Concerns Regarding H.R. 2403 and the Use of Peyote by Native Americans
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding H.R. 2403 and the Use of Peyote by Native Americans
- Date Created:
- 1945-04-23
- EDTF:
- 1945-04-23
- 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:
- The document discusses a bill, H.R. 2403, which seeks to curtail the use of peyote and its impact on Indian tribes who use it for religious ceremonies. The author, Mr. Thompson, is seeking information and guidance on the matter and is considering potential actions to take regarding the bill. The Quapaw Indians are particularly concerned about the potential impact of the bill on their religious practices.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Quapaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 6, Folder 7, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 2 Pages
