Investigation into Indian Contract Swindles in Oklahoma, 1951-01-01 - 1951-12-31
Scope and Contents
The document contains correspondence regarding complaints about the approval of contracts for attorneys to represent Indian tribes before the Indian Claims Commission. There are concerns about fraud and unethical practices in the process of selecting lawyers to represent the tribes. The document also mentions the need for a thorough investigation into these issues. The letter writer expresses frustration with the lack of action taken by Congress and the Indian Bureau in addressing these complaints.
Dates
- Creation: 1951-01-01 - 1951-12-31
Creator
- From the Collection: Schwabe, George Blaine, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1951-1952); 8th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1921-1923); Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Nowata County (1919-1923), 1886-1952 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Access Restriction
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Full Extent
22 Pages
Abstract
82nd (1951-1953)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository