Tribal Dispute: Pawnee Indians' Letter to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett, 1973-05-05

Item — Box: 31, Folder: 22

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0023

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A letter from the Pawnee Indians of Oklahoma to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett expressing disapproval of the recent court decision naming Austin Realrider as Chairman of the Pawnee Indian Business Council. The tribe feels that the council does not represent their interests and has violated the Tribal Constitution and By-laws. They are calling for a re-election of the Council. The letter also mentions an ongoing dispute within the tribe, involving allegations of pipe hoarding and black-market activities among council members. A court ruling by U.S. District Judge Fred Daugherty names Austin Realrider as the president of the council, voiding a previous ruling that designated Thomas Chapin Jr. as president. The letter also mentions concerns about fair distribution of pipe among oil companies.

Dates

1973-05-05

Creator

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

Language of Materials

English

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