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Protecting Indian Burial Grounds: A Call for Action, 1963-09-17

 Item — Box: 44, Folder: 22
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_44_22_0013
The Justice of the Peace in Stringtown, Oklahoma, Mr. J.D. Young, is seeking help from Congressman Carl Albert regarding the removal of graves from an Indian Cemetery near Lake Atoka. Oklahoma City is attempting to move the cemetery due to sanitary conditions, but Mr. Young believes the dead should not be disturbed. He has arrested the crew responsible for digging up the graves and is seeking assistance in prosecuting them. Congressman... Albert is working to involve the Bureau of Indian Affairs in the matter and investigate the situation further. See more

Dates

  • 1963-09-17

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Language of Materials

English

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9 Pages

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