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Indians of North America--Oklahoma

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: https://lccn.loc.gov/sh85065502. Records related to Native Americans residing in Oklahoma.

Found in 3466 Collections and/or Records:

The Coal Lands Controversy: A Call for Investigation, 1942-03-31

 Item — Box DP 2: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 4
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_2_4_0006

The Department of Justice's Response to President Nixon's Statement on Indian Water Rights, 1971-01-05

 Item — Box 91: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 24
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_91_24_0005

The Famous Brick Kiln Decision of Judge C.B. Kilgore, 1895-01-01 - 1902-12-31

 Item — Box 2: Series CAC_CC_055_2_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 2
Identifier: CAC_CC_055_2_2_2_0002
Abstract

54th (1895-1897); 55th (1897-1899); 56th (1899-1901); 57th (1901-1903)

Dates: 1895-01-01 - 1902-12-31

The Fictitious Watchdog: A Memo on Jack Cochrane's Treasury Claims, 1935-01-01 - 1939-12-31

 Item — Box 5: Series CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 47
Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_47_0003
Abstract

74th (1935-1937); 75th (1937-1939); 76th (1939-1941)

Dates: 1935-01-01 - 1939-12-31

The Fight to Save Yakima Indian Fishing Rights at Celilo Falls , bulk: 1951

 Item — Box 11: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 68
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_11_68_0001
Scope and Contents The Yakima Indians are appealing to Honorable Carl Albert to save their fishing rights at Celilo Falls on the Columbia River, which are guaranteed in a treaty from 1855. The construction of the Dalles Dam threatens to destroy these rights, and the Yakima Nation is calling for all appropriations for the dam to be voted against. They argue that the dam would cause irreparable damage to their welfare and is economically unsound. They have legal and moral rights to their fishing locations and...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1951

The Forgotten American: Addressing the Needs of the Native Population , March 06, 1968

 Item — Box SP 9: Series CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 56
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_9_56_0001
Scope and Contents

President Johnson's message on Indian affairs highlights the need for Federal government to address the special responsibilities to Indians. The message proposes legislation to settle land claims, provide compensation, and promote Indian development. It emphasizes the importance of funding all suggestions and respecting Indian culture and self-determination. Additionally, there is a call for better education and assistance to improve conditions for the American Indian population.

Dates: March 06, 1968