Correspondence Regarding the Murrow Indian Orphans Home Land Dispute, 1959-01-01 - 1962-12-31
Item — Box: 77, Folder: 16A
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_7_77_16A_0001
Correspondence Regarding the Murrow Indian Orphans Home Land Dispute, 1959-01-01 - 1962-12-31
Scope and Contents
The document is a series of correspondences between Mrs. Mary L. Williams and Hon. Page Belcher regarding land set aside for the Murrow Indian Orphans Home. Mrs. Williams raises concerns about the land not being used for its intended purpose and suggests that it should go back to the tribe for proper administration. Hon. Belcher promises to investigate the issue and provide further information. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is also involved in the matter, suggesting that Mrs. Williams discuss her proposal with Bacone College officials.
Dates
- Creation: 1959-01-01 - 1962-12-31
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
7 Pages
Abstract
86th (1959-1961); 87th (1961-1963)
General
Native Americans
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository