Request for Support in Indian Affairs Legislation

Identifier:

CAC_CC_001_4_6_80_0002

Contributing Institution:

Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Title:

Request for Support in Indian Affairs Legislation

Date Created:

1949-10-28

EDTF:

1949-10-28

Creator:

Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000

Rights:

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/

Language:

eng

Record Type:

correspondence

Collection:

Carl Albert Collection

Collection Finding Aid:

https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146

Description:

The document is a bill that aims to provide for the rehabilitation of the Five Civilized Tribes and other Indians in eastern Oklahoma. It authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to undertake a program of economic and other improvements for the benefit of these tribes. The bill also includes provisions for loans to promote economic development, educational purposes, housing, and land purchases for individual Indians and tribal groups. It outlines regulations for loan eligibility, repayment, foreclosure, and the use of funds for assistance and protection of the interests of the United States. Additionally, it authorizes appropriations for administrative expenses, technical assistance, and employment support for the Indians.

Policy Area:

Native Americans

Names:

Cherokee Nation, Creek Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Shawnee Nation, Quapaw Nation, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation

Topic:

Housing--Law and legislation, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma

Congress:

81st (1949-1951)

Physical Location:

CAC_CC_1_4_6_80_0000, Box, 6, 80, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving

Location Represented:

United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)

Type:

Text

Extent:

4 Pages