Establishment of a Credit and Rehabilitation Fund for Indian Welfare, 1956-01-01 - 1956-12-31

Item — Box: SP 1, Folder: 61

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_1_61_0012

Scope and Contents

A bill proposing the establishment of a credit and rehabilitation fund with a ten million dollar revolving fund to provide long term loans to Native Americans in need of assistance. The goal is to help improve living conditions and create self-supporting economies for Native Americans. 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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