The letter expresses support for H.R. 471 to return land belonging to the Taos Pueblo Indians of New Mexico, specifically the Blue Lake area which is considered their church. It emphasizes the importance of freedom of religion and the unjust taking of the land. The writer urges for the return of the land without any amendments in the current session of congress.

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"Letter Supporting H.R. 471 for the Return of Taos Pueblo Indians' Land"

Identifier:
CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0006
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
"Letter Supporting H.R. 471 for the Return of Taos Pueblo Indians' Land"
Date Created:
1969-04-25
EDTF:
1969-04-25
Creator:
unknown
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:
The letter expresses support for H.R. 471 to return land belonging to the Taos Pueblo Indians of New Mexico, specifically the Blue Lake area which is considered their church. It emphasizes the importance of freedom of religion and the unjust taking of the land. The writer urges for the return of the land without any amendments in the current session of congress.
Topic:
Religion, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
Congress:
91st (1969-1971)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
1 Page