Correspondence Concerning Legal Dispute Over Pawnee Tribe Leadership
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_40_6_0001
Dates
- May 5, 1973
- 93rd (1973-1975)
Scope and Contents
Correspondence regarding a dispute within the Pawnee Indian Tribe in Oklahoma regarding the composition of the Pawnee Business Council. The Secretary of the Interior has determined the valid representatives; and there is a pending petition for amendments to the tribal constitution and bylaws. The United States District Court has ruled in favor of the United States and the valid tribal president. The text emphasizes the need for unity and cooperation among tribal members for the benefit of the tribe.
Extent
27 pages
Creator
Non-Specified
Congress 93rd (1973-1975)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Courts--United States
Tribal Affiliation Pawnee Indians
Congress 93rd (1973-1975)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Courts--United States
Tribal Affiliation Pawnee Indians
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository