An Open Letter to Senator Monroney: Investigating Financial Irregularities within the Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1951-01-01 - 1952-12-31

Item — Box: DP 13, Folder: 74

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0004

Scope and Contents

The letter to Senator Mike Monroney discusses concerns about the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the mismanagement of tribal funds. The writer questions where the money from tribal land sales has gone and calls for an investigation into the matter. They highlight various issues such as unclaimed funds and unallotted land that should be addressed. The writer also mentions the importance of tribal chiefs in handling tribal business.

Dates

Creation: 1951-01-01 - 1952-12-31

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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