Support for Legislation: Protection of Indian Land Rights1951-01-01Steed, Thomas Jefferson, 1904-1983http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_047_3_27_59_0009The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma voted to support legislation proposed by Representative Tom Steed that would exempt eligible Indians from having to make their restricted lands available for Old Age Assistance. The information was shared with Congressman George B. Schwabe for his awareness.