An Attorney's Fight for Fair Representation of Native Americans: The Case of James E. Curry, August 23, 1970

Item — Box: DP 82, Folder: 58

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_82_58_0003

An Attorney's Fight for Fair Representation of Native Americans: The Case of James E. Curry

Scope and Contents

James E. Curry, an attorney, is writing to the Seminole General Council and Congressman Carl Albert about a case involving Indian trust funds being used to pay lawyers for questionable legal work. Curry is urging intervention in the case to prevent a dangerous precedent for all Indians. He is critical of government lawyers and Commissioner Louis Bruce for not taking action. Congressman Albert's office assures Curry that the matter will be brought to his attention upon his return to Washington.

Dates

Creation: August 23, 1970

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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