1972 Bureau of Indian Affairs Occupation: Investigation into Government Response and Tactics
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- 1972 Bureau of Indian Affairs Occupation: Investigation into Government Response and Tactics
- Date Created:
- 1972-01-01
- EDTF:
- 1972-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261
- Description:
- The House is investigating the tactics used during an occupation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs by Native American protesters. Critics have accused militants of pocketing money and causing damage, while officials tried to negotiate peacefully. Law enforcement considered using force to clear the building but ultimately did not. The White House team handling negotiations invoked executive privilege and did not testify. The government ultimately paid the protesters to leave.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Environmental Protection
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_9_2_67_5_0000, Box, 67, 5, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 2 Pages
