Petition Against Proposed Use of Creek Judgment Funds: Letter to Bureau of Indian Affairs Director

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0016

Staff Only

Dates

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

Scope and Contents

The letter dated March 28, 1974, addressed to Mr. Thomas A. Ellison, expresses disapproval of the plan proposed by Principal Chief Claude A. Cox for the use of Creek Judgment Funds. The letter argues that the plan was developed without the knowledge and consent of tribal members and contains too many uncertainties. It also criticizes the lack of organization within the tribal government and the disregard for other views within the tribe. The letter requests further consideration for the Creek people as rightful beneficiaries of the funds and suggests that any desire for legislation should be initiated by the Creek people.

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Creator

Non-specified

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

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Constituent Correspondence; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Constituent Correspondence; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; ; Constituent Correspondence; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Constituent Correspondence; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Constituent Correspondence; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Constituent Correspondence; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Constituent Correspondence; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Constituent Correspondence

Tribal Affiliation Creek Indians