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Missionary's Plea: A Historical Correspondence on Land Rights and Peyote Legislation, 1922-02-23

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 73
Identifier: CAC_CC_023_3.4_4_73_0006
Missionary's Plea: A Historical Correspondence on Land Rights and Peyote Legislation, 1922-02-23
Missionary's Plea: A Historical Correspondence on Land Rights and Peyote Legislation, 1922-02-23

Scope and Contents

The letter is from a missionary to a congressman discussing the issue of peyote use among Native American tribes. The missionary argues against the use of peyote, stating that it has negative effects on users physically, morally, and industrially. The missionary urges the congressman to vote in support of a bill against peyote and provides information to help inform his decision.

Dates

  • Creation: 1922-02-23

Full Extent

3 Pages

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Abstract

67th (1921-1923)

Related Materials

Apache Indians; Comanche Indians

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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