Rehabilitation of the Five Civilized Tribes: A Letter from Carl Albert, M.C., 1949-11-23

Item — Box: DP 6, Folder: 80

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_80_0005

Scope and Contents

The document is a letter and resolution regarding desired legislation and a bill for the rehabilitation of the needy and deserving members of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma. The resolution endorses the bill and urges Congress to enact it into law. The bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to undertake a program for economic improvements for the tribes and other Indians in eastern Oklahoma, with a budget of $50,000,000. Loans can be made for economic development and education purposes, with specific eligibility criteria. Reimbursement for loans must be made within forty years.

Dates

Creation: 1949-11-23

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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Full Extent

7 pages

Additional Description

Abstract

81st (1949-1951)

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