Indian Land Rights: Progress in Freedom from Government Control, 1953-01-01 - 1953-12-31

Item — Box: SP 1, Folder: 69

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_1_69_0002

Scope and Contents

Since statehood, progress has been made in freeing Indian citizens from government control. 15 million acres of land were allotted to members of the Five Civilized Tribes, but now only a small portion of that land is subject to restrictions. Approximately 12,000 Indians, mostly original allottees, still own restricted lands, and it is widely believed that legislation is necessary to protect them.

Dates

Creation: 1953-01-01 - 1953-12-31

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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