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Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Cheyenne-Arapaho

Object Type: Folder
In Folder: Departmental, 1945-1976



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Mrs. Musman wrote a letter to Carl Albert expressing support for a per capita distribution of judgment claims for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Indian Tribes. She requested an individual distribution of the claims, rather than the existing programs recommended by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Albert thanked her for her input and stated he would keep her thoughts in mind when legislation on the matter is considered.

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The text includes letters from Marie J. Andersen and Harvey Everett Nicholson expressing their support for a per capita distribution of judgment claims for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Indian Tribes. Representative Carl Albert acknowledges their support and assures them that he will keep their thoughts in mind when legislation concerning this matter comes before the House of Representatives.

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Mr. John P. Andersen wrote a letter to Representative Carl Albert expressing his support for a per capita distribution of judgment claims for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Indian Tribes. In response, Representative Albert thanked Mr. Andersen for his letter and assured him that his thoughts on the matter would be kept in mind when legislation concerning the issue comes before the House of Representatives.

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The text is a letter from Mrs. Lucille Rossiter to Carl Albert, regarding the per capita distribution of the Cheyenne and Arapaho judgment award. Mrs. Rossiter expresses her support for individual per capita payments rather than a family plan program, as she believes it would be more beneficial for all tribal members, including those living outside of Oklahoma.

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The letter is from Mr. C.G. Gardner, Manager of Jones-Newby Supply Company, expressing support for a per capita distribution of judgment claims of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Indian Tribes. Representative Carl Albert thanks Mr. Gardner for his letter and mentions that his thoughts will be kept in mind when legislation on this matter comes before the House of Representatives.

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Mrs. Gladys Byrnes from Shreveport, Louisiana, is requesting a per capita distribution of funds belonging to the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs is considering a "family plan" program for distributing a portion of each individual's share, with the remainder distributed in a per capita payment. Rep. Carl Albert is sympathetic to Mrs. Byrnes' desire for fair distribution and will continue to advocate for it. The use of judgment funds is subject to approval by and the enactment of legislation authorizing the use of the funds.

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Mrs. Zelena Kirk Neal wrote a letter to Carl Albert expressing her support for a per capita distribution of judgment claims for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Indian Tribes. She is concerned about the issue as a Cheyenne individual and wants individual compensation for the tribes. Carl Albert responded, thanking her for her input and assuring her that he will keep her thoughts in mind when legislation on the matter is considered.

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Mrs. Buckmaster is requesting individual distribution of a judgement award for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, while the Commissioner of Indian Affairs is considering a "family plan" program for distribution. man Carl Albert sympathizes with Mrs. Buckmaster's desire for fair distribution and will continue to advocate for the fairest possible distribution of the funds.

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The letter is in response to Mr. Danny Tall bird's request for a per capita distribution of the judgment award belonging to the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Indians of Oklahoma. The letter discusses different proposals for the distribution of funds and mentions that the use of judgment funds is subject to approval by . Mr. Tall bird's request is being forwarded to the Anadarko Area Director for further action.

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