The Broken Treaty: The Plight of the Seneca Indians
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_47_63_0001
Dates
- April 20, 1964
- 88th Congress (1963-1965)
Scope and Contents
The text discusses the Seneca Indians' treaty being broken by the government, resulting in the seizure of their land for a dam. The government offered $9 million in compensation, which was a significant reduction from the initial amount proposed. The text highlights the injustice faced by the Seneca Indians and calls for them to be fully compensated for their loss.
Extent
3 pages
Creator
unknown
Congress 88th (1963-1965)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Flood control; Cherokee Indians
Tribal Affiliation Cherokee Indians
Congress 88th (1963-1965)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Flood control; Cherokee Indians
Tribal Affiliation Cherokee Indians
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository