The Broken Treaty: The Plight of the Seneca Indians, 1964-04-20
Item — Box: DP 47, Folder: 63
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_47_63_0001
The text discusses the Seneca Indians' treaty being broken by the government, resulting in the seizure of their land for a dam. The government offered $9 million in compensation, which was a significant reduction from the initial amount proposed. The text highlights the injustice faced by the Seneca Indians and calls for them to be fully compensated for their loss.
Dates
- 1964-04-20
Language of Materials
English
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The following series are stored off-site: Clippings, Invitations, Mail, Miscellaneous, Office, and Post Office.
Requests for Office Series: All requests must be made at the folder level and approved by an archivist prior to research. Materials must be reviewed for personally identifiable information and, if needed, appropriately redacted before the researcher is allowed to view them.
Extent
3 pages
- TypeCollection
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository