Communication and Legislation Efforts of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma in 1953, 1951-01-01 - 1953-12-31
Item — Box: 12, Folder: 35b
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_2_12_35b_0003
Communication and Legislation Efforts of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma in 1953, 1951-01-01 - 1953-12-31
The document consists of letters and memorandums from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Muskogee Area Office in Oklahoma to Hon. Page Belcher, a House of Representatives member. The letters discuss the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma endorsing or opposing various bills introduced in the 83rd Congress related to Indian affairs. The letters provide information on the council's recommendations and actions on specific legislative measures. Additionally, there is a memorandum urging tribal leaders to review and study a proposed bill (H. R. 1084) for discussion at their next council meeting. The bills discussed cover topics such as Indian land leasing, claims commission time extensions, and amendment of the Social Security Act to disregard the value of land held in trust for Indians in determining need.
Dates
- 1951-01-01 - 1953-12-31
Creator
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Extent
6 Pages
Overview
82nd (1951-1953); 83rd (1953-1955)
General
Native Americans
Creator
- Belcher, Page Henry, 1899-1980 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository