The Progress and Promise of the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma, 1946-01-01 - 1978-12-31

Item — Box: 30, Folder: 13

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0001

Staff Only

The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, one of the Five Civilized Tribes, is making strides in government and industrial development to improve the quality of life for its people. They have a democratic tribal government and are focused on economic development through industry on Cherokee lands. The tribe has a history of resilience, including the Trail of Tears, establishment of a constitution, and achievements in education and agriculture. The Cherokee Nation owns tribal trust and government lease lands, used for grazing and some crops, with plans for development in two designated areas. Contacts for inquiries about Cherokee lands are provided.

Dates

1946-01-01 - 1978-12-31

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Certain series of this collection are stored off-site and require prior notice to access. If you wish to view these materials, please contact the Congressional Archives staff to arrange an appointment.

The following series are stored off-site: Clippings and Books.

Bartlett, Legislative Series, Box 14 is stored off-site. These materials are currently closed to researchers.

Extent

4 pages

Additional Description

Overview

79th Congress (1945-1947); 80th Congress (1947-1949); 81st Congress (1949-1951); 82nd Congress (1951-1953); 83rd Congress (1953-1955); 84th Congress (1955-1957); 85th Congress (1957-1959); 86th Congress (1959-1961); 87th Congress (1961-1963); 88th Congress (1963-1965); 89th Congress (1965-1967); 90th Congress (1967-1969); 91st Congress (1969-1971); 92nd Congress (1971-1973); 93rd Congress (1973-1975); 94th Congress (1975-1977); 95th Congress (1977-1979)