Disenrollment of Alicia Carole Megehee: A Case Study, 1954-10-16

Item — Box: 123, Folder: 25

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_123_25_0010

Staff Only

The letter informs Mrs. Rita McAllister Megehee that her daughter, Alicia Carole Megehee, is being removed from the membership roll of the Sac and Fox Tribe of Oklahoma due to not meeting the membership requirements of having at least 1/4 degree Sac and Fox Indian blood. Despite being given the opportunity to appeal, no appeal was made within the allotted time, leading to the approval of the removal. Mrs. Megehee is given the option to appeal the decision to the Secretary of the Interior.

Dates

1954-10-16

Language of Materials

English

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