A Path to Prosperity: Utilizing Cherokee Judgment Funds for Economic Development and Tribal Programs
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0007
Dates
- 1946-01-01
- 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 text proposes the usage of Cherokee judgment funds from the Indian Claims Commission to be set aside in an interest-bearing account, with a per-capita payment made to living original allottees. The interest from the funds would be used to finance a comprehensive tribal economic program to improve the standard of living for Cherokees. The text also outlines a proposed Tribal Lending Program and other development initiatives such as industrial development, healthcare, education, and cooperative programs. The plan emphasizes the importance of not spending the principal funds and ensuring proper management through audits and financial reports. The goal is to bring benefits to all Cherokee tribal members and establish a permanent policy for utilizing future settlement funds.
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; Indians of North America--Claims; Courts--United States
Tribal Affiliation Cherokee Indians; Osage Indians
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; Indians of North America--Claims; Courts--United States
Tribal Affiliation Cherokee Indians; Osage Indians
Source
- Bartlett, Dewey F., 1919-1979 (Person)
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository