_4_30_27A_0005
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Letter to Congressman Belcher Regarding the Treatment of American Indians
Date Created:
1958-11-21
EDTF:
1958-11-21
Creator:
unknown
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
Page H. Belcher Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/3
Description:
The document writer expresses concern about the mistreatment and exploitation of American Indians, as highlighted in a recent TV program. They question the lack of sympathy from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the violation of treaties with the Native Americans. The writer urges action to address this issue and questions the inconsistency between foreign aid efforts and treatment of Native Americans. The document is forwarded to Congressman Belcher for his attention and response.
Policy Area:
Native Americans
Topic:
Indians of North America--Oklahoma
Congress:
85th (1957-1959)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_4_4_0000, Box 30, Folder 27A, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
2 Pages