The Progress and Promise of the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0001

Staff Only

Dates

Majority of material found within 79th (1945-1947); 80th (1947-1949); 81st (1949-1951); 82nd (1951-1953); 83rd (1953-1955); 84th (1955-1957); 85th (1957-1959); 86th (1959-1961); 87th (1961-1963); 88th (1963-1965)
89th (1965-1967); 90th (1967-1969); 91st (1969-1971); 92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975); 94th (1975-1977); 95th (1977-1979)

Scope and Contents

The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, one of the Five Civilized Tribes, is making strides in government and industrial development to improve the quality of life for its people. They have a democratic tribal government and are focused on economic development through industry on Cherokee lands. The tribe has a history of resilience, including the Trail of Tears, establishment of a constitution, and achievements in education and agriculture. The Cherokee Nation owns tribal trust and government lease lands, used for grazing and some crops, with plans for development in two designated areas. Contacts for inquiries about Cherokee lands are provided.

Additional Description

Creator

Non-specified

Congress 79th (1945-1947); 80th (1947-1949); 81st (1949-1951); 82nd (1951-1953); 83rd (1953-1955); 84th (1955-1957); 85th (1957-1959); 86th (1959-1961); 87th (1961-1963); 88th (1963-1965); 89th (1965-1967); 90th (1967-1969); 91st (1969-1971); 92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975); 94th (1975-1977); 95th (1977-1979)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Cherokee Indians; Courts--United States

Tribal Affiliation Cherokee Indians; Delaware Indians; Ottawa Indians