Cherokee Delegation Seeks Transparency in Probe Data Secret
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0028
Dates
- Majority of material found within 93rd (1973-1975); 94th (1975-1977); 95th (1977-1979)
Scope and Contents
A delegation of Cherokee Indians requested information from Governor David Boren regarding an investigation into a tribal venture that lost $800,000. The delegation was appointed by chief candidates and wanted the results of the investigation to be made public before an upcoming tribal election. Witnesses were not allowed to testify before a grand jury, and the governor's staff stated that the investigation report would not be released to the public.
Creator
Boren, David L., 1941-
Congress 93rd (1973-1975); 94th (1975-1977); 95th (1977-1979)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Political conventions--United States; Campaign management--United States
Tribal Affiliation Cherokee Indians
Congress 93rd (1973-1975); 94th (1975-1977); 95th (1977-1979)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Political conventions--United States; Campaign management--United States
Tribal Affiliation Cherokee Indians
Source
- Bartlett, Dewey F., 1919-1979 (Person)
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository