Legislation for the Five Civilized Tribes: Protecting Rights and Promoting Rehabilitation, 1956-08-13

Item — Box: SP 1, Folder: 61

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_1_61_0008

Scope and Contents

The text discusses three bills that a Congressman is hoping to pass in Congress. The first bill aims to extend restrictions on members of the Five Civilized Tribes of one-half or more Indian blood. The second bill will reopen the right to file claims before the Indian Claims Commission. The third bill, the 1951 Stigler Bill, aims to promote the rehabilitation of members of the Five Civilized Tribes and other Indians of eastern Oklahoma. The Congressman emphasizes the importance of passing these bills to protect and support Oklahoma Indians.

Dates

Creation: 1956-08-13

Creator

Albert, Carl Bert, 46th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (1971-1977); Leader of the House Democratic Caucus (1971-1977); House Majority Leader (1962-1971); House Majority Whip (1955-1962); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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