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The Broken Treaty: The Plight of the Seneca Indians

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_47_63_0001
The Broken Treaty: The Plight of the Seneca Indians
The Broken Treaty: The Plight of the Seneca Indians

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
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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