Advocating for Indian Rights: A Plea for Justice and Recognition
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_52_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Advocating for Indian Rights: A Plea for Justice and Recognition
- Date Created:
- 1946-03-08
- EDTF:
- 1946-03-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37
- Description:
- Mrs. Hanes wrote a letter to Congressman Schwabe expressing her support for the pending Indian Claims Commission Bill. She mentions her age and contributions to World Wars I and II, and urges Schwabe to help Native Americans receive the benefits they are owed. She emphasizes the long wait for a settlement and the importance of timely action. Schwabe responds, expressing gratitude for her support and acknowledging the need for justice for Native Americans.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 52, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 3 Pages
