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Proposal for Moving Plains Indians Consolidated Group to Pawnee, Oklahoma

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0016

Dates

  • March 29, 1958
  • 85th (1957-1959)

Scope and Contents

The letter is a request from Jo O. Ferguson to Congressman Richard M. Simpson and Secretary of the Interior Fred A. Seaton to consider moving the Plains Indians Consolidated Agency to Pawnee, Oklahoma. Ferguson believes that Pawnee is a more suitable location for the agency due to its Indian town atmosphere, suitable facilities, and government-owned buildings. He also mentions that Congressman Belcher supports the move and asks for their help in making it happen.

Creator

Non-specified

Congress 85th (1957-1959)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma

Tribal Affiliation Cherokee Indians; Pawnee Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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