A Path to Prosperity: Utilizing Cherokee Judgment Funds for Economic Development and Tribal Programs, 1946-01-01 - 1978-12-31

Item — Box: 30, Folder: 13

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0007

Staff Only

The text proposes the usage of Cherokee judgment funds from the Indian Claims Commission to be set aside in an interest-bearing account, with a per-capita payment made to living original allottees. The interest from the funds would be used to finance a comprehensive tribal economic program to improve the standard of living for Cherokees. The text also outlines a proposed Tribal Lending Program and other development initiatives such as industrial development, healthcare, education, and cooperative programs. The plan emphasizes the importance of not spending the principal funds and ensuring proper management through audits and financial reports. The goal is to bring benefits to all Cherokee tribal members and establish a permanent policy for utilizing future settlement funds.

Dates

1946-01-01 - 1978-12-31

Language of Materials

English

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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)