The Peyote Issue: Correspondence with Congressman Belcher, 1957-02-06
Item — Box: 30, Folder: 27b
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0014
The text consists of a series of letters between Reverend Ted Reynolds and Congressman Page Belcher regarding the use of peyote among the Shawnee Indians. Reynolds expresses concerns about the negative effects of peyote on the Shawnee people and urges Belcher to educate himself on the issue. Belcher acknowledges the letters and promises to look into the matter. Reynolds also references the work of Dr. Robert E.L. Newbern on the topic of peyote.
Dates
- 1957-02-06
Language of Materials
English
Extent
5 Pages
Overview
85th (1957-1959)
General
Native Americans
Creator
- From the Collection: Belcher, Page Henry, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma (1951-1973), 1899-1980 (Person)
- TypeCollection
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository