Correspondence Regarding the Fort Berthold Tribe Land Acquisition and Compensation
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_15_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Fort Berthold Tribe Land Acquisition and Compensation
- Date Created:
- 1948-06-23
- EDTF:
- 1948-06-23
- 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:
- Mrs. Dorothy Johnson writes to Senator Elmer Thomas about the unfair treatment of the Fort Berthold Indians in North Dakota by the US Government. She asks for justice for the tribe and mentions a bill in the House to repay them for the use of their lands. Senator Thomas responds, explaining the government's settlement with the Indians and efforts to address past injustices. He notes the establishment of a Court of Claims for Indian citizens to present their grievances. Senator Thomas acknowledges the need for fair treatment of Native Americans and expresses hope for a resolution.
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_15_0000, Box 15, Folder 3, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 3 Pages
