Unfair Treatment of Choctaw Indians: A Call for Justice, 1973-05-07

Item — Box: 111, Folder: 37

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_111_37_0015

Staff Only

The letter from Will T. Nelson to Charles L. Ward addresses the mistreatment of Native Americans, specifically the Choctaw tribe, and criticizes Rep. Carl Albert's support of the current power structure within the tribe. Nelson mentions attending a meeting where the unfair treatment of the Choctaws was discussed and expresses concerns about potential election fraud. He also mentions editing a book for the Choctaw tribe and sends Ward a copy of the Oklahoma City Indian Calendar. Nelson emphasizes the need for justice for the Choctaw people and highlights the political issues surrounding their treatment.

Dates

1973-05-07

Language of Materials

English

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