Correspondence Regarding the Comanche Constitutional Committee (1958-1959), 1957-10-05
Scope and Contents
The document includes a series of letters between Mr. Houston Bus Hill, Congressman Page Belcher, and Assistant Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Roger Ernst, regarding the proposed constitution for the Comanche Tribe. The letters discuss the outcome of the election held on November 29, 1958, concerns about the interpretation of the proposed constitution, and efforts to inform and involve the Comanche Tribe in the decision-making process. Congressman Belcher forwards Mr. Hill's concerns to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and seeks further information on the matter.
Dates
- Creation: 1957-10-05
Creator
- From the Collection: Belcher, Page Henry, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma (1951-1973), 1899-1980 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Full Extent
37 Pages
Abstract
86th Congress (1959-1961)
General
Native Americans
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository