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This series contains correspondence exchanged between Bradley Patterson and representatives of Native American tribes and federal officials from 1973-74, when Patterson served under Leonard Garment, and 1976 when he was special assistant. The 1976 material also includes printed materials, pamphlets, and other items sent to him, as well as copies of hand-typed notes to friends and associates. The files portray the living conditions of Native Americans and legal, social, and economic problems of specific tribes and reservations. Patterson's efforts to channel complaints to appropriate federal officials, monitor legislation, and arrange meetings with national and regional Indian organizations are well documented.

Collection: Bradley H. Patterson Files (Ford Administration)

Bradley Patterson's Native American Programs Files … This series contains correspondence exchanged between Bradley Patterson and representatives of Native American tribes and federal officials from 1973-74, when Patterson served under Leonard Garment, and 1976 when he was special assistant. The 1976 material also includes printed materials, pamphlets, and other items sent to him, as well as copies of hand-typed notes to friends and associates. The files portray the living conditions of Native Americans and …

This series contains correspondence exchanged between Bradley Patterson and representatives of Native American tribes and federal officials from 1973-74, when Patterson served under Leonard Garment, and 1976 when he was special assistant. The 1976 material also includes printed materials, pamphlets, and other items sent to him, as well as copies of hand-typed notes to friends and associates. The files portray the living conditions of Native Americans and legal, social, and economic problems of specific tribes and reservations. Patterson's efforts to channel complaints to appropriate federal officials, monitor legislation, and arrange meetings with national and regional Indian organizations are well documented.