Concerns in 'Indian Country': Correspondence regarding Jurisdictional Issues, 1979-05-15

Item — Box: 59, Folder: 17

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_59_17_0016

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The text includes correspondence from Congressman James R. Jones to Roy Robert Gann Jr. and Margaret L. Bell regarding the jurisdictional problems in "Indian Country" in Oklahoma. Jones states that no action has been taken on the issue yet, and they are still studying the problem. He also mentions receiving a resolution from the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission and expresses support for their concerns. Bell also writes to Jones expressing support for the resolution and requesting his assistance in realigning federal officials' policies to reflect the Congressional policy of the trust relationship between tribes and the United States.

Dates

1979-05-15

Creator

Jones, James Robert, 1939- (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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