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Cherokee Nation Secures Federal Contract for Vocational Training Program

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0037

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 93rd (1973-1975); 94th (1975-1977); 95th (1977-1979)

Scope and Contents

Cherokee Chief Ross Swimmer announced the signing of a $350,000 federal contract for a tribal vocational training program. The contract was settled with the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Denver, and the money will be used for training in tourism and building trades. Richard Vance McSpadden Sr. has been appointed as the executive business director for the Cherokee Nation.

Creator

Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-

Congress 93rd (1973-1975); 94th (1975-1977); 95th (1977-1979)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims; Cherokee Indians

Tribal Affiliation Cherokee Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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