Class Action Claim by Loyal Creek Band for Civil War Losses
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_54_0001
Dates
- May 12, 1949
- 81st Congress (1949-1951)
Scope and Contents
The case involves the Loyal Creek Band of Creek Indians seeking compensation for losses suffered during the Civil War. They submitted individual claims totaling over $5 million, but were only awarded $1.8 million. The Senate later determined their losses to be $1.2 million and recommended payment, but Congress only appropriated $600,000. The case is presented as a class action on behalf of all descendants and heirs of the Loyal Creeks.
Extent
15 pages
Policy Area
Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Youth; Creek Indians
Creator unknown
Congress 81st (1949-1951)
Tribal Affiliation Creek Indians; Muscogee Indians
Creator unknown
Congress 81st (1949-1951)
Tribal Affiliation Creek Indians; Muscogee Indians
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository