Establishment and Early Initiatives of Indian Arts and Crafts Board in 1936
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_49_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Establishment and Early Initiatives of Indian Arts and Crafts Board in 1936
- Date Created:
- 1936-07-21
- EDTF:
- 1936-07-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47
- Description:
- The text discusses various legislative efforts and initiatives related to Indian affairs, including the creation of a new Federal board to aid the Indians, a bill to fix the boundary of the Navajo reservation, and the establishment of the Indian Arts and Crafts Board. The text also mentions the recent popularity of playing tennis on roller skates and the discovery of an old Bible hidden in a roof. Additionally, it highlights the appointment of key individuals, such as Louis C. West as general manager of the new board, and the ongoing efforts to promote and preserve Indian arts and crafts.
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_49_0000, Box 49, Folder 6, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 1 Page
