The BIA Hearings: Assigning Responsibility for the Takeover of the BIA Building
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0003
Dates
- 1972
- 92nd Congress (1971-1973)
Scope and Contents
The text describes a series of hearings held by the Indian Affairs Subcommittee in December 1972, in the wake of a standoff at the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) building. The hearings were intended to determine who was responsible for the events at the BIA, but instead revealed that everyone was trying to pass the buck. The decision was made to provide travel funds for the Indians involved, in order to avoid further violence.
Extent
4 pages
Policy Area
Native Americans; Public Lands and Natural Resources
Creator unknown
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Congress 92nd Congress (1971-1973)
Creator unknown
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Congress 92nd Congress (1971-1973)
Source
- Camp, John N. "Happy", 1908-1987 (Person)
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository