Letter to Carl Albert about the recent takeover of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Building in Washington, which is condemned as illegal and detrimental to the American Indian community, 1972-11-11

Item — Box: DP 100, Folder: 27

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_100_27_0008

Scope and Contents

Letter to Carl Albert about the recent takeover of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Building in Washington, which is condemned as illegal and detrimental to the American Indian community. The writer argues that those responsible should be prosecuted for trespassing, damage to public property, and confiscation of federal records. They also call for a Congressional investigation into the American Indian Movement and its backers. The writer emphasizes the importance of upholding the rule of law and denounces any negotiations with the law-breakers.

Dates

Creation: 1972-11-11

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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