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Box 6

 Container

Contains 163 Collections and/or Records:

Indian Claims Commission: A Legal Perspective

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 53
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_53_0004
Scope and Contents This text discusses the establishment of the Indian Claims Commission and the challenges faced by Indian claimants seeking redress for unfair treatment by the government. It examines the defense of former adjudication and the limitations imposed by jurisdictional acts on the Court of Claims. The authors argue for the need for a new forum to address claims based on fair and honorable dealings, not just legal or contractual obligations. The text also mentions the Alcea Band of Tillamook's case as...

Class Action Claim by Loyal Creek Band for Civil War Losses

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 54
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_54_0001
Scope and Contents The case involves the Loyal Creek Band of Creek Indians seeking compensation for losses suffered during the Civil War. They submitted individual claims totaling over $5 million, but were only awarded $1.8 million. The Senate later determined their losses to be $1.2 million and recommended payment, but Congress only appropriated $600,000. The case is presented as a class action on behalf of all descendants and heirs of the Loyal Creeks.