A Call for Justice: The Indian Property Issue, 1939-03-31 - 1939-03-31

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 40

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_40_0004

Scope and Contents

The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, to Joseph Bruner, discussing the challenges of investigating claims of the Native American tribes by a Committee of Congress. Schwabe expresses concern about the complexity and magnitude of the claims, and doubts that they can be effectively addressed by Congress. Bruner, on the other hand, advocates for a final settlement between the Indians and the Federal Government, allowing them to use their property without government supervision. The letter emphasizes the need for fairness and justice in resolving the claims of the Native American tribes.

Dates

Creation: 1939-03-31 - 1939-03-31

Creator

Schwabe, George Blaine, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1951-1952); 8th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1921-1923); Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Nowata County (1919-1923), 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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