Neglected Pleas: Unanswered Letters from Tribal Council Members
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0006
Dates
- Majority of material found within 93rd (1973-1975); 94th (1975-1977); 95th (1977-1979)
Scope and Contents
Tribal council members from the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma sent letters to government officials requesting a referendum on contracting the Concho School and Agency under P. L. 93.638. The Business Committee had not conducted the referendum as required by the tribal constitution, leading to concerns and requests for action from the Assistant Secretary of the Interior and the Area Director. The council members emphasized the importance of following tribal regulations and protecting the interests and rights of the tribes.
Creator
Non-specified
Congress 93rd (1973-1975); 94th (1975-1977); 95th (1977-1979)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Constituent Correspondence; Indians of North America--Claims
Tribal Affiliation Arapaho Indians; Cheyenne Indians
Congress 93rd (1973-1975); 94th (1975-1977); 95th (1977-1979)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Constituent Correspondence; Indians of North America--Claims
Tribal Affiliation Arapaho Indians; Cheyenne Indians
Source
- Bartlett, Dewey F., 1919-1979 (Person)
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository