Opposition to Jurisdictional Rights: Correspondence with Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Opposition to Jurisdictional Rights: Correspondence with Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma
- Date Created:
- 1980-03-11
- EDTF:
- 1980-03-11
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/70
- Description:
- Chief Allen of the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma expressed opposition to a Senate Concurrent Resolution that would transfer jurisdiction over their lands to the State. Congressman James R. Jones acknowledged Chief Allen's concerns and stated that he would keep them in mind if relevant legislation is considered at the federal level. Additionally, Congressman Jones mentioned working with Congressman Steed for a fair solution to the Cherokee Delaware issue.
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Congress:
- 96th (1979-1981)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0000, Box 59, Folder 17, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 8 Pages
