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This handwritten letter, dated May 22, 1956, from Medicine Crow to United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick asks Burdick to support US Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151) when it comes through the House of Representatives. S. 2151 provides for per capita payments to Three Affiliated Tribes members. Medicine Crow says that this money is badly needed by tribal members, particularly the elderly.
See also:
Letter from Representative Burdick to Medicine Crow Regarding US Senate Bill 2151, May 25, 1956
Date of Work
5-22-1956
Keywords
Mandan Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, Mandan, Nueta, Hidatsa, Arikara, Sahnish, US Senate Bill 2151, S. 2151, per capita payments, relief, elderly, legislation, support
Organizations Referenced
Mandan Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, Mandan, Nueta, Hidatsa, Arikara, Sahnish, US House of Representatives
People Referenced
Usher Burdick, Medicine Crow
Recommended Citation
Crow, Medicine, "Letter from Medicine Crow to Representative Burdick Regarding US Senate Bill 2151, May 22, 1956" (1956). Usher Burdick Papers. 305.
https://commons.und.edu/burdick-papers/305