The Delawares' Right to Share in a $9.1 Million Judgment
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_32_3_0002
Dates
- September 28, 1972
- 95th Congress (1977-1979)
Scope and Contents
The text discusses the proposed amendment to include Delaware's not previously included in legislation, suggesting that those over 65 years old should receive 100% of the per capita payment, and that applications from those who have already received payments from different tribes should be denied. It also states that the Department of the Interior stands to gain much more than the Delawares and should be responsible for the expense of litigation.
Extent
4 pages
Policy Area
Native Americans; Law; Congress; Native Americans
Creator unknown
Congress 95th Congress (1977-1979)
Tribal Affiliation Cherokee Indians; Delaware Indians; Shawnee Indians
Creator unknown
Congress 95th Congress (1977-1979)
Tribal Affiliation Cherokee Indians; Delaware Indians; Shawnee Indians
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository