Petition Against Proposed Use of Creek Judgment Funds: Letter to Bureau of Indian Affairs Director, 1973-10-19

Item — Box: DP 30, Folder: 28

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0016

Scope and Contents

The document dated March 28, 1974, addressed to Mr. Thomas A. Ellison, expresses disapproval of the plan proposed by Principal Chief Claude A. Cox for the use of Creek Judgment Funds. The document argues that the plan was developed without the knowledge and consent of tribal members and contains too many uncertainties. It also criticizes the lack of organization within the tribal government and the disregard for other views within the tribe. The document requests further consideration for the Creek people as rightful beneficiaries of the funds and suggests that any desire for legislation should be initiated by the Creek people.

Dates

Creation: 1973-10-19

Creator

From the Collection: Bartlett, Dewey Follett, Sr., 19th Governor of Oklahoma (1967-1971); United States Senator from Oklahoma (1973-1979); Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 39th district (1962-1966), 1919-1979 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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