Crusade for Better Representation of American Indians in the Motion Picture Industry: A Series of Correspondences from 1949, 1949-04-21

Item — Box: DP 6, Folder: 90

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_90_0002

Scope and Contents

H.E. Choc Wilkes is seeking support from Hon. Tom Steed and the Columbia Picture Corporation in improving the portrayal of American Indians in motion pictures. He suggests the creation of an Indian Board of Review to preview and approve movies depicting Indians accurately. Carl Albert expresses willingness to support this cause.

Dates

Creation: 1949-04-21

Creator

Steed, Thomas Jefferson, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 4th district (1949-1981), 1904-1983 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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