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Letter from a Southern Cheyenne Chief to U.S. Senate about Indian Bureau's Inefficiencies and Potential Improvements for Optobana Indian Communities, 1966-01-01 - 1966-12-31

 Item — Box: 41, Folder: 14
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_1_41_14_0013
Letter from a Southern Cheyenne Chief to U.S. Senate about Indian Bureau's Inefficiencies and Potential Improvements for Optobana Indian Communities, 1966-01-01 - 1966-12-31
Letter from a Southern Cheyenne Chief to U.S. Senate about Indian Bureau's Inefficiencies and Potential Improvements for Optobana Indian Communities, 1966-01-01 - 1966-12-31

Scope and Contents

The letter is from Harving Ever to Senator Harris, expressing his connection to the Cheyenne tribe and his willingness to help with issues facing the Oklahoma Indian community. He also mentions his past employment and experiences with government bureaucracy. He criticizes the Indian Bureau for prioritizing paperwork over individual and family needs.

Dates

  • Creation: 1966-01-01 - 1966-12-31

Creator

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Full Extent

3 pages

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English