Correspondence on Peyote Use Among Native American Tribes: Concerns and Controversies
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Correspondence on Peyote Use Among Native American Tribes: Concerns and Controversies
- Date Created:
- 1963-10-30
- EDTF:
- 1963-10-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/27
- Description:
- The first letter is a response to Ted Reynolds regarding his concern over the damaging effects of peyote use by certain Indian tribes, as mentioned in an article in the Saturday Evening Post. The sender expresses appreciation for the concern and mentions that they hope to find time to read the article. The second letter, addressed to Senator Moroney, highlights the negative impact of peyote and expresses skepticism towards the current commissioner of Indian affairs. It also mentions the lack of support for the Kennedy administration due to their handling of the issue.
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0000, Box 21, Folder 30, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 2 Pages
