Inquiry Regarding Lawsuit Funds for Mrs. Gertrude Lefthand's Grandchildren, 1966-08-29
Scope and Contents
Mrs. Gertrude Lefthand has requested assistance from Senator Fred R. Harris regarding money awarded to her grandchildren in a lawsuit involving the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Senator Harris has contacted the Bureau for more information and will provide assistance once he receives a report. Mrs. Lefthand explains in her letter that the money is meant to support her and her grandchildren, as her daughter, who was a member of the tribe, passed away. The money was awarded in a lawsuit against a trucking company.
Dates
- Creation: 1966-08-29
Creator
- From the Collection: Harris, Fred R., 32nd Chair of the Democratic National Committee (1969-1970); United States Senator from Oklahoma (1964-1973), 1930- (Person)
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Full Extent
2 pages
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
89th (1965-1967)
General
Native Americans
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository