Urgent Appeal for Justice: The League of Nations and the North American Indians, 1946-01-01 - 1946-12-31

Item — Box: 3, Folder: 28

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_3_28_0001

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A letter from the League of Nations North American Indians to Representative George B. Schwabe, urging him to vote to set aside funds for Indian tribes as compensation for land purchased from them in the past. The letter highlights the sacrifices made by American Indians during the war and requests that Congress recognize the obligations under treaty agreements. The letter also calls for support from Rep. Schwabe to ensure that Britain pays the outstanding obligation as agreed upon in the original contract.

Dates

1946-01-01 - 1946-12-31

Creator

Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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