Letter to Congressman Jones regarding Amendment to Public Law 280 , May 22, 1979
Item — Box: 59, Folder: 18
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0006
The letter is from Lawrence P. Murray, Chairman of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, addressing Congressman James Jones regarding the amendment to Public Law 280 which would place Indian Country in Oklahoma under state jurisdiction without tribal consent. Murray urges Congressman Jones to refrain from supporting the amendment and also requests him to inform U.S. Attorney Larry Patton to refrain from making public statements about Indian Tribes in Oklahoma. Murray emphasizes the sovereignty of Indian Tribes and the importance of tribal consent in legislation affecting them.
Dates
- May 22, 1979
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
2 Pages
Policy(s):
Public Lands and Natural Resources; Native Americans
Congress(s):
96th (1979-1981)
Tribal Affiliation(s):
Modoc Indians
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Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository