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Request for Information and Plea for Democratic Process in Tribe Termination Bills: A Letter from the Presbyterian Women's Organization, 1955-09-13

 Item — Box: 22, Folder: 15B
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_3_22_15B_0006
Request for Information and Plea for Democratic Process in Tribe Termination Bills: A Letter from the Presbyterian Women's Organization, 1955-09-13
Request for Information and Plea for Democratic Process in Tribe Termination Bills: A Letter from the Presbyterian Women's Organization, 1955-09-13

Scope and Contents

The letter is from Mrs. Howard H. Harris to Congressman Page Belcher, expressing concern about termination bills affecting Native American tribes. The letter requests information on government publications related to the issue and calls for re-negotiation of agreements for a necessary transition period, as well as for termination legislation to only be enacted with the full participation and consent of the tribes involved.

Dates

  • Creation: 1955-09-13

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Full Extent

2 Pages