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Advocating for Equal Rights: A Letter to Senators Regarding Oklahoma Tribes

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_2_14_0033

Dates

  • 95th (1977-1979)

Scope and Contents

The text is a mailgram sent on behalf of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma to Senators Donald L. Nickles and David L. Boren. It addresses the difficulties the tribe has faced in qualifying for the USDA Food Distribution Program due to the definition of "reservation" and the burden of proof required for Oklahoma tribes compared to other federally recognized tribes. The mailgram urges the senators to address these issues in the conference committee to ensure equal eligibility for Oklahoma tribes in the program.

Creator

Non-specified

Congress 95th (1977-1979)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Labor Unions--United States; United States; Armed Forces

Tribal Affiliation Comanche Indians; Apache Indians; Cherokee Indians; Cheyenne Indians; Chickasaw Indians; Choctaw Indians; Creek Indians; Osage Indians; Pawnee Indians; Shawnee Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

Contact:
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Room 202B
Norman Oklahoma 73109 United States