Title: Proposal for Resolving Creek Nation Crisis in Harjo V. Andrus Case, 1978-01-19

Item — Box: 30, Folder: 29

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_29_0038

Staff Only

The text is a series of letters between Claude A. Cox, Principal Chief of the Creek Nation, and Senator Dewey Bartlett regarding difficulties the Tribe is facing with a Court Order in the Harjo V. Andrus case. Cox requests assistance in resolving the crisis, which involves the ratification of a proposed constitution and the lack of a legislative mechanism within the Tribe. Cox proposes various alternatives, including a staff report, hearings, and potential legislation to address the crisis. He asks for evaluation and advice from Bartlett's staff on how to proceed.

Dates

1978-01-19

Creator

Bartlett, Dewey F., 1919-1979 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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