Plan for the Transfer of Menominee Enterprises, Inc. Assets to the United States in Trust for the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin, 1973-01-01 - 1973-12-31

The document is a series of letters regarding concerns about a plan to eliminate Bureau of Indian Affairs Area Offices, particularly in Anadarko and Muskogee, Oklahoma. The Chamber of Commerce and tribal leaders express opposition to the plan, emphasizing the importance of local area offices and their ability to serve the specific needs of Indian people. There is discussion within the Department of the Interior about potentially removing BIA Area Directors, with concerns about the effectiveness of such a move. Overall, the letters highlight the importance of preserving local area offices and involving Indian voices in decision-making.