An Urgent Appeal for Indian Claims Commission: A Call to Action, 1945-03-09 - 1945-03-09

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 55

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_55_0002

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An Urgent Appeal for Indian Claims Commission: A Call to Action, 1945-03-09 - 1945-03-09

Congressman George B. Schwabe writes to Mr. S. R. Lewis discussing the need for the determination and payment of Indian claims, referencing previous Democratic and Republican National Platforms on the issue. He informs Lewis about a bill introduced by Representative Stigler to create an Indian Claims Commission and requests Lewis's feedback on the bill. Schwabe expresses his eagerness to hear from Lewis and other Indian leaders on the matter before the Committee concludes its hearings.

Dates

1945-03-09 - 1945-03-09

Language of Materials

English

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