Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Cherokee Nation's Efforts to Reclaim School Lands: Correspondence from 1963 1963-09-25 1963-09-25 Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 88th (1963-1965) A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0000, Box 21, Folder 24, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/27 CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0024 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20M-R,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0024.pdf https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/888197 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20M-R,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0024.pdf correspondence Agricultural laws and legislation Chilocco Indians; Cherokee Nation 2 Pages The Cherokee Nation is requesting Senator Monroney's assistance in passing a bill that would allow them to buy back excess school lands at Chalaco from the government. They are moving quickly to select qualified Cherokees to take over the land, with leases expiring soon. The Cherokee Nation believes this bill would be a significant and positive act by the Federal Government in their dealings with the Cherokee people. They are urging Senator Monroney to support and help pass the bill during the current session of Congress. Text