Termination of Employment: Correspondence Regarding Creek Nation CHR Position

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0006

Staff Only

Dates

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

Scope and Contents

The text includes correspondence between various parties regarding a complaint of discrimination filed by Patricia R. Urrey against the Creek Indian Tribe. The Oklahoma Human Rights Commission has no jurisdiction in the matter as Indian tribes are excluded under Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes. Urrey also requests reinstatement as a Community Health Representative for the Creek Nation and expresses concerns about losing her job. Chief Claude Cox terminates Urrey's employment, citing the termination effective January 19, 1973. Urrey requests a written reply with specific charges for her termination.

Additional Description

Creator

Cox, Claude A., 1913-

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

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

Tribal Affiliation Creek Indians