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Securing Funds and Law Enforcement for Cherokee Tribal Land Enterprises

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0015

Dates

  • January 01, 1974
  • 93rd (1973-1975)

Scope and Contents

A special meeting of the Land Board of Cherokee Tribal Land Enterprises was held to discuss the damage caused by fires in the Kenwood Area, including burned timber pasture and damaged fences. The Board requested funds from the Bureau of Indian Affairs for reseeding, reimbursing permittees, rebuilding fences, and a law enforcement program. They also discussed the responsibility for protecting tribal land and legal questions related to the trust status of the land. The meeting concluded with plans to contact the Bureau of Indian Affairs for assistance and further investigations into the extent of the damage.

Creator

Non-specified

Congress 93rd (1973-1975)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims; Older people--Medical care--United States

Tribal Affiliation Cherokee Indians; Delaware Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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Norman Oklahoma 73109 United States