Correspondence Between Congressman Jones and Choctaw & Chickasaw Alliance, July 17, 1975-November 12, 1975
Scope and Contents
The text consists of a series of letters between Congressman James R. Jones and Buddy Wall regarding the improper assignment of a non-Indian teacher at the Seneca Indian School. Wall expresses concern about the violation of Indian preference and requests investigation into the matter. Congressman Jones assures Wall of his assistance and follows up with updates on the actions taken by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Ultimately, the issue is resolved with the non-Indian teacher no longer being assigned additional duties.
Dates
- Creation: July 17, 1975-November 12, 1975
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Full Extent
28 pages
Language of Materials
English
Policy(s):
Native Americans; Government Operations and Politics
Congress
94th Congress (1975-1977)
Tribal Affiliation(s):
Chickasaw Indians; Choctaw Indians; Wyandot Indians
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository