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Box 59

 Container

Contains 66 Collections and/or Records:

Resolution 79-7: Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma Opposes Federal Congressional Action Affecting Jurisdictional Status of Indian Country , May 22, 1979

 Item — Box: 59, Folder: 18
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0005
Scope and Contents The Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally-recognized tribe opposing any federal congressional action that would affect the jurisdictional status of Indian Country in Oklahoma. They believe that full assumption of law enforcement responsibilities by the federal government and tribes will result in increased protection for residents of Indian Country and the entire population of the state. The tribe sees any legislation giving the state jurisdiction over Indian Country as a violation of tribal...

Letter to Congressman Jones regarding Amendment to Public Law 280 , May 22, 1979

 Item — Box: 59, Folder: 18
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_59_18_0006
Scope and Contents The letter is from Lawrence P. Murray, Chairman of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, addressing Congressman James Jones regarding the amendment to Public Law 280 which would place Indian Country in Oklahoma under state jurisdiction without tribal consent. Murray urges Congressman Jones to refrain from supporting the amendment and also requests him to inform U.S. Attorney Larry Patton to refrain from making public statements about Indian Tribes in Oklahoma. Murray emphasizes the sovereignty of Indian...