Support for Indian Claims Commission Bill: A Letter from George B. Schwabe
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_52_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Support for Indian Claims Commission Bill: A Letter from George B. Schwabe
- Date Created:
- 1946-03-07
- EDTF:
- 1946-03-07
- 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:
- Congressman George B. Schwabe received a telegram from Mr. Frank Ross requesting support for HR 4497, the Indian Claims Commission Bill. Schwabe, a member of the House Committee on Indian Affairs, has agreed to assist in managing the bill on the House floor. He explains the history and importance of the bill, which aims to settle Indian claims against the Federal Government. Schwabe also mentions opposition to the bill from individuals who have profited from promoting false claims. He expresses appreciation for support and offers further assistance or information if needed.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Quapaw Nation
- 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:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 3 Pages