The Delawares' Right to Share in a $9.1 Million Judgment
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_32_3_0002
Dates
- Creation: September 28, 1972
- Creation: 95th Congress (1977-1979)
Scope and Contents
The text discusses the proposed amendment to include Delaware's not previously included in legislation, suggesting that those over 65 years old should receive 100% of the per capita payment, and that applications from those who have already received payments from different tribes should be denied. It also states that the Department of the Interior stands to gain much more than the Delawares and should be responsible for the expense of litigation.
Full Extent
4 pages
Language of Materials
English
Policy Area
Native Americans; Law; Congress; Native Americans
Creator
unknown
Congress
95th Congress (1977-1979)
Tribal Affiliation
Cherokee Indians; Delaware Indians; Shawnee Indians
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository