The Stigler Bill: Establishing a Credit and Rehabilitation Fund for Native Americans, 1956-01-01 - 1956-12-31

Item — Box: SP 1, Folder: 61

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_1_61_0009

Scope and Contents

The text discusses the proposal of a credit and rehabilitation fund to address the living conditions and economic hardships faced by Native Americans. The fund would provide long term loans and small grants to support a self-supporting economy for Indigenous communities. The bill has support from members of the Five Civilized Tribes and organizations advocating for Native American welfare.

Dates

Creation: 1956-01-01 - 1956-12-31

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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