Update on Seneca Indian Tribal Claims and the Indian Claims Commission, 1963-10-24

Item — Box: 41, Folder: 12

Identifier: CAC_CC_026_1_41_12_0053

Staff Only

The letter provides information to Senator Fred R. Harris regarding tribal claims of the Seneca Indians that were filed with the Indian Claims Commission. It mentions that many claims have been filed and are being prosecuted by different groups representing the Seneca Nation. The letter also discusses a specific case that was dismissed by the Indian Claims Commission but later sent back for further review by the Court of Claims. It mentions that the Indian Claims Commission is set to continue until April 10, 1967, and there are bills before Congress to extend its life for another two years.

Dates

1963-10-24

Creator

Harris, Fred R., 1930- (Person)

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