Legal Representation and Eligibility for Food Distribution Program Benefits, 1979-06-19

Item — Box: DP 2, Folder: 14

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_2_14_0031

Scope and Contents

The letter discusses the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma's efforts to obtain Food Distribution Program benefits and the Department of Agriculture's position on the eligibility of Oklahoma tribes to participate in the program. The letter also mentions recent judicial decisions affecting Indians in Oklahoma and emphasizes that each Oklahoma tribal application will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Additionally, there is a mention of a technical amendment to the Food & Agriculture Act.

Dates

Creation: 1979-06-19

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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