Proposed Legislation for Settlement of Indian Claims: A Memo to Congressman George B. Schwabe, 1946-05-01 - 1946-05-01

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 52

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_52_0009

Scope and Contents

The document is a letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe regarding a proposed bill for the settlement of Indian claims and the liquidation of the Indian bureau in Oklahoma. The letter criticizes the Indian bureau for collecting money for services not provided to the Oklahoma Indians and proposes a solution to address past injustices. The bill aims to provide justice to the Indians and save taxpayer money through the creation of a claims commission. The letter requests the Congressman's consideration of the proposed bill.

Dates

Creation: 1946-05-01 - 1946-05-01

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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