Troubles of the Pawnee Tribe: A Congressional Appeal
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_36_18_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Troubles of the Pawnee Tribe: A Congressional Appeal
- Date Created:
- 1973-07-16
- EDTF:
- 1973-07-16
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261
- Description:
- Ms. V.J. Echo Hawk wrote to Congressman John Camp seeking assistance with the issues facing the Pawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, including a dispute over tribal leadership. The Bureau of Indian Affairs clarified that the court has recognized Mr. Austin Realrider as the valid tribal president. The document also mentioned pending amendments to the tribal constitution and bylaws that could help prevent future issues. Ms. Echo Hawk expressed concerns about the involvement of the American Indian Movement in tribal affairs and urged Congressman Camp to take action to protect the tribe.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_9_1_0000, Box 36, Folder 18, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 36 Pages
