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The assault on Indian tribalism : the General allotment law (Dawes act) of 1887 / Wilcomb E. Washburn.
Record details
- ISBN: 0397473370
- ISBN: 9780397473373
- Physical Description: viii, 79 pages ; 23 cm.
- Publisher: Philadelphia : Lippincott, [1975]
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "The General Allotment Act of 1887 ('The Dawes Act')": p. 68-73.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 75-79).
- Formatted Contents Note:
- The Impulse for Reform: Alternatives in Plan and Policy -- The Decision for Compulsory Allotment of Land -- Impact of the Decision -- "The Main Purpose of This Bill is Not to Help the Indian" -- Senate Debate on Severalty -- Senator Dawes Seeks a Solution -- The Support of the Indian Rights Association for Land in Severalty Bill -- The Beginning of Compulsory Allotment -- Pressures for "Prompt" and Compulsory Allotment -- A Protest Against Forced Allotment -- "Shall We Persist in a Policy that has Failed?" -- The General Allotment Act of 1887 ("The Dawes Act").
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- Indians of North America > Land tenure.
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | KF 8440 .W37 1975 | 285252 | Stacks | Available | - |