Correspondence on Peyote Use Among Shawnee Indians: A Series of Letters from 1957, 1957-02-06
Item — Box: 30, Folder: 27B
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0014
Correspondence on Peyote Use Among Shawnee Indians: A Series of Letters from 1957, 1957-02-06
Scope and Contents
The document consists of a series of letters between Mr. Ted Reynolds and Congressman Page Belcher discussing the use of Peyote among Indian tribes, specifically the Shawnee Indians. Mr. Reynolds expresses concern about the negative effects of Peyote on the Shawnee tribe and urges Congressman Belcher to educate himself on the issue. Congressman Belcher acknowledges the letters and states that he will look into the matter and consider the information provided.
Dates
- Creation: 1957-02-06
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
5 Pages
Abstract
86th Congress (1959-1961); 60th Congress (1907-1909)
General
Native Americans
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository