Indian Affairs: H. R. 1242 and School Property Conveyance, 1953-01-07

Item — Box: 12, Folder: 18

Identifier: CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0019

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The letter is a response to a request for a copy of H.R. 1242 regarding the conveyance of certain school properties to local school districts or public agencies. The bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to transfer land and property previously used for Federal Indian school purposes to state or local governmental agencies. The transfer agreement includes provisions for the land to be used for school or public purposes and to be available to both Indians and non-Indians. If the grantee fails to comply with the agreement, the Secretary of the Interior can declare a forfeiture of the conveyance. The letter also includes a request for a copy of the bill from Mr. Harper.