Correspondence Regarding the Terracing Dispute of Raymond C. Gawhega's Allotment, 1951-01-01 - 1953-12-31
Item — Box: 12, Folder: 35a
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_2_12_35a_0016
Correspondence Regarding the Terracing Dispute of Raymond C. Gawhega's Allotment, 1951-01-01 - 1953-12-31
Scope and Contents
Mr. Raymond C. Gawhega sought help regarding the terracing of his allotment on the Otoe and Missouri reservation in Noble County, Oklahoma. The Bureau of Indian Affairs confirmed that an agreement had been reached between the lessee and the Government representative regarding the maintenance of the land, and the issue had been resolved. Mr. Gawhega was assured that no threats were made to issue a patent in fee or withdraw his leasing privileges. The Department of the Interior and Congressman Belcher were involved in addressing the matter.
Dates
- Creation: 1951-01-01 - 1953-12-31
Creator
- From the Collection: Belcher, Page Henry, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma (1951-1973), 1899-1980 (Person)
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Full Extent
6 Pages
Abstract
82nd (1951-1953); 83rd (1953-1955)
General
Native Americans
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository