Petition for Fair Distribution: Concerns Regarding Bills S. 1974 and S. 1975

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0038

Staff Only

Dates

July 19, 1973
Majority of material found within 92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975); 94th (1975-1977); 95th (1977-1979)

Scope and Contents

Mrs. Margaret Sands wrote to U.S. Senator Dewey Bartlett regarding the distribution of funds awarded to the Creek Indians by the Indian Claims Commission. She enclosed a petition signed by a group of Creek Indian citizens who do not agree with Chief Claude Cox's plan for the funds and are requesting that the money be distributed per capita. Senator Bartlett acknowledged the petition and stated that he would forward it to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for consideration.

Additional Description

Creator

Bartlett, Dewey F., 1919-1979, Cox, Claude A., 1913-

Congress 92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975); 94th (1975-1977); 95th (1977-1979)

Policy Area 'Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims; Courts--United States

Tribal Affiliation Creek Indians