Transfer of Fort Reno Property: A Call for Action, 1951-01-12

Item — Box: 27, Folder: 55

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_3_27_55_0001

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The document is about a bill, H.R. 6114, introduced in the 81st and 82nd Congress sessions regarding the transfer of certain lands in Oklahoma, known as the Fort Reno Military Reservation, to the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Indians of Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Farm Bureau opposes the transfer and believes any obligations to the Indians should be filed in the Court of Claims. Congressman Toby Morris is mentioned as the one who will reintroduce the bill in the 82nd Congress. Congressman George B. Schwabe expresses willingness to monitor the bill's progress and discuss it with Congressman Morris.

Dates

1951-01-12

Language of Materials

English

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