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Indian Affairs, 1955

 File — Box: 95, Folder: 1
Identifier: Folder 1

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, telegrams, office notes, news clippings & other items. Selected examples are: a letter (1/23/55) from William Zimmerman, Jr. (Dir. Government Relations, Assoc. on American Indian Affairs, Inc.) & attached copy of “A Legislative Program in the Interests of the American Indian” re/ their 10 pt. legislative program on the issue of termination; letters (Jan.- Feb. 1955) from Max Mazzetti (Chairman, Rincon Tribal Council), Wilson & attached “Resolution” re/ transport of homes from Public Housing to reservations & opposition to mandatory termination policy; letters (Jan.- Apr. 1955) from Warner Springs, Valley Center, Pala, Rincon, Los Coyotes, Mission Indian Federation, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Wilson & other Congressmen re/ housing and other topics; letters (Apr.-May) re/controversy over policies supported by Purl Willis & the Mission Indian Federation as opposed by Indian groups who view Mr. Willis negatively; a letter (7/23/55) from Commissioner H. Rex Lee (BIA) to Wilson re/ Campo Indian Reservation dispute with adjacent non-Indians over waters of Live Oak Springs & boundary fences; letters & news clipping (May-Dec. 1955) re/ public housing to Indian reservations in San Diego County; letters (Nov.-Dec. 1955) from the Secretary of the Interior Douglas McKay & Indian Commissioner Glenn L. Emmons re/ Mr. McKay’s response to a letter to President Eisenhower from Oliver La Farge (President, Assoc. on American Indian Affairs, Inc.) which critiqued the termination policy.

Dates

  • created: 1955

Creator

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Access to some records is restricted, please consult with Special Collections & University Archives staff for details. Patrons wishing to use the Robert C. Wilson Papers must sign a "Researcher's Agreement," a copy of which can be obtained from Special Collections & University Archives staff.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections & University Archives Repository

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